Best of Sri Lanka and Nepal

Arrive in Kathmandu and depart from Sri Lanka, with a one-night transit in Delhi.

  • 15 days
Duration
15 days
Group size
15 people
Country
Sri Lanka

Best of Sri Lanka and Nepal Overview

Arrive in Kathmandu and depart from Sri Lanka, with a one-night transit in Delhi.

(Kathmandu in and Sr-Lanka Out, 1-night transit at Delhi)

TOUR DAYS: 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu - Delhi - COLOMBO - KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA - YALA - HIKKADUWA - COLOMBO ( Depart)

TOUR LODGING INFO

• 14 Nights Hotel
• Accommodation is provided on Twin Share Basis.
• Bed and Breakfast Basis, at listed hotels or equivalent.
• For Lunch and Dinner there would be an additional supplement.

PLACES COVERED NIGHTS HOTELS NEPAL- KATHMANDU 02 night Thamel Eco Resort NEPAL- POKHARA 01 night Glacier or Sampada NEPAL - CHITWAN 02 night Jungle safari lodge INDIA - DELHI 01 night Saar INN SRI LANKA -WATTLA 01 night Pegasus Reef SRI LANKA -KANDY 01 night Senani SRI LANKA - NUWARA ELIVA 01 night Galway Forest SRI LANKA - YALA 01 night Priyankara SRI LANKA - HIKKADUWA 02 night Citruz Hikkaduwa SRI LANKA -COLOMBO 01 night Concord Grand

Note:

  • Check in at 1400 hours.
  • Check out time at any hotel is 12.00 noon.
  • Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • Early check-ins and late checkouts are subject to availability.

Key highlights of the Best of Sri Lanka and Nepal

Itinerary

  1. • Arrive in Kathmandu. • You are met at the airport by an Earthbound Expeditions representative. • Check in to your hotel and rest for the day.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    None, arrival day
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    None

  2. • Breakfast. • Visit Patan and its Durbar Square. • In the afternoon, visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. • Drive up to Nagarkot (7,200 feet).

    Altitude
    2,175 m (7,140 ft)+775 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 3–4 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Nagarkot
    Meals
    Breakfast

  3. • Watch the sunrise and the mountain views from Nagarkot. • Drive from Nagarkot to Chitwan National Park.

    Altitude
    150 m (490 ft)−2,025 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Lodge, Chitwan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Visit Chitwan National Park.

    Altitude
    150 m (490 ft)
    On foot
    Short walks
    Night in
    Lodge, Chitwan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Drive to Pokhara, 200 km west of Kathmandu by car.

    Altitude
    820 m (2,690 ft)+670 m
    On foot
    None, 4–5 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Pokhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

  6. • Drive to Sarangkot (6,500 feet) for the sunrise and a close view of the Annapurna range and Fishtail (Machhapuchhre). • Drive back to Kathmandu, or fly for an extra USD 90. • In the evening, join the Earthbound Expeditions team for a Nepali cultural show and a farewell dinner.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)+580 m
    On foot
    None, 6–7 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Depart for Delhi.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    None, flight day
    Night in
    No overnight
    Meals
    Breakfast

  8. • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. • You are met and assisted on arrival by an Earthbound Expeditions airport representative. • Transfer to Wattala. • Overnight at a hotel in Wattala.

    Altitude
    5 m−1,395 m
    On foot
    None, arrival day
    Night in
    Hotel, Wattala
    Meals
    None

  9. • Breakfast. • Travel to Kandy. • Overnight at a hotel in Kandy.

    Altitude
    500 m (1,640 ft)+495 m
    On foot
    None, 3–4 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

  10. • Travel to Nuwara Eliya. • Overnight at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

    Altitude
    1,868 m (6,130 ft)+1,368 m
    On foot
    None, 3–4 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

  11. • Travel to Yala, also known as Ruhuna. • Overnight at a hotel in Yala.

    Altitude
    20 m−1,848 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Yala
    Meals
    Breakfast

  12. • Travel to Hikkaduwa. • Overnight at a hotel in Hikkaduwa.

    Altitude
    5 m−15 m
    On foot
    None, 3–4 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Hikkaduwa
    Meals
    Breakfast

  13. • Free time at the beach. • Overnight at a hotel in Hikkaduwa.

    Altitude
    5 m
    On foot
    Optional 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Hikkaduwa
    Meals
    Breakfast

  14. • Travel to Colombo. • Overnight at a hotel in Colombo.

    Altitude
    5 m
    On foot
    None, 2–3 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

  15. Departure from Colombo.

    Altitude
    5 m
    On foot
    None, departure day
    Night in
    No overnight
    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • Hotel accommodation as listed.
  • Bed and breakfast basis (3 dinners and 2 lunches).
  • Arrival transfers.
  • Departure transfers.
  • Transport in an air-conditioned van.
  • English-speaking driver and guide.
  • Entrance fees at the places listed in the programme (Pinnawela, Kandy Temple, Yala; not applicable in Kathmandu).
  • All government taxes and service charges.
  • Kathmandu to Delhi and Delhi to Colombo airfares.

Not included

  • Lunches or dinners on tour.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at all hotels.
  • Camera fees at sites.
  • Gratuities.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls.
  • Any international or domestic airfares.
  • Visa fees for Nepal, India and Sri Lanka.
  • Tips and porter charges.

Photos

A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.

Reviews

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Comfortable and safe trip to Mount Kailash

June 2026, Tripadvisor

Our trip with Earthbound, to Kailash and Manasarovar was an amazing experience. Diligent planning and execution by the Earthbound team made the trip not just easy, but enjoyable too. Every single person on their team, and believe me there are a few of them, are excellent at what they do. All through the trek, the team ensured the safety and comfort of each one of our group. Earthbound executes the task with passion and as a package, in its true sense. ownership and the team was exceptional. They take good care with excellent accommodation at all places, fresh food all along, right from when you land in Kathmandu. I have no hesitation to recommend them for your Mount Kailash trip.

Parasuram RRead on Tripadvisor

Comfortable and safe trip to Mount Kailash

June 2026, Tripadvisor

Our trip with Earthbound, to Kailash and Manasarovar was an amazing experience. Diligent planning and execution by the Earthbound team made the trip not just easy, but enjoyable too. Every single person on their team, and believe me there are a few of them, are excellent at what they do. All through the trek, the team ensured the safety and comfort of each one of our group. Earthbound executes the task with passion and as a package, in its true sense. ownership and the team was exceptional. They take good care with excellent accommodation at all places, fresh food all along, right from when you land in Kathmandu. I have no hesitation to recommend them for your Mount Kailash trip.

Parasuram RRead on Tripadvisor

Thank you so much Rajanji and Earthbound Expeditions

July 2026, Tripadvisor

What an amazing experience thanks to Rajanji and his tireless team. Each and every one made us feel at home right from the first interaction to the last. And all of it with extreme warmth. Rajanji's amazing network was instrumental in making sure that our very large group of almost 50 people were able to successfully take off from Kathmandu even after all our flights were cancelled. We could not have completed the trip without the constant support, encouragement, and Rajanji and his unbelievable team. ♥️♥️

542sanjayaArvin, CaliforniaRead on Tripadvisor

Thank you so much Rajanji and Earthbound Expeditions

July 2026, Tripadvisor

What an amazing experience thanks to Rajanji and his tireless team. Each and every one made us feel at home right from the first interaction to the last. And all of it with extreme warmth. Rajanji's amazing network was instrumental in making sure that our very large group of almost 50 people were able to successfully take off from Kathmandu even after all our flights were cancelled. We could not have completed the trip without the constant support, encouragement, and Rajanji and his unbelievable team. ♥️♥️

542sanjayaArvin, CaliforniaRead on Tripadvisor

Extraordinary experience

June 2026, Tripadvisor

Earthbound travel did an extraordinary job taking care of travelers needs by accommodating last minute requests seamlessly. The crew took extensive care of diet and physical wellbeing of each traveller. Arjun the main guide for our Manasorvar-Kailash trip did an exceptional job managing his team and our group of 23. While he was firm on timings and expectations from each of us he provided physical and mental support where needed. Overall I would recommend Earthbound travel , Rajan , Kedar and team for their experience and competence managing complex planning and execution of trips in Nepal / Tibet regions!

Sita GRead on Tripadvisor

Extraordinary experience

June 2026, Tripadvisor

Earthbound travel did an extraordinary job taking care of travelers needs by accommodating last minute requests seamlessly. The crew took extensive care of diet and physical wellbeing of each traveller. Arjun the main guide for our Manasorvar-Kailash trip did an exceptional job managing his team and our group of 23. While he was firm on timings and expectations from each of us he provided physical and mental support where needed. Overall I would recommend Earthbound travel , Rajan , Kedar and team for their experience and competence managing complex planning and execution of trips in Nepal / Tibet regions!

Sita GRead on Tripadvisor

Amazing experience.

June 2026, Tripadvisor

had an amazing experience traveling to Mansarovar & Mt Kailash with Earthbound Expedition . The entire team was incredibly supportive and caring throughout the journey. Their attention to details and genuine concern for every traveler made the experience truly memorable.. The food was excellent and everything was well organized. I am grateful for their dedication and highly recommended Earthbound Expedition to anyone planning this sacred pilgrimage.

Rachel NFrisco, TexasRead on Tripadvisor

Amazing experience.

June 2026, Tripadvisor

had an amazing experience traveling to Mansarovar & Mt Kailash with Earthbound Expedition . The entire team was incredibly supportive and caring throughout the journey. Their attention to details and genuine concern for every traveler made the experience truly memorable.. The food was excellent and everything was well organized. I am grateful for their dedication and highly recommended Earthbound Expedition to anyone planning this sacred pilgrimage.

Rachel NFrisco, TexasRead on Tripadvisor

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