Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get settled at your hotel. After that long journey, the afternoon and evening are yours to do what you'd like - relax, nap, or take a walk around the nearby area to get your bearings. Come evening, there's a welcome dinner at a local Nepali restaurant where you can try some regional dishes and meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local Nepali restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local Nepali restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby area at your own pace
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Start your morning at the Bagmati River and visit Pashupati Nath Temple, one of the most sacred sites here. The energy at Boudhanath Stupa is calm and meditative, so you'll spend some time there before heading to Kathmandu Durbar Square to see the old palaces and temples. In the afternoon, you'll make your way to Bhaktapur where the streets still feel like they're from centuries ago. The ancient palaces and temples here mix with local shops and activity, and you can wander through at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupati Nath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Explore Bhaktapur
Landmarks/POIs Pashupati Nath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Bhaktapur - Day 3
Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
Today involves a scenic drive along the Trishuli River heading toward Chitwan National Park. You'll check in at your accommodation and have lunch, then take a walk out to the village. If timing works out, you can catch the sunset from the riverbank, which is nice that time of day.
- Meals
- Lunch, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Trishuli River
- Stroll to village to catch sunset by riverbank
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River Chitwan National Park - Day 4
Chitwan National Park
Wake up early because there's a lot to do in the jungle. First comes a canoe ride through the waterways where you'll spot rare birds and crocodiles if you're lucky. After that, you'll do a guided jungle walk with a naturalist who knows the area well - this is where you might see wildlife up close. Lunch happens back at camp, and then it's time for a jeep safari into the forest looking for rhinos, sloth bears, and if the day goes right, a Royal Bengal Tiger. To finish, there's a Tharu Tribal Dance performance under the stars followed by dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner with Tharu Tribal Dance performance)
Included Activities
- Canoe ride through Chitwan waterways
- Jungle walk with expert naturalist
- Jeep Safari
- Tharu Tribal Dance
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park - Day 5
Chitwan to Bandipur
You'll leave Chitwan and head to Bandipur, a hilltop town that feels frozen in time. The bazaar has colorful shops and the Himalayan views are nice from up there. You can hike out to Ramkot Village to see how people actually live in the rural areas. There's also an option to try locally made Raksi (rice liquor) if that interests you, straight from where it's produced.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll colorful bazaar in Bandipur
- Hike to Ramkot Village
Optional Activities
- Taste local homemade liquor (Raksi)
Landmarks/POIs Bandipur Ramkot Village - Day 6
Bandipur to Pokhara
After a forest walk, you'll drive to Pokhara which has both relaxation and adventure options. Once you arrive, take a boat out on Phewa Lake and visit a temple on a small island. The view of Machhapuchhre, or Fishtail Peak, reflects in the lake water and is quite nice from out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Forest walk
- Boat ride across Phewa Lake
- Visit temple on island
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) - Day 7
Pokhara
This is a hiking day. You'll start from Kande and trek toward Australian Base Camp, going through forests and Gurung villages with stone-paved trails the whole way. The hike rewards you with views of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Fishtail Peak. By evening, you'll head back down to Pokhara where you can rest up and recover from the day's hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Kande to Australian Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Australian Base Camp Annapurna Manaslu - Day 8
Pokhara
Today you have flexibility. Walk along the lakeside, grab coffee at a quiet café, browse shops for souvenirs, or just take time to relax. In the evening, the group gathers for a farewell dinner where you can share stories and toast to the trip together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll the lakeside
- Visit cozy cafés
- Shop for souvenirs
- Relax
- Day 9
Pokhara to Airport
Have your last breakfast, probably with a nice view of the area. Then it's time to head to the airport and leave Nepal, though you'll probably find yourself thinking about the trip for a while after you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with a view)
