Arrival, leisure, and UNESCO cultural heritage sightseeing (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square)
Flight to Lukla, trek Phakding → Namche Bazaar with scenic villages and Himalayan views
Acclimatization, Sherpa culture, explore Sagarmatha National Park, trek to Tengboche for panoramic Himalayan views
Tengboche → Namche Bazaar → Phakding → Lukla, retracing scenic trails
Flight back, free time in Kathmandu
Rafting near Kathmandu, transfer to Chitwan, jungle activities, village visits, wildlife spotting
Drive back to Kathmandu, farewell dinner, departure
Kathmandu – Arrival
Your private tour guide will meet you at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) and will escort you by private car to your selected hotel in Tribhuwan. Your knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions along the way regarding your adventure in Nepal and will assist you with check-in and registration at the hotel.
The rest of the day will be yours to explore at your leisure.
Overnight at Kathmandu
Kathmandu Exploration Day
After breakfast, you will go on a Kathmandu sightseeing tour. You are going to do the UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR today which includes:
Overnight in Kathmandu
BreakfastKathmandu - Flight to Lukla - Trek to Phakding
Morning transfer to the Airport to catch a short flight to Lukla. The trail first descends, gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikharaka (2680m) and through small villages, fields, and forests following a wide well-constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the Dudh Kosi river at Phakding.
Overnight in Phakding
BreakfastLunchDinnerPhakding - Namche Bazaar
Today you will trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft), a market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower altitude sell goods to sherpas. Most of the trading is over by mid-day and the traders return to their villages.
From Phakding, the trail follows the western bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the village of Benkar (2700m).
From village of Benkar, the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi and climbs gently to the village of Chumoa. Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m) the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola.
From Monjo, the trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to re-cross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804m). Beyond Jorsale the trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is reached.
From Bhote Kosi, the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge, the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two rivers through sparse forest.
From the top of the spur, Mt. Everest can be seen rising above the Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next section of the trail climbs less steeply, traversing above the Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar is reached.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar
BreakfastLunchDinnerNamche Exploration
Today you will acclimatize at Namche by exploring around Sagarmatha- the National Park head quarter office and Sherpa cultural museum.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar
BreakfastLunchDinnerNamche - Tengboche
Today you will experience one of the most magnificent views in the world; an awe-inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kategna and Thamserku Also have a very good active monastery.
Overnight in Tengboche
BreakfastLunchDinner
Tengboche Exploration
Today you can go to Khumjung village to visit the Yeti School or stay at Tengboche to admire the beauty of the magical place.
Overnight in Tengboche
BreakfastLunchDinnerTengboche - Phakding
Today you will continue to trek from Tengboche back to Phakding.
Overnight in Phakding
BreakfastLunchDinnerPhakding - Lukla
Today will be your last trekking day from Phading to Lukla.
Overnight in Lukla
BreakfastLunchDinnerLukla - Flight to Kathmandu
An early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Arrive ant transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu and then spend the rest of the day to explore at your leisure.
Overnight in Kathmandu
BreakfastRafting in Kathmandu - Drive to Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, you will go for a 3-hour driving to start rafting. Once you reach to the river bank you will have some briefing and on the equipment (helmet and Life Jacket) and get ready to start rafting for about 1 hour. You will then stop for lunch. There will be 6-8 people in a boat, depends upon the size of a person. After lunch, you will continue rafting for about 2 hours and get out from the boat and drive to Chitwan National Park for jungle safari activities
Overnight in Chitwan
(After rafting, you will the local bus to Chitwan and there will no guide to follow you. If you want a guide to go with you, extra USD 27 each person)
BreakfastLunchDinnerChitwan - Full-day Exploration
After breakfast and checkout, you will spend your full day in Chitwan National Park for exciting activities like jungle walk, elephant riding, village visit, canoeing, visit elephant breeding center, bird-watching, etc. Your tour guide will lead you through all the activities, giving you deeper insights about the wildlife, flora, and fauna in the national park. The interesting wild and aquatic life of rhinoceros, deer, bear, crocodile, and different birds will definitely make your day! In the evening, you can enjoy the Tharu cultural show. Tharus are aboriginal people of the area who have their own language, culture, and tradition.
Overnight in Chitwan
BreakfastLunchDinnerChitwan - Drive back to Kathmandu
You will be driven back to Kathmandu today after your breakfast. You also can fly back with an extra cost. Later in the evening, you will go for a farewell Nepali dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu and can have a discussion about the trip experience.
Overnight in Kathmandu
BreakfastDinnerKathmandu - Departure
After breakfast and a leisurely morning on your own, you will check out by midday and your private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your departure flight home. Namaste!
Breakfast
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