Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
A representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will meet you at the international airport and drive you to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and rest up before your adventure begins.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
You'll spend the day touring Kathmandu Valley's major sites. Start at Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple) on a hilltop with views across the valley. From there, head to Patan Durbar Square to walk through ancient temples and monuments dating back to the 7th century. Later, stop at Baudha Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas, where you can watch monks and Tibetan pilgrims worshipping. The day finishes at Pashupatinath Temple, a significant Hindu site where you'll see temples, monuments, and cremation rituals along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Baudha Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa Patan Durbar Square Baudha Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Chitwan
After breakfast, you'll drive about 190km toward Chitwan. The route follows the Trishuli River for most of the journey, giving you time to take in the landscape as you travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Trishuli River - Day 4
Chitwan National Park
You're heading into Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of wildlife and activity. The jungle here is home to rhinos, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, bison, and around 468 bird species. You'll do an elephant safari, take nature walks looking for birds, try canoeing in the Rapati River, and watch the elephants bathe in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Elephant safari
- Nature walk
- Bird watching
- Canoeing in Rapati River
- Elephant bathing
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapati River - Day 5
Chitwan to Lumbini
Start early with bird watching before breakfast, then drive about 195km to Lumbini, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Lord Buddha. You'll explore Mayadevi Temple, see the Ashoka Pillar, and check out various monasteries built by different countries. This is an important pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from around the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning bird watching
- Visit Mayadevi Temple
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Explore international monasteries
Landmarks Mayadevi Temple Ashoka Pillar - Day 6
Lumbini to Pokhara
You'll travel 285km northeast to Pokhara, a journey of about 6 to 7 hours by bus. During the drive, you'll see mountain views and pass through the Marshyangdi River Valley. Pokhara sits at the base of the Annapurna Region and is famous for its lakes and mountain backdrop, with views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhare peaks. By evening, take a walk around the lakeside to get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening lakeside walk in Pokhara
Landmarks Fewa Lake Marshyangdi River Valley - Day 7
Pokhara Sightseeing
Leave early to reach Srankot viewpoint for sunrise and mountain views, then come back for breakfast at your hotel. Next, visit Davis Falls, a waterfall that drops into an underground tunnel. After that, explore Gupteshwar Gupha, an underground cave with a shrine to Lord Shiva accessed by a spiral staircase. The cave is wet and slippery, and at the bottom is a crack where water from Davis Falls flows through. Finish the day at Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist monument built in 1973 at 1100 meters elevation. The views here show the Annapurna range, Pokhara city, and Fewa Lake spread out below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Srankot viewpoint sunrise visit
- Visit Davis Falls
- Visit Gupteshwar Gupha cave
- Visit Shanti Stupa
Landmarks Srankot Davis Falls Gupteshwar Gupha Shanti Stupa - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll drive back to Kathmandu. This is your travel day returning to the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Departure
Your driver will take you to the international airport for your flight home.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)















