Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you and drives you to your hotel. Later in the evening, you can get together with other people on the tour and the trek team. You'll spend the night in Kathmandu.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Kathmandu's four UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, the sacred site with its religious significance, then head to Boudhanath Stupa with its distinctive all-seeing eyes painted on all four sides. Kathmandu Durbar Square comes next, where you can see the Kumari Chowk, the residence of the Living Goddess. From there, you walk up to Swayambhunath on the hill overlooking the valley, often called the Monkey Temple because of the primates living there. The day ends back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu including Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Chowk
- Visit to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Entrance fees included for all sites
Optional Activities
- Climbing the 350+ steps to the top of Swayambhunath from Bhagwan pau
- Viewing the Living Goddess at Kumari Chowk window (afternoon)
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chowk Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) Bagmati River - Day 3
Everest Mountain Flight & Valley Heritage Sites
Early morning you head to the domestic airport for a scenic one-hour flight with views of Mt. Everest and the peaks surrounding it. After landing and having breakfast, you'll tour Patan Durbar Square and then Bhaktapur Durbar Square, both UNESCO sites with old temples and detailed Newari architecture. By evening, you drive to Nagarkot, where you can catch sunset views over the Himalayan ranges stretching across the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Everest Mountain Flight (one-hour scenic flight)
- Guided tour of Patan Durbar Square including Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, and Golden Temple
- Visit to handicraft center in Patan
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square including Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, and Fifty-five Windowed Malla Palace
- Transfer to Nagarkot
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing at Nagarkot
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Kanchenjunga Makalu Cho Oyu Nuptse Ama Dablam Sagarmatha National Park Patan Durbar Square Mahaboudha Temple Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatapola Temple Nagarkot - Day 4
Nagarkot to Pokhara
You wake early at Nagarkot (7,500 ft) to watch the sunrise with panoramic views from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east, and on clear days you might spot Everest's tip. After breakfast, you drive to Pokhara, a lake city known for its scenery. You spend the evening walking around the lakeside, taking in views of Phewa Lake and the iconic Fishtail Peak with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges as the backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Nagarkot
- Transfer to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Lakeside exploration in Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Nagarkot Dhaulagiri Kanchenjunga Phewa Lake Fishtail Peak (Machhapuchhare) Annapurna Range - Day 5
Pokhara Sightseeing
You start early at Sarangkot viewpoint to see the sunrise over the Annapurna range, then return for breakfast at your hotel. Next, you check out Davis Fall and Gupteshowar Mahadev cave, which offer views of the Annapurna peaks, Pokhara valley, and Phewa Lake. In the afternoon, you visit the Peace Pagoda stupa. By evening, you take a boat out on Phewa Lake and visit the lakeside area and Tal Barahai Temple on the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot viewpoint
- Visit to Davis Fall
- Visit to Gupteshowar Mahadev
- Visit to Peace Pagoda stupa
- Boating on Phewa Lake
- Visit to Tal Barahai Temple (Island Temple)
Optional Activities
- Lakeside exploration in Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Annapurna Range Davis Fall Gupteshowar Mahadev Peace Pagoda Phewa Lake Tal Barahai Temple - Day 6
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you drive back toward Kathmandu, passing through natural scenery along the Trishuli River, deep valleys, and views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu ranges. Later in the evening, you head to Thamel, the shopping district, to pick up souvenirs. The day wraps up with a farewell dinner at a local Nepalese restaurant that includes a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River Ganesh Himal Manaslu Range Thamel - Day 7
Departure from Kathmandu
A company representative drives you to the airport about 3 hours before your scheduled flight, which gives you time to check in and prepare for whatever comes next.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
