Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with authentic Nepali food)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Welcome dinner with authentic Nepali food
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Thamel streets
- Meet the team at office (depending on arrival time)
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Kathmandu to Nagarkot- Meals
- Dinner (Warm dinner with campfire in Nagarkot)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka Museum (Palace of Shah dynasty)
- Visit Swayamnbhunath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (nearby areas)
- Dinner and campfire in Nagarkot
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Hanuman Dhoka Museum Swayamnbhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Nagarkot - Day 3
Bhaktapur - Balthali
Bhaktapur - Balthali- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike at Nagarkot hill tower
- Visit temples in Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Try Juju Dhau (King curd) in Bhaktapur
- 40-minute hike to Balthali village
- Evening with local family to learn traditions
Landmarks Nagarkot Mt. Jugal Ganesh Himal Langtang Range Bhaktapur Durbar Square Balthali Village Panauti - Day 4
Balthali to Namo Buddha
Balthali to Namo Buddha- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local food)
Included Activities
- Hiking adventure through villages and farms
- Visit Namo Buddha monastery
- Explore Buddha statues and wall paintings
Landmarks Namo Buddha Monastery - Day 5
Gorkha - Bandipur
Gorkha - Bandipur- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Newari meals and drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit Gorkha Durbar Palace
- Explore palace museum with armory and paintings
- Visit Gorakhkali Temple
- Visit Gorkha Temple
- Walk through Bandipur village streets and explore architecture
Landmarks Trishuli River Manakamana Temple Gorkha Durbar Palace Gorakhkali Temple Gorkha Temple Bandipur Village - Day 6
Bandipur to Pokhara
Bandipur to Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Thakali meal (optional, local delicacies))
Included Activities
- Boating in Phewa Lake
- Visit Barahi Island Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Gupteshwor Cave
- Visit Bat Cave
- Explore Davis Falls
- Visit International Mountain Museum
Landmarks Phewa Lake Barahi Temple Gupteshwor Cave Bat Cave Davis Falls International Mountain Museum - Day 7
Sarangkot - Tansen
Sarangkot - Tansen- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Sarangkot hill
- Sunrise hike at Sarangkot
- Visit Tansen hill town
- Explore ancient temples and houses in Tansen
Optional Activities
- Interact with local Magar families to explore cultures and traditions
Landmarks Sarangkot Hill Mt. Machhapuchhre Annapurna Massif Tansen - Day 8
Tansen to Lumbini
Tansen to Lumbini- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lumbini Garden
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- View Ashoka Pillar
- Boat ride along canal in Lumbini
Landmarks Lumbini Garden Maya Devi Temple Ashoka Pillar - Day 9
Lumbini to Chitwan
Lumbini to Chitwan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local Tharu dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Breeding Center
- Tharu Cultural Show with dramas and cultural stick dances
Optional Activities
- Try local Tharu dishes including duck meat and snail soup
Landmarks Elephant Breeding Center Chitwan - Day 10
Chitwan Jungle Safari
Chitwan Jungle Safari- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bird watching in Chitwan National Park
- Half-day or full-day Jungle Safari (jeep or elephant)
Optional Activities
- Canoe ride on Rapti River
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 11
Chitwan to Kathmandu via Manakamana
Chitwan to Kathmandu via ManakamanaIncluded Activities
- Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple
- Visit Manakamana Temple
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs in Thamel streets
Landmarks Manakamana Temple Trishuli River Marsyangdi River Thamel - Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
Departure from KathmanduIncluded Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Extend trip to explore other cultural monuments and sites in eastern or western Nepal
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
