| Day 01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu (1345m) and transfer to hotel.
You will be met at the airport transferred to your hotel by our representative. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 02: |
Guided Kathmandu sightseeing by car.
After breakfast you will visit Pashupatinath, situated 5 km east of Kathmandu. The temple of Lord Shiva, Pathupatinath with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors is considered one of the holiest Hindu shrines. You will then visit Boudhanath, which lies 3kms east of Pashupati. This ancient colossal Buddhist stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO Heritage Monument in 1979. After lunch you will proceed to Swayambhunath, one of the world's most glorious Buddhist chaityas. It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire base are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Next you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will see the Taleju Temple, built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 A.D.; Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction; Nautale Durbar; Nasal Chowk; Gaddi Baithak; the statue of King Pratap Malla and the Jagannath. Drive to Nagarkot and overnight at hotel. |
| Day 03: |
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Wake up call early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise view from your room or from the terrace. After breakfast we have some free time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas. On the drive back to Kathmandu, you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is also renowned of its myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will see the Palace of 55 windows, the stone temple of Batsala Devi full of carvings, innumerable temples and architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the statue of king Bhupatindra Malla, the picture gallery and the Batsala temple. Next we will visit Patan Durbar Square, where you will marvel at the 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna, built entirely of stone. This 21-spired temple holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan and is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikara style architecture in Nepal. You are dropped at Thamel. Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 04: |
Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park.After breakfast drive to Chitwan National Park by bus (185km/5 ½ hours). Enroute you will enjoy 3 hours of white water rafting on the Trisuli river and then have lunch. Upon arrival in Chitwan, you will check into the hotel and have a welcome drink and briefing about jungle activities. In the evening you can enjoy the Tharu stick dance and dinner. Overnight stay at the resort. |
| Day 05: |
Chitwan National Park.Wake up call with tea/coffee followed by a nature walk and bird watching tour. Have breakfast and start your jungle safari on elephant. Visit the elephant breeding centre. In the afternoon take a canoe ride or jungle hike. The Tharu stick dance will be followed by dinner. Overnight stay at the resort. |
| Days 6: |
Chitwan - Lumbini.
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini (150 km / 5 hrs). Upon arrival check into the hotel. Take an evening walk around the Buddhist shrines and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. |
| Day 07: |
Lumbini - Pokhara.
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. Afternoon is free for personal activities and a 1-hour boat ride on Fewa lake. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
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| Day 08: |
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (1577m/5173 ft), 1-hr drive and 4-hr walk.
After breakfast our trekking guide will take you for an hour’s drive to Nayapul where we commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) and then start a steep ascent up the stone steps to Ulleri village with amazing landscape and Himalayan scenery. Overnight stay at Ulleri.
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| Day 09: |
Trek to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft), 5-6 hrs.
After breakfast we prepare to spend a pleasant day trekking through oak and rhododendron forests. The scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and encourages you to walk more. We take several breaks to enjoy the fantastic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges
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| Day 10: |
Poon Hill hike and trek to Tadapani (2540m/8332ft), 6-7 hrs
We get an early morning start for the 45-minute hike up to Poon Hill (3210m/10530ft). The route offers a glimpse of a pleasant rhododendron forest and the viewpoint provides us with an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna - including Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) - all the way to Manasalu. We return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue our trek to Tadapani for overnight.
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| Day 11: |
Trek to Ghandruk (2000m/6560fm), 4-5 hrs
The day starts with a short downhill trek. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk, a Gurung village. The Gurungs have their own language, culture, costume, and lifestyle. This village is a popular tourist destination that offers exquisite mountain views.
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| Day 12: |
Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara. (823m/2700ft), 5- to 6-hr trek, 1-hour drive
The route is downhill to Syauli Bazaar. A pleasant walk follows the Modi River until Birethanthi, and then it’s an easy trek to Nayapul. Our adventure ends here and we drive back to Pokhara for our overnight stay.
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| Day 13: |
Pokhara Valley sightseeing.
After breakfast you will start Pokhara Valley sightseeing, covering Seti Gorge, Bindabasini Temple, Davi's Falls and Mahadev Cave, and then head to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Check into the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
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| Day 14: |
Transfer for your final departure.
After breakfast, you are free till the time of check out. Transfer to the Tribhuwan International Airport to catch your return flight.
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