Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Airport where someone from GTIndia Tours will be waiting to pick you up. They'll drive you to your hotel so you can check in and get settled. The rest of the day is open, so take your time adjusting to the altitude and exploring your surroundings if you feel up to it.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kathmandu.)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you around the Kathmandu Valley hitting the main sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each one offers something different, from religious significance to architecture to history. Once you're back, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square 
- Day 3
Kathmandu
You'll head to Patan after breakfast with a guide who can explain the significance of what you're seeing. The Patan Museum has a solid collection of traditional sacred art on display. Before lunch, walk through the handicraft shops where artisans sell jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks. After eating, head over to the Tibetan district to check out Boudhanath Stupa, which is really the heart of Tibetan Buddhist culture in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day tour to Patan
- Visit to Patan Museum
- Visit to Tibetan district of Kathmandu
- Explore Boudhanath Stupa
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handicrafts in Patan
Landmarks Patan Museum Boudhanath Stupa - Day 4
Kathmandu to Chitwan
After breakfast and checking out of your Kathmandu hotel, the drive to Chitwan takes a few hours. Once you're checked in, you'll visit a traditional Tharu village to learn how the local people actually live and work. Later in the evening, there's a cultural dance performance by the Tharu community, which is a nice way to end your first day in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore traditional Tharu village
- Learn about Tharu culture and lifestyle
- Cultural dance performance by Tharu community
Landmarks Tharu Village 
- Day 5
Chitwan
Start early with a canoe ride on the Rapti River where crocodiles and gharials sometimes show up. After that, you'll stop by the Elephant Breeding Centre to see the animals up close. Head back to the hotel for breakfast and some downtime. In the afternoon, an elephant safari takes you through Chitwan National Park where you might see rhinos, deer, monkeys, boar, bison, bears, leopards, and if you're really lucky, a Royal Bengal tiger. Bring a good camera for wildlife shots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoe ride on Rapti River
- Visit to Elephant Breeding Centre
- Afternoon elephant safari through Chitwan National Park
Landmarks Rapti River Elephant Breeding Centre Chitwan National Park - Day 6
Chitwan to Lumbini
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive to Lumbini, which is where Buddha was born. Once you're settled at your hotel, spend the afternoon visiting Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and the Lumbini Museum, which covers the history and significance of the site. You'll have the rest of the evening free to walk around or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Maya Devi Temple
- Visit to Ashoka Pillar
- Visit to Lumbini Museum
Landmarks Maya Devi Temple Ashoka Pillar Lumbini Museum 
- Day 7
Lumbini to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara from Lumbini is a few hours, and you'll check in when you arrive. Pokhara is a relaxed town, and the rest of the day is yours. Some people stick around the hotel, while others head into town to get a feel for the local restaurants and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Pokhara
You'll wake up early to head to Sarangkot for sunrise, where you get panoramic views of the Annapurna range with peaks like Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and Manaslu. It's worth the early start. Back at the hotel, have breakfast and then take a sightseeing tour hitting Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, Barahi Temple, the International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda. The evening is free after that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Sarangkot for sunrise and Annapurna range views
- Sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Visit to Phewa Lake
- Visit to Begnas Lake
- Visit to Mahendra Cave
- Visit to Seti River Gorge
- Visit to Barahi Temple
- Visit to International Mountain Museum
- Visit to World Peace Pagoda
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Phewa Lake Begnas Lake Mahendra Cave Seti River Gorge Barahi Temple International Mountain Museum World Peace Pagoda - Day 9
Pokhara to Bandipur
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive to Bandipur with stops along the way to see ancient temples, shrines, sacred caves, and traditional Newari architecture. Once you're at your hotel, a guided walking tour takes you through Bandipur village and the Bandipur Bazaar. Stick around to watch the sunset, which is particularly nice from the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore ancient temples en route
- Explore shrines en route
- Explore sacred caves en route
- Guided walking tour of Bandipur
- Visit Bandipur Bazaar
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Bandipur Bandipur Bazaar - Day 10
Bandipur to Kathmandu
After breakfast and checking out, the drive back to Kathmandu takes you through the valley again. Check in at your hotel and then the day is yours. This is a good time for last-minute shopping or catching anything in the city you might have missed earlier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Kathmandu
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel, then head to Kathmandu Airport for your flight home or to your next destination. The representative will make sure you get there with plenty of time before departure.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kathmandu.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
