Trekking, culture, and authentic interactions
Visit Nepal on this spectacular 8-night adventure! You'll stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara before a guide whisks you away on an overnight trek. You'll be greeted in the morning by the gorgeous Annapurnas with time to spend absorbing the views! Then, after another night in Pokhara, continue on to Chitwan and it's stunning national park. With adventure tours including river rafting and village walks, this vacation is sure to get your adrenaline pumping!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Kathmandu (KTM)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
- Full day Kathmandu Tour including visits to Durbar Square, Stupa of Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Swayambhunath
- Rafting on Trishuli River (en-route from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
- 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
- 2-day/ 1-night Trek with guide (trek time is 2 hours per day), including:
- 1 night in Majgaun at the Gurung Lodge, or similar
- 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
- 2 nights in Chitwan at the Kasara Resort
- Jeep Jungle Safari with Naturalist Guide*
- Tharu Cultural Dance Performance by locals
- Morning Village Walk
- 1 night in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included during your stay in Majgaun and Chitwan
*Note: Jungle activities are subject to change based on weather conditions.
**Note: Nepal offers a visa on arrival facility. You will need a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash and the cost for a 15 day visa is approximately $25 per person.
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Great Ways to Explore
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Take a full-day tour of Kathmandu to see many of the main attractions.
River rafting on the Trishuli River is sure to be an exciting experience!
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Let a guide lead the way as you trek through villages and landscapes with views of the Annapurnas.
-
Visit incredible Chitwan National Park, a sanctuary for the Asian one-horned rhino and the Bengal tiger!
-
Get a taste of the local culture with a Tharu dance performance.
Your 8-night adventure begins in Kathmandu! Take a full-day tour of the city to see some of the most iconic sights, including the Stupa of Boudhanath and Durbar Square! Spend free time exploring independently.
Then, you'll set out for Pokhara. Stop along the way to go rafting on the Trishuli River! Arrive in Pokhara and spend time at leisure. The next morning, your trek will begin! Spend two days and one night with a knowledgeable guide who will lead the way through the scenic landscapes and villages to your overnight accommodation. Spend time admiring the stunning scenery before completing your trek through Tomejung Village and Dhapa.
Return to Pokhara for a night before you continue on to Chitwan! Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience the vast national park, home to many amazing animal species. You'll enjoy one tour here, depending on the time of year of your visit. Those visiting during Monsoon Season will go canoeing and visit a crocodile breeding center! Those visiting during the other months of the year will enjoy the Jeep jungle safari! Both are incredible tours that will create lasting memories. You'll also see a cultural dance performance and take a morning village walk!
Depart Chitwan and return to Kathmandu for one final night. Then, you'll pack your belongings and fly home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Kathmandu (KTM)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
- Full day Kathmandu Tour including visits to Durbar Square, Stupa of Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Swayambhunath
- Rafting on Trishuli River (en-route from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
- 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
- 2-day/ 1-night Trek with guide (trek time is 2 hours per day), including:
- 1 night in Majgaun at the Gurung Lodge, or similar
- 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
- 2 nights in Chitwan at the Kasara Resort
- Jeep Jungle Safari with Naturalist Guide*
- Tharu Cultural Dance Performance by locals
- Morning Village Walk
- 1 night in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included during your stay in Majgaun and Chitwan
*Note: Jungle activities are subject to change based on weather conditions.
**Note: Nepal offers a visa on arrival facility. You will need a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash and the cost for a 15 day visa is approximately $25 per person.
Helpful links for
travel to Nepal:
Visa
& Passport Info
Vaccines
& Medications Info
Great Ways to Explore
-
Take a full-day tour of Kathmandu to see many of the main attractions.
River rafting on the Trishuli River is sure to be an exciting experience!
-
Let a guide lead the way as you trek through villages and landscapes with views of the Annapurnas.
-
Visit incredible Chitwan National Park, a sanctuary for the Asian one-horned rhino and the Bengal tiger!
-
Get a taste of the local culture with a Tharu dance performance.
Package Overview
Your 8-night adventure begins in Kathmandu! Take a full-day tour of the city to see some of the most iconic sights, including the Stupa of Boudhanath and Durbar Square! Spend free time exploring independently.
Then, you'll set out for Pokhara. Stop along the way to go rafting on the Trishuli River! Arrive in Pokhara and spend time at leisure. The next morning, your trek will begin! Spend two days and one night with a knowledgeable guide who will lead the way through the scenic landscapes and villages to your overnight accommodation. Spend time admiring the stunning scenery before completing your trek through Tomejung Village and Dhapa.
Return to Pokhara for a night before you continue on to Chitwan! Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience the vast national park, home to many amazing animal species. You'll enjoy one tour here, depending on the time of year of your visit. Those visiting during Monsoon Season will go canoeing and visit a crocodile breeding center! Those visiting during the other months of the year will enjoy the Jeep jungle safari! Both are incredible tours that will create lasting memories. You'll also see a cultural dance performance and take a morning village walk!
Depart Chitwan and return to Kathmandu for one final night. Then, you'll pack your belongings and fly home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Kathmandu!
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Transfer to Kathmandu hotel
Check-in - Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel
Kathmandu,
Nepal
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel is located in the heart of the city. Guest rooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers, television, and coffee/tea making facilities. There are multiple bars and dining options onsite, including a pool bar, a lounge, and an international restaurant. The hotel features a spa, pool, and fitness center. The hotel is situated in the Chhaya Devi Complex, giving guests access to over 200 shops, restaurants, and activities!
Day 2. Kathmandu
Today, you will embark on a full-day tour of Kathmandu! Experience many of the incredible highlights of the city, including Durbar Square and the Stupa of Boudhanath.
Full day Kathmandu Tour including visits to Durbar Square, Stupa of Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Swayambhunath
This morning, travel to Kathmandu's central meeting area, Durbar Square, a profusion of temples reflecting the different architectural styles dating from the eleventh century. The area also includes the Royal Palace with its gilded gates and elaborate statues. The square is alive with a multitude of nationalities, intermingled with stalls displaying a wide variety of Nepalese and Tibetan handicrafts. While at Durbar square, also see "Freak Street" -- a famous hippie meeting place from the 60's.
Next visit one Kathmandu’s most sacred site: the Stupa of Boudhnath, one of the world’s largest stupas, and one of the most significant sites of Buddhist worship in the world. Built on an octagonal base, this colossal structure is said to contain the relics of the “Mahakashyapa Buddha,” the Buddha of the previously eon. One hundred and eight images of the Buddha and numerous insets with prayer wheels encircle the base of the stupa, which represents the religious center for Kathmandu's Tibetan refugee population. During the day hundreds of Tibetans can be seen circumambulating the stupa, chanting and turning the prayer wheels. • Continue to Bhaktapur, the earliest of the valley's three major cities to achieve great levels of art. The city has been extensively restored as a result of a massive aid project funded by the government of Germany. Discover the magnificent architecture of the Attatraya Hindu Temple and the Old Palace dominated by intricate Newari wood carvings. There will be plenty of time to stroll and visit the shops where traditional Nepali and Tibetan artifacts are sold. Bhaktapur is a shopper’s paradise.
In the late afternoon, in time for sunset head to Swayambhunath Temple (also known as the Monkey Temple), a well-preserved stupa adorned with the watchful eyes of the Buddha overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. Walk up the great stairway topped with a massive dorje and stone lions for a beautiful sunset view of the valley.
Day 3. Kathmandu - Pokhara
Today, you will depart Kathmandu and stop en route to Pokhara to go rafting at Trishuli River!
Continue on to Pokhara, check in to your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Check-in - Atithi Resort & Spa
Pokhara,
Nepal
Just a 5-minute walk from Fewa Lake, this beautiful resort boasts lush greenery and laid back elegance. Check in with the 24-hour reception team, then head up to your spacious room. Open the door to complimentary Wi-Fi, crisp air conditioning, flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and luxurious bath amenities.
Unpack your swimsuit and take a dip in the sparkling outdoor pool! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon at the spa? When you work up an appetite, consider a delicious meal of regional cuisine at the on-site Satkar Restaurant. Spend the night unwinding with a drink at Swagat Lounge Bar!
Rafting on Trishuli River (en-route from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
En route to Pokhara, stop at Charaudi or Fishling for rafting at Trishuli River.
For many people this river represents the ideal rafting trip, just the right length of time, exciting rapids but not too technically difficult. This trip is most definitely for you if you are looking for more of a ‘wilderness’ experience, unsullied beaches and un-spoilt scenery go without saying! The rapids on the Trishuli River are big and bouncy; it is possible to walk around some of the bigger rapids if you do not feel up for the challenge. You will bag lots of fun for sure.
More Details:
River Grade: 3
Raft start point: Either Charaudi or Fishling
From Charaudi there are high rapids so during monsoon when the water level is high the raft start point is Fishling.
Raft end point: Kurintar
Total raft time: From Charaudi to Kurintar approx. 2 ½ to 3 hours
Option: From Fishling to Kurintar approx. 1 ½ hours
Day 4. Pokhara - Majgaun
Today, your trek begins! Meet your guide and drive to the starting point, stopping along the way to snap photos of the Annapurnas.
Begin in Lumle, and walk to the Gurung village in Majgaun. Continue on to Chandrakot through the forest to your overnight accommodation.
Check-in - Gurung Lodge
Majgaun,
Nepal
Gurung Lodge is located on the edge of the Majgaon. Guest rooms feature beds, sheets, and hot water bottles in a typical Gurung house. The lodge provides comfort and beautiful views for those trekking the Annapurnas.
Day 5. Majgaun - Pokhara
Spend time enjoying the views from the lodge this morning. Then, continue your trek to Tomejung village and Dhapa.
Then, you'll be transported back to Pokhara, stopping along the way at a Tibetan Refugee Camp. Return to Pokhara for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Check-in - Atithi Resort & Spa
Pokhara,
Nepal
Just a 5-minute walk from Fewa Lake, this beautiful resort boasts lush greenery and laid back elegance. Check in with the 24-hour reception team, then head up to your spacious room. Open the door to complimentary Wi-Fi, crisp air conditioning, flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and luxurious bath amenities.
Unpack your swimsuit and take a dip in the sparkling outdoor pool! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon at the spa? When you work up an appetite, consider a delicious meal of regional cuisine at the on-site Satkar Restaurant. Spend the night unwinding with a drink at Swagat Lounge Bar!
Day 6. Pokhara - Chitwan
Today, you'll drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park. Created in 1973, the park is a sanctuary and home to over 50 mammal species!
Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Check-in - Kasara Resort
Chitwan,
Nepal
Nestled on the lush border of Chitwan National Park, this beautiful hotel boasts tranquil luxury and traditional vibes. Check in with the friendly 24-hour reception team, then settle into your spacious room. Open the door and find free Wi-Fi, plush bedding, crisp air conditioning, and luxurious bath amenities. The perfect retreat after a day of wildlife adventure!
Unpack your swimsuit and take a dip in the outdoor pool or treat yourself to a peaceful massage at the spa! Why not inquire about bike rentals or local hiking trails? When you work up an appetite, consider a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant!
Day 7. Chitwan
Early this morning, you'll participate in one of two activities, depending upon the time of year that you're traveling!
During Monsoon season (June-September/October), you'll go canoeing & visit the crocodile breeding center!
Between September/October and May, you'll experience a 2-3 hour jungle safari!
In the afternoon, you'll be taken to an elephant stable for a briefing by a senior naturalist. Tonight, witness the Tharu Cultural Dance!
A Tip For Your Trip: Jungle activities are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Tharu Cultural Dance Performance by locals
In the evening, witness the Tharu Cultural Dance. Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances
Day 8. Chitwan - Kathmandu
This morning, take a village walk to experience the daily life of people who live here. Then, you'll drive back to Kathmandu for the final night of your trip! Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring and discovering any last minute sights.
Check-in - Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel
Kathmandu,
Nepal
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel is located in the heart of the city. Guest rooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers, television, and coffee/tea making facilities. There are multiple bars and dining options onsite, including a pool bar, a lounge, and an international restaurant. The hotel features a spa, pool, and fitness center. The hotel is situated in the Chhaya Devi Complex, giving guests access to over 200 shops, restaurants, and activities!
Morning Village Walk
In the early morning, take a short village walk to experience the daily life of the village people. Your guide will be in hand to assist in communicating with the locals and enhancing your knowledge on the life of Tharu people.
Day 9. Depart Nepal
Today you'll be transferred to the Kathmandu Airport in time for your flight home.
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
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