Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Kathmandu
You'll depart Frankfurt on a scheduled flight with Qatar Airways or another airline, connecting through to Kathmandu. The journey takes you across multiple time zones heading toward the Himalayas.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After landing in Kathmandu, you'll handle your Nepal visa upon arrival at the airport with help from your tour guide. From there it's a transfer to your hotel where you can settle in and adjust to the local time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambassador)
Optional Activities
- Obtain Nepal visa at Kathmandu airport (available upon arrival)
- Day 3
Kathmandu
This morning you'll walk through Durbar Square to see its sacred Hindu temples and palaces. Later in the evening, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. You'll also make your way to Patan to check out its ancient Durbar Square with temples dedicated to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu, plus the Royal Palace with its detailed courtyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambassador)
Included Activities
- Visit Durbar Square pagodas and temples
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Explore Patan Durbar Square and temples
- Visit Patan Royal Palace courtyards
Landmarks Durbar Square Boudhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 4
Kathmandu to Bandipur
After breakfast you'll drive to Bandipur, a Newar town positioned halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The rest of your day is open, giving you time to walk through the medieval-looking Bazaar with its stone-paved streets and historic architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Old Inn Bandipur)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bandipur Bazaar at leisure
- Day 5
Bandipur to Pokhara
You'll drive to Pokhara after breakfast along a scenic route. Your hotel sits on Lake Phewa in a nice area. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat trip across the lake with views of the Himalayan mountains and rice fields below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mount Kailash Resort)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Phewa with Himalayan views
Landmarks Lake Phewa 
- Day 6
Pokhara
After breakfast, head to the International Mountain Museum where you can see views of three eight-thousanders and learn about mountaineering history and mountain cultures. Then visit the Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa built to inspire peace and unity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mount Kailash Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Visit Peace Stupa
Landmarks International Mountain Museum Peace Stupa - Day 7
Pokhara to Naudanda to Sarangkot
You'll drive to Naudanda at 1,463 m altitude after breakfast. Stop at the Tibetan village of Hyanja to visit its children's home and school. Later you'll hike from Naudanda to Sarangkot, which takes about 3 hours and gives you great views of Lake Phewa and the Himalayan range.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Himalayan Front Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Tibetan village of Hyanja with children's home and school
- Hike from Naudanda to Sarangkot (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Naudanda Sarangkot 
- Day 8
Sarangkot to Chitwan National Park
You'll drive to Royal Chitwan National Park, one of Asia's richest wildlife areas. After lunch at the resort, you'll explore Tharu village culture and visit the cultural museum with a naturalist guide. By evening, watch wildlife from the resort terrace at sunset, then enjoy traditional Tharu stick dance from local villagers before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the resort), Dinner (Dinner at the resort)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Jungle Villa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Tharu village and cultural museum
- Traditional Tharu stick dance performance
- Wildlife observation from resort terrace
Landmarks Royal Chitwan National Park 
- Day 9
Chitwan National Park
After breakfast you'll visit the Crocodile Conservation Project to learn about gavial crocodile breeding. Next you'll take a traditional patela boat tour on the Rapti River for about 45 minutes watching waterfowl and wildlife. After lunch, you'll go on a jeep safari through the wilderness for 2-3 hours to spot rhinos, deer, bison and possibly Bengal tigers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the resort), Dinner (Dinner at the resort)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Jungle Villa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Crocodile Conservation Project
- Guided boat tour on Rapti River (approximately 45 minutes) in traditional patela boat
- Jeep safari through wilderness (2-3 hours) to observe wildlife
- Wildlife presentation about Chitwan National Park
Landmarks Gavial Conservation Center Rapti River 
- Day 10
Chitwan to Kathmandu
You'll return to Kathmandu after breakfast. The rest of your day is free to rest, walk around, or do some shopping in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambassador)
- Day 11
Kathmandu to Dhulikhel
This morning you have the option to take a one-hour panoramic flight with a guaranteed window seat along the Himalayas toward Mount Everest. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you'll drive to Dhulikhel, a Newari town surrounded by mountains where you can experience village life and fresh mountain air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Aagantuk Resort)
Optional Activities
- One-hour panoramic flight along the Himalayas to Mount Everest with guaranteed window seat
Landmarks Mount Everest 
- Day 12
Dhulikhel to Bhaktapur
You'll drive to Bhaktapur after breakfast. The rest of your day is open to explore the medieval town on your own at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Heritage)
- Day 13
Bhaktapur
You'll take a guided tour of Bhaktapur, the former valley capital known for medieval architecture. You'll see Durbar Square, the Golden Gate created in 1753, the Palace of 55 Windows with rich wood carvings, and the Nyatapola Temple at over 30 meters tall. You'll also have a traditional Nepali meal (dal bhat) with a local Newar family in their home, learning about their farming lifestyle and enjoying fresh local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Nepali meal (dal bhat - rice and lentil dishes) with a Newar family in a traditional Nepalese house in Bhaktapur, including seasonal curry vegetables, meat dish (buffalo and chicken), seasonal pickles, green salad, juju dhau (king yogurt) for dessert, and raksi (local liquor))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Heritage)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bhaktapur with guide
- Visit Durbar Square
- View Golden Gate and Royal Palace
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Lunch experience: Traditional Nepali meal (dal bhat) with Newar family in their home
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Golden Gate Palace of 55 Windows Nyatapola Temple - Day 14
Bhaktapur to Frankfurt
You'll transfer to Kathmandu airport for your return flight to Frankfurt. Depending on your specific travel dates, you may arrive in Frankfurt the same day or the next day.
