Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • Our representative will meet you at Tribhuwan International airport Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel.

   • Get a brief about the program for trekking the next day.

   Overnight at hotel.

2. Day 2: Know the Kathmandu Valley

   • After your breakfast, have a guided tour of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu Valley. It will include: 
     • Pashupatinath Temple
     • Kathmandu Durbar Square
     • Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) 
     • Bouddhanath - one of the largest Stupas in the world

3. Day 3: Drive/Fly to Pokhara

   • Leave for Pokhara, which takes 30 minutes by flight and 6-7 hours by bus. 

   • Stroll around the place, all by yourself; it is a beautiful lake city which offers panoramic views of Mt. Machapuchre, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna and Mt. Manaslu.

4. Day 4: Pokhara Sightseeing Tour

   • Pokhara is a beautiful city full of lakes and caves. We can see a wonderful view of great mountains, including Mt. Machhapuchre (fishtail), Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri from here. 

   • There is a famous lake called Phewa where you can spend the afternoon boating.

5. Day 5: Drive to Chitwan

   • Leave for Chitwan, the southern plains of Nepal.

   • Reach Chitwan National Park by a tourist bus.

   • Do a jungle safari, jungle walk and canoeing.

6. Day 6: Chitwan National Park Jungle Program

   • Early in the morning, after tea/coffee, indulge in bird watching and elephant ride. 

   • After breakfast, try canoe ride/elephant briefing/swimming, and bath. 

   • Then take a short walk along the trails of the jungle with a nature guide. 

   • See rare one-horned rhino, elephants, deer, crocodiles, birds, etc. 

   • Enjoy a cultural show of Tharu youth in the evening.

7. Day 7: Drive to Lumbini

   • After having breakfast, leave for Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is one of the most important religious sites in the world. 

   • In the afternoon, do a sightseeing tour of Lumbini city.

8. Day 8: Lumbini Sightseeing Program

   • Visit the most sacred places in the Lumbini, including: 
     • Ashoka Pillar - there is an inscribed pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha's birth
     • Maya Devi Temple - dedicated to Maya Devi, who is Buddha’s mother, which seems natural as Lumbini is famed as the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
     • The Crane Sanctuary - see some rare Sarus cranes. Stroll around with them behind the pagoda. 
     • The Sacred garden - circular garden surrounding the Ashoka Pillar
     • Monasteries 

9. Day 9: Fly or Drive to Kathmandu

   • After having breakfast, drive to Bhairawa by private vehicle, then fly from Bhairawa airport to Kathmandu.

   • Alternatively, you can return to Kathmandu by land, which takes approximately 7 hours.

10. Day 10: Final Departure

    • Our entire team bids goodbye to you and drops you at the airport to catch your flight back home.