Take the route less chosen with our offbeat Nepal trip. Get a small, but interesting orientation about the culture, history, religion, habits and behaviors of the Nepalese people. Head to the Hindu temple Pasupatinath, one of the largest Buddhist stupa called Boudhhanath stupa, and the World Heritage site of Swyambhunath (monkey temple). Trek to Namche Bazaar, head to the Everest base camp and finish your trip with a journey to the capital city of Kathmandu.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport, welcome by our representative & transfer to the Hotel. In the evening, enjoy traditional Nepalese Dance with Dinner at a Newari Restaurant.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Nagarkot -Optional Early morning Mountain Flight for an hour. The flight shall give you an aerial view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks.
After breakfast, sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley to visit Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari temple, Patan Durbar Square and Tibetan Refugee Camp. Later, drive to Nagarkot: 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear.
Day 03: Nagarkot
Kathmandu-Chitwan National Park (6 hrs) -Today drive to Chitwan and enroute, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Upon arrival at the Lodge welcome & briefing by the naturalist.
Day 04: Chitwan National Park
Whole day full of jungle activities including Jungle walk, elephant ride, canoe ride, Elephant briefing OR Elephant bathing, Village visit. Chitwan National Park is the most famous national park in Nepal. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros (Exact program in Chitwan can only be confirmed upon guest’s arrival at the resort as itinerary shall depend upon the occupancy in the resort and guest’s arrival / departure time).
Day 05 Chitwan – Lumbini (140 km / 4 -5 hrs.)
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini and check in the hotel. Lumbini is the
place where Siddhartha Gautam, the Shakya Prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlighten One, was born in 623 BC.
Day 06 Lumbini – Pokhara (drive 280 km / 8 hrs.)
Today drive to Pokhara, an enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley, is a place of remarkable natural beauty.
Day 07: Pokhara
Early morning excursion to Sarangkot to witness sunrise over the Annapurna range. The panoramic view of the Himalaya seen from this point is superb. Afternoon sightseeing of Pokhara to visit Phewa Lake. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across to the water, Pokhara’s The Old and traditional Bazaar.
Day 08 : Pokhara
Bandipur (75 km / 2.5 hrs) -Bandipur was established as a funneling point of trade by Newar traders from Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu valley.
Day 09 Bandipur – Kathmandu (140 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu. Afternoon sightseeing Boudhanath, Pashupatinath – the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. A temple dedicated to Shiva existed at this site in AD 879.
Day 10 Kathmandu
Depart After breakfast, in time transfer to board your onward flight.
