Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and receive a traditional welcome with Khada and Tika. On the way to your hotel, stop at the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and check out the impressive Boudhanath Stupa. Later in the evening, there's a cultural show and welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at Nepali Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Evening cultural show
- Welcome dinner at Nepali Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 2
Kathmandu to Nagarkot
After breakfast, head to Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of Nepal's most important Buddhist sites. From there, make your way to Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful Newari architecture. You'll have lunch before driving to Nagarkot, a hill station where you can see Himalayan views including Mt. Everest on clear days.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Swoyambhunath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 3
Nagarkot to Bhaktapur
This morning after breakfast, drive to Telkot and hike to Changunarayan Temple. Following lunch, continue on to Bhaktapur, one of Nepal's three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The rest of the day involves walking through this historic city filled with terra-cotta monuments, palaces, and temples with elaborate carvings, plus panoramic Himalayan views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike from Telkot to Changunarayan Temple
Landmarks/POIs Changunarayan Temple Bhaktapur - Day 4
Bhaktapur to Bandipur
After breakfast, you'll drive from Bhaktapur to Bandipur. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon and evening at your own pace in this charming historic town, then have dinner and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Day 5
Bandipur to Sarangkot
Drive to Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city and gateway to famous trekking areas. Once you arrive, head to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a one-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake. Later, transfer to Sarangkot, a hilltop village where you can see the Annapurna Mountain Range.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Boating on Phewa Lake
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Sarangkot - Day 6
Sarangkot to Australian Camp
Start early to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Sarangkot. After breakfast, drive to Kande and trek to Australian Camp. The rest of the day is yours to relax and take in the mountain views. Your meals and accommodation are at the tea house lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at Tea House Lodge), Dinner (Dinner at Tea House Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Himalayas
- Trek from Kande to Australian Camp
- Day 7
Australian Camp to Pokhara
After breakfast at the lodge, trek down to Phedi via Dhampus. Then drive back to Pokhara. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure before dinner and your overnight stay in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek down to Phedi via Dhampus
- Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara Airport for your flight to Kathmandu. When you arrive, go straight to Kathmandu Durbar Square for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient temples, palaces, and courtyards. After lunch, walk through the local Ashon market to reach Thamel. Finish with a cultural show and farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Nepali Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Walk through Ashon local market to Thamel
- Evening cultural show
- Farewell dinner at Nepali Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Thamel - Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time to do as you like. Lunch is provided at the hotel. Later, transfer to the international airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at hotel)
