Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and see the valley from the air, with green hills and snow-capped peaks coming into view. A driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After you get settled in your room and rest a bit, the Thamel area is right there if you want to walk around on your own and get oriented.
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel tourist hotspot on own
- Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Your day starts at Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal's largest stupa and a UNESCO site important to Tibetan Buddhism. From there you'll head to Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati river, where you can view it from the eastern bank. Next comes the climb up to Swayambhunath on its hilltop, which gives you 360-degree views of the city and you'll see monkeys around. Later you'll walk through Patan Durbar Square to see the artistic temples, wooden carvings, and the old Malla dynasty palace before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Explore Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Patan Durbar Square Krishna Mandir Bhimsen Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast you'll drive toward Pokhara through mountain scenery. At Kurintar you'll stop for white-water rafting on the Trishuli river, wearing a life jacket and helmet as you paddle through the rapids and float past sandy areas. The drive continues through mountain villages and past the bridge at Mugling before you reach Pokhara. You'll check in and rest at your hotel after the day's travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- White-water rafting on Trishuli river at Kurintar
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River - Day 4
Pokhara Valley
Following breakfast, you'll take a boat out on Fewa Lake and visit the island temple. Depending on how much time you have, you can either hike through the woods to World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot, or visit Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev cave before heading uphill to the stupa. From up there you'll see snow-capped peaks like Machhapurchchhre and Annapurna, plus the clear lake below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boating on Fewa Lake
- Visit island temple on Fewa Lake
Optional Activities
- Hiking through green woods to World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot
- Visit Davis Falls
- Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev cave
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake World Peace Stupa Davis Falls Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Machhapurchchhre Annapurna - Day 5
Pokhara to Chitwan
You'll start early and hike up Sarangkot Hill to catch the Himalayan sunrise with 360-degree views of the Pokhara valley and snow-capped peaks turning red, orange, and gold. After heading back to your hotel for breakfast, you'll drive to Chitwan through scenic landscape. Once you arrive and freshen up, an evening walk through a traditional Tharu village lets you explore local life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarangkot Hill sunrise hike
- Explore Tharu village
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Hill - Day 6
Chitwan National Park
Today you'll spend your time in Chitwan National Park, Nepal's first national park and a UNESCO site. A jeep safari takes you out to spot one-horned rhinoceroses, Royal Bengal tigers, spotted deer, and other wildlife near the river. You'll also visit the Elephant Breeding Centre to see mother elephants with their young. Later in the evening there's a Tharu cultural program with traditional songs and dances before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
- Visit Elephant Breeding Centre
- Tharu cultural program
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 7
Chitwan to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu on the Tribhuvan Highway, passing through rustic villages and green forests while passing by glacial rivers with sandy banks. As you get closer to the Kathmandu valley, the road climbs steep mountainsides with mountain views. After checking in and resting, you can explore Thamel or visit Ason Bazaar for souvenirs. That evening you'll have a complimentary farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with traditional music, dances, and local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Nepalese feast at authentic Nepalese restaurant with traditional songs and dances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with traditional Nepalese cuisine, songs and dances
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs in Thamel
- Explore Ason Bazaar local market
Landmarks/POIs Thamel Ason Bazaar - Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
A driver will pick you up with plenty of time to get you to the airport for your flight home.
