Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A representative meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. Along the way, you'll see Pashupatinath Temple, the Royal Palace Museum, and the Garden of Dreams. Once you arrive at your hotel, you have the rest of the day to walk around Thamel and get a feel for the neighborhood.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the streets of Thamel
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum Garden of Dreams - Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Heritage Sites
After breakfast, a guide takes you around Kathmandu in a private vehicle for the day. You'll start at Kathmandu Durbar Square, which has intricately carved wooden temples and historic buildings. Then you head to Swyambhunath, also called the Monkey Temple, for views over the valley. Next is Pashupatinath Temple, one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage sites where you might see traditional cremation ceremonies. You'll also check out Guweyswori Temple nearby, then spend time at Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO site from around 600 A.D. where you can relax before heading back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Guweyswori Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Optional Activities
- Witness sacred Hindu cremation ritual at Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swyambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Guweyswori Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara on a scenic road through green hills. Pokhara sits on Fewa Lake with Himalayan peaks visible on clear days. During the day, you visit David's Waterfall, Gupteswor Mahadev cave, and the International Mountain Museum. The drive takes several hours, so you'll arrive with time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit David's Waterfall
- Visit Gupteswor Mahadev
- Visit International Mountain Museum
Landmarks David's Waterfall Gupteswor Mahadev International Mountain Museum Fewa Lake 
- Day 4
Trek to Galeshwor and Bans Kharka
After breakfast, you're driven to Galeshwor on the Kali Gandaki River. From Bans Kharka, the trek to Galeshwor takes about 3 hours. On the way, you cross a suspension bridge over the river's deep gorge and walk through forest before arriving at Bans Kharka for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Galeshwor to Bans Kharka
- Cross suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki River
Landmarks Kali Gandaki River - Day 5
Trek to Naangi Village
Today's trek goes to Naangi, taking 6 to 7 hours from Bans Kharka. You'll pass through small villages and see mountain views along the route. The day includes stops at an organic farm school and the Magar Settlement, both giving you a chance to see how people live in this region.
Included Activities
- Trek to Naangi village
- Visit organic farm school
- Visit Magar Settlement
- Day 6
Trek to Mohare Danda
You hike through oak and rhododendron forests on the way to Mohare Danda. Throughout the day, you'll see Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, and Tukche. By evening, you watch the sunset from Mohare Danda viewpoint before staying at an eco-community lodge.
Included Activities
- Trek to Mohare Danda
- Watch sunset from Mohare Danda viewpoint
Landmarks Mt. Fishtail Annapurna South Dhaulagiri Tukche - Day 7
Mohare Danda to Ghorepani
Start early to catch sunrise and see Mt. Fishtail, Dhaulagiri II, Tukche, South Annapurna, and Nilgiri. The trek to Ghorepani takes about 5 hours, with a mix of uphill and downhill sections. You arrive at the lodge and have time to rest.
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from Mohare Danda
- Trek from Mohare Danda to Ghorepani
Landmarks Mt. Fishtail Dhaulagiri II South Annapurna - Day 8
Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Ghandruk
Leave very early to reach Poon Hill at 3210 meters and see the sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Back in Ghorepani, you have breakfast before the trek to Ghandruk Village, which takes 6 to 7 hours. The route goes through fields, forests, and farming areas, crossing a suspension bridge over Khumbu Khola. From the village viewpoint, you get mountain views and experience local hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Ghorepani after descent from Poon Hill)
Included Activities
- Trek to Poon Hill for sunrise
- Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk Village
Optional Activities
- Take pottery-making class at Pottery Square using traditional methods
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna Dhaulagiri Ghandruk Village - Day 9
Trek to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara
Your last trekking day has you descending to Nayapul in about 5 hours on stone paths through terraced farms. After crossing Modi Khola, you reach Birethanti, then it's a short 30-minute walk to Nayapul where your driver is waiting. You're driven back to Pokhara and dropped at your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul
- Cross Modi Khola
Landmarks Modi Khola - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu through hills and green slopes. Once there, you have free time to walk through Thamel and shop for souvenirs. It's a good chance to pick up gifts before your last night in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through Thamel streets
- Shop for souvenirs
- Day 11
Patan, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu Valley Heritage
Your guide takes you to Patan, an ancient city in the Kathmandu Valley. You visit Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, and the Patan Museum to learn about the city's history. Then you check out the Golden Temple, which Hindus and Buddhists both use. After that, you head to Bhaktapur to see the old wood-carved buildings and the Nyatapola Temple, one of Nepal's largest. You have the option to try a pottery-making class at Pottery Square using traditional methods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Patan Museum
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Bhaktapur
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Visit Pottery Square
Optional Activities
- Take traditional pottery-making class at Pottery Square
Landmarks Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple Patan Museum Golden Temple Bhaktapur Nyatapola Temple Pottery Square - Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
A representative picks you up in a private van and drives you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You'll leave about three hours before your flight departure.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure)
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
