Himalayan Highlights Tour
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HimalayanHighlights Tour

Exploring Kathmandu valley, Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest Buddhist shrines, Pashupatinath Hindu shrines and the Royal City of Bhaktapur.

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10
DaysTotal tour duration
7
DestinationsPlaces visited
$1,525
FromPer person (twin sharing)
Trip Highlights

The moments that matter most

Explore the Kathmandu Valley, including Boudhanath Stupa (one of the world’s largest Buddhist shrines), the Pashupatinath Hindu temple complex, and the royal city of Bhaktapur.

Mountain flights: to truly appreciate the grandeur of the Himalayas, these flights offer a close-up view of the Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Explore Chitwan National Park and the surrounding villages. Village walks, boating, nature walks, and a jeep safari through the park searching for rhinos, leopards, wild elephants, sloth bears, monkeys, and crocodiles. If luck is on your side, you may also catch a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger.

Trip Overview

A closer look

Visit the ancient temples and venture into the lively streets of the Kathmandu Valley, spend a night at a Buddhist monastery guesthouse, and take an Everest experience flight over the astounding Himalayas. These are just a few of the many adventures included in this 10-day tour through Nepal. You will explore the ancient temples of the Kathmandu Valley, a Buddhist monastery, and Chitwan National Park, famous for its rhino population, for a wonderful combination of wildlife and culture.

Journey Route

Your journey, visualized

Journey
10 Stops
1
KathmanduArrival in Kathmandu
2
KathmanduKathmandu Valley Sightseeing
3
Pharping MonasteryEverest Flight & Monastery Stay
4
CharaudiSunrise & Trishuli Rafting
5
Chitwan National ParkDrive to Chitwan
6
ChitwanChitwan Jungle Activities
7
PokharaDrive to Pokhara
8
SarangkotPokhara Sunrise & Peace Pagoda
9
KathmanduFly to Kathmandu & Farewell Dinner
10
KathmanduDeparture
Itinerary

Day by day, on the trail

10 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.

Day01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu airport. Overnight at hotel (breakfast included).

Hotel
Day02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Kathmandu

Spend the day exploring the Kathmandu Valley, including Boudhanath Stupa (one of the world’s largest Buddhist shrines), Pashupatinath Hindu temple, and the royal city of Bhaktapur. Overnight at hotel (breakfast included).

Hotel
Day03

Everest Flight & Monastery Stay

Pharping Monastery

Early-morning Everest experience flight, then explore Patan Durbar Square and drive to Pharping for a unique overnight stay at a Buddhist monastery guesthouse. Learn about monastery life from the inside, enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at chanting and prayer services. You may opt to meditate alongside the monks or walk in the surrounding village (breakfast included).

Monastery Guesthouse
Day04

Sunrise & Trishuli Rafting

Charaudi

Enjoy the morning chanting and sunrise from the monastery, then drive to Charaudi for rafting on the Trishuli River. Four hours of rafting and overnight at a riverside resort (lunch, dinner, and breakfast included).

Resort
Day05

Drive to Chitwan

Chitwan National Park

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chitwan National Park. After lunch, enjoy wildlife viewing from traditional boats along the river (lunch, dinner, and breakfast included).

Jungle Resort
Day06

Chitwan Jungle Activities

Chitwan

Explore Chitwan National Park and the surrounding villages. Village walk, boating, nature walks, and a jeep safari through the park in search of rhinos, leopards, wild elephants, sloth bears, monkeys, and crocodiles. In the evening, enjoy a Tharu cultural dance program performed by local villagers.

Jungle Resort
Day07

Drive to Pokhara

Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara (approximately 4 hours) and enjoy sightseeing around Lakeside, followed by dinner at a popular Lakeside restaurant (breakfast included).

Hotel
Day08

Pokhara Sunrise & Peace Pagoda

Sarangkot

Enjoy the early-morning sunrise and mountain views from Sarangkot. Go boating on Phewa Lake and hike to the World Peace Pagoda. Visit a Tibetan refugee settlement to learn about this community, visit a photo gallery, and enjoy a local lunch.

Hotel
Day09

Fly to Kathmandu & Farewell Dinner

Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu and enjoy a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant (dinner and breakfast included).

Hotel
Day10

Departure

Kathmandu

Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.

Transfer
Good to Know

Before you commit

Trip Cost

TierPrice
Per Person
USD 1,525
Package Details

What's in, what's out

What's Included

10

Pickup from and drop-off at the hotel and airport by private tourist vehicle.

Twin-sharing accommodation in a five-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights), three-star hotel in Pokhara (2 nights), and Chitwan (2 nights), breakfast included.

Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in Chitwan as well as all jungle activities inside the national park.

Chitwan National Park including a village walking tour and jeep safari.

All transport between destinations and to and from included activities.

Guided city and sightseeing tours during the trip in a private tourist vehicle.

Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for our field staff.

Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.

All government taxes, VAT, tourist service charges, and official expenses.

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural dance performance on the evening before departure.

Not Included

7

International airfare and airport departure tax.

Travel insurance.

Nepal entry visa (please bring 2 passport-sized photos).

Lunch and dinner in all places except Chitwan (approximately US$15 to US$20 per person per day).

All items of a personal nature such as drinks and laundry.

Tips for tour staff and driver.

Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

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