Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your Oriental Journeys representative will meet you when you arrive in Kathmandu and take you to your hotel. After settling in, you'll have welcome drinks and a briefing about the Nepal trekking tour ahead. The rest of the evening is free, so you can either rest at your hotel or walk around the neighborhood to get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Welcome Drinks
Included Activities
- Meet and welcome by Oriental Journeys representative
- Nepal trekking tour briefing
- Welcome drinks
Optional Activities
- Explore near hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll explore Kathmandu's sacred sites with a private vehicle. In the morning, head to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath temples. After lunch, continue on to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath Temple. There's also an option to visit the Nepal Museum if you're interested. By evening, you'll head back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing at Pashupatinath
- Sightseeing at Boudhanath
- Sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Sightseeing at Swyambhunath Temple
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Visit Nepal Museum
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Boudhanath Kathmandu Durbar Square Swyambhunath Temple Nepal Museum - Day 3
Kathmandu to Dhulikhel
After breakfast, you'll visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Start with Patan Durbar Square (about 5 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu), which features ancient architecture and pagoda temples. From there, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square to see the 55-window palace, Golden Gate, Nyatapola temple, and other architectural structures. The town is also known for its traditional pottery. Later you'll drive to Dhulikhel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing at Patan Durbar Square
- Sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple Bhaktapur Durbar Square Golden Gate 55-window palace Nyatapola Siddha Pokhari The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla Yaksha or Mahadev Temple Taumadhi Square Dattatreya Square Bhimsen Temple Hanuman Ghat Nava Durga Temple Bhairav Temple Nyatapola Temple Pashupatinath Temple - Day 4
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha to Kathmandu
After breakfast, hike for about 2 hours to Namobuddha, a holy Buddhist site on a hill above Panauti. You'll visit the Buddhist Gompa and monastery school, with views of the Gaurishankar Himal, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Rolwaling Himalayan ranges. After hiking back to Dhulikhel and having lunch, you'll drive back to Kathmandu. Spend the evening shopping, then enjoy a farewell dinner on your last night in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Hiking to Namobuddha (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Buddhist Gompa
- Hike back to Dhulikhel
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Namobuddha Gaurishankar Himal Langtang Lirung Ganesh Himal Rolwaling Himalayan Range - Day 5
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll have free time before heading to the airport. Your transfer will be arranged 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure, so you'll have the morning to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time in Kathmandu
