After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17^th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

We will have our early breakfast and then drive to Pokhara.   The journey will take about 5-6 hrs. of drive with scenic views of farmlands, towns, and panoramic views of mountains. Once you reach Pokhara, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can acclimatize for the trek to Poonhill.

If you want, you can stroll around the lakeside in the evening. The lakeside has the most astonishing view during the nighttime, with all the lights and sizzling air around.

Overnight at Pokhara.

After early breakfast, we will drive towards Nayapul, which we will reach in 1-1.5 hours. Once we reach Nayapul, we will start our trek to Ulleri. The trail is easy to walk on the stone-paved steps through various small settlements. After an hour of descending through the rhododendron forest, we will pass the Modi River and reach Birethanti. Birethanti has numerous shops and teahouses where you can buy food to eat along the way to Ulleri.

Now, the 5–6-hour trek begins. We will pass the Bhurungdi Khola a little farther and ascend to Hile. From there, we ascend and reach Tikhedhunga, where we will find a suspension bridge over the Tikhedhunga Khola. Once we cross the Tikhedhunga Khola, we will walk up through 3,200 stone staircase steps and reach Ulleri. We can witness the fantastic views of Mount Annapurna South (7219m) and Mount Hiunchuli (6441m) from the top of the hill.

Overnight at Ulleri.

Today, we will trek to Ghorepani, a settlement filled with the people of the Magar community. The walk from Ulleri should take about 6 hours. After a few hours of ascent, you will reach Banthanti at 2250m through dense pine and rhododendron forests. If you come over in spring, the rhododendrons blooming in different colors is the best view.

Then, continuing the walk, you will reach Nangethanti. The walk is about 1 hour from here, and you will reach Ghorepani.

Overnight at Ghorepani.

We will wake you up early to trek to Poonhill and reach there before sunrise. The Poon Hill station offers breathtaking views of eighteen peaks, including Mount Annapurna, Mardi Himal, Mount Nilgiri, and Mount Dhaulagiri. When the sun rises and kisses the snow-capped peaks, turning them golden, it is quite a view to watch, and this moment lasts a lifetime in the memory.

After spending some time in Poonhill, we walk towards Tadapani. After an hour, we will reach Deurali, from where we will descend to Banthanti. Here, we will have lunch and take a rest for a while. Later, after another hour of walking, we will reach Tadapani. You can also view the stunning Annapurna South, Machhapuchre, and more from here.

Overnight at Tadapani.

After a decent breakfast, we will start our journey back towards Ghandruk, a settlement of the Gurung community. You will be overwhelmed by the culture, traditions, and foods this Ghandruk has to offer, including the stunning views of Machhapuchre and Annapurna.

You can try on their traditional clothes and capture the moments on camera, learn about their way of life, and relax in the peaceful & chilling environment.

Overnight at Ghandruk.

Today, you will trek back to Nayapul from Ghandruk, leaving stunning views and chilling nature. Once you reach Nayapul, we will drive back to Pokhara.

You will be dropped off at your hotel, where you can rest for the day or, if you want, stroll around the main attractions of Pokhara, like the Lakeside. The view from the lakeside and the live music around the lakeshore restaurants are what you may need after the 3-4 days of walking.

Overnight at Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu and enjoy the scenic view. Most of our journey will give us a beautiful view of the hills surrounding the whole way and farmlands and rivers flowing side by the way.

The journey will take 5-6 hours. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel to rest and freshen up. In the evening, you can stroll around the main attractions of Kathmandu, such as Basantapur Durbar Square, Thamel, Durbarmarg, etc.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!