Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport and meet your Escape Himalaya representative who handles your transfer to the hotel. Check in and take the rest of the day to settle in and rest after your journey.
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Heritage Sites
Spend your day exploring Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO sites. The itinerary covers Pashupatinath temple along the Bagmati River, Kathmandu Durbar Square with its detailed carvings and traditional architecture, Swayambhunath temple and its distinctive Buddha eyes stupa, plus Boudhanath Stupa one of the world's largest. Head back to your hotel as evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Drive toward Pokhara, the lakeside city and Nepal's second largest. You'll stop at Charaudi for 3 hours of water activities on the Trishuli River before grabbing lunch. After that, continue to Pokhara with views of terraced farms and streams along the way. Check into your hotel and consider an optional evening boat ride on Fewa Lake.
Included Activities
- Water activities on Trishuli River at Charaudi (3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Leisure boat ride on Fewa Lake
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake - Day 4
Naya Pul to Tikhe Dhunga Trek
After breakfast, drive to Naya Pul through Lumle village then start trekking. Walk through Birethanti, bamboo forests, past a waterfall and a swimming hole. Reach Ramghai for lunch, then keep climbing through the valley to Tikhe Dhunga where you'll stay overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Naya Pul to Tikhe Dhunga via Birethanti and Ramghai
Landmarks/POIs Birethanti - Day 5
Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani Trek
Trek from Tikhe Dhunga crossing a suspension bridge to Ulleri, a Magar village at 2080 meters. Continue through pastures and fields with sparkling streams. Stop for lunch at Nangethanti, then trek to Ghorepani at 2850 meters with views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani via Ulleri and Nangethanti
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Annapurna I Dhaulagiri - Day 6
Ghorepani to Tadapani Trek via Poon Hill
Head out early from Ghorepani to Poon Hill for sunrise over the Annapurna ranges with panoramic views spread out before you. Come back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek onward through mountain scenery and green forests to reach Tadapani for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Poon Hill for sunrise viewing
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill - Day 7
Tadapani to Ghandruk Trek
Climb steep forest trails to reach Ghandruk at 1950 meters. In the afternoon, visit the Annapurna Conservation Office and Museum to learn about local conservation work and environmental efforts in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk
- Visit Annapurna Conservation Office and Museum
Landmarks/POIs Ghandruk - Day 8
Ghandruk to Pokhara
Walk down from Ghandruk and trek on a flat path beside the Modi Khola. Complete the circuit route trekking to Birethanti, then walk to Nayapul where you'll drive back to Pokhara. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Birethanti to Nayapul
- Day 9
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Travel from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park through villages and terrace farms. Attend a jungle tour briefing, then at 4:00 PM visit the Tharu ethnic village and the National Park Visitor's Center followed by sunset from the Rapti River bank. At 8:00 PM have dinner, and at 9:00 PM either watch Tharu cultural dances or a slideshow about Chitwan.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ethnic Tharu village
- Visit National Park Visitor's Center
- Sunset viewing from Rapti River bank
- Tharu cultural dance performance or slideshow
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 10
Chitwan Jungle Exploration and Safari
Full day exploring the jungle starting with an early wake-up at 6:00 AM and breakfast at 6:30 AM. Take a canoe ride on the Rapti River and jungle walk at 7:00 AM with chances to see elephants bathing. Lunch arrives at 3:00 PM followed by an elephant safari at 3:00 PM. Dinner at 8:00 PM and overnight in Chitwan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe ride along Rapti River
- Jungle walk
- Elephant bathing viewing
- Elephant Safari
Landmarks/POIs Rapti River - Day 11
Chitwan to Kathmandu
Visit the Elephant Breeding Centre in the morning. After that, drive back to Kathmandu through forest-covered hills and winding roads. Check into your Kathmandu hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Breeding Centre
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Breeding Centre - Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
About three hours before your flight, an Escape Himalaya representative will transfer you to Kathmandu airport for your departure.
