Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport where staff will be waiting with a personalized name card. From there, a private vehicle takes you straight to your hotel so you can check in and settle down for the night.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Kathmandu's key spiritual and historical sites. You'll see the sacred Pashupatinath temple, climb up to Swayambunath (the Monkey Temple) for views across the valley, walk around the massive Bouddhanath Stupa, and check out the medieval palaces in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur with their intricate stone and wood work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath temple
- Visit to Swayambunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit to Bouddhanath Stupa
- Guided tour of medieval palaces in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Swayambunath Bouddhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square Lalitpur Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Following breakfast, you head to Pokhara either by a 6-7 hour drive or a quick 45-minute flight. Once there, you'll spend time on Phewa Lake taking a boat out on the water. The Himalayan peaks reflect in the water and it's a peaceful way to start getting to know the area.
Included Activities
- Boating excursion on Phewa Lake
Optional Activities
- Flight to Pokhara (available for additional USD 120 per person)
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake - Day 4
Pokhara
An early drive takes you up to Sarangkot viewpoint where you can see the Annapurna range and other Himalayan peaks lit up in morning light. After heading back down for breakfast, you'll visit several of Pokhara's main spots like Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, the Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda.
Included Activities
- Sunrise view at Sarangkot viewpoint
- Visit to Phewa Lake
- Visit to Begnas Lake
- Visit to Mahendra Cave
- Visit to Seti River Gorge
- Visit to Barahi Temple
- Visit to Mountain Museum
- Visit to World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 5
Pokhara to Chitwan
Following breakfast, the drive to Chitwan takes about 5-6 hours. When you arrive at the resort, you're greeted with refreshing drinks. Later you'll visit a Tharu village to learn how the indigenous Tharu community lives and about their customs. Before heading back to the resort, you catch the sunset over the Rapti River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tharu village visit
- Sunset view over Rapti River
Optional Activities
- Flight to Chitwan (available for additional USD 100 per person)
Landmarks/POIs Rapti River - Day 6
Chitwan National Park
Today focuses on wildlife in Chitwan National Park. You can choose from jeep safaris to look for rhinos, tigers, and elephants, guided walks through the jungle, canoeing on the Rapti River to spot Gharials and crocodiles, another Tharu village visit, or an evening performance where local dancers do the traditional stick dance with drum accompaniment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
- Tharu village visit
- Guided jungle walk
- Canoeing trip on Rapti River
- Tharu stick dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 7
Chitwan to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu (about 156 km, taking 5-6 hours) or take a 20-minute flight. That evening, there's a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant with traditional food and a cultural dance show featuring Nepal's various traditional dances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show
Optional Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu (available for additional USD 120 per person)
- Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
Your tour wraps up when a Peregrine Treks representative arranges your transfer to the airport for departure. They handle all the final details so your exit from Nepal goes smoothly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
