Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free.
Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
Full day sightseeing includes Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) with superb views over the city, Pashupatinath Temple and the magnificent Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath.
Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
Morning visit Changunaraya Temple and a rural walk to Telkot, with superb views of the Kathmandu Valley and Himalayas.
Drive to Nagarkot (2,165m) where the panorama of the Himalayas is breathtaking, particularly at sunrise.
Overnight in Nagarkot hotel
Morning drive to Charaudi on the Trisuli River and commence rafting. Ideal for a first experience of white water rafting.
Lunch by the river.
Continue rafting to Kurintar.
Overnight in Kurintar hotel
Optional visit to Kurintar (1,302m) by cable car to view the abode of Manakamana, the wish-fulfilling goddess.
Continue rafting to Mugling for lunch.
Drive to Chitwan National Park, home to a great variety of wildlife including Asian rhinos, bison, bears, leopards, gharials, dolphins and Bengal tigers, plus 525 species of bird.
Overnight in Chitwan hotel
Two full day’s jungle activities include elephant, jeep and dugout canoe safaris, plus bird watching.
In the evening a Tharu stick dance or presentation on flora and fauna.
Overnight in Chitwan hotel
Another day of jungle game-viewing
Morning drive on the scenic mountain highway to Pokhara (900m).
Nestled under the breathtaking snow-capped Annapurna Himal, it is an enchanting town with lakes and panoramic mountain views.
Overnight in Pokhara hotel
Morning drive to Phedi, walk to Dhampus for lunch, and continue to Tolka village (5 hrs walk).
A wonderful opportunity to view major Himalayan peaks from a relatively low altitude.
Overnight at a local lodge. (B, L, D)
Morning drive to Phedi, walk to Dhampus for lunch, and continue to Tolka village (5 hrs walk).
A wonderful opportunity to view major Himalayan peaks from a relatively low altitude.
Overnight at a local lodge. (B, L, D)
Trek to Ghandrung through scattered villages below the beautiful Himalayas (5 hrs walk).
Ghandrung (1,980m) is a Gurung village with superb views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Annapurna.
Time permitting; visit the Annapurna Conservation Project HQ and the museum.
Overnight at a local lodge. (B, L, D)
Trek to Ghandrung through scattered villages below the beautiful Himalayas (5 hrs walk).
Ghandrung (1,980m) is a Gurung village with superb views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Annapurna.
Time permitting; visit the Annapurna Conservation Project HQ and the museum.
Overnight at a local lodge. (B, L, D)
Descend to Nayapul via Syauli bazaar (4 hrs walk).
Drive to Pokhara (1 hr).
The remainder of the day free.
Overnight in Pokhara hotel
