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Classic Nepal

15 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.5
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Bardia National Park Extension
    • Extra day in Kathmandu - pre-tour
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Thamel to Durbar Square
    • Walk around and explore Durbar Square
    • Visit Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Swayambunath Stupa
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Chitwan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early evening village walk with Tharu people

    Optional Activities

    • Trisuli white water rafting (requires advance booking)
    Landmarks
    Chitwan National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Chitwan National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jungle walk
    • River canoe trip
    • Jeep safari
    • Tharu dance performance
    Landmarks
    Chitwan National Park
  5. Day 5

    Chitwan to Bandipur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short guided walking tour of Bandipur centre

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning bird watching walk outside Chitwan National Park
    • 2-hour downhill hike through fields and forest to Siddha Cave
    • Shorter walk to Thani Mai Temple (around 30 minutes uphill)
    • Free time to walk or hike through surrounding fields, villages, and hills
    Landmarks
    Siddha Cave
    Thani Mai Temple
  6. Day 6

    Bandipur to Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Devi Falls
    • Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp
    • Visit Peace Pagoda
    • Short hike downhill to Lake Phewa shores
    • Boat trip across Lake Phewa
    • Momo (dumpling) making class
    Landmarks
    Devi Falls
    Peace Pagoda
    Lake Phewa
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Pokhara to Ghandruk Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Nayapul to Birethanti
    • Trek from Birethanti to Ghandruk
    Landmarks
    Annapurna Conservation Area
  8. Day 8

    Ghandruk to Tadapani Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Old Gurung museum before leaving Ghandruk
    Landmarks
    Annapurna South
    Machhapuchhare
  9. Day 9

    Tadapani to Ghorepani Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Tadapani to Ghorepani
  10. Day 10

    Ghorepani to Tirkhedunga Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Poon Hill
    • Trek from Ghorepani to Tirkhedunga
    Landmarks
    Poon Hill
  11. Day 11

    Tirkhedunga to Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Tirkhedunga to Naya Pul

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Phewa
    • Free time to relax at lakeside restaurants
  12. Day 12

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to a domestic flight back to Kathmandu
  13. Day 13

    Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to Nagarkot

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bhaktapur's ancient centre
    • Included pottery class

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight
    • Shopping in Kathmandu markets
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Nagarkot to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk downhill through Tilkot Forest Reserve to Changu Narayan
    • Visit Pasupatinath Temple
    • Visit Boudhanath Stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing from Nagarkot
    • Free evening to explore and farewell meal
    Landmarks
    Changu Narayan
    Pasupatinath Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
  15. Day 15

    Departure from Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight (requires evening international flight departure)
    • Bardia National Park Extension
    • Panauti Community Homestay Extension - 1 Night post-tour
    • Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour

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Response rate
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  • Andrea
    April 25th, 2026
    I love how this tour has a lot of free time cuz we get to see other places that wasn’t included on the tour package,...
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Tour ID: 24054

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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