Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. If your flight comes in early, there's time to check out the Taragaon Museum before the 6 pm welcome meeting. After that, you'll head out with your leader and group for dinner in the Thamel and Jyatha neighborhoods, so you'll get to know everyone over a meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods featuring woh (a pancake made from freshly ground black lentils) or kukhurako masu (chicken cooked Nepali style))
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit Taragaon Museum
Landmarks Taragaon Museum 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Kathmandu with stops at Durbar Square, Bodhnath Stupa where you can watch Buddhist monks, and a Thangka painting studio to see how this traditional art is made. You'll also visit Pashupatinath Temple, a significant Hindu site where you might see holy men and pilgrims. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Durbar Square visit
- Bodhnath Stupa and Monastery visit
- Thangka Painting Studio visit
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
The day starts with a cooking class run by local Nepali women who'll teach you traditional recipes and techniques. You'll prepare classic dishes and then have lunch with your new cooking partners. Later, you'll travel to Nagarkot with a stop in Bhaktapur to walk through three important squares and see ancient temples. By evening you're at Club Himalaya for the night, and you'll wrap up the day with sunset cocktails and those unrestricted mountain views.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with cooking class participants after preparing classic Nepali dishes)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with lunch
- Bhaktapur leader-led walking tour
- Sunset local cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Taumadhi Square Pottery Square - Day 4
Nagarkot - Pokhara
Get up early to catch the 180-degree sunrise from your location. After that, you'll drive to Kathmandu airport and fly to Pokhara, possibly catching views of the Himalayan Mountains from the plane. Once there, you'll take a boat across Phewa Tal lake and head to the Peace Pagoda for views of the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare. Spend the rest of the afternoon walking through Pokhara's streets and getting a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
- Peace Pagoda visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara's streets and shops
- Stroll along the lake
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare 
- Day 5
Pokhara
This morning you're heading to Sarangkot Viewpoint to see the snowcapped Himalayan peaks including the Annapurnas and Fishtail Mountain at sunrise. Then you'll visit the International Mountain Museum to learn about climbing expeditions and mountaineering history. After that, you'll go to a Tibetan community where locals will share their stories and life experiences, and you'll participate in making momos before eating lunch with them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional momo (steamed dumplings) lunch with Tibetan community)
Included Activities
- Sarangkot Viewpoint sunrise visit
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum - Day 6
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive to Chitwan National Park and check into Barahi Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rapti River for two nights. You'll have flexibility with afternoon activities depending on what wildlife is moving around. Later in the day, you'll relax by the river with cool drinks and snacks, watching the sunset and birds heading back home, then join everyone for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private bush dinner on hotel grounds)
Included Activities
- Sunset Snacks by Rapti River
- Private bush dinner on hotel grounds
Optional Activities
- Afternoon flexible activities (varies by season and wildlife movements)
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 7
Chitwan National Park
Following breakfast, you'll go out on an early morning dugout canoe ride on the Rapti River looking for marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds, with a small chance of seeing tigers. After returning, you'll head out again in the late afternoon on a safari to see the park's wildlife and plant life. During the evening, you'll have dinner with your group and can relax at the lodge's bar, either talking about what you saw or listening to the jungle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe Safari on Rapti River
- Jeep Safari Tour
Landmarks Rapti River - Day 8
Kathmandu
Begin with breakfast at the resort before driving back to Kathmandu. After you arrive, you'll have the afternoon and early evening to yourself to walk around the city at your own pace. If you're interested, there's an optional farewell dinner with your group at a local restaurant later that evening where you can try traditional Nepali food one final time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at resort)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at resort
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
- Free exploration of Kathmandu
- Day 9
Kathmandu
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you'd like to stay longer in Kathmandu, reach out to your booking agent beforehand to set up additional accommodation for yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
