Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
The crew will meet you with a warm welcome and handle your transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in and had a chance to rest, the evening is yours to wander around Kathmandu on your own and get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
You'll spend the full day checking out Kathmandu's main sights, starting with the Monkey Temple and moving through Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Basantapur Durbar Square. By evening, your guide will take you to a local restaurant for dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour
- Visit Monkey Temple
- Visit Pasupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Basantapur Durbar Square
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Temple Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Basantapur Durbar Square - Day 3
Nagarkot Sunrise and Chagunarayan Temple
An early pickup at 4 am gets you to Nagarkot viewpoint in time for sunrise over the Himalayan ranges. From there you'll see Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. After a short hike down to Chagunarayan Temple, you'll drive back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nagarkot viewpoint sunrise viewing
- Hike to Chagunarayan Temple
Landmarks/POIs Nagarkot Chagunarayan Temple - Day 4
Kathmandu to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara takes about 6 hours by tourist bus. If you'd rather fly, that option is available too but costs extra and can be arranged if you ask ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight to Pokhara (available at additional cost)
- Day 5
Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Lakeside
An early morning drive takes you to Sarangkot, roughly 1.5 hours away by private car. At 1600m elevation, you'll catch the sunrise lighting up the entire Annapurna range. Then you'll hike down over 4 hours to Naudada before getting driven back to Pokhara. The evening is free for a walk along the lakeside and time to take in views of Phewa Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Sarangkot
- Sarangkot sunrise viewing
- Hike to Naudada
- Lakeside walking in Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Phewa Lake - Day 6
Pokhara Valley and Optional Adventure Activities
You'll have the day to check out the Pokhara valley and visit some of the old temples scattered around. The schedule is flexible, so if you're interested in trying adventure activities like paragliding or zip-lining, those can be arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Pokhara valley
- Visit ancient historical temples
Optional Activities
- Paragliding (additional cost)
- Mountain flight (additional cost)
- Bungy jumping (additional cost)
- Hot air balloon ride (additional cost)
- River rafting (additional cost)
- Day 7
Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
The journey to Chitwan National Park takes around 5 hours by tourist bus. Once you arrive, you'll jump into your first jungle safari experience to start exploring the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jungle safari tour
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 8
Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari
A full day of safari activities keeps you busy in Chitwan. You'll watch the elephants bathe, try canyoning and jungle walking, take jeep rides through the park, and do some birdwatching to spot the wildlife and get a sense of the natural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jungle safari activities
- Elephant bath
- Canyoning
- Jungle walking
- Jeep riding
- Birdwatching
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 9
Chitwan to Kathmandu
A 6-hour drive takes you back to Kathmandu and marks the end of the tour. On the way back, you'll have time to think back on everything you've seen and done over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
You'll get transported to Kathmandu airport for your departure flight. There'll be plenty of time to think through your experiences in Nepal and start thinking about where to go next as you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
