Chitwan, Lumbini and Pokhara by private car
One car and driver for the whole loop: the jungle in Chitwan, the Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini and the lakes in Pokhara. Start or finish in Kathmandu if you like.
A sample route
- Day 1
- Chitwan to Lumbini, about 4–5 hours
- Day 2
- Lumbini to Pokhara, about 7–8 hours
- Break it up
- Night in Tansen on day 2
- Back to Chitwan
- Pokhara to Chitwan, about 4–5 hours
- Or to Kathmandu
- Pokhara to Kathmandu, about 6–7 hours
- Groups
- Van for families and pilgrim groups
Tell us your days, we plan the driving
Send us your dates, where you want to start and finish, and how many people are travelling. We reply on WhatsApp with a route, driving times and the full price.
There's no direct tourist bus from Chitwan to Lumbini, and the Lumbini to Pokhara bus takes most of a day with changes. A private car takes you hotel to hotel and stops where you want, such as Tansen or a viewpoint on the way.
The driver knows these roads well and checks road conditions each morning, which matters most in the monsoon.
Route details: Chitwan to Lumbini, Chitwan to Pokhara, Chitwan to Bandipur and Kathmandu to Chitwan.
Frequently asked
How many days do I need for Chitwan, Lumbini and Pokhara?
At least 3 days of travel: one to reach Lumbini, one to drive to Pokhara and one to return. Most people add a night or two in each place.
How long is the drive from Lumbini to Pokhara?
About 7–8 hours on the Siddhartha Highway through the hills. You can split it with a night in Tansen (Palpa) on the way.
Do we keep the same car and driver?
Yes. The same car and driver stay with you for the whole trip, so your bags stay in the car between stops.
Can the trip start or end in Kathmandu?
Yes. We can collect you in Kathmandu or at the airport and drop you back there at the end. Kathmandu to Chitwan is about 5–6 hours.
What does the price include?
It depends on the car, the days and the route. We send the full price and what it covers on WhatsApp before you travel, so you know exactly what you're paying for.