Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you for the drive to your hotel. This evening gives you a chance to connect with the other people on the trip and get to know the trek team before things really get started.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you're heading out on a guided tour through Kathmandu hitting four UNESCO World Heritage sites. Pashupatinath Temple is a major Hindu complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, then there's Boudhanath Stupa, an important Buddhist pilgrimage spot. Kathmandu Durbar Square has ornate temples and the Living Goddess residence. You'll finish at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, which gives you views across the whole valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kathmandu city tour with local experienced guide
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Optional Activities
- Climb 350+ steps from Bhagwan pau to Swayambhunath stupa vantage point
- Afternoon visit to Kumari Chowk to possibly see the Living Goddess
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chowk Swayambhunath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Chitwan
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Chitwan National Park and stop at Manakamana Temple to ride the cable car with views of Manaslu and Annapurna. After time there, the drive continues to Chitwan for lunch. That evening you'll walk through Tharu village, check out the cultural museum and elephant stables, catch the sunset, and watch a Tharu cultural dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Manakamana cable car experience
- Worship at Manakamana Temple
- Tharu village tour
- Visit Tharu cultural museum
- Visit elephant stable
- Sunset viewpoint
- Tharu cultural dance program
Landmarks Manakamana Temple Chitwan National Park - Day 4
Chitwan
Start with breakfast and then get on a canoe for about an hour, watching for crocodiles like Gharials and Muggers. A guided jungle walk follows so you can see wildlife and bird species. There's a visit to the elephant breeding center and if spots are available, you can shower with elephants in the river. After lunch, you'll do either a 4-hour jeep safari or ride on elephant-back through the park, where spotting a Royal Bengal Tiger is possible along with other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe ride (approximately 1 hour)
- Jungle walk to explore wildlife and birds
- Visit Elephant breeding center
- Bathing with elephants on the river (if availability)
- Jeep safari or elephant-back safari (4 hours)
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 5
Chitwan to Kathmandu
After breakfast, the drive back to Kathmandu takes you past the Trishuli River, deep gorges, and green terraced fields. Once evening hits, you can wander through Thamel picking up souvenirs and shopping. The night finishes with a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant that includes a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 6
Kathmandu
A Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours representative will pick you up about 3 hours before your flight so you have enough time to check in and get through the airport before heading out.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop to Airport by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
