• Duration 11 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate

    The moderate grade includes a one-week to fifteen-day itinerary. It can reach up to 5000 meter altitude range, but the trails will be moderate (neither easy nor tough). High altitude may affect walking speed and distance. You need to have acclimatization over 3000 meters.

  • Country Nepal

The Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari package is one of our most happening packages for travelers in Nepal. This package has a tour of historical sites in Kathmandu, a light hike to beautiful Dhampus village, a night stay at Sarangkot, a tour of caves, lakes, and waterfalls in Pokhara, and a jungle safari in Chitwan.

You will explore and experience a lot following our Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari itinerary. The journey is incredible and offers a profound glimpse of Nepali culture, traditions, art, and architecture.

Not only that, but you will also get to see stunning views of the western Himalayan ranges that include the seventh and tenth-highest mountains in the world. Your time in both cities and nature will be excellent.

Travelers who are in search of an immersive vacation in Nepal that combines adventure, nature, bustling cities, villages, mountains, landscapes, jungle safari, and wildlife should choose our Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari 11 days package.

Bookings are open for the 2025 departure. Please read below for more information about this package.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient historical sites like Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, etc, in Kathmandu
  • Enjoy many Nepali dishes and have a glimpse of the Nepali lifestyle, culture, traditions, art, and architecture
  • Explore lakes, caves, waterfalls, bustling markets, and viewpoints in Pokhara
  • Go on an adventure walk to Dhampus village
  • Witness stunning views of western Himalayan mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Gangapurna, etc
  • Spend a night at Sarangkot and witness a gorgeous sunrise from here
  • Go on jeep safari in Chitwan to see wildlife like elephants, Bengal tigers, one-horn rhinos, deer, wild boar, etc

What to expect during the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari?

You will start the trip in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Here, you will explore ancient monuments like Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, etc.

In Kathmandu, you will see high rises blending with centuries-old temples, shrines, and palaces. Every corner of the city has some sort of temple, showcasing the cultural richness and faith of the Nepalese community.

During your time here, you will also enjoy many Nepali dishes and have a glimpse of the Nepali lifestyle. From Kathmandu, you will drive to Pokhara, the city of lakes and also the second biggest city in Nepal. Pokhara is also the gateway of the Annapurna region.

Unwind at the shore of the Phewa Lake and discover the bustle of Lakeside Market. You will drive to Hyangja from Pokhara and hike to Dhampus village via Astam. It will be a light uphill walk through forested hills.

This part of the voyage will present you with breathtaking views of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Gangapurna, etc. The Dhampus village itself is also very gorgeous. From here, you will hike down to Sarangkot.

Sarangkot is a hill station near Pokhara. This place has many budget-friendly luxury hotels and resorts. It is a perfect place for a lovely retreat. Spend a night here and return to Pokhara the next day.

During your remaining time in Pokhara, explore tourist sites like Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, Begnas Lake, etc. Leaving Pokhara, you will continue the tour to Chitwan for a jungle safari and to see wildlife.

While in Chitwan, you will discover a Tharu village, an indigenous group in Nepal. Their vibrant traditional attire, dance, songs, and food will be the highlight of the evening when you reach Chitwan. The following day, head to the Chitwan National Park for a full day of adventure.

In the national park, you will join a jeep safari that will take you deep into the habitat of wild animals such as elephants, Bengal tigers, one-horn rhinos, deer, wild boar, etc. Likewise, you will visit the elephant and crocodile breeding centers.

Your time in Chitwan will allow you to be close to nature and enjoy the wilderness. From here, you will drive back to Kathmandu. You will have a full day to explore and shop in the city before your departure.

Why do the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari with us?

We will provide a professional guide to make the tour hassle-free, safe, and smooth. Likewise, our skilled drivers and comfortable four-wheelers will accompany you in all cities for easy transportation.

You will have our full attention during your time with us in Nepal. We can customize the package to meet your requirements at a genuine price. At Adventure Treks Nepal, we offer three decades of expertise and a reliable team.

You can check in detail about the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari cost included and excluded below. For more information, contact us.

Itinerary
Trip Plan
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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to the hotel. [If you have any immediate questions or need help, please ask our representative. The remaining day is free.

  • Accommodation: Hotel

You will start the day with a delicious breakfast and then get ready for a full day of guided sightseeing tour. We highly recommend carrying Nepali cash in small notes to buy souvenirs and food during the tour.

Our professional, English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at the designated time. You will drive with him to different tourist sites around Kathmandu. We have Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square on today's monument lists.

These historical sites will provide you with the Nepalese historical background and a glimpse into Nepali culture, art, and architecture. All of these sites are open museums. Likewise, you will also explore local markets around the monuments.

  • Meals: Breakfast only
  • Accommodation: Hotel

You will leave for Pokhara today. We use a comfortable tourist bus to drive to Pokhara. The road is mostly smooth, but some sections can get a bit bumpy. Overall, you will enjoy a comfortable ride to Pokhara. Likewise, the views along the way are also spectacular.

You will see lush hills, snow-capped mountains, terraces, rivers, and waterfalls. Upon reaching Pokhara, the guide will drop you at the hotel in Lakeside, the tourist area in the city. The rest of the evening is free. Explore Phewa Lake and the Lakeside Market.

  • Max Altitude: 822 m/2,697 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Distance: 200 km/124 miles

Start the day with a delicious breakfast and prepare for your short hike. From Pokhara, you will drive to Hyangja, enjoying peaceful views of the suburbs. Start hiking from Hyangja and gradually ascend through forested hills to Astam village.

You can see a beautiful valley, hills, and mountains from this village. The trail gradually ascends to Dhamphu village, which offers a view of many mountains like Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Gangaurna, etc. Spend the night here.

  • Max Altitude: 1,650 m/5,413 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration: 45 hours drive & 4-5 hours trek
  • Distance: 20 km/12.4 miles

After breakfast, you will continue from Dhampus to Sarangkot. The morning hours will be serene. Wake up early to see a gorgeous sunrise and western Himalayan mountains stretching on the horizon.

From Dhampus, you will gradually descend via lush hills to Sarangkot. It is a popular hill station and paragliding point near Pokhara. Enjoy a lovely stay at one of the pretty hotels.

*If your budget allows, upgrade to a luxury hotel or resort for a more pleasing experience.

  • Max Altitude: 1,600 m/5,249 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Distance: 21 km/13 miles

Today, you will wake up early in the morning to see a stunning sunrise from Sarangkot. With the sunrise, you will also witness a magical view of mountains like Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Gangapurna, Tukuche Peak, etc.

After enjoying the views, have your breakfast and get ready to drive back to Pokhara. It will be a short ride back to Pokhara. The rest of the day is free. You can hike down to Phewa Lake from Sarangkot.

  • Max Altitude: 822 m/2,697 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Distance: 11.3 km/7 miles

After spending some time around mountains and hills, you will now be amidst the wildlife in Chitwan. You will leave Pokhara early in the morning and enjoy a comfortable ride to Chitwan. The view will be spectacular during the ride.

The guide will help you settle in the hotel. Freshen up and get ready to visit a nearby Tharu village. Tharus are one of the indigenous groups in Nepal. You will see their traditional attire and songs and taste some exclusive delicacies during your visit.

It will be a lovely evening with all the celebrations, delicious food, songs, and dances. Return to the hotel to spend the night.

  • Max Altitude: 415 m/1,361 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Distance: 170 km/105.6 miles

It is going to be a full day of different activities in Chitwan National Park. You will do a jeep jungle safari and travel deep into the forests, where you may spot one-horn rhinos, elephants, royal Bengal tigers, deer, peacocks, wild boar, and many other birds.

Then, you can visit the elephant breeding center to see how elephants are raised and how their foods are prepared. Likewise, visit the aquatic center to see crocodiles and other water animals.

If you are up for more adventure, you can go on long walks in deep forests to see birds. There is also an option for canoeing and water rappelling.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 5-6 hours

It is time to return to Kathmandu. Leave Chitwan early in the morning and drive back to Kathmandu. The highway is the same as before. You will drive following rolling hills and rivers. Settle in your hotel upon reaching Kathmandu and spend the remaining day as you wish.

  • Max Altitude: 1,324 m/4,344 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast only
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Distance: 181 km/112.4 miles

Today, you will have a full free day in Kathmandu. It is a great time to visit tourist sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Likewise, you can do different activities such as pottery, cooking classes, and street food tours. Most importantly, it is your last day in Kathmandu, so purchase your souvenirs.

  • Meals: Breakfast only
  • Accommodation: Hotel

Our team will drop you off at the international airport according to your flight departure time. They will bid you our last goodbyes and best wishes.

  • Meals: Breakfast only
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Cost Details
Included
  • Arrival and Departure Transport.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Twin sharing) with breakfast.
  • Accommodation in Chitwan (Twin sharing) with Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
  • Cultural Tour with entrance fees.
  • Duffle Bag using for Trekking.
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during the Trekking.
  • Accommodation in Tea house (mountain lodge) while trekking.
  • Kathmandu -Pokhara Transport.
  • Pokhara-Hyangja Transport.
  • Pokhara - Chitwan Transport.
  • Chitwan-Kathmandu Transport.
  • Trekking Guide with insurance.
  • Trekking Guide''s food and accommodation, wages etc.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Dhampus sarangkot Trekking map.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit fee.
  • All Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park.
  • Farewell dinner with cultural program.
  • Water purification tablets.
  • All Government taxes.
  • Office service charge.
Excluded
  • International Airfare.
  • Your travel insurance of any kind
  • Nepal entry Visa fee (US$ 30 for 15 days and US$ 50 for 30 days, you should get visa open your arrival)
  • Drinks, Dessert, Juice, Mineral Water, Heater charge, Hot Shower during the Trekking and main meals in cities.
  • Tips for Guide and driver.
  • Trekking porter if needed.
Essential Information

Is travel insurance required for the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan Jungle Safari?

Unlike other treks in Nepal, you do not need travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation to join the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with the Chitwan jungle safari. However, you should definitely get travel insurance with the necessary coverage to protect yourself during emergencies.

Accommodation during the tour

The accommodation during the tour will be nice tourist-standard hotels in all three cities- Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. During hiking, you will spend a night in a comfortable lodge.

In cities, you will have access to all modern amenities. We book single or shared rooms with attached washrooms at your convenience. You can also upgrade to luxury hotels in these cities.

Similarly, the lodge stay in Dhampus will be a one-of-a-kind experience. The rooms will be comfortable, clean, and cozy. The modern amenities will be limited. However, you will get an attached washroom and Western-style toilet.

Food

Our Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari package includes the following meals:

  • Kathmandu: Three breakfasts
  • Pokhara: Breakfast only
  • Dhampus: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Sarangkot: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Chitwan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

*All meals will be provided as per the itinerary. Kindly budget money for meals that are not included in the package. Likewise, you should also budget some money for extra food and beverages.

You will have a wide variety of food to choose from during the tour. You will indulge in many Nepali dishes and try several street foods. In big cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can find cuisines from all around the world to dine.

Hiking difficulty and altitude sickness

Hiking to Dhampus and descending to Pokhara via Sarangkot is not that challenging. It is like a long walk in nature. You will get to relish beautiful views and unwind. Travelers of all ages can do this hike.

You do not need to be strong and physically fit for the hike. If you are up for some adventure and want to spend some peaceful time in nature, you will be fine. There is no risk of altitude sickness during the hike.

Transportation during the tour

During the tour, we provide private four-wheelers and skilled drivers in all cities to travel to tourist sites. Likewise, while traveling from one city to another, we will use a tourist-standard bus or private car according to the group size.

*Note that all the transportation will be provided as per the itinerary. Requesting additional service will cost you extra money.

When is the best time to do the tour?

The best time to do the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with the Chitwan jungle safari is March, April, May, October, November, and December. You can also tour in other months, but in June, July, August, and September, you will see rainfall.

Likewise, the climate is cold, and places like Dhampus see snowfall in January and February. In general, a tour like this is doable throughout the year. Choose the month that best suits your weather and climate performance.

Travel visa and how to get it?

The only document that foreigners have to obtain by themselves for the tour is a Nepal travel visa. We can provide a tour confirmation letter that you can show the authorities to get your visa.

Nepal has made it very easy for travelers to get travel visas. You can apply for it at the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate Office near you or upon landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.

*Note that the one-arrival travel visa is restricted to travelers from a few countries. Please check this official travel visa page for foreigners by the Nepal government for more information.

Packing list

Follow the below list to pack for the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • A few warm layering prices
  • Comfortable shoes and a casual pair of footwear
  • Breathable underwear, socks
  • Gloves & scarf (depending upon the season you are traveling in)
  • Daypack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Toiletries (SPF, moisturizer, lip balm, toothbrush, wet tissues, etc)
  • Necessary documents (passport, visa, passport-size photos, cash)
  • Camera, mobile, extra batteries, power bank, adapter
  • Snacks, journal/pen (optional), and other personal essentials
FAQs

Dhampus is a very pretty village located 23 kilometers north-west of Pokhara. You can visit Dhampus on a day trip or a multi-day hike. The village offers stunning scenery and mountain views. The locals are welcoming. You will experience the mountain lifestyle and see their culture.

Dhampus village is situated approximately 1,650 meters (5,413 ft) above sea level. There is also a peak called Dhampus Peak, which is 6,012 meters (19,724 ft) tall.

From Dhampus, you can see mountains like Fishtail, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Dhaulagiri, etc. Basically, you will see the Annapurna and Fishtail ranges.

The jungle safari can last from 2 to 4 hours. It depends on how soon you get to see the animals. You will start the safari early in the morning and get done by the safari by late morning hours.

The jeep safari in Chitwan National Park runs from 7 AM to 5:30 PM. You are most likely to see wildlife in the morning hours.

One day is definitely not enough to explore Chitwan, but if you have only a day to explore, you can pick the must-do things. Usually, 3 to 4 days is good enough to enjoy everything Chitwan has to offer.

Pokhara and Chitwan are both famous cities in Nepal. Both these cities are completely different from each other and have their own charm. Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna region and is home to lakes, waterfalls, viewpoints, caves, and whatnot.

On the other hand, Chitwan embodies the true wilderness of Nepal. This is a place where humans and wildlife, like tigers, leopards, elephants, rhinos, etc, coexist without crossing each other's paths.

Pokhara is a city that is loved by travelers in Nepal. The city embodies both modernization and nature. Just a few minutes of drive or even a walk from anywhere within the city will take you to nature. This is the place where humans and nature coexist.

Yes, you can do the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with the Chitwan jungle safari with your family. This is one of Nepal's perfect family tour programs that involves adventure, serenity, wilderness, and cultural immersion.

No, the trekking part of this trip is not challenging. Moreover, it is more like hiking. The itinerary includes three days of hiking through forested hills, terraces, and some Nepali villages. All you need is 5 to 6 hours of walking willpower.

Solo travelers can join our fixed group departures for the Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari or do this tour privately with us. Private tour is curated only for you, so no strangers will join you. However, in fixed departures, you can expect 4 to 6 other travelers from around the world.

It depends on your spending habits and what you are planning to buy. Our Dhampus Sarangkot trek with Chitwan jungle safari package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a handful of days.

On some days, you will only get breakfast. We recommend having at least USD 100 for food and drinks. And USD 100 to USD 250 minimum for souvenirs.

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