Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. There's a special welcome dinner arranged for this evening, then you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Nagarkot via Bhaktapur
After breakfast, you'll see Bouddhanath Stupa with its Tibetan Buddhist architecture and the temples surrounding it. From there, head to Bhaktapur to walk through this ancient city with its historic streets and local pottery crafts. Later, continue to Nagarkot, a mountain viewpoint where you can see the Himalayan peaks, and if it's clear, even Mount Everest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Sarangkot for sunrise view
Landmarks/POIs Bouddhanath Stupa Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nagarkot Viewpoint - Day 3
Nagarkot to Bandipur
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Bandipur, a hilltop settlement that preserves old Newari culture and traditional architecture. The location offers views of several Himalayan peaks including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manasalu. This small rural town sits at a moderate elevation, making it easy to reach and offering an authentic mountain atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Bandipur - Day 4
Bandipur to Pokhara
After breakfast, you're heading to Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city and a major tourist hub. The city sits in a valley surrounded by three 8,000-meter peaks and has several lakes throughout. It's the main base for people starting treks on the Annapurna trails, and you'll have time to explore what makes this place popular.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake Machhapuchchhre - Day 5
Pokhara
You'll head to Sarangkot viewpoint in the morning for panoramic views across the Pokhara valley and surrounding mountains, and it's also known for paragliding. Back in Pokhara city by afternoon, you'll take a half-day tour that includes a boat ride on Fewa Lake, then stops at Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra Cave, and Bat Cave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarangkot for sunrise view
- Pokhara city tour including 1 hour boat ride on Fewa Lake
- Visit Davis Falls
- Visit Gupteshwor Cave
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Visit Bat Cave
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Fewa Lake Davis Falls Gupteshwor Cave Mahendra Cave Bat Cave - Day 6
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll drive back toward Kathmandu, taking in scenic mountain views, cultural villages, and passing along the Trishuli River. Once you arrive, you'll explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, which has 50 temples and a royal palace complex dating back to the third century. Then you'll visit Swayambhunath, an ancient Buddhist Stupa also called the Monkey Temple, where there are holy monkeys and a spiritual site respected across religions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Durbar Square sightseeing tour
- Swayambhunath sightseeing tour
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Ghar Kashtamandap Swayambhunath - Day 7
Kathmandu Departure
You'll have free time this morning until your departure. Then head to Kathmandu International Airport to catch your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
