Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your guide meets you at Kathmandu airport and takes you to check in at your hotel. From there, you'll head out to see Swayambhunath Stupa and walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square with your guide leading the way. Later in the afternoon, you'll wander through a local vegetable and spice market to get a feel for how everyday life works here in Nepal.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Walk through local vegetable and spice market
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
You'll travel about 22 kilometers to reach Dakshankali Temple and check out Chobhar Gorge. After that, you head to Patan City to explore Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple there. Back in Kathmandu later, you'll take part in a cooking class with a local family where you'll prepare and then enjoy dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local family home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dakshankali Temple
- Visit Chobhar Gorge
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Golden Temple
- Cooking class at local family home with dinner
Optional Activities
- One hour Mountain Flight for up-close views of Mt. Everest and Himalaya (weather permitting, typically around 07:00 on clear days, can be arranged per request)
Landmarks Dakshankali Temple Chobhar Gorge Patan Durbar Square Golden Temple 
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A 30 minute flight gets you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, and your transfer takes you to the hotel. You'll have time to rest and grab lunch before heading out on a boat trip on Phewa Lake, where you can take in the views of Mt. Fishtail. Stop by the Barahi Temple on the lake island before returning to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sarowar, Pokhara or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Phewa Lake
- Visit Barahi Temple
Landmarks Phewa Lake Barahi Temple Mt. Fishtail 
- Day 4
Pokhara
You'll wake early to catch the sunrise from Sarangkot, then make your way to Hindu Bindabasini Temple and the World Peace Pagoda. After lunch, the day continues with visits to Devi's Fall, Mahadev Cave, and Pokhara Mountain Museum. You'll end at Lake Beganas before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sarowar, Pokhara or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view at Sarangkot
- Visit Hindu Bindabasini Temple
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
- Visit Devi's Fall
- Visit Mahadev Cave
- Visit Pokhara Mountain Museum
- Visit Lake Beganas
Optional Activities
- Easy hiking experience - 1-2 hour hike down from World Peace Stupa to Phewa Lake (no additional cost, can be arranged in advance or discussed with guide based on physical condition)
Landmarks Sarangkot Hindu Bindabasini Temple World Peace Pagoda Devi's Fall Mahadev Cave Pokhara Mountain Museum Lake Beganas 
- Day 5
Pokhara to Nagarkot
Start this morning at Seti River and Kalika Suspension Bridge before heading to Pokhara Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Your guide meets you at the airport and drives you to Nagarkot, which takes about 60 to 90 minutes (32km away). You'll watch the sunset over the snow mountains, have dinner, and stay overnight at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Villa Nagarkot or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Seti River
- Visit Kalika Suspension Bridge
- Sunset view over snow mountains
Landmarks Seti River Kalika Suspension Bridge 
- Day 6
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas, then have breakfast at the hotel. You'll drive about 30 minutes to Bhaktapur City to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Dattatreya Temple, and the home of a former Kumari. From there, you'll continue to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa before your guide drives you back to your Kathmandu hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view over Himalayas
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Dattatreya Temple
- Visit home of former Kumari
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Dattatreya Temple Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 7
Kathmandu Departure
Your guide picks you up from the hotel and takes you to Kathmandu Airport so you can catch your scheduled flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
