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Everest Panorama trekking and rafting at Chitwan

14 days
Suggested Length
Private
Tour

Overview

  • Day 1–2: Kathmandu

    Arrival, leisure, and UNESCO cultural heritage sightseeing (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square)

  • Day 3–4: Lukla & Trek

    Flight to Lukla, trek Phakding → Namche Bazaar with scenic villages and Himalayan views

  • Day 5–6: Namche Bazaar & Tengboche

    Acclimatization, Sherpa culture, explore Sagarmatha National Park, trek to Tengboche for panoramic Himalayan views

  • Day 7–9: Trek back

    Tengboche → Namche Bazaar → Phakding → Lukla, retracing scenic trails

  • Day 10: Lukla → Kathmandu

    Flight back, free time in Kathmandu

  • Day 11–12: Rafting & Chitwan

    Rafting near Kathmandu, transfer to Chitwan, jungle activities, village visits, wildlife spotting

  • Day 13–14: Chitwan → Kathmandu

    Drive back to Kathmandu, farewell dinner, departure

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Day 1

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

Day 2

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:

  • Swayambhunath – The oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as Monkey Temple, is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley.
  • Pashupatinath –  A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu Crematorium, watch as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world; you will come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks and dreaded look, which is the typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as
  • Boudhanath – the biggest Buddhist temple in the world; a site for Tibetan Buddhism where you can visit monasteries, watch the  Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple.
  • Patan Durbar Square – A Medieval Royal Palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, you can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century and also the amazing Nepali Architecture.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Breakfast
Day 3

Kathmandu - 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

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Day 4

Phakding - 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

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Day 5

Namche 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

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Day 6

Namche - 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

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Day 7

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

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Day 8

Tengboche - Phakding

Today you will continue to trek from Tengboche back to Phakding.

Overnight in Phakding

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Day 9

Phakding - Lukla

Today will be your last trekking day from Phading to Lukla.

Overnight in Lukla

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Day 10

Lukla - 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 

Breakfast
Day 11

Rafting 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)

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Day 12

Chitwan - 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

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Day 13

Chitwan - 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

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Day 14

Kathmandu - 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!

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Useful information

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What’s Included?

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Private Vehicles and Drivers
  • Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes

What’s Not Included?

  • Your International Flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
  • Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Any bank fees or charges at your end
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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