Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where Adventure Himalayan staff meet you and drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, your guide gives a tour briefing, which is your chance to get answers about what's coming up.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll see Kathmandu's main sites starting with Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple with cremation grounds, then the massive Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath, and Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) dating back around 2000 years. Patan is next, known for its fine arts tradition. That afternoon, you meet your trekking guide to go through your gear and confirm everything's ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, and Patan
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swyambhunath Patan 
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
An early departure from Kathmandu takes you by bus to Nepalgunj, about 9 to 10 hours of driving. From there you continue to Gabher Valley Homestay, a place that feels like staying with locals. The homestay serves traditional meals and hosts cultural activities after dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local foods), Dinner (Local foods)
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Local cultural activities at Gabher Valley Homestay
- Day 4
Nepalgunj to Kalikot
This is a long driving day headed toward Kalikot with great views along the route. You'll stop in Surkhet, a town that doesn't see many visitors so the welcome is genuinely warm. Dailekh comes next, a mountain town, before you reach Kalikot for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
- Day 5
Kalikot to Rara Lake
You'll arrive near Rara Lake and hike the trail for a couple hours to get there. The lake sits in a beautiful setting with forests all around and snowy peaks visible in the distance, so it's exactly what you've been working toward this whole trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trekking to Rara Lake
Landmarks Rara Lake 
- Day 6
Rara Lake
This morning you hike up to Marma Top after breakfast, where you get wide views of rolling hills and snow-capped Himalayan peaks. A packed lunch waits at the top and you'll take photos before hiking back down to Rara Lake. The round trip takes about 5 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at Marma Top), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Hiking to Marma Top with panoramic views
Landmarks Marma Top 
- Day 7
Rara Lake to Talcha
Early breakfast starts your day exploring the Rara area to learn about local culture, plants, and wildlife. You can check out the old village and climb the wooden observation tower behind the post office for good lake views. Swimming in the lake is an option if you want. Later you head to Talcha Airport, roughly 4 hours away, and stay at a hotel near the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Exploration of Rara area including old village visit
- Climb to wooden observation tower
- Swimming in Rara Lake
Landmarks Rara Lake - Day 8
Talcha - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
A short scenic flight from Talcha to Nepalgunj takes about 45 minutes. When you land in Nepalgunj, you catch your flight to Kathmandu the same day. That evening, you'll have a celebratory dinner back in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Talcha to Nepalgunj
- Flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
- Day 9
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Kathmandu Airport and take your flight home, ending your trip to Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Meals
- Breakfast
