Nepal family adventure tour with kids in Kathmandu Chitwan and PokharaNepal family adventure tour with kids in Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara

Nepal Family Adventure with Children

  • Duration11 Days
  • Route Grade Family Travel
  • Trip Style Family adventure tour with kids
  • Starting City Kathmandu
  • Ending City Kathmandu
Nepal Family Adventure with Children map

Tour Overview

This 11 day tour is specially designed for families travelling with children aged 4 to 12 years. The itinerary combines cultural experiences, gentle nature walks, and wildlife adventures across Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. The trip offers comfortable travel, Children engaging activities, and plenty of opportunities for your quality family time.

Tour Detail

Information
Detail

Starting Point / End Point

Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Accommodations

Family friendly hotels and resorts with swimming pools, children's play areas, and family suites or interconnecting rooms

Duration

11 Days, 10 Nights

Country

Nepal

Trip Grade

Easy, suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years

Activities

Heritage sightseeing, pottery and craft workshops, jungle safaris, canoeing, easy nature walks, boating, cable car rides, cultural performances, and family friendly activities

Best Season

Throughout from Autumn to Summer Spring

Transportation

Private vehicle transfers between destinations, with child seats available on request

Suitable For

Families with young children, multi generational family holidays, and first time family visitors to Nepal

Itinerary Overview

This 11 day, 10 night family holiday is designed for comfort, fun, and quality time together. You will begin in Kathmandu with heritage sightseeing, a family pottery workshop, a visit to the Central Zoo, and a scenic Chandragiri Cable Car ride before travelling to Chitwan for wildlife adventures and cultural experiences. From there, you will continue to Sarangkot, Dhampus, and Pokhara for gentle nature walks, Himalayan views, boating at Phewa Lake, and museum visits. Your journey ends with pottery making, paper craft, and traditional mask painting workshops in Bhaktapur, followed by a visit to Boudhanath before your departure from Kathmandu.

Here is a quick look at how your 11 day family holiday unfolds:

  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, relax at your hotel, and enjoy an evening walk in the Garden of Dreams or Thamel.

  • Day 2: Visit Patan Durbar Square, the Central Zoo, enjoy a family pottery workshop, ride the Chandragiri Cable Car, and attend a welcome dinner with a cultural performance.

  • Day 3: Travel to Chitwan, check in to a family friendly jungle resort, enjoy swimming and free time, and watch a Tharu cultural dance.

  • Day 4: Enjoy a jeep safari, a junior wildlife photography challenge, butterfly and bird watching, cycling for older children, swimming, and free time at the resort.

  • Day 5: Take another jeep safari, enjoy a canoe ride on the Rapti River, visit the Elephant Breeding Center, and relax at the resort.

  • Day 6: Drive to Sarangkot, enjoy a short guided walk with a horse, spend time at the infinity swimming pool or playground, watch the sunset, and enjoy a family dinner.

  • Day 7: Wake up to sunrise views over the Annapurna Himalayas, hike from Naudanda to Dhampus on easy trails, and spend the night at Mountain Lodge of Nepal, Dhampus.

  • Day 8: Enjoy sunrise and breakfast with Himalayan views, have a picnic lunch, return to Pokhara, visit the World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwor Cave, and the International Mountain Museum, then go boating on Phewa Lake.

  • Day 9: Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a relaxed evening.

  • Day 10: Visit Bhaktapur and Boudhanath, take part in pottery, paper craft, and mask painting workshops, enjoy a short meditation session, and celebrate with a farewell dinner.

  • Day 11: Enjoy free time for shopping or relaxation before your airport transfer.
     

Why You Will Love This Trip

  • Designed for Families: Enjoy a relaxed itinerary designed especially for families with children aged 4 to 12 years, with flexible sightseeing and plenty of family time.

  • Jungle Safari in Chitwan: Your family can spot rhinos and deer on a jeep safari, canoe along the Rapti River, and visit the Elephant Breeding Center for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

  • Hands On Family Workshops: Your children can try pottery making, mask painting, and paper craft in Bhaktapur that let children learn through creativity and fun, giving them a genuine and memorable connection to Nepali culture.

  • Easy Himalayan Adventures: Take gentle walks in Sarangkot and Dhampus, enjoy breathtaking Annapurna views, and relax with a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by the Himalayas.

  • Explore Nepal's Top Attractions: Ride the Chandragiri Cable Car, visit the Central Zoo, World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwar Cave, the International Mountain Museum, and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.

  • Comfort and Family Friendly Stays: Stay in carefully selected hotels and resorts with swimming pools, family rooms, children's play areas, and private transportation throughout your journey.

  • A Perfect Balance of Learning and Fun: Discover Nepal's culture, nature, and wildlife through engaging experiences that are educational for children and enjoyable for the whole family.

  • A Young Explorer Farewell: Your children receive a farewell trip certificate titled Young Explorer of Nepal, along with a small welcome gift, as a keepsake of their journey.
     

Altitude & Activities

This is an easy family friendly itinerary, with elevations ranging from approximately 150 m in Chitwan to approximately 1,650 m in Dhampus. All walks are short and gentle, and are suitable for children with a normal level of fitness.

Day

Location

Altitude

Activities

Travel Time

Day 1

Kathmandu

1,324 m

Airport transfer, hotel check in, evening walk

Airport transfer

Day 2

Kathmandu

1,324 m

Patan Durbar Square, Central Zoo, pottery workshop, Chandragiri Cable Car, welcome dinner

Full day

Day 3

Chitwan

150 m

Travel to Chitwan, resort check in, swimming, Tharu dance

Approximately 5 to 6 hrs drive

Day 4

Chitwan

150 m

Jeep safari, photography challenge, bird and butterfly watching, swimming, cycling, cultural dance

Full day

Day 5

Chitwan

150 m

Jeep safari, canoe ride, Elephant Breeding Center visit

Full day

Day 6

Sarangkot

1,600 m

Drive to Sarangkot, short hike with horse, swimming or playground, sunset views

Approximately 5 to 6 hrs drive

Day 7

Dhampus

1,650 m

Sunrise views, hike from Naudanda to Dhampus

2 to 3 hrs hike

Day 8

Dhampus to Pokhara

1,650 m to 822 m

Picnic lunch, World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, boating

2 to 3 hrs hike, short drive

Day 9

Pokhara to Kathmandu

822 m to 1,324 m

Drive back to Kathmandu, leisure evening

Approximately 6 to 7 hrs drive

Day 10

Bhaktapur and Boudhanath

1,324 m

Workshops in Bhaktapur such as Pottery, paper craft and mask painting, meditative session in Boudhanath

Full day

Day 11

Kathmandu

1,324 m

Free morning, airport transfer

Airport transfer

Accommodation and Meals

Your family will stay in carefully selected family friendly hotels, jungle resorts, and mountain lodges throughout the journey. Daily breakfast is included along with selected meals, including lunch at the Garden of Dreams, a welcome dinner with a cultural performance, family dinners in the mountains, a picnic lunch with Himalayan views, a lakeside family dinner in Pokhara, and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Day
Location
Accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 1

Kathmandu

Family friendly hotel, Kathmandu

 

 

Day 2

Kathmandu

Family friendly hotel, Kathmandu

Included

Not Included

Included (Welcome Dinner with Cultural Performance)

Day 3

Chitwan

Family friendly jungle resort

Included

Included

Included

Day 4

Chitwan

Family friendly jungle resort

Included

Included

Included

Day 5

Chitwan

Family friendly jungle resort

Included

ncluded

Included

Day 6

Sarangkot

Mountain Lodge, Sarangkot

Included

Not Included

Included (Family Mountain Dinner)

Day 7

Dhampus

Mountain Lodges in Dhampus

Included

Not Included

Included (Family Dinner with Annapurna Views)

Day 8

Pokhara

Family friendly hotel, Pokhara

Included

Included (Picnic Lunch with Himalayan Views)

Included (Family Dinner by the Lake)

Day 9

Kathmandu

Family friendly hotel, Kathmandu

Included

Not Included

Not Included

Day 10

Kathmandu

Family friendly hotel, Kathmandu

Included

Not Included

Included (Farewell Dinner)

Day 11

Departure

N/A

Included

N/A

N/A

Cost Includes

Cost & Inclusions

This family holiday package includes family friendly accommodation, private transportation, guided sightseeing, hands on workshops, wildlife activities, 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, including a welcome dinner with a cultural performance, a picnic lunch with Himalayan views, family dinners in the mountains, and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu. We have carefully arranged every part of the journey so you can relax and enjoy quality time with your family. The table below clearly outlines everything included in your package, along with the items you will need to arrange separately, giving you complete transparency before you travel.

Cost Includes
Cost Excludes

Airport arrival and departure transfers

International airfare to and from Nepal

Private vehicle transfers between Kathmandu, Chitwan, Sarangkot, Dhampus, and Pokhara, with child seats available on request

Nepal entry visa fee

Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Boudhanath

8 lunches and 4 dinners

Pottery, mask painting, and paper craft workshops in Bhaktapur

Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and shopping

Chandragiri Cable Car ride

Tips for guides and drivers

Jeep safari, canoe ride, and Elephant Breeding Center visit in Chitwan

Travel insurance

Boating on Phewa Lake and Begnas Lake activities

 

Guided nature walk between Naudanda and Dhampus

 

Welcome gift and Young Explorer of Nepal certificate

 

Itinerary

Once you land in Kathmandu, our representative will be waiting for you right outside the arrival terminal holding a board with our company name and logo. We will transfer you to your family friendly hotel where you can freshen up and relax after your journey. Later, enjoy lunch at the Garden of Dreams before taking a leisurely walk around the gardens or exploring the lively streets of Thamel with your family.

  • Route: Tribhuvan International Airport → Hotel, Kathmandu

  • Altitude: 1,324 m

  • Accommodation: Family friendly hotel in Kathmandu

  • Meals: Lunch at the Garden of Dreams

  • Highlights: Personal airport meet and greet, private transfer, Garden of Dreams, Thamel evening walk

    After breakfast, your family will visit Patan Durbar Square before visiting the Central Zoo where children can see a variety of animals. Later, enjoy a family pottery workshop followed by a scenic ride on the Chandragiri Cable Car. In the evening, join us for a welcome dinner with a traditional cultural performance.

    • Route: Kathmandu Sightseeing

    • Altitude: 1,324 m

    • Accommodation: Family friendly hotel in Kathmandu

    • Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

    • Highlights: Patan Durbar Square, Central Zoo, pottery workshop, Chandragiri Cable Car, cultural performance

      After breakfast, your family will travel to Chitwan by private vehicle. Once you check in to your family friendly jungle resort, you can enjoy swimming and free time to unwind. In the evening, watch a lively Tharu cultural dance performance.

      • Route: Kathmandu → Chitwan

      • Altitude: 150 m

      • Accommodation: Family friendly jungle resort in Chitwan

      • Meals: Breakfast

      • Highlights: Scenic drive, jungle resort, swimming, Tharu cultural dance

        In the morning, head out on a jeep safari through Chitwan National Park, where children usually enjoy spotting rhinos and deer, along with a fun wildlife photography challenge. Later, enjoy butterfly and bird watching, swimming at the resort, and cycling around nearby villages for older children. In the evening, watch another Tharu cultural dance before relaxing at the resort.

        • Route: Chitwan National Park

        • Altitude: 150 m

        • Accommodation: Family friendly jungle resort in Chitwan

        • Meals: Breakfast

        • Highlights: Jeep safari, wildlife photography challenge, bird and butterfly watching, swimming, cycling, Tharu cultural dance

          After breakfast, head out on another jeep safari before enjoying a peaceful canoe ride on the Rapti River. You will also visit the Elephant Breeding Center to learn about elephant conservation before returning to the resort for a relaxing afternoon.

          • Route: Chitwan National Park and Rapti River

          • Altitude: 150 m

          • Accommodation: Family friendly jungle resort in Chitwan

          • Meals: Breakfast

          • Highlights: Jeep safari, canoe ride, Elephant Breeding Center

            After breakfast, drive to Sarangkot above Pokhara. In the late afternoon, enjoy a short hike accompanied by a horse, a gentle activity for children rather than horse riding. Spend time swimming or at the playground, then take in the sunset views over the Annapurna range. Your day closes with a family dinner in the mountains.

            • Route: Chitwan → Sarangkot

            • Altitude: 1,600 m

            • Accommodation: Mountain lodge in Sarangkot

            • Meals: Breakfast, Family Mountain Dinner

            • Highlights: Scenic drive, gentle nature walk, swimming or playground, Annapurna sunset

              Wake up to beautiful sunrise views of the Annapurna Himalayas before enjoying breakfast. We will then take you on an easy walk from Naudanda to Dhampus, a perfect trail for families with children. In the evening, enjoy dinner while taking in the spectacular mountain scenery.

              • Route: Sarangkot → Naudanda → Dhampus

              • Altitude: 1,650 m

              • Accommodation: Mountain Lodge of Nepal, Dhampus

              • Meals: Breakfast, Family Dinner

              • Highlights: Sunrise views, easy family hike, Annapurna mountain views

                Start your day with another stunning Himalayan sunrise before enjoying breakfast with mountain views. After a picnic lunch, we will return to Pokhara to visit the World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwar Cave, and the International Mountain Museum. Finish the day with boating on Phewa Lake and a family dinner by the lakeside.

                • Route: Dhampus → Pokhara

                • Altitude: 1,650 m → 822 m

                • Accommodation: Family friendly hotel in Pokhara

                • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Family Dinner

                • Highlights: Picnic lunch, World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwar Cave, International Mountain Museum, Phewa Lake boating

                  After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is yours to relax, explore the city at your own pace, or do some last minute shopping.

                  • Route: Pokhara → Kathmandu

                  • Altitude: 1,324 m

                  • Accommodation: Family friendly hotel in Kathmandu

                  • Meals: Breakfast

                  • Highlights: Scenic drive, free time, leisure evening

                    Today, your family will enjoy creative workshops in Bhaktapur, including pottery making, paper craft, and traditional mask painting. Later, visit Boudhanath Stupa for a peaceful meditation session before joining us for a farewell dinner to celebrate your family holiday.

                    • Route: Kathmandu → Bhaktapur → Boudhanath → Kathmandu

                    • Altitude: 1,324 m

                    • Accommodation: Family friendly hotel in Kathmandu

                    • Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

                    • Highlights: Pottery workshop, paper craft workshop, traditional mask painting, Boudhanath visit, farewell dinner

                      After breakfast, enjoy a free morning for last minute shopping or relaxation before your private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight. We hope you leave Nepal with unforgettable family memories and look forward to welcoming you back again.

                      • Route: Hotel → Tribhuvan International Airport

                      • Altitude: 1,324 m

                      • Meals: Breakfast

                      • Highlights: Free time, private airport transfer

                        Trip Information

                        Know Before You Book

                        • Visa Requirements: For this 11 days trip, you will need to apply for a 15 days Nepal Visa. You can apply and pay here online: https://nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np/. All citizens of the world except Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Nepal, and most travelers can get a Visa on Arrival. We recommend completing the online visa application in advance to save time at the airport with young children.

                        • Passport Validity: Please make sure every family member's passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date, with at least one blank page for the visa stamp.

                        • Fitness Level: This itinerary is designed for families with children aged 4 to 12 years, with short and gentle walks. No previous trekking experience is required.

                        • Travel Insurance: Travel insurance covering general medical emergencies is recommended for the whole family.
                           

                        Accommodations, Meals & Transportation

                        • Typical Accommodation Used: Family friendly hotels and resorts with pools and play areas in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara, and a mountain lodge in Sarangkot and Dhampus.

                        • Meals: This family holiday package includes 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, including a welcome dinner, a picnic lunch with Himalayan views, family dinners in the mountains, and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

                        • Transportation: All ground transportation is provided by private vehicle throughout the tour. Child seats can be arranged on request.
                           

                        Seasonal & Weather Updates

                        • Best Seasons: This trip is best enjoyed throughout Autumn to Summer. Spring - March to May and autumn - September to November offer the clearest mountain views and the most comfortable temperatures for family travel.

                        • Winter Conditions: Winter brings cool mornings and evenings, particularly in Sarangkot and Dhampus mountain nights. The days are generally sunny.

                        • Monsoon Conditions: During the monsoon season, expect regular rainfall and occasional cloud cover, which may limit mountain views, though the hills stay green and fresh.
                           

                        Health & Safety

                        • General Wellbeing: The highest point on this trip is approximately 1,650 m in Dhampus, and the itinerary does not involve high altitude activity, so altitude related concerns are minimal for seniors or children.

                        • Healthcare Facilities: Full hospital facilities are available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan with basic medical support accessible in Sarangkot, and Dhampus.
                           

                        Packing Checklist

                        • Essential Clothing: Comfortable layered clothing suitable for sightseeing, jungle activities, and short hill walks, along with a light jacket for cooler mountain evenings.

                        • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or sandals suitable for both city sightseeing and the Naudanda to Dhampus walk.

                        • Hill Gear: A sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light rain jacket for changing weather in the hills.

                        • Personal Items: A small daypack, reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, swimwear, insect repellent, camera or binoculars, and any personal medications your children may need.
                           

                        Important Notices

                        • Travel Advisories: Before you travel, we recommend checking the latest travel advice issued by your home country. Our team is happy to provide the latest local updates before your trip.

                        • Responsible Travel: We encourage you and your children to respect local customs, dress modestly when visiting temples, avoid littering, and help preserve natural and cultural heritage.

                        Trip Preparations
                        • Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

                          Yes. This tour is specially designed for families travelling with children aged 4 to 12 years. The itinerary includes short walks, plenty of breaks, family friendly attractions, and interactive activities suitable for young travellers.

                        • The tour is easy and suitable for families with a normal level of fitness. The only walk is a gentle 2 to 3 hour hike from Naudanda to Dhampus, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. 
                           

                        • The horse accompanies your family on a short nature walk to make the experience more enjoyable for children. This is a guided walking activity and not a horse riding experience. 
                           

                        • Your family will enjoy pottery making, paper craft, and traditional mask painting workshops, a visit to the Central Zoo, boating on Phewa Lake, wildlife safaris, canoeing, cable car rides, and a picnic with Himalayan views. 
                           

                        • Yes, the jeep safari is a guided and supervised activity suitable for families, and children usually enjoy spotting rhinos, deer, and other wildlife.

                        • Yes, your children receive a small welcome gift such as a Nepali toy, coloring book, or stuffed yak, along with a farewell trip certificate titled Young Explorer of Nepal.