Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can be escorted for a stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu. A typical Nepali cultural program will provide a welcome dinner in the evening.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Kathmandu by seeing the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath Stupa. The palaces of the medieval Kings who governed the Kathmandu Kingdom may be seen in the Kathmandu Durbar Square region.

Swayambhu means “the self-existent” and is known as the Monkey Temple by foreigners due to the enormous number of monkeys that live in this region. Swayambhunath Stupa is supposed to be almost 2,000 years old and represents wisdom. Buddha’s all-seeing might is symbolized by the painted eyes on all four sides. It is a significant Buddhist site that attracts pilgrims from all around the world. You will have a briefing and discussion about your excursion in the afternoon.

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (208km) via the Prithvi Highway, which takes around 6 hours (there is an additional fee to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara). Along the trip, we will stop at gorgeous areas for lunch and to refresh ourselves; en route, we will view more of Nepal’s landscape, which includes greenery, rivers, local communities, farmlands, and stunning mountain scenery. In the evening, you may take a tour around Phewa Lake and the local market in Pokhara.

Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive towards Bijayapur. Once we reach Bijayapur, we will walk for about an hour to reach the Bijayapur river. Once we cross the river, the actual trek starts, and we will ascend towards Kalikasthan. On the way, we will pass through Rakhigaon, Chautara, and Brahmin villages, where we will have our lunch.

Once we reach Kalikasthan, we will rest for a while and then stroll around the area later in the evening.

Overnight at local guesthouse in Kalikasthan.

Today, we will have an early breakfast, and then we continue on the path over the wooded ridge, passing past the Thulokot settlements and on to Mati Thana. From there, we climb to Naudanda and Lipini and eventually arrive at Syaklung. On the way at a point, you will get to enjoy the stunning view of Annapurna and Lamjung Mountain.

Overnight at local guesthouse in Syaklung.

Today, after breakfast, you will walk towards Chisapani. On the way, you will pass through villages where you can find the Gurung community, explore their culture, learn about their lifestyle, and, if lucky, participate in their special occasion celebrations. With 6 hours of continuous walking, we will reach Chisapani.

Overnight at a local guesthouse in Chisapani.

After breakfast, we will descend half the hill that separates the Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake. Then, we will ascend for about 200m and reach Sundare Danda. From there, we will ascend to Begnas Lake, where we can enjoy boating, fishing, etc.

After spending some time in Begnas Lake, we will drive to our Pokhara accommodation. We will freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, we can stroll around the lakeside.

Overnight at a standard hotel in Pokhara.

We’ll return to Kathmandu in the early morning. After a 6-7-hour drive, we will reach Kathmandu. Then, we’ll transport you to your hotel. You may relax at the hotel or go last-minute shopping.

Overnight in hotel.