Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your representative will be waiting at Kathmandu Airport to pick you up and drive you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Take some time to settle in and get rest before the adventures start.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURE PVT. LTD)
- Day 2
Mount Everest Flight & UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Start early with a scenic flight over Sagarmatha National Park to see Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. In the afternoon, you'll take a guided tour hitting four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple), Bouddhanath Stupa, and Durbar Square. You'll walk through ancient temples and spiritual locations while learning about Kathmandu's history and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath Temple
- Guided tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Guided tour of Bouddhanath Stupa
- Guided tour of Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Mount Everest scenic flight
- Circumambulate Bouddhanath Stupa with locals
- Shop for handicrafts around Bouddhanath
- Rooftop restaurant experience at Bouddhanath
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swoyambhunath Stupa Bouddhanath Stupa Durbar Square, Kathmandu Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest 
- Day 3
Sarangkot Sunrise to Bandipur via Trishuli River Rafting
You'll wake at 4:30 AM for a 30-minute drive to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise over the Annapurna range. After breakfast, visit Bindebasimi Temple and Seti River Gorge before heading to Bandipur through terraced fields and rural villages. Later you'll do about 2 hours of white-water rafting on the Trishuli River (beginner-friendly), grab lunch at Kuringhat, then continue to the medieval Newari village of Bandipur sitting on a ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot
- Visit to Bindebasimi Temple
- Visit to Seti River Gorge
- Trishuli River rafting (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bandipur bazaar
- Visit traditional Newari village surroundings
Landmarks Sarangkot Bindebasimi Temple Seti River Gorge Trishuli River Bandipur Village - Day 4
Bandipur to Pokhara
Watch the sunrise over the mountains from Bandipur, then have breakfast. The drive to Pokhara takes you through scenic mountain roads with views of terraced fields, rivers, green valleys, and rural Nepali villages. You'll stop for lunch along the way. Once in Pokhara, spend your evening relaxing by Phewa Lakeside or checking out the market in this naturally beautiful city with its crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Bandipur
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at Phewa Lakeside
- Explore Pokhara market
Landmarks Phewa Lake Pokhara 
- Day 5
Pokhara Sightseeing & Lake Activities
Wake early and drive to Sarangkot for Himalayan sunrise views, then head back for breakfast. Spend the day exploring Pokhara with a boat ride across Phewa Lake and a visit to the Peace Pagoda for Annapurna and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) views. You'll also check out the International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, and Mahendra Cave. The lakeside area has good shopping and cafes if you want to browse later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot
- Boat ride across Phewa Lake (Phewa Tal)
- Visit to Peace Pagoda
- Visit to International Mountain Museum
- Visit to Davis Falls
- Visit to Mahendra Cave, temple and monastery
Optional Activities
- Shopping at lakeside area
- Internet cafe visits
- Leisure time relaxing in Pokhara
Landmarks Sarangkot Phewa Lake Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare Annapurna Range International Mountain Museum Davis Falls Mahendra Cave - Day 6
Arrival in Chitwan National Park
Drive to Chitwan National Park through villages, riverside scenery, and forests. After you settle in, the camp staff and naturalists will brief you on what to expect. You'll visit the elephant camp to see how handlers work with these animals. In late afternoon, take a safari through forests and grasslands to spot wildlife. Late evening brings a cultural program featuring local Tharu dancers, then dinner and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to elephant camp
- Late afternoon safari in Chitwan National Park
Optional Activities
- Tharu cultural dance performance
- Evening bar activities and jungle sounds
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 7
Chitwan Wildlife Activities
Start early with your choice of a safari to different park areas looking for Indian rhinos, deer, and exotic birds, or visit the elephant breeding centre. Tiger sightings are rare but possible. After breakfast, you'll go on an exciting trip by dugout canoe on the Rapti River to spot marsh mugger crocodiles and birds along the riverbank. The rest of the day includes more jeep excursions or visits to nearby villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning wildlife safari or elephant breeding centre visit
- Breakfast
- Dugout canoe trip on Rapti River
Optional Activities
- Further jeep excursions
- Visit to nearby villages
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 8
Chitwan to Palpa
Bird and wildlife enthusiasts can join an optional early morning bird watching safari. After breakfast, drive to Palpa (about 3 hours) through green mountains, lush valleys, villages, farmlands, and riversides. When you arrive, you'll visit interesting sites including Tansen (the district headquarters), Shreenagar, Ranimahal, and famous temples. You'll stay at Shreenagar where you can see the Kanjirowa, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhare mountain ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Palpa and Tansen
- Visit to Shreenagar
Optional Activities
- Early morning bird watching safari
- Visit to Ranimahal
- Temple visits in Tansen area
Landmarks Palpa Tansen Shreenagar Ranimahal Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range Machhapuchhare - Day 9
Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha
Early morning drive to Lumbini (about 3 hours from Palpa), the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. You'll explore the Ashoka Pillar from 249 BC, Maya Devi Temple marking Buddha's birthplace in 623 BC, the sacred garden covering 9 square kilometers, and Puskarni Pond where Buddha received his first bath. Then you'll walk through the monastic zones with temples and monasteries built by different countries like Myanmar, China, Korea, and Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ashoka Pillar
- Visit to Maya Devi Temple
- Visit to Sacred Garden
- Visit to Puskarni Pond
- Visit to monastic zones and temples
Optional Activities
- Prayers at various temples and monasteries
- Pilgrimage to specific religious sites
Landmarks Lumbini Ashoka Pillar Maya Devi Temple Sacred Garden of Lumbini Puskarni Pond Myanmar Temple (Lokamani Cula Pagoda) International Gautami Nuns Temple China Temple Dae Sung Suk Ga Sa Korean Temple Japan Peace Stupa - Day 10
Lumbini to Kathmandu
Drive from Lumbini back to Kathmandu. A flight option is available if you prefer that instead, though it costs extra.
Optional Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu (available at extra cost)
- Day 11
Bhaktapur & Patan, Return to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, the former capital of Nepal and the Great Malla Kingdom during the 15th century. Start exploring at Durbar Square to see the Lion Gate and Golden Gate, then move to the temples. Next, you'll head to Patan Durbar Square in Latitpur city with its Temple of Krishna, Golden Temple, Bhimsen Temple, and Vishwanath Temple. Patan is known for arts and craftsmanship and has good souvenirs. Head back to Kathmandu in the evening for leisure time at cafes or your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit to Patan Durbar Square
- Visit to Temple of Krishna
- Visit to Golden Temple
- Visit to Bhimsen Temple
- Visit to Vishwanath Temple
Optional Activities
- Explore local cafes in Kathmandu
- Leisure time and relaxation
- Shopping in Bhaktapur and Patan
Landmarks Bhaktapur Bhaktapur Durbar Square Lion Gate Golden Gate Patan Durbar Square Temple of Krishna Golden Temple Bhimsen Temple Vishwanath Temple 
- Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
Your Best of Nepal tour ends today. If your flight leaves late, you can explore Kathmandu on your own, shop in the Thamel area, or relax at your hotel. You'll get transferred to the international airport 3 hours before your flight departs.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURE PVT. LTD)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu independently
- Shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks Thamel
