This journey focuses on the country’s finest sites, scenery and hotels, combining Kathmandu valley’s ancient monuments and the mountains and valleys of the Himalaya with Chitwan National Park, where rhinos roam.

12 Days & 10 Nights

Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu (N)

Day 2: Kathmandu

Arrive and transfer to Maya Manor hotel for 2 nights. (N)

Day 3: Kathmandu • Bhaktapur

Morning tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square including Indra Chowk, Ason Chowk and Annapurna temple. Afternoon visit to the medieval city of Bhaktapur. (B)

Day 4: Nuwakot

Drive to Nuwakot and stay at the Famous Farm for 1 night. Afternoon village walk. (B, L, D)

Days 5-6: Bandipur

Drive to the Newari village of Bandipur and spend 2 nights at Gaun Ghar. Afternoon walking tour of Bandipur bazaar and village. Following day at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara and stay 2 nights at the Temple Tree Resort & Spa. Afternoon tour of Pokhara visiting Bindabaisni temple, Seti gorge, Devi’s Falls and the Tibetan village. (B)

Day 8: Pokhara

Enjoy a one-hour boat ride on Phewa lake followed by an hour’s walk uphill to the World Peace Pagoda. Continue downhill on foot to Devi’s Falls and return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 9: Chitwan

Drive to Chitwan and stay 2 nights at the Barahi Jungle Lodge. Afternoon wildlife viewing. (B, L, D).

Day 10: Chitwan

Early morning and late afternoon wildlife viewing. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Kathmandu

Drive to Kathmandu and stay overnight at the Maya Manor hotel. (B)

Day 12: Fly home (B)