Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu and Tour Briefing

   • Arrive at the Kathmandu airport.

   • Have a meet & greet at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. 

   • Get a short briefing about the Tour. 

   • The rest of your day is free and can be spent through afternoon walks through the old bazaar area of Kathmandu. 

   • Enjoy a welcome Dinner at your Nepali guide's home with his family.

2. Day 2- Kathmandu, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bodhanath

   • Meet your guide at 9 a.m. in the hotel lobby for a full-day program. 

   • Visit the ancient Stupa of Swayambhunath located on a hillock overlooking the vast Kathmandu valley. 

   • Drive and walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square to see ancient temples and medieval palace courtyards full of artistic architecture with intricate carvings.

   • See Pashupatinath temple to witness the sacred atmosphere of the vicinity at one of the ancient Hindu Temples of Nepal dedicated to the all mighty God Shiva. 

   • Visit Bodhnath Stupa that gives out a Tibetan feel. See thousands of Buddhist pilgrims walking around here,  in their traditional attire as a ritual. 

   • Drive back to the Hotel.

3. Day 3- Patan - Bhaktapur

   • Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at a predetermined time. 

   • Visit Patan Durbar square and major Newari Buddhist monasteries.

   • Drive to Bhaktapur, an ancient town listed as UNESCO heritage famous for its traditional architectures, textile products and royal yoghurt. Explore the daily lives of the local people while walking through the narrow alleys here. 

   • Continue to drive to Dhulikhel, a Newari town famous for spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas. 

   Overnight stay in a resort.

4. Day 4- Dhulikhel and Hiking

   • Begin with a short hike of around 3-4 hours through the countryside of Dhulikhel and its surroundings. 

   • Visit a local school on the way and interact and spend some time with school kids. Learn about the education system of Nepal.

   • Back to the resort for a lunch break. 

   • Return to Kathmandu.

5. Day 5- Pokhara

   • Drive 6-7 hours to Pokhara, the lake city situated in front of the world-famous Annapurna mountain range. 

   • Experience walking on a suspension bridge along the highway. 

   • The rest of the day is free to relax at the lakeside of Pokhara. 

   Overnight stay at lakeside hotel.

6. Day 6- Sarangkot & Peace Stupa

   • Early morning drive to Sunrise viewpoint of Sarangkot. Experience breathtaking sunrises and their effect on the Annapurna mountain range including the most beautiful peak of Fishtail (6,993 m). 

   • Return to the hotel and after breakfast, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake and start hiking uphill to the Peace Pagoda.

   • On the way, visit the Tibetan refugee camp and Davis waterfalls.

   • Go back to hotel for a lunch break. 

7. Day 7- Bandipur

   • Drive 3 hours to Bandipur (975 m), a typical Newari village located amidst a beautiful natural set up on a hill ridge. Observe the locals during their daily chores. 

   Overnight stay will be at a theme-based guest house.

8. Day 8- Chitwan National Park

   • Drive 3-4 hours to Chitwan National Park for two nights package of safari activities. 

   • Enjoy local Tharu Indigenous tribal dance in the evening. 

   Overnight stay will be at a safari styled lodge. 

9. Day 9- Chitwan National Park

   • Do elephant safari or optional jeep safaris today at this National Park. Spot elephants and other wildlife, including lions, leopards, jackals etc.

   • You can also do fun canoe rides to watch crocodiles and hippos and various bird species here.

10. Day 10- Kathmandu

    • Drive 6-7 hours back to Kathmandu followed by hotel transfers.

    • The rest of the day is free and if interested, you can do some local shopping.  

11. Day 11- Departure

    • We will drop you at the airport for your return flights to further destinations.