Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your representative meets you at the airport with a nameplate and takes you to your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu's main tourist district. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around the busy streets of Thamel and get oriented.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the streets of Thamel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
A private vehicle takes you on a guided tour through Kathmandu's cultural sites. You'll see the intricate wood carvings at Kathmandu Durbar Square, then head to Swyambhunath Monkey Temple for views of the city. From there, Pashupatinath Temple shows you an active Hindu pilgrimage site with cremation ceremonies along the Bagmati River. The day ends at Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO site built in 600 AD, where you can walk around before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Stroll around Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swyambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa 
- Day 3
Patan and Bhaktapur
You'll visit two ancient UNESCO cities near Kathmandu. In Patan, you'll see Krishna Temple, Patan Durbar Square, the museum, Golden Temple, and Banglamukhi Temple. Then it's on to Bhaktapur, the old capital of the Greater Malla Kingdom, where you can walk through four distinct squares and see Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, the Peacock Window, and Golden Gate. You'll return to Kathmandu in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Explore Patan Museum
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Banglamukhi Temple
- Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Visit Bhairavnath Temple
Optional Activities
- 1-hour Himalayan Mountain Flight by airplane including airport transfers (USD 240 per person)
Landmarks Krishna Temple Patan Durbar Square Patan Museum Golden Temple Banglamukhi Temple Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatapola Temple Bhairavnath Temple Taumadhi Square Pottery Square Dattatreya Square - Day 4
Kathmandu to Chitwan
You head southwest toward Chitwan, about 150 to 160 kilometers away. Along the route, you pass small shops and markets as the forest gets thicker. After checking into your hotel, you can rest and explore the local market at your own pace. That evening, there's a Tharu Cultural Program before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Tharu Cultural Program
Optional Activities
- Explore local market and streets
- Day 5
Chitwan National Park
The day is filled with wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park. A jeep safari through the community forest section gives you chances to see one-horned rhinos, wild boar, deer, and leopards. You'll cross the Rapti River into the main park to look for Royal Bengal Tigers in the highland bushes. After lunch back at the hotel, you take a guided visit to Tharu Village and then go canoeing on the Rapti River to spot Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle Safari by Jeep
- Guided tour of Tharu Village
- Canoeing adventure in Rapti River
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River Balmiki Ashram - Day 6
Chitwan to Lumbini
After breakfast, you travel 150 kilometers to Lumbini, where Gautama Buddha was born. Once you check in at the hotel, you visit sacred places including Maya Devi Temple, Bodhi Temple, Maya Devi Pond, and the Ashoka Pillar. Then you walk through the monastery zone to see different architectural styles of the monastic buildings and take in the spiritual atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- Visit Bodhi Temple
- Visit Maya Devi Pond
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Explore monastery zone
Landmarks Maya Devi Temple Ashoka Pillar 
- Day 7
Lumbini to Pokhara
You drive northwest to Pokhara, about 210 kilometers away. After checking in and resting at your hotel, the afternoon is free to walk through the lakeside areas of Pokhara and enjoy the calm water of Phewa Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore charming lakeside streets of Pokhara
- Enjoy the serene beauty of Phewa Lake
Landmarks Phewa Lake 
- Day 8
Pokhara
This morning starts early so you can see the sunrise from Sarangkot Hill. After breakfast, paragliding is available if you want to try it, but it's completely optional. In the afternoon, you visit the International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshower Cave, and the Peace Pagoda. The day ends with sunset views from Anadu Hill before you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot Hill
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Visit Davis Falls
- Visit Gupteshower Cave
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Sunset viewing at Anadu Hill
Optional Activities
- 30-minute Himalayan Paragliding Excursion with transport and photo/video (100 USD per person)
Landmarks Sarangkot Hill International Mountain Museum Davis Falls Gupteshower Cave Peace Pagoda Anadu Hill - Day 9
Pokhara to Ulleri Trek
After breakfast, you get transported to Nayapul to start your trek toward Ulleri. You walk through small villages while seeing terraced rice fields and experiencing local life up close. The night is spent in Mogar, a welcoming mountain community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Ulleri
- Day 10
Ulleri to Ghode Pani Trek
Your trek from Ulleri to Ghode Pani takes you through rhododendron forests with views of Annapurna South, Fishtail Mountain, and Hiunchuli. The surrounding natural beauty stays with you as you walk at a steady pace. You'll spend the night at Ghode Pani in a peaceful setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghode Pani
Landmarks Annapurna South Fishtail Mountain Hiunchuli - Day 11
Ghode Pani to Tadapani Trek
You wake early to watch sunrise from Poon Hill, where the Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri Mountain come into view. After breakfast at the guesthouse, you trek to Tadapani, enjoying mountain views along the way. The night is spent in a cozy tea house in Tadapani with peaceful mountain surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghode Pani to Tadapani
Landmarks Poon Hill Dhaulagiri Mountain 
- Day 12
Tadapani to Tolka Trek
After breakfast, you trek downhill through forested paths to Ghandruk Village. A lunch stop gives you time to take in the Annapurna range views. From there, you continue through Landruk before reaching Tolka for the night in a tea house in this quiet mountain area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Tolka via Ghandruk and Landruk
Landmarks Ghandruk Village - Day 13
Tolka to Pokhara Trek
This is the final trekking day after breakfast. You pass through Dewrali village, which offers views of the Pokhara Valley, then continue to Australian Base Camp. A 45 minute downhill trek takes you to Kadhe, where the trek ends. A taxi then takes you back to your hotel in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tolka to Kadhe via Dewrali and Australian Base Camp
Landmarks Australian Base Camp - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Pokhara, you take a scenic drive back to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus. Once you arrive, you check in at your hotel to rest. That evening, you can explore the busy Thamel area downtown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore bustling downtown area of Thamel
- Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Your trip ends today. You'll get help with your onward travel arrangements. A private vehicle takes you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your flight.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure)
