An Adventurous 14 Day Journey Through Nepal

Highlights of the Trip

This exciting and exploratory 14-Day Nepal trip includes the unforgettable ancient sights of Kathmandu valley, unique wildlife viewing in Chitwan National Park, striking sights of Pokhara, and even a short journey to Mardi Himal Base Camp.

Start your adventure in Kathmandu where you will explore Durbar Square a UNESCO World Heritage Site, uncover the bustling and vibrant streets of Thamel, and admire the striking Hindu Shrine at the grand temple of Kal Bhairav. This tour also includes a visit to charming Chitwan, where you can observe unique local wildlife, admire the beauty of Chitwan National Park, and ride a thrilling canoe along the tranquil Rapti River. Travel northwest to Pokhara, where you can discover the serene Fewa Lake, Lumle village, and admire the magnificent views of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges. On this adventurous tour, embrace local village life with a home stay in the charming village of Lwang. Here you can interact with the locals and admire their daily lives.

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Destinations and the Landmarks / Sights to Visit

Kathmandu

• Swayambhunath Stupa: A sacred Buddhist site offering panoramic views of Kathmandu valley.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square: A living testament to Nepal’s rich cultural heritage. Beckons visitors with iconic landmarks like Hanuman Dhoka, Kumari Ghar, and Kasthamandap. Explore the ancient palaces and intricately carved temples, immersing yourself in the vibrant daily life of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Temple of Kumari: Home to the living goddess, Kumari, and adorned with intricate woodcarvings.
• Bazaar of Indra Chwok: A vibrant marketplace brimming with colourful stalls selling local goods.
• Thamel: A bustling neighbourhood known for its lively streets, shops, and vibrant nightlife.
• Boudhanath Stupa: An UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest stupas in the world, revered by Buddhists.
• The Temple of 55 Windows: A historic temple adorned with ornate woodcarvings and precisely 55 windows.
• The Lion Gate & Golden Gate: Intricately carved entrances to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, showcasing Nepalese craftsmanship.
• Temple of Nyatapola: A five-story pagoda temple dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, towering over Bhaktapur.
• Dattatraya Square: A historic square featuring temples, shrines, and traditional Newari architecture.
• Potter’s Village: A charming village renowned for its pottery craftsmanship and vibrant pottery market.
• Pashupatinath Temple: An UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Chitwan

• Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari: An UNESCO World Heritage Site which beckons with its lush jungles and diverse wildlife, offering a thrilling safari experience amidst the natural wonders of Nepal.
• Jeep Ride through the Jungle: An exhilarating adventure exploring the diverse wildlife and lush landscapes of Chitwan National Park.
• Canoe Ride along the Rapti River: A serene journey down the tranquil waters of the Rapti River, offering opportunities to spot exotic birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife along the riverbanks.

Pokhara

• Pokhara Valley: Nestled against the backdrop of the Annapurna Range, this valley captivates with its serene lakes, lush landscapes, and the vibrant atmosphere of Lakeside, creating a picturesque haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
• Fewa Lake: A picturesque freshwater lake offering stunning views of the Annapurna Range and opportunities for boating and relaxation.
• Devi’s Fall: A mesmerising waterfall where the Pardi Khola River disappears into an underground tunnel, creating a beautiful natural spectacle.
• Lumle Village: A charming village nestled in the hills of the Annapurna region, offering insight into traditional Nepalese village life and stunning mountain views.

Badal Danda

• Mardi and Modi Rivers: Scenic riverside spots offering serene views and opportunities for relaxation and nature walks.

Lwang Village

• Lwang Village: A picturesque Gurung Village with traditional architecture, offering cultural immersion and stunning mountain vistas. Experience the rich culture and hospitality of the Gurung ethnic group while enjoying panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Patan

• Patan Durbar Square: An UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient palaces, temples, and courtyards showcasing Newari architecture and craftsmanship.
• Krishna Mandir: A beautiful stone temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its intricate carvings and historical significance in Hinduism.
• Patan Museum: A treasure trove of Newari art and artifacts housed in an ancient palace, offering insights into Nepal’s rich cultural heritage.
• Mahaboudha: A unique Buddhist temple adorned with thousands of terracotta tiles depicting Buddhist motifs, reflecting Nepal’s diverse religious traditions.

Cultural Experiences & Activities of this Holiday

Join in the Kora at Boudhanath Stupa: Experience the spiritual ambiance and traditional of circumambulating this iconic Buddhist stupa, soaking in the prayers and rituals.

Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari: Set off on an exhilarating jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, where the thrill of spotting diverse wildlife, from majestic rhinos to elusive Bengal tigers, is complemented by the rugged adventure of traversing through lush jungles and open grasslands.

Jungle Jeep Ride and Educational Slideshow: Embark on an exhilarating safari adventure through lush jungles, accompanied by insightful presentations on local wildlife and conservation efforts.

Visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp: A cultural experience meeting Tibetan refugees, learning about their traditions, and supporting local artisans with handmade crafts.

Long Hike from Kel – Pittam Duerali – Forest Camp: Traverse scenic trails and diverse landscapes, immersing yourself in nature’s beauty and serenity on this challenging yet rewarding trek.

Adventurous Hike from Forest Camp – Low Camp – Badal Danda – High Camp-Mardi Base Camp: Explore remote mountain paths and alpine vistas, ascending to breathtaking heights and witnessing panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Gurung Village Homestay: Immerse yourself in authentic Gurung hospitality and culture, staying with local families, enjoying home-cooked meals, and learning about traditional customs and practices.

Nepalese Dance, Dinner, and Wine in Kathmandu: Indulge in a cultural feast for the senses, savouring delectable Nepali cuisine, while being entertained by vibrant traditional dance performances and complemented by fine local wines.

Local Cuisine and Traditional Dishes to try while in Nepal

During this tour, numerous opportunities will arise for you to savour the authentic local cuisine, whether from the menus of included meals or from your own culinary exploration during your free time in the itinerary. Indulge in traditional dishes that showcase the rich flavours of the region. While in Nepal, be sure to try momo, delectable dumplings filled with spiced meat or vegetables, and dal bhat, a hearty platter featuring lentil soup, rice, and an array of flavourful dishes. Don’t miss out on the aromatic Newari cuisine, with specialities like yomari and bara offering a delightful taste of local traditions. Finally, be sure to try Yak Butter Tea, a traditional tibetan beverage known for its rich and creamy texture, made by churning yak butter with tea and salt.

Water-based Activities and Cruises

Canoe Ride Along the Rapti River: Glide through tranquil waters, surrounded by lush jungle foliage, as you spot wildlife and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Chitwan National Park.

Guided Tour Through Fewa Lake: Explore the serene waters of Fewa Lake, accompanied by an experienced guide who shares fascinating insights into the lake’s history, local culture, and surrounding landscapes.

Accommodation of this Tour

Kathmandu: Hotel in Kathmandu

Chitwan: Lodge in Chitwan National Park

Pokhara: Hotel near Pokhara

Lumle Village: Kalsee Eco Lodge and Camping

Forest Camp: Tea House Lodges

High Camp: Lodges are available.

Low Camp: Lodges are available.

Lwang Village/Gurung Village: Gurung Village Homestay

Kathmandu: Hotel in Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

• Todays highlights include a visit to the popular tourist hub and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durbar Square. This destination is the perfect balance of historical importance, exquisite architecture, and vibrant bazaars.
• On arrival meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for lunch. During the afternoon enjoy a tour of Swayambhunath stupa and continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the temple of the living goddess Kumari, Kal Bhairav, and the Bazaar of Indra Chwok, Ason, and Thamel.
• While wandering through the maze of streets in Indra Chwok, you will be immersed in the unique Nepalese culture from the get-go. Located on the India-Tibet trade route, you can admire the local traders, wander around the vibrant shops, and observe the beautifully crafted architecture.
• Enjoy a delectable lunch and dinner.
• Discover the grand temple of Kal Bhairav, a striking Hindu shrine believed to have been sculpted from a single stone!
• All transport is included. Today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 2: Experience the sights of Kathmandu

• Today’s highlights include discovering the beacon of Buddhist belief, at the Boudhanath Stupa. This impressive destination is the centre of Tibetan culture in Nepal. Explore the enticing Durbar Square, a destination where the city’s kings were crowned long ago.
• Enjoy a morning tour around Bhaktapur including Durbar Square, the temple of 55 windows, the lion gate, the golden gate, the temple of Nyatapola, Dattatraya Square, and potter’s village. After lunch explore Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath stupa where you can join in the Kora.
• Embrace the uninterrupted culture of Kathmandu on your city tour. Explore its timeless temples, vibrant arts scene, and striking creativity.
• Today you can enjoy a hotel breakfast, a rooftop lunch, and dinner.
• During your city tour, admire Pashupatinath Temple. Situated on the banks of the holy River Bagmati, this temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• All transport is included. Today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 3: From bustling Kathmandu to Chitwan

• Today you will embrace the natural wildlife of Chitwan. Enjoy an adrenaline fuelled jeep ride, where you can spot the famous one-horned rhino, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boars, and birds in their natural environment.
• Transfer to Chitwan (this is around 6 hours over 165km) where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to a Wildlife Resort in Chitwan National Park. After lunch, enjoy a jeep ride through the jungle. In the evening, enjoy an educational slideshow around this natural living wonder and savour an evening dinner.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and a buffet dinner.
• All transport is included. Today this is on a bus and jeep.

Overnight in lodges

Day 4: Embrace a canoe ride along the Rapti River

• Today is a day of firsts! Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Rapti river in the cool of the morning, viewing different kinds of birds and animals.
• Wind along the Rapti River in a canoe, before breakfast. After, enjoy hand feeding the beautiful elephants. In the afternoon, take some free time to enjoy the resort facilities before a guided tour of the Wildlife Park. In the evening, enjoy the dance of local aboriginal people followed by a dinner.
• Enjoy a glimpse of the culture of Chitwan with the dance of the local aboriginals. During your guided tour of the wildlife park admire the bushland and learn about some of Nepal’s unique wild animals, flora, and fauna, adding to your cultural experience.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• All transport is included.

Overnight in lodges

Day 5: From serene Chitwan to Pokhara

• Today is all about watching and admiring! From some of the most striking agricultural land and exceptional birds, to a beautiful waking tour set along a tranquil lake. Be sure to bring a camera!
• Start your day bright and early to catch a glimpse of unique birds and striking crocodiles! After breakfast, travel to Pokhara (around 6 hours over 155km) and enjoy a guided tour through Fewa Lake, a Tibetan refugee camp, and Devi’s Fall (seasonal waterfall). In the evening be escorted for a walking tour along the lakeside.
• Learn about the history of Tibetan refugees in Nepal at the Tibetan refugee camp. On your visit you can embrace the culture and tradition these camps offer, while feeling as if you have been transported into another world.
• Enjoy breakfast, a buffet lunch and independent dining at a local restaurant.
• Enjoy a guided tour through Fewa Lake which reflects the striking mountain peaks in its calming waters. Embrace the magnificent Devi’s Fall which creates a 500-foot-long underground tunnel as the water cascades.
• All transport is included, today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 6: An adventurous hike through Lumle Village

• Today you will be blessed with tranquil views of lush green forests and a treasured minute village.
• Transfer to Lumle Village for a soft hike through the Evergreen Forest for two hours.
• Lumle village is a miracle of nature and a significant cultural destination. Wander around this poetic village where pilgrims travel through when reaching Muktinath Temple.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• All transport is included, today this is on a bus.

 Overnight in Kalsee Eco Lodge and camping. Here, weather permitting, you can embrace one of the best views of the Annapurna Himalayan range from your accommodation.

Day 7: A Day to admire striking natural beauty

• Today offers dramatic views over the impressive mountain ranges.
• Spend the morning embracing the magnificent views of Mt Annapurna, Fishtail, Himchuli, and other peaks of the Annapurna Himalayan range. After breakfast, start the journey through the forest toward Pittam Deurali and continue to forest camp.
• The hike from KEL-Pittam Duerali is around 2.5 hours and the hike from Pittam Deurali to Forest Camp is around 4 hours. There will be an altitude gain of 1,150 meters.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tea house lodges are available.

Day 8: From Forest Camp to High Camp

• During todays breath-taking hike, you will enjoy an outstanding view of the picturesque surroundings, including the valley of the Mardi River on the right and the Modi River on your left.
• Adventure through the forest at an average elevation of 2,500- 3,000 meters in the ridges of Mardi Himal. The journey from forest camp to low camp is around 3 hours. From low camp to Badal Danda the journey is around 2 hours. Then from Badal Danda to high camp, this will be around 2 hours. The altitude gain is 550 meters.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lodges are available.

Day 9: From High camp to Mardi base camp and Low camp

• Embrace a breath-taking trek through the mountains of Nepal, where you can discover ancient rhododendron forests, and striking mountainous backdrops.
• Today, start early in the morning to ascend the Mardi base camp (journey time of 2.5 hours with an altitude gain of 900m). After this, descend to Low camp (from Mardi base camp to High camp a journey time of 2 hours, plus a journey time of 2.5 hours from High camp to Low camp).
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lodges are available.

Day 10: Discover local life at Lwang Village

• Today you will reach Gurung village where you can embrace local life with a homestay. The Gurung community has a distinctive language and mainly inhabit the western and central regions of Nepal.
• After breakfast, descend to forest camp and Kalimati, before reaching Lwang village and Gurung village. The journey time from Low camp to Forest camp is around 1.5 hours, from Forest camp to Kalimati the journey takes around 2 hours. Finally, the journey from Kalimati to Lwang village is around 3 hours.
• During your stay in Gurung village, you will be able to embrace the ethnic culture, customs, and traditions of the Gurung people.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight at a home stay.

Day 11: From Lwang village to Pokhara

• Take the morning to immerse yourself in local village life. Seek locals to answer the questions you may have around the villagers’ culture and tradition, while admiring their daily lives.
• Enjoy your morning exploring Lwang village, speaking with locals and experiencing the villagers’ farming activities. After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara where you will check in to your hotel and savour lunch. Embrace a free afternoon before dinner.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch at one of the finest restaurants on the lakeside, and dinner along the lakeside.
• All transport is included, today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 12: From Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Drive back to Kathmandu (around 7 hours over 200km), embracing the picturesque scenery en route. Enjoy an evening at your leisure.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch (served at a restaurant en route), and dinner.
• All transport is included, today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 13: Discover the sights of Kathmandu

• On your last day, enjoy the famous sights of Kathmandu and finish the evening with unique Nepalese dance, a special dinner and tantalising wine.
• Today, explore Patan City. Visit Patan Durbar Square, including Krishna Mandir, the Patan Museum, and Mahaboudha. After lunch, enjoy some free time for relaxation or some last-minute shopping.
• Embrace the importance of Nepalese culture through the Nepalese evening dance. This is an important symbol of culture and tradition combined with enticing entertainment.
• Enjoy breakfast, a Patan lunch, and a special evening dinner with entertainment and spectacular wine.
• Today you will discover the striking architectural design of the Krishna Mandir. Legend says that this destination was inspired by a dream. Uncover Mahaboudha temple, a serene Buddhist monument reflecting a beautiful terra-cotta art form.
• All transport is included, today this is on a bus.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 14: Departure

• After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for your flight home.

Price

Guide price per person (for a Group Size of 10+ people). Minimum group size of 10 and maximum group size of 25.

£1,463.00

Please note, prices may be subject to change when booking this tour.

Tour Map

Tour Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, visit Durbar Square and local bazaars.

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu’s cultural gems, including Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur.

Day 3: Transfer to Chitwan for wildlife adventures, including a jeep ride and cultural experiences.

Day 4: Enjoy a peaceful canoe ride and guided tour of Chitwan National Park.

Day 5: Journey to Pokhara, visit Fewa Lake and Devi’s Fall.

Day 6: Trek through Lumle Village and enjoy scenic views of the Annapurna Himalayan range.

Day 7: Admire stunning mountain views and trek to Pittam Deurali.

Day 8: Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp, soaking in breathtaking landscapes.

Day 9: Trek to Mardi Base Camp and Low Camp, experiencing Nepal’s natural beauty.

Day 10: Discover Gurung village life and stay in a homestay.

Day 11: Return to Pokhara, enjoy local village activities, and free time.

Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu, with scenic stops along the way.

Day 13: Explore Patan City’s architectural wonders and enjoy Nepalese dance.

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu after breakfast.