Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll get picked up at Kathmandu Airport and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Thamel Bazar at your own pace and get a feel for the city. When evening comes, your team leader will go over what you'll be doing on the tour ahead.
Optional Activities
- Visit Thamel Bazar
Landmarks/POIs Thamel Bazar - Day 2
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
After breakfast, you're heading to Bhaktapur for a guided tour of the cultural and historical sites scattered throughout this old city. From there, the drive takes you to Nagarkot Hill where you'll catch the sunrise views from the viewpoint (around 6,000 feet up).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour
- Sunrise view from Nagarkot viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Bhaktapur Nagarkot Viewpoint - Day 3
Nagarkot - Trishuli River
This morning starts early so you can watch the sunrise from Nagarkot with the Himalayan peaks spread out in front of you. After breakfast and a short drive to Charaudi Rafting Camp, you'll be on the Trishuli River for about 3 to 4 hours of white water rafting. Lunch happens mid-way, and once you're done at Kuringhat, you'll sleep at a tented camp right on the riverbank (though they have a resort option if the weather turns bad).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise view from Nagarkot
- White water rafting on Trishuli River
Landmarks/POIs Nagarkot Viewpoint Trishuli River - Day 4
Trishuli River - Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, the bus takes you south toward Chitwan National Park, passing through Motel Du Mugling along the way. When you arrive, lunch is waiting and you'll have time to rest up. In the afternoon, there's optional kayaking on the Narayani River if you want to get on the water. By evening, you'll head to Tharu Cultural Village for their cultural shows and a chance to learn how the local community lives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tharu Cultural Shows at Tharu Cultural Village
Optional Activities
- Visit Manakamana Temple and experience Nepal's first cable car
- Kayaking on the Narayani River
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park Manakamana Temple Tharu Cultural Village Narayani River - Day 5
Chitwan National Park
You've got the full day in Chitwan National Park doing different activities like jungle safari, spotting birds, rafting or boating through the park, checking out the gharial hatchery, and visiting the rhino fertility center. You'll get to see all kinds of plants and animals, and catch sunrise views over the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chitwan National Park Sightseeing Tour
Optional Activities
- Jungle Safari
- Bird watching tour
- Rafting or boating
- Gharial hatchery visit
- Rhino fertility center visit
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 6
Chitwan - Bandipur - Pokhara
After breakfast, you're driving to Pokhara, Nepal's main tourism hub. The route goes through Bandipur (the Queen of Hills), and if you're interested, you can stop and explore there. The drive takes around 4 to 5 hours total. Once you get to Pokhara, you can spend the rest of the day boating on Phewa Lake or Begnas Lake, or check out other spots around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bandipur Village
- Boating on Phewa Lake
- Boating on Begnas Lake
- Explore Pokhara tourist sites
Landmarks/POIs Bandipur Phewa Lake Begnas Lake - Day 7
Pokhara - Dhampus
After breakfast, a jeep takes you to Dhampus Phedi. From there, you'll trek up to Dhampus Village on steep but manageable trails. The local Mothers' Group will greet you with red tika marks and garlands when you arrive. You'll stay in a Gurung family homestay in this hilltop village where Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the whole Pokhara Valley spread out below you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dhampus Phedi to Dhampus Village
- Homestay in Dhampus Village
Landmarks/POIs Dhampus Village Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 8
Dhampus - Sarangkot
Starting with sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and about 25 other peaks over 6,000m during breakfast in the village. You'll trek along easy paths through Gurung and Magar villages heading toward Sarangkot where sunset hits the snowcapped peaks. If you're up for it, zip flying, paragliding, or hot air ballooning are options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dhampus to Sarangkot
Optional Activities
- Zip flying from Sarangkot
- Paragliding in Pokhara
- Hot air ballooning in Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Annapurna Dhaulagiri Manaslu Ganesh Himal Machhapuchhre - Day 9
Sarangkot - Kathmandu
After breakfast, the drive back to Kathmandu follows the Prithvi Highway. Once you arrive at the city, your transfer takes you directly to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Kathmandu
After breakfast, a guide takes you through Kathmandu City hitting the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square. Back in the city, you'll have time to shop at Thamel Bazar for handcrafted Nepalese souvenirs. The evening wraps up with a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant)
Included Activities
- Kathmandu City Tour
- Monkey Temple
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Bouddhanath Stupa
- Patan Durbar Square
- Farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Thamel Bazar
Landmarks/POIs Monkey Temple Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square Thamel Bazar - Day 11
Kathmandu
Depending on your flight time, a representative will pick you up and drive you to Kathmandu Airport so you can head home.
