Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your representative meets you at the airport and drives you toward Thamel, passing by Pashupatinath Temple, the Royal Palace Museum, and Garden of Dreams along the way. Once you reach your downtown hotel, you'll get a briefing on what's ahead for your trip. After settling in, you'll have time to wander around Thamel's streets and get oriented to the neighborhood.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival Hall)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's vibrant streets at leisure
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum Garden of Dreams 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This day focuses on Kathmandu's main sights. You'll head to Kathmandu Durbar Square to see the ancient wood-carved temples, then check out local markets like Ashan and Indrachok where you can try traditional Nepali snacks including Lassi and Samosa. Later you'll go to Swaymbhunath (Monkey Temple) for views across the city and toward the Himalayas. After that, you'll visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas, and nearby Kopan Monastery. Your evening takes you to Pashupatinath Temple to see the evening Aarati ceremony and observe sacred rituals along the Bagmati River.
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Ashan and Indrachok markets
- Visit Swaymbhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Kopan Monastery
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Witness the Pashupatinath Aarati ceremony in the evening
Optional Activities
- Try Lassi (yogurt, water, and fruit drink)
- Try Samosa (baked potato and vegetable dish)
- Try Tibetan cuisine in Boudha (Laphing, Khapse, Thukpa, Thentuk, and Shaphaly)
- Observe Hindu body cremation ceremony on the banks of the Bagmati River
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swaymbhunath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kopan Monastery Pashupatinath Temple 
- Day 3
Patan - Nagarkot
After breakfast, you'll spend the day on a guided tour starting in Kirtipur, an ancient city about 8 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu. You'll walk through Aadinath Temple, Chilamcho Stupa, Bagh Bhairav Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple, and Shri Kirti Bihara monastery. From there, you head to Patan to visit Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), then check out the Patan Museum, the Golden Temple, and Banglamukhi Temple. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Nagarkot hill station to catch sunset views overlooking Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kirtipur
- Visit Aadinath Temple
- Visit Chilamcho Stupa
- Visit Bagh Bhairav Temple
- Visit Uma Maheshwar Temple
- Visit Shri Kirti Bihara Buddhist monastery
- Visit Krishna Temple in Patan
- Visit Patan Durbar Square UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Patan Museum
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Banglamukhi Temple
- Visit Nagarkot hill station for sunset views
Optional Activities
- Visit Chovar Hill in Kirtipur
Landmarks Aadinath Temple Chilamcho Stupa Bagh Bhairav Temple Uma Maheshwar Temple Shri Kirti Bihara Krishna Temple Patan Durbar Square Patan Museum Golden Temple Banglamukhi Temple - Day 4
Bhaktapur - Kathmandu
You'll wake early to watch sunrise over the Himalayas and clouds from Nagarkot, and on clear days you might see 8 or more mountain ranges including Mt. Everest. Later you'll drive to Bhaktapur to see its well-preserved ancient architecture and historic wooden buildings. You'll visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and see the Nyatopola Temple, one of Nepal's largest temples. By afternoon you'll head back to your Kathmandu hotel to rest and reflect on what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Witness sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Nyatopola Temple
Landmarks Annapurna Range Manaslu Range Ganesh Himal Range Langtang Range Jugal Range Rolwaling Range Mount Everest Numbur Range Shivapuri National Park Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatopola Temple 
- Day 5
Kathmandu to Chitwan
You'll travel southwest from Kathmandu to Chitwan, covering about 175 kilometers. Along the way you stop at Jalbire Waterfall, which drops about 95 meters, for a refreshing break. As you get closer to Chitwan, the hills give way to dense forests. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel and rest a bit. Later you can take a leisurely walk through the local market and streets to soak up the atmosphere. By evening you'll watch a Tharu cultural program show before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jalbire Waterfall
- Tharu cultural program show
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll through local market and streets of Chitwan
Landmarks Jalbire Waterfall 
- Day 6
Chitwan National Park
Today is all about Chitwan National Park, Nepal's first national park and known for wildlife viewing. You'll start with a jeep safari through the community forest section where you might spot one-horned rhinos, wild boar, deer, leopard, and royal Bengal tiger in areas with 5 to 6 feet tall bushes. You could also see wild elephants and other wildlife. After the safari you'll rest at your hotel. Later, you'll take a guided tour through a Tharu village and go on a canoe ride down the Rapti River where you can see Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles on the riverbanks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle safari by Jeep through community forest section
- Guided tour of Tharu village
- Canoe on the Rapti River
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 7
Chitwan to Lumbini
After breakfast you'll drive to Lumbini, which is about 5 hours from Chitwan. Lumbini holds huge significance as the birthplace of Lord Buddha and draws Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. In the afternoon you'll start exploring the sacred garden where you'll see the Ashoka Pillar, the small Pushkarini pond, the Maya Devi Temple, and remains of ancient monastic buildings. You'll also walk through the monastery zone with over 10 international monasteries, each with unique architecture representing different countries. Then you'll return to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lumbini sacred garden
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Visit Pushkarini pond
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- Visit international monasteries in the monastery zone
Optional Activities
- Explore meditational and residential monastery ruins for monks
Landmarks Ashoka Pillar Maya Devi Temple Pushkarini Pond 
- Day 8
Lumbini to Pokhara
After breakfast you'll travel to Pokhara, which is 210 kilometers from Lumbini. Once you arrive you'll check into your hotel and rest for a bit. Later in the afternoon you can stroll along Pokhara's lakeside street to the banks of Phewa Lake, taking in the scenic mountain views and local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Pokhara's lakeside street to Phewa Lake
Landmarks Phewa Lake 
- Day 9
Pokhara
You'll wake up early around 5 a.m. and drive to Sarangkot Hill to watch the sunrise. Sarangkot offers peaceful, magical views before sunrise and you'll see the first light hit the mountains. You'll have panoramic views of Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and other well-known mountains. Then you'll return to your hotel for breakfast. Later in the day your guided tour continues with visits to the International Mountain Museum, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Davis Fall, Gupteshower Cave, and the World Peace Stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Sarangkot Hill
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp
- Visit Davis Fall
- Visit Gupteshower Cave
- Visit World Peace Stupa
Landmarks Sarangkot Hill Annapurna Range Fishtail Mountain Dhaulagiri Range International Mountain Museum Tibetan Refugee Camp Davis Fall Gupteshower Cave World Peace Stupa 
- Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Pokhara you'll drive back toward Kathmandu. On the way you'll stop in Bandipur, an ancient Newari town, to explore its historic character. Once you reach Kathmandu you'll head to your hotel to rest. In the evening you can explore the busy downtown area of Thamel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bandipur, ancient Newari town
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel downtown area in the evening
Landmarks Bandipur - Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Your tour ends today. After breakfast your representative will pick you up in a private van and take you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your scheduled flight. Have a safe trip onward.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure Hall)
- Meals
- Breakfast
