Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and largest city of Nepal. You will be greeted by a representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore the nearby attractions. You can also enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the many restaurants in the city. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Four Seasons Hotel Kathmandu1, Sofitel Kathmandu, or W Hotel Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, covering both the historic and modern aspects of the city. You will visit the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest and most sacred Buddhist stupas in the world, where you can see the colourful prayer flags and hear the chants of the monks. You will also visit the Swayambhunath Temple5, also known as the Monkey Temple, where you can see the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding hills. After lunch, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple6, one of the most revered Hindu temples in Nepal, where you can witness the cremation ceremonies along the banks of the Bagmati River. You will also visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features ancient palaces, temples, and museums.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Today, you will leave Kathmandu and take a scenic flight to Pokhara, a charming lake city in the foothills of the Annapurna range. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Pokhara at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are The Pavilions Himalayas, The Elephant Stables, or The Pokhara House. In the evening, you can take a boat ride on Phewa Lake and enjoy the views of the snow-capped mountains.
Pokhara, Nepal
Day 4: Pokhara
Sightseeing Today, you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara and its surroundings. You will start with an early morning drive to Sarangkot, a hilltop village that offers stunning views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range. You will also have the option to do a paragliding flight from Sarangkot to Pokhara (at an extra cost). After breakfast, you will visit the Peace Temple, a white pagoda that symbolizes harmony among different religions. You will also visit the Davis Falls, a spectacular waterfall that disappears into an underground tunnel. After lunch, you will visit the International Mountain Museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of mountaineering in Nepal and around the world. You will also visit the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, a natural cave that contains a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan
Today, you will leave Pokhara and drive to Chitwan, one of the most famous and diverse wildlife parks in Nepal. You will check in to your luxury camp and have some free time to enjoy Chitwan at your own pace. Some of the luxury camps you can choose from are Kasara Chitwan, Barahi Jungle Lodge, or Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge. In the evening, you can join a jeep safari that will take you to see some of the animals that inhabit the park, such as rhinos, elephants, deer, crocodiles, and birds.
Day 6: Chitwan Sightseeing
Today, you will explore more of Chitwan and its surroundings. You will start with an early morning elephant ride that will take you deeper into the jungle and closer to the wildlife. You will also have an option to do an elephant bathing session (at an extra cost). After breakfast, you will visit the Elephant Breeding Centre, where you can see how these gentle giants are cared for and raised. You will also visit a Tharu village, where you can learn about the culture and lifestyle of this indigenous ethnic group. After lunch, you will join a canoe ride on the Rapti River that will take you to see some aquatic animals and birds. You will also visit the Gharial Breeding Centre, where you can see how these endangered crocodiles are conserved and released into their natural habitat.
Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Day 7: Chitwan to Lumbini
Today, you will leave Chitwan and drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Lumbini at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Buddha Maya Garden Hotel, Lumbini Bamboo Resort, or Hotel Peace Palace Nepal. In the evening, you can take a walk around the sacred garden where Buddha was born and see the Ashoka Pillar, the Maya Devi Temple, and the Puskarini Pond.
Day 8: Lumbini Sightseeing
Today, you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Lumbini and its surroundings. You will start with a visit to the World Peace Pagoda, a white stupa that was built by Japanese monks as a symbol of peace and harmony. You will also visit the Lumbini Museum, where you can see exhibits of Buddhist art, history, and culture. After lunch, you will visit the different monasteries that are built by various countries and sects of Buddhism, such as China, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Tibet, and Nepal. You will also visit the Eternal Peace Flame, a flame that burns continuously as a sign of hope and peace.
Day 9: Lumbini to Nagarkot
Today, you will leave Lumbini and take a flight back to Kathmandu. From there, you will drive to Nagarkot, a hill station that is famous for its sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Nagarkot at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Club Himalaya, The Fort Resort, or Hotel Mystic Mountain. In the evening, you can watch the sunset over the mountains from your hotel or from a nearby viewpoint.
Day 10: Nagarkot to Bhaktapur
Today, you will wake up early and watch the sunrise over the mountains from your hotel or from a nearby viewpoint. After breakfast, you will leave Nagarkot and drive to Bhaktapur, one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Bhaktapur at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Hotel Heritage, Peacock Guest House, or Krishna House. In the afternoon, you will join a guided tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where you can see ancient palaces, temples, and museums.
Day 11: Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel
Today, you will leave Bhaktapur and drive to Dhulikhel, another hill station that offers panoramic views of the Himalayas. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Dhulikhel at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Dwarika’s Resort, Himalayan Horizon Hotel, or Dhulikhel Mountain Resort. In the evening, you can watch the sunset over the mountains from your hotel or from a nearby viewpoint.
Day 12: Dhulikhel to Namobuddha
Today, you will leave Dhulikhel and drive to Namobuddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal. You will check in to your luxury hotel and have some free time to enjoy Namobuddha at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Namo Buddha Resort, Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery Guest House, or Namobuddha Monastery Resort. In the afternoon, you will join a guided tour of Namobuddha Monastery, where you can see the stupa that commemorates the legend of Buddha sacrificing his body to feed a hungry tigress and her cubs.
Day 13: Namobuddha to Kathmandu
Today, you will leave Namobuddha and drive back to Kathmandu, where you will spend the last night of your holiday. You can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing at your hotel or exploring more of Kathmandu. You can also do some last-minute shopping or souvenirs at one of the malls or markets in the city.
Day 14: Depart from Kathmandu
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. You will bid farewell to Nepal with unforgettable memories of your holiday.
