Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and head to the hostel on your own. At 6pm, there's a welcome meeting on the rooftop where you'll meet the group and your tour leader. The rest of the evening is open, so consider wandering over to Durbar Square for Nepalese food at a local restaurant, then catch some live music in the Thamal District if you're up for it.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Durbar Square
- Live music in Thamal District
Landmarks Durbar Square Thamal District 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
There's an optional early morning Everest sightseeing flight if you want to catch the sunrise over Mount Everest from the air. Later that morning, you'll regroup and explore Kathmandu's main sites like Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath Temple with the group.
Included Activities
- Kathmandu full day tour including Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath Temple
Optional Activities
- Everest sightseeing flight with sunrise views
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa Temple Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Mount Everest - Day 3
Kathmandu to Nagarkot
You'll leave Kathmandu heading toward Nagarkot, stopping in Lalitpur first to check out the Golden Temple and Bangla Mukhi Temple. There's also a chance to meet a living goddess in the area. After arriving in Nagarkot around lunchtime, you can relax or join an optional 30-minute sunset hike to a viewpoint.
Included Activities
- Lalitpur temple tour including Golden Temple and Bangla Mukhi Temple
- Meeting with a living goddess
Optional Activities
- 30-minute guided hike to viewpoint for sunset
Landmarks Golden Temple (Hiranyavarna Mahavihar) Bangla Mukhi Temple - Day 4
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Start with a walking tour of Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then head to Pharping to visit a monastery where you'll spend time among local monks and explore the cave of Great Master Padmanabhanagar. You'll get back to Kathmandu with the evening free to explore or rest.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bhaktapur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Monastery visit in Pharping
Landmarks Bhaktapur Pharping Monastery 
- Day 5
Kathmandu to Chitwan
An early start gets you on the road to Chitwan with breakfast along the way. After arriving around midday and grabbing lunch, you'll go on a jeep safari looking for wildlife like deers, monkeys, rhinos, and leopards. Later there's a canoe cruise down the river and coffee as the sun sets, followed by a Tharu Cultural Show with traditional songs and dances.
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Chitwan
- Canoe river trip
- Tharu Cultural Show
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 6
Chitwan to Lumbini
You'll travel to Lumbini, arriving early afternoon with time for lunch. A guided tour takes you through the temples in this sacred area, and you can spend the rest of the day exploring Maya Devi Temple, the birthplace of Buddha, including a meditation session if interested. You'll also see various temples built by Buddhist communities from around the world.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lumbini temples
- Maya Devi Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Meditation in the Ashok section of Maya Devi Temple
Landmarks Maya Devi Temple Lumbini - Day 7
Lumbini to Pokhara
After traveling to Pokhara, one of Nepal's most well-known cities, you'll have time to grab lunch and settle in. You'll participate in a traditional momo making class where you learn how to prepare these iconic dumplings using Nepalese cooking methods, then taste what you've made.
Included Activities
- Momo making class
Landmarks Pokhara 
- Day 8
Pokhara
This is a free day in Pokhara to explore at your own pace. You can do local sightseeing, visit the Mountain Museum, or relax by the lake. If you're after something more active, optional activities include the Kushma bungee jump or paragliding. Mid-afternoon there's a boat ride on Lake Phewa, and an optional movie night at Movie Garden if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Phewa
Optional Activities
- Local sightseeing in Pokhara
- Mountain Museum visit
- Lakeside relaxation
- Kushma bungee jump
- Paragliding
- Movie night at Movie Garden
Landmarks Lake Phewa Mountain Museum - Day 9
Pokhara to Ghorepani
You'll start hiking in the Poon Hill region of the Himalayas, heading into the mountains from Pokhara. The trek is about 2 to 3 hours uphill through jungle to reach Ghorepani village by evening. You'll stay in a local guesthouse with dinner and sunset views. There's also a 3-day yoga retreat option in Pokhara if you prefer (additional cost).
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghorepani village (approximately 2-3 hours through jungle)
Optional Activities
- 3-day yoga retreat in Pokhara (surcharge applies) with restorative yoga practices, dance classes, tea ceremonies, candlelight meditations, and nature walks
Landmarks Poon Hill 
- Day 10
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Wake early for an optional 1-hour hike to Poon Hill to see the sunrise with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After regrouping, you'll do a 6-hour hike across varied terrain, mostly uphill with a lunch break. You'll arrive in Tadapani village for group dinner and evening views.
Included Activities
- 6-hour hike from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Optional Activities
- Optional 1-hour hike to Poon Hill for sunrise
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range 
- Day 11
Tadapani to Pokhara
The trek wraps up with breakfast before a 3-hour hike through jungles and villages on mostly flat terrain. After reaching the endpoint, you'll get a private transfer back to Pokhara, arriving mid-afternoon. The rest of the day is free, and a foot massage might feel pretty good after all that walking.
Included Activities
- 3-hour final trek to endpoint
Optional Activities
- Foot massage in Pokhara
- Day 12
Pokhara to Bandipur
An early transfer takes you to Bandipur for your final overnight. You'll arrive in the afternoon and take a walk through this well-preserved town. The evening is yours to relax, and it's worth heading into town with the group for one last meal together.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bandipur
Optional Activities
- Group dinner in Bandipur
Landmarks Bandipur - Day 13
Bandipur to Kathmandu
On your final day, you'll do white water rafting for a couple hours in Fissling before heading back to Kathmandu. The tour ends around 6pm when you arrive back in the city.
Included Activities
- White water rafting
