Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you into Kathmandu, where you'll check in at your hotel. The city sits at 1450m elevation and has been a cultural center since medieval times. You'll find seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the valley, so there's plenty to explore over the coming days. Spend the rest of the day adjusting to the altitude and getting oriented to your surroundings.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport, 08:00 - 04:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Hiking around Kathmandu Valley - options include Manichaur, Phulchoki, Shivapuri Wildlife Reserve, Nagarjun hill, Kakani, Champa Devi, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Chisopani
Landmarks Kathmandu Valley 
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Head out early from Kathmandu for the 30km drive to Nagarkot, which sits at 2000m. This hilltop village offers the best views in the valley, and you'll have chances to catch the sunset and sunrise with Himalayan peaks visible on clear days. The drive takes a couple hours, so you'll arrive with time to settle in and watch the light change across the mountains.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nagarkot viewpoint for Himalayan views and sunset/sunrise observation
Landmarks Nagarkot - Day 3
Nagarkot to Chitwan
Make your way southwest toward Royal Chitwan National Park, about 75 miles from Kathmandu. The park covers 932 square kilometers and protects one of Asia's finest forests. You'll see one-horned rhinos, Royal Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles, and other wildlife across more than 43 animal species living here. Travel by bus covering 165km, or take a flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur airport if you prefer to save time.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Entrance to Royal Chitwan National Park
- Guide services for wildlife activities
Optional Activities
- Elephant Safari - traditional jungle exploration to watch tiger, rhino, deer, sloth bear and other wildlife
- Bird Watching - early morning guided bird watching before breakfast
- Canoe Ride - one hour canoe ride to view water inhabitants such as fish, crocodiles, birds and deer
- Nature Walk or Jungle Walk - guided walk to view deer, rhino, wild bear, boar, Royal Bengal tiger and other wildlife
- Colorful Tharu Village - experience the culture and traditions of the Tharu ethnic group with night cultural programme and traditional dance
- Tharu Stick Dance - melodious tribal dance performed by Tharu men after dinner, showcasing traditional methods of driving away wild animals
- Jungle Drive - for visitors staying more than 3 nights, jeep drive through the jungle (more than 20km) from Rapti River to Lama Lake to view birds and animals
Landmarks Royal Chitwan National Park Rapti River Lama Lake 
- Day 4
Chitwan to Pokhara
Travel to Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city, driving through rural countryside on your way. The route shows you villages and agricultural areas you wouldn't see from the main highway. Pokhara sits with views of the Annapurna mountain range, and the city has various attractions nearby for exploring over the next day or two.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Entrance fees to heritage sites and attractions in Pokhara area
Optional Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square - historic UNESCO site in Kathmandu
- Visit Swoyambunath (Monkey) Temple - UNESCO heritage site in Kathmandu
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa - UNESCO heritage site in Kathmandu
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple - major Hindu pilgrimage site in Kathmandu
- Visit Bandipur - Newar village with traditional architecture and Newari cuisine, with views of Annapurna ranges
- Visit David's Fall - waterfall in Pokhara
- Visit Mahendra Cave - cave in Pokhara
- Visit Seti River Banishing - river attraction in Pokhara
- Visit Bindabasini Temple - temple in Pokhara
- Museum - museum in Pokhara
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp - cultural site in Pokhara
- Visit Sarankot Viewpoint - hill viewpoint offering views of Annapurna Himalayan ranges and sunrise
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swoyambunath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Bandipur Pokhara David's Fall Mahendra Cave Seti River Bindabasini Temple Sarankot Viewpoint Tibetan Refugee Camp - Day 5
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Head back to Kathmandu from Pokhara, and your driver will take you to the airport for your departure. This concludes your Nepal trip, so you'll have time during the drive to reflect on the temples, mountains, and wildlife you experienced over the previous days.
- End point
- Central Zoo, jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal (sleep at hotel and visit Unesco Heritage sites., 08:00 - 04:05)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off transfer
