Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu International Airport where an Alpine Club of Himalaya representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around this historic city and get your bearings.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu
A full day exploring Kathmandu's key religious and cultural spots. You'll start at Durbar Square to see the temples and Newari architecture, then head up to Swoyambhunath Stupa for views across the valley. Next you'll visit Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River, and finish at Boudhanath Stupa with its famous watchful painted eyes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Durbar Square - historic temples and Newari architecture including Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar
- Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa - ancient Buddhist stupa on hilltop overlooking Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple - Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the Bagmati River
- Visit Boudhanath - one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas
Landmarks Durbar Square, Kathmandu Kal Bhairav Hanuman Dhoka Taleju Temple Kasthamandap Kumari Ghar Swoyambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll head to Kathmandu's domestic airport for a 25-minute flight to Pokhara. After settling into your accommodation, spend the afternoon wandering around this city of lakes and checking out what's around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara city and its lakes
- Day 4
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga Trek
Drive 41km to Nayapul where your trek begins. You'll hike through bamboo forests and pass a large waterfall on your way down to Birethanti. From there, continue climbing through the valley hitting Sudami, Hille, and Tikhedhunga. Stop at the ACAP Check post in Birethanti to register your permit and TIMS Card.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Birethanti
- Trek through bamboo forests and past waterfall and swimming hole
- Trek through Sudami, Hille to Tikhedhunga
- Check in ACAP permit and TIMS Card at ACAP Check post
Landmarks Nayapul Birethanti Tikhedhunga - Day 5
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani Trek
Cross suspension bridges and climb over 3,300 stone steps up to Ulleri, a Magar village. The path takes you through oak and rhododendron forests, past streams, and through Banthanti and Nangathanti before reaching Ghorepani. You'll see eight different species of Nepal's national flower rhododendron growing here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Tikhedhunga Khola suspension bridge
- Trek across Bhurungdi Khola bridge (1520m)
- Trek up steep stone staircase with 3300+ steps to Ulleri (2080m)
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests to Banthanti
- Trek through streams and ridge to Nangathanti (2460m)
- Trek to Ghorepani
Landmarks Ulleri Banthanti Nangathanti Ghorepani - Day 6
Poon Hill Viewpoint
An hour's climb in the early morning gets you to Poon Hill, a viewpoint with great Himalayan views. On clear days you can see Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,795ft), Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft), Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri (6,940m/22,769ft). Head back to Ghorepani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Poon Hill viewpoint
- View Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill
Landmarks Poon Hill Dhaulagiri I Annapurna I Machhapuchhre Nilgiri Tukuche Hiunchuli Tarke Kang Annapurna South - Day 7
Trek to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara
Trek down through woodlands retracing your path back to Tikhedhunga and then Nayapul. Drive back to Pokhara and spend the rest of the day at your own pace exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down to Nayapul through lush woodlands
- Return drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara city
- Day 8
Seti River Rafting
Drive 2.5 hours to Damauli for white-water rafting on the Seti River. After a safety briefing, you'll navigate through a forested canyon with clear water and lush mid-hill forests. You'll break for lunch with chances to explore, take photos, swim, or just relax. During the afternoon you'll tackle the small but technical Sarang Ghat rapid and visit the colorful Sarang Ghat village. Camp overnight on the left bank of the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rafting on Seti River
- White-water rafting through forested canyon
- Wildlife and bird watching during rafting
- Camp overnight on Seti River bank at Sarang Ghat
Optional Activities
- Explore, photograph, swim, or relax during lunch stop
- Visit Sarang Ghat village
Landmarks Damauli Seti River Sarang Ghat - Day 9
Seti River Rafting to Gaighat
Continue rafting downstream on the Seti River until you reach Gaighat, where your rafting adventure ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rafting on Seti River from Sarang Ghat to Gaighat
Landmarks Gaighat Devghat - Day 10
Return to Kathmandu
Drive back from Devghat to Kathmandu. You'll have the day for shopping, picking up gifts and souvenirs for people back home. In the evening, join a special Farewell Dinner program to celebrate the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Return drive from Devghat to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Shopping for gifts and souvenirs in Kathmandu
- Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Today your adventure wraps up. An Alpine Club of Himalaya representative will take you to Kathmandu International Airport 3 hours before your flight, and you'll head home.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Kathmandu International Airport
