Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Kathmandu
You'll depart on your scheduled international flight to Kathmandu with Qatar Airways or another airline flying economy class. It's a long journey, so settle in for the flight ahead.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After landing in Kathmandu, you'll transfer to your hotel and get settled. Later in the evening, there's a traditional welcome dinner where you can try the rich flavors of Nepali cuisine and start getting a feel for the local food culture.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome dinner
- Day 3
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll head out to see the most important religious sites around Kathmandu. First stop is Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, a significant Buddhist and Hindu temple complex. From there, you'll visit Boudhanath, an impressive stupa. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath temple complex
- Visit Boudhanath stupa
Landmarks Swayambhunath Boudhanath - Day 4
Kathmandu to Nepalgunji to Bardia
You'll fly to Nepalgunji with views of the Himalayan range as you head south. After about 2 hours driving through villages, fields, and forest, you'll arrive at your jungle lodge. In the afternoon, an off-road game drive takes you out at dusk to spot wildlife like Bengal tigers and leopards.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon off-road game drive in the jungle
Landmarks Bardia National Park 
- Day 5
Bardia
This day focuses on Bardia's biodiversity from both water and land. After a hearty breakfast, you'll take a canoe trip on the Karnali River looking for exotic birds, langur monkeys, swamp crocodiles, and gavials. Following lunch, an afternoon off-road vehicle safari searches for Indian rhinos, Asian elephants, various monkeys, Barasingha deer, and possibly tigers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe trip on the Karnali River
- Afternoon off-road vehicle jungle exploration
Landmarks Karnali River 
- Day 6
Bardia
A full-day safari takes you into Bardia National Park on foot and by vehicle with your wildlife guide. You'll search for wild cats and rhinos at hidden spots throughout the day. A hearty lunch and drinks are provided as you move through various locations, with chances to see sloth bears or wild boars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Hearty lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day guided safari on foot and off-road vehicle
Landmarks Bardia National Park - Day 7
Bardia to Lumbini
Starting with an early breakfast, you'll drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Maya Devi Temple, the White Dome Gompa, and other religious sites. After that, you'll head to Ramgram where Buddha's ashes are said to be kept in a stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- Visit White Dome Gompa
- Visit Ramgram stupa
Landmarks Maya Devi Temple Ramgram - Day 8
Lumbini to Chitwan
An early departure brings you to Chitwan National Park (UNESCO). After lunch, you can relax by the pool or in the lodge garden if you need a break. In the afternoon, there's a guided walk into the forest alongside an elephant. Later, you'll accompany the herd to the river to watch their daily bathing ritual and playtime.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided elephant walk in the forest
- Elephant bathing ritual viewing
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 9
Chitwan
You'll have breakfast outdoors under mango trees, then take a nature walk along the riverbank. Next comes a river safari in a dugout canoe on the Narayani River where you'll spot cranes, swamp crocodiles, gavials, turtles, water snakes, and rare freshwater dolphins. The afternoon brings an off-road vehicle exploration looking for rhinos, monkeys, Bengal foxes, sambar deer, wild dogs, Asian gaur cattle, and possibly Bengal tigers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast outdoors under mango trees), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk along riverbank
- River safari on the Narayani in dugout canoe
- Afternoon off-road vehicle exploration
Landmarks Narayani River 
- Day 10
Chitwan
You'll spend the full day exploring Chitwan National Park on foot and by vehicle. Your wilderness guide leads you along nature trails to hidden viewing spots for wildlife photography. Later, you'll drive through several forest areas in an off-road vehicle to experience the diverse wildlife habitats. Lunch and refreshments get provided throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day guided exploration on foot and off-road vehicle
- Nature trail walks to viewing spots
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 11
Chitwan to Bhaktapur to Kathmandu
After saying goodbye to Chitwan, you'll fly back to Kathmandu with excellent Himalayan views. From there, you'll drive to Bhaktapur, an impressive ancient town (UNESCO). Walking through cobbled streets and alleyways, you'll see magnificent temples and palaces. You can check out Bhaktapur's traditional pottery and music scene before returning to Kathmandu in the afternoon with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bhaktapur old town
Landmarks Bhaktapur - Day 12
Kathmandu
A cable car takes you up to Chandragiri Hill's viewing platform at approximately 2550 meters/8365 feet for panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest. You'll visit the Bhaleshwor temple and take in the views. After lunch, you'll return to your hotel by minibus. The rest of the day is free, then there's a farewell dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Chandragiri Hill viewing platform
- Visit Bhaleshwor temple
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Chandragiri Hill Bhaleshwor temple - Day 13
Kathmandu to Home
You'll start with a late breakfast. Depending on your flight time, there might be time for a bit more sightseeing or picking up last-minute souvenirs. Then you'll transfer to the airport for your departure home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Further sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Souvenir shopping
- Day 14
Flight Home
Your return flight to Frankfurt completes the journey home after your time in Nepal.
