We will welcome you at the international airport and guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to get you settled into your hotel.

In the afternoon (depending on your arrival time) we can take you on a bazaar walk exploring the secret alleys and courtyards of old Kathmandu that most visitors don’t get to experience.

We begin by walking into the old city and exploring the small alleyways, myriad of hidden temples belonging to both Hinduism and Buddhism (in some cases, both!) and make our way through local bazaars of fruit, vegetables, spices and stunning wares made of brass, bronze and copper. Not only exotic produce, but a fascinating mix of people are everywhere; along with the brightly clad locals of the Kathmandu Valley, you’re likely to see ‘Gurkhas’, Sherpa women in their striped aprons, traders from India, and sadhus – Hindu holy men – perhaps on pilgrimage to one of the many temples and shrines of the valley. (Note: this is a walking tour) Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast today, we embark on a full day of sightseeing to get to know the incredible Kathmandu Valley. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and you will be chauffeured by private vehicle to three out of an incredible seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley.

First you will visit the Swoyambhunath Temple. Also known as the Monkey Temple for the many resident monkeys that scamper around the myriad of small shrines and temples, this ancient Buddhist Stupa is perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley and is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. From here you will proceed to Patan, also known as Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. Patan is one of the three ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley and the Patan Durbar Square showcases stunningly preserved temples and palace complexes.

Your final exploration today takes you to Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest temples in the Hindu religion. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three main gods in Hinduism, as his birthplace. Situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is the main cremation site for Hindus in the Kathmandu Valley, with cremation ghats lining the Bagmati River below the temple. It is such an important. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Early morning, you will be driven to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel. You can take rest of the time to explore the surrounding lakeside areas. Overnight in Pokhara.

After having breakfast, the trekking guide will take you for 2 hours drive to Naya Pul and commence the trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. You will head up to the main trail to Sudami where you will climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tikhe Dhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

After the breakfast, you will need to prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascend on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and the Himalayan scenery. You can spend a pleasant day’s trekking through rhododendron and oak forests. After a few hours of walking with several breaks in between reaching Ghorepani, you can enjoy the fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Early morning, you will have to start a 40 minutes hike to Poon hill (3,210m). This brilliant viewpoint provides you an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre and Manasalu. After a great time, you will have to return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue to trek to Tadapani. Overnight in Tadapani.

You will have a short and pleasant walking day through the forested and downhill path with occasional view of the mountain. Leading through the gradual path, most of the way, to Ghandruk village, a modern Gurung village, where you will have a overnight stop. You can explore the surrounding area and simply relax at the hotel. Overnight in Ghandruk.

This is the last day walk through the scenic landscapes and local villages to get down to the Syalui bazzar settled in river bank of Modi. The pleasant walk follows the Modi River until Birethanthi and reaches to Nayapul. The adventure ends here and you will be driven back to Pokhara for the overnight. Overnight in Pokhara.

Pokhara has an abundance of things to do, regardless of whether you are in an adventurous or relaxed frame of mind: you can go for a leisurely boat ride on the lake; take a 2 hour return walk up to the World Peace Pagoda with its incredible views to the Himalayas; visit one of the Tibetan refugee villages that dot the area, where Tibetan carpets and other handicrafts are available; hire a bike and cycle along the lakeside; you can try your hand at tandem paraglide with a professional pilot, an ultralight flight, or even take a ride on the new zipline! Of course, it is also lovely to just relax and take in the surroundings in one of the many lakeside cafes.

After nice time in Pokhara finally, we’ll escort you to the domestic airport for your return fight to Kathmandu, where you’ll have the rest of the day to relax or explore, at your pleasure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is your last day in Kathmandu and is an opportunity to do all the bits and pieces you thought of doing over the past few weeks including any last-minute shopping, returning to places that you enjoyed or didn’t get a chance to visit before your trek. Do let us know if would like help organising anything for today. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After a great breakfast at your hotel, you are free until it is time for us to transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home. We bid farewell for now and until next time!