Day 1: Kathmandu
Upon your arrival the Tribhuvan International airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Wanders who will take you to our hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali cuisine restaurant where you will be able to enjoy authentic Nepali meal with a brief cultural program. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Ancient & Modern Places of gathering
A stop at the famous Patan Durbar Square in the morning and a walk through the numerous narrow alleys will take you back hundreds of years. Enjoy the day at your own pace. At the end of June, you can witness great live music events by one of Nepal’s great contemporary bands. Overnight at traditional Newari hotel in the twin city of Patan.
Day 3: UNESCO Heritage Sites
A stop at two of Nepal’s most iconic places of worship – Pashupatinath and Boudhanath – both listed as UNESCO World heritage site. Revered and worshipped by Hindus and Buddhist all over the world, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath are testimony to the fact that Nepal is a meeting point of two great religions.
After lunch, we’ll drive to Nagarkot. An idyllic hill resort at 2300m, Nagarkot these will be your best chance for views of the great Himalaya around the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at a hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 4: Himalayan Sunrise & Ancient Alley Ways
After breakfast beneath the shadow of the mighty Himalaya, we drive down to Bhaktapur, the smallest of the three kingdoms of the Kathmandu valley with some of the finest architectural marvels of 17th century Nepal.
The day can be spent visiting the numerous temples and palaces around the square or the more adventurous can take to the various alleys and streets that cut through Bhaktapur. Overnight at another traditional inn, the Peacock Guest House, claimed to be over 700 years old.
Day 5: A visit to Pokhara
After breakfast, we catch a flight to charming Pokhara, one of Nepal’s most popular destination and its second biggest city.
In 20 minutes, you are surrounded by stunning countryside dominated by the Annapurnas and placid lakes. A welcome change from chaotic Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 6: Exploring around Pokhara
Pokhara, the adventure capital of Nepal, offers you a wide range of outdoor activities, from a short hike up to the Peace Stupa to boating on the lake. A myriad of limestone caves lined with bats is another attraction. A waterfall created by a river cutting through a limestone gorge is another.
The more adventurous can walk to Sarangkot for great views the Himalaya, where you can also go tandem paragliding. Pokhara will keep you on your toes. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 7: Flight back to Kathmandu
Free for a leisurely breakfast by the lake before catching a scenic, 20-minute flight back to Kathmandu. You’ll be collected at the airport and dropped off at thamel for free time and shopping. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 8: Farewell Nepal
Our representative will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to international airport for onward journey.
