Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you and drives you to your hotel. Later in the evening, you can meet the other travelers and trek members. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pickup from Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, a local English-speaking guide takes you through four UNESCO sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's holiest places dedicated to Lord Shiva with daily cremations on the Bagmati River. From there, head to Boudhanath Stupa, a major Buddhist pilgrimage spot where you can walk around the massive white stupa, spin prayer wheels, and check out monasteries. Next is Kathmandu Durbar Square with its ancient temples and palaces, plus the ornate Kumari Chowk where you might catch sight of the Living Goddess. End at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) on a hilltop for sunset views across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Local guide for Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Optional Activities
- Climb 350+ steps from Bhagwan pau to Swayambhunath summit
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Kumari Chowk Bagmati River - Day 3
Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
After breakfast, you'll visit two more UNESCO sites. Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur shows off the ancient Patan Royal Palace (now a museum), Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, and the Golden Temple with detailed wood carvings. Then head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a place largely untouched by Western influence, to see the Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple, and the 55-windowed Malla Palace. Later you'll drive to Nagarkot for sunset and sweeping views of the Himalayan ranges including Langtang, Jugal, and Rolwaling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Chandragiri
- Drive to Nagarkot
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Patan Royal Palace Krishna Temple Golden Temple Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatapola Temple Chandragiri Nagarkot - Day 4
Nagarkot to Chitwan National Park
Get up early to catch the sunrise from Nagarkot village, offering views from Dhaulagiri to Kanchenjunga, and on clear days you can see Mount Everest. After breakfast, drive about 5 hours to Chitwan National Park. Following lunch, explore the park with a Tharu village tour, visit the cultural museum, elephant stables, and catch sunset views. The evening brings a Tharu cultural dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Nagarkot
- Tharu village tour
- Visit Tharu cultural museum
- Visit elephant stables
- Sunset viewpoint
- Tharu cultural dance program
Landmarks/POIs Nagarkot Chitwan National Park Dhaulagiri Kanchenjunga Mount Everest - Day 5
Chitwan National Park Safari
After breakfast, take an hour-long canoe ride where you might spot gharials and crocodile-like muggers, then walk into the jungle to look for wildlife and birds. You'll visit the elephant breeding center and potentially bathe with elephants in the river if available. After lunch, join a 4-hour jeep safari or elephant back safari through the park where you could encounter Royal Bengal Tigers and other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe ride (approximately 1 hour)
- Jungle walk to explore wildlife and birds
- Visit elephant breeding center
- Jeep safari (4 hours) or elephant back safari
- Bathing with elephants (if available)
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 6
Chitwan to Lumbini
After breakfast, drive about 4 hours to Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born. Following lunch, explore heritage sites with a local guide including the broken Ashoka Pillar, old monastery remnants, and images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi. This is one of four great pilgrimage sites that Buddha himself proclaimed. Overnight in Lumbini.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Lumbini
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Visit old monastery remnants
- Local guide for Lumbini heritage exploration
Landmarks/POIs Lumbini Ashoka Pillar Maya Devi Temple - Day 7
Lumbini to Pokhara
After breakfast, start your journey uphill toward Pokhara while taking in views of Manasalu, Dhaulagiri, and Ganesh Himal along with deep valleys between the Terai and hilly regions. Stop at Palpa (Tansen), a hilltop town known for viewpoints, cultural sites, historical monuments, and its old Durbar, plus traditional Nepali caps and brass water jars. Continue to Pokhara, check into your hotel, freshen up, and walk around the lakeside in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through scenic mountain views
- Visit Palpa (Tansen) town
Landmarks/POIs Palpa (Tansen) Pokhara Manasalu Dhaulagiri Ganesh Himal Marshyandgi River - Day 8
Pokhara Sightseeing
Early morning, drive to Sarangkot viewpoint for sunrise over the Annapurna range. Return for breakfast at your hotel. Visit sightseeing spots including Devi's Fall, Gupteshowar Mahadev temple, and Peace Pagoda with great views of Annapurna ranges, Pokhara valley, and Phewa Lake. In the afternoon, go boating on Phewa Lake and visit the Tal Barahai Temple on an island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot viewpoint
- Visit Devi's Fall
- Visit Gupteshowar Mahadev temple
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Boating in Phewa Lake
- Visit Tal Barahai Temple
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Devi's Fall Gupteshowar Mahadev Cave Peace Pagoda Phewa Lake Tal Barahai Temple Annapurna - Day 9
Pokhara to Bandipur
After breakfast, drive back to Bandipur while enjoying views of the Marshyandgi River. Bandipur is a cultural town with local Newari people where you can see typical old houses and traditional lifestyle. In the evening, take a short hike through Bandipur village for good sunset and sunrise views of Manaslu and Annapurna with the green valley below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Bandipur
- Short hiking in Bandipur village
Landmarks/POIs Bandipur Marshyandgi River Manasalu Annapurna - Day 10
Bandipur to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Bandipur, drive back to Kathmandu with views of the Trishuli River and deep valleys. Stop at the Chandragiri cable car to explore this popular hill site about 2,500 meters high near Kathmandu, offering great views of the Himalayan ranges and Kathmandu valley. You'll ride the cable car and visit the Shiva temple at the hilltop. That evening, shop in Thamel and have your farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant featuring a cultural dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance performance)
Included Activities
- Visit Chandragiri cable car and viewpoint
- Visit Shiva temple on Chandragiri
- Thamel shopping area
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River Chandragiri Thamel - Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
A representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours will take you to the airport about 3 hours before your flight departs. You'll have plenty of time, and you're all set to plan your next adventure in Nepal.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
