Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

After checking in, take some time to relax and settle in. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short stroll through the surrounding neighborhood for your first glimpse of life in Kathmandu.

In the evening, join us for a welcome dinner featuring Nepali cuisine—a warm introduction to the flavors and hospitality of Nepal as your journey begins.

Meals: Welcome dinner  

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Discover Kathmandu’s Living Heritage (1,400 m)

After breakfast, set out to explore Kathmandu, where ancient temples, royal courtyards and sacred stupas reveal the city’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions.

Begin at Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic heart of the city. Walk through courtyards surrounded by traditional Newari architecture, admire intricately carved wooden windows, and discover the stories of the kings who once ruled here.

Continue to Swayambhunath, a hilltop Buddhist stupa overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. Prayer flags flutter above the shrines as pilgrims turn prayer wheels and make their way around the stupa. Take time to enjoy the views and observe the devotion that brings this sacred place to life.

Later, visit Boudhanath, where a magnificent white dome rises above a lively neighborhood of monasteries and Tibetan shops. Join pilgrims walking clockwise around the stupa, taking in the gentle rhythm of prayer and the scent of incense. Before returning to your hotel, enjoy some free time to explore or relax at a café overlooking the stupa.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Scenic Drive to Pokhara (822 m)

After breakfast, depart Kathmandu by private vehicle for Pokhara, a peaceful lakeside city nestled beneath the Annapurna range. The journey winds through Nepal’s countryside, following river valleys and passing terraced hillsides, small settlements and bustling roadside towns.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take some time to refresh and unwind.

In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shores of Phewa Lake. Watch colorful wooden boats drift across the water and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of Pokhara’s Lakeside, with its welcoming cafés and small shops. On a clear evening, you may catch a glimpse of the surrounding peaks glowing in the fading light.

Meals: Breakfast  

Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara

Explore Pokhara’s Sacred Hills & Mountain Heritage

After breakfast, set out to discover Pokhara’s hilltop sanctuaries and the stories of the Himalayas.

Begin at the World Peace Stupa, a gleaming white Buddhist monument perched on a forested hill above Phewa Lake. Enjoy its peaceful surroundings and sweeping views across the lake and Pokhara Valley, with the Annapurna range unfolding on the horizon when the skies are clear.

Continue to Pumdikot, home to an impressive statue of Lord Shiva. This hilltop Hindu sanctuary offers another beautiful perspective over the surrounding hills and valley, while introducing you to the spiritual traditions woven into Nepal’s landscapes.

In the afternoon, visit the International Mountain Museum. Explore exhibits on Himalayan communities, mountaineering history and the natural environment, gaining insight into the people whose lives are closely connected to the world’s highest mountains.

Return to your hotel with the evening free to relax or enjoy Pokhara’s Lakeside at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara

Drive to Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Buddha

After breakfast, depart Pokhara by private vehicle and journey toward Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Watch the landscape gradually change from green hills and winding valleys to the broad plains of Nepal’s southern Terai.

Arrive in Lumbini and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to unwind after the drive and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of this sacred destination.

Enjoy a quiet evening in preparation for tomorrow’s exploration of Lumbini’s gardens, monasteries and Buddhist heritage.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Lumbini

Discover Lumbini’s Sacred Gardens & Monasteries

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Lumbini, a place of pilgrimage and reflection where the story of the Buddha begins.

Start at the Maya Devi Temple, which marks the revered birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Explore the surrounding Sacred Garden, see the historic Ashoka Pillar and the sacred Puskarini Pond, and pause beneath prayer flags where pilgrims gather in quiet devotion.

Continue through the monastic zone, visiting a selection of Buddhist monasteries built by communities from around the world. Their distinctive architecture, artwork and peaceful courtyards offer a glimpse into the many ways Buddhist traditions are expressed across cultures.

Take time to walk, reflect or simply enjoy the stillness of the surroundings before returning to your hotel. The evening is free to relax.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Lumbini

Drive to Chitwan & an Evening of Tharu Culture

After breakfast, depart Lumbini by private vehicle and travel across the fertile plains of the Terai toward Chitwan. Pass rural villages, farmland and small towns as you approach the lush landscapes of Nepal’s celebrated wildlife region.

Upon arrival, check in to your jungle lodge or resort and take some time to settle in. Enjoy the relaxed surroundings as you prepare for the wildlife experiences ahead.

In the evening, gather around a bonfire and enjoy a traditional Tharu dance performance. Rhythmic drumming, colorful dress and lively stick dances offer a memorable introduction to the cultural heritage of the Tharu community, whose lives have long been connected to the forests and plains of the Terai.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Jungle lodge or resort in Chitwan

Jungle Safari in Chitwan

After breakfast, set out on an exciting jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, exploring a landscape of forests, open grasslands and tranquil waterways.

Accompanied by an experienced nature guide, keep watch for one-horned rhinoceroses, spotted deer, monkeys and a variety of birdlife. Your guide will help you spot wildlife and interpret the tracks, sounds and subtle movements of the jungle. If exceptionally lucky, you may even glimpse the elusive Bengal tiger, though sightings are rare and never guaranteed.

Pause along the way to appreciate the quieter details of the forest, from birds calling in the canopy to animals gathering near the water. After your safari, return to the lodge with time to relax and enjoy Chitwan’s peaceful natural surroundings.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Jungle lodge or resort in Chitwan

Drive Back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, bid farewell to Chitwan and begin your return journey to Kathmandu by private vehicle. Leave the lowland plains behind as the road winds through river valleys, green hills and rural settlements.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax after the drive or head into Thamel to browse for handicrafts, discover a cozy café and enjoy a final evening in the capital.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

International Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before bidding farewell to Nepal. At the appropriate time for your international flight, our representative will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport in a private vehicle.

Depart with memories of ancient temples, peaceful lakes, sacred gardens and jungle encounters—a journey through the culture, nature and spirituality of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer: Private airport transfer