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 (hotel)
Day02: Bhaktapur / Pokhara
Free and easy in the morning at Bhaktapur. After lunch, drive to Pokhara, about 190km west of Kathmandu.
Stroll along the lake or roam the streets in Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara (hotel)
Day03: Pokhara / Jomosom
Take an internal flight to Jomosom and drive 1.5hr to Muthiknath
View of fish-tail peak, Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri
Overnight in Jomosom (guesthouse)
Day04: Jomosom / Muthiknath / Kagbeni / Marpha
We will drive you up to Muthiknath to begin your downhill trek back down. Trek along part of Annapurna Circuit Trail to Marpha, the apple capital of Nepal. Spend your time visiting nice villages along the way such as Jharkot, Khinga, Kagbeni, Jomosom and Marpha. There are several monasteries along this route and we always make time to visit them. Laze the afternoon away, enjoying the beauty of the snow mountain ranges
• Option1: Cycling with mountain bikes for day5-6
• Option2: 4×4 vehicle-bound for day5-6 (less 1 day)
• Overnight in Marpha (guesthouse)
Day05: Marpha / Tukche / Tatopani
From Marpha, continue trek to Tukche and drive to Pokhara in private van.
Overnight in Pokhara (hotel)
Day06: Tatopani / Pokhara
We will bring you for a boat ride at the Phewa lake area and row to the island point (option: paragliding or plane ride).
Overnight in Pokhara (hotel)
Day07: Pokhara / Chitwan
Experience the local Elephant bath.
Overnight in Chitwan (resort hotel)
Day08: Chitwan
Morning river cruise, bird-watching. In the afternoon, take the elephant ride through the jungle to experience wildlife safari.
Overnight in Chitwan (resort hotel)
Day09: Chitwan / Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. Free an easy in the afternoon.
Overnight in Thamel (hotel)
Day10: Kathmandu
Half-day city tour in the morning. Afternoon is at your own time.
Overnight in Thamel (hotel)
Day11: Depart Kathmandu
Airport send-off for your departure
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