Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and connect with your guide at the airport. After getting settled at your hotel, there's an orientation session to help you understand what's ahead. Later, you'll sit down for a traditional Nepali dinner where you can meet other travelers and get a feel for local flavors. The evening might include a cultural program, so you can start learning about the city's heritage right away.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (This is the pick up location.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Nepali dishes)
Included Activities
- Orientation session for Panoramic View Tour
- Cultural program participation (optional availability)
Optional Activities
- Cultural program participation
Landmarks Kathmandu Valley 
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Today you're heading west from Kathmandu toward Pokhara. The drive takes you across the Kathmandu Valley and you'll pass the Trisuli River with its white water rushing below. From there, you'll follow the Marshyangdi River as it winds westward. By late afternoon, you'll reach Pokhara, a lakeside city that feels completely different from Kathmandu's energy, with mountains reflected in the water and a much quieter pace overall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara with scenic route views
Landmarks Trisuli River Marshyangdi River Mugling 
- Day 3
Pokhara
Pokhara's main attractions fill your day. You can walk up to the white Peace Pagoda on the hillside for views across the lake and surrounding hills. There's a boat ride on Lake Phewa that takes you to an island temple. Afterward, you'll check out the Tibetan Refugee Camp to see how communities have settled there, then wander through local temples and monasteries. By evening, you'll stroll along the lakeside shops and restaurants, watching the light change over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Buddhist Peace Pagoda
- Boat ride on Lake Phewa
- Visit island temple
- Exploration of Tibetan Refugee Camp
- Visit temples and monasteries near the lake
Optional Activities
- Evening walk beside the lake
- Shopping at lakeside shops
- Dining at lakeside restaurants
- Nightlife exploration
Landmarks Buddhist Peace Pagoda Lake Phewa Tibetan Refugee Camp Annapurna mountain range - Day 4
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu on a route that passes near Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world, so the views from the plane are exceptional. Once in Kathmandu, you're driven to Patan's Durbar Square, which is filled with carved stone and wood that shows traditional Newari craftsmanship, the old royal residence, a museum, and various temples. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Nagarkot to catch the sunset illuminating the snow-capped Himalayan range.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Visit Patan's Durbar Square
- Visit royal palace
- Museum visit
- Temple exploration in Patan
- Travel to Nagarkot
Landmarks Mount Manaslu Patan's Durbar Square Nagarkot - Day 5
Nagarkot to Changu Narayan
Wake early in Nagarkot to watch the sunrise paint the Himalayas in shades of pink and gold as light spreads across the snow. After that, you'll drive to Changu Narayan, a quieter village that's been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The main temple here is dedicated to Vishnu and dates back about 800 years, with a two-story pagoda structure that blends Hindu and Buddhist design. You can walk the narrow lanes and see local people making pottery and crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Nagarkot
- Visit Changu Narayan
- Explore 800-year-old Vishnu temple
- Walk through narrow streets to view local handicrafts and pottery
Landmarks Changu Narayan Vishnu Temple 
- Day 6
Kathmandu
This day focuses on two major UNESCO sites in the valley. First, you'll visit Boudhanath, which holds Asia's largest Buddhist stupa with countless prayer wheels and colorful flags everywhere. The spiritual energy is quite strong there. Then you'll go to Pashupatinath, one of Asia's most important Hindu temples, situated along the Bagmati River. You'll explore the monasteries, smaller shrines, and temples while learning how both Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu traditions coexist here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa in Asia)
- Explore monasteries and souvenir shops at Boudhanath
- Visit Pashupatinath temple complex
- Explore 500+ temples and shrines at Pashupatinath
Optional Activities
- Join Tibetan pilgrims on morning and evening koras at Boudhanath
- Collect artifacts and souvenirs at Boudhanath
Landmarks Boudhanath Pashupatinath Bagmati River - Day 7
Kathmandu
Your Nepal trip wraps up today with time to appreciate the local food and cultural traditions you've experienced. Throughout the entire journey, you've had private vehicle transportation and guides who speak English and know the regions well. Take time to reflect on what you've seen, from the mountain peaks to the green valleys and the cultural heritage sites, plus the genuine friendliness of the people you've met along the way.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (This is the drop off location.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Local food exploration and dining
