Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and receive a warm welcome with traditional Nepali greetings, garlands, and a Buddhist ceremonial scarf before heading to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, wander through Thamel's crowded streets where you can browse Thanka shops, restaurants, and handmade craft stalls while sampling street food. The day wraps up with a cultural dinner featuring traditional Nepali dishes.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (A representative will pick you up from airport holding placard of NBM Travel., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner - traditional Nepali cuisine)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome ceremony
- Explore Thamel district shops and markets
- Welcome dinner - traditional Nepali cuisine
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, you'll travel toward Pokhara with scenic views of rivers and green hillsides throughout the journey. Following lunch, spend the afternoon at the lakeside trying boating on Fewa Lake and visiting Tal Barahi temple, which sits on a small religious island in the middle of the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boating in Fewa Lake
- Visit Tal Barahi temple
Optional Activities
- Rafting on high current rivers
Landmarks Fewa Lake Tal Barahi Temple 
- Day 3
Tikhedhunga Trek
Leaving Pokhara behind, start with a short walk along the Modi Khola banks to reach Birethathi where you'll see village inhabitants and get a sense of local daily life. From there, climb to Tikhedhunga while trekking through forests with blooming rhododendrons and streams flowing alongside the trail throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Trek from Birethathi to Tikhedhunga
- Encounter village inhabitants and local lifestyles
Landmarks Modi Khola Birethathi - Day 4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani Trek
You'll trek through oak and rhododendron forests heading toward Banthanti, watching for wildlife in the region. Continue trekking to Nangethanti and cross a river as part of the route, then after roughly an hour's walk, reach Ghorepani where mountain views open up including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and other peaks.
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghorepani
- Encounter Magar ethnic group and learn their lifestyle
- Observe wildlife of the region
Landmarks Ulleri Banthanti Nangethanti Dhaulagiri Annapurna South 
- Day 5
Tadapani Trek
Start early in the morning hiking to Poon Hill for views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Macchapuchre, and Nilgiri. Follow the scenic trail to Tadapani through pine forests and Deurali, then continue past waterfalls and streams back to Banthati. Along the way, you'll see how Tadapani sources its water from a distant village.
Included Activities
- Hike to Poon Hill
- Trek through pine forests to Deurali and Tadapani
Landmarks Poon Hill Deurali Tadapani Macchapuchre Nilgiri 
- Day 6
Ghandruk - Pokhara
Trek to Ghandruk to meet Gurungs, an ethnic group in Nepal, and learn about their different lifestyle and traditions. From Nayapul, you might come across Gurkhas who served in the British Army during World War II. Drive back to Pokhara later where you can relax by the lakeside and shop for souvenirs from your trekking experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghandruk
- Encounter Gurung ethnic group
- Meet Gurkhas with British Army history
- Relax at Pokhara lakeside
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping
Landmarks Ghandruk Nayapul - Day 7
Pokhara
Following breakfast, go boating on the calm Fewa Lake and visit Tal Barahi temple situated on an island in the middle of the water for a spiritual moment. Take in the views of Sarangkot and Kaskikot across the water as you see why Pokhara has become such a popular destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boating in Fewa Lake
- Visit Tal Barahi temple
- Explore Pokhara
Landmarks Fewa Lake Tal Barahi Temple Sarangkot Kaskikot - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu with views of Himalayan rivers including the Trishuli, Marsyangdi, and Seti along the route. These rivers have potential for rafting if that interests you, and you'll have chances to combine sightseeing during the drive back into the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting on Himalayan rivers
Landmarks Trishuli River Marsyangdi River Seti River - Day 9
Kathmandu Departure
Have an early breakfast and handle any final preparations before departure. A representative from Nepal Big Mountain Travel will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport, closing out your backpacking tour through Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (You will be dropped to airport by our representative., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
