Day01: Arrive Nepal Kathmandu/Bhaktapur
Upon arrival to Nepal, pickup from airport and transfer to Bhaktapur, the city of culture and designated as a UNESCO heritage site, about 45min from Kathmandu.
Overnight in Bhaktapur (3-star hotel)
Day02: Bhaktapur / 3hrs white-water rafting (only May-Nov) / Pokhara
Free and easy in the morning at Bhaktapur. After lunch, drive to Pokhara, about 190km west of Kathmandu. Along the way experience a 3hrs white-water rafting. We will replace this with boating at Phewa Lake in Pokhara between Nov-Apr.
Overnight in Pokhara (3-star hotel)
Day03: Pokhara / Nayapul / Ulleri (trek 6hrs)
Start trekking today! Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul to start your trek up the mountain. There are 2 routes up to Ghorepani, but we have chosen the easier way for uphill, and the tougher longer one for return journey so that you will make a loop. It is tougher today as you make your way up the mountain, but you should be able to reach in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Ulleri (guesthouse)
Day04: Ulleri / Ghorepani (trek 4hrs)
Continue the uphill trek up to Ghorepani, mostly consisting of steps and you should arrive at Ghorepani for lunch. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the snow mountain ranges.
Overnight in Ghorepani (guesthouse)
Day05: Ghorepani / Poon Hill / Tadapani (trek 6-7hrs)
Rise and shine at 4am to trek the 1hr trail up to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise, with clear view of fish-tail peak, Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri. Return back to Ghorepani via the same trail to your guesthouse. After breakfast, start trekking to Tadapani. It is steep uphill climb on steps all the way to Tadapani, ascending about 700m over 4hrs.
Overnight in Tadapani (guesthouse)
Day06: Tadapani/ Gurjung / Chhomrong (trek 5-6hrs)
Overnight in Chhomrong (guesthouse)
Day07: Chhomrong / Bamboo / Dovan (trek 5-6hrs)
Overnight in Dovan (guesthouse)
Day08: Dovan / Himalaya / Deurali / MBC or ABC (MBC-trek 6hrs, ABC-trek 8hrs)
Overnight in MBC or ABC (guesthouse)
Day09: MBC or ABC / Bamboo (trek 6-8hrs) (or Dovan)
Overnight in Bamboo (guesthouse)
Day10: Bamboo (or Dovan) / Chhomrong (trek 3-4hrs)
Overnight in Chhomrong (guesthouse)
Day11: Chhomrong / Ghandruk (trek 5-6hrs)
Overnight in Ghandruk (guesthouse)
Day12: Ghandruk / Nayapul / Pokhara (trek 3-4hrs)
Continue downhill trek back to Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara in your private vehicle.
Overnight in Pokhara (3-star hotel)
Day13: Pokhara – rest and recover
After 4 days of trekking, it is time for rest and recovery in the quiet and comfortable town of Pokhara. Free and easy to explore this town.
Day14: Pokhara / Chitwan
Rise and shine in the morning and drive to Chitwan, the Royal Wildlife National Park.
Overnight in Chitwan (resort hotel)
Day15: Chitwan
Drive to Chitwan for your wildlife safari experience, starting with an elephant ride through the jungle to see wild animals such as rhinos, crocodiles, deer, and many others.
Overnight in Chitwan (resort hotel)
Day16: Chitwan / Kathmandu
Rise and shine for early breakfast before going for your morning river cruise and bird-watching. Remember to bring your binoculars! In the late morning, transfer in your private vehicle back to Kathmandu.
Overnight in Thamel Kathmandu (3-star hotel)
Day17: Kathmandu – Free & easy
Roam the streets in Thamel to pick up some of the many handicrafts and souvenirs, and visit Monkey temple, Dhubar squares
Overnight in Thamel (hotel)
Day18: Depart Kathmandu
Airport send-off for departure
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