Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our specialized local guide will meet you outside the exit with our company sign and give you a warm greeting. A brief introduction to the city will be given on your comfortable drive to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and settle in your luxury rooms. Later, embark on a city tour of Kathmandu.

Accommodations: Gokarna Forest Resort

After having breakfast in the resort, we start our tour by visiting Pashupatinath Temple - the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to Lord Shiva built in 1696. Pasupatinath draws thousands of pilgrims every year and devotees from all over the world. The entire sites that we are visiting today are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After this, we drive to the Swayambhunath - a stupa on the top of the hill - for overlooking the scenery of Kathmandu Valley.

Afternoon, we tour Durbar Square for exploration in the medieval city of Kathmandu to see the rich culture of the Newari people with bustling narrow streets. You will visit the local market in Ason and surrounding areas. We also visit Kumari Temple, which houses the living Goddess.

At last, our guide will take you to a superb rooftop restaurant for an a la carte lunch. After that you will be escorted to the Boudhanath - the world's largest stupa, it looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design.

Accommodations: Gokarna Forest Resort

Meals: buffet breakfast & Minimal Water

After having breakfast, in the morning, we drive to Patan city. Patan is one of the most famous ancient royal palaces among three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. During our exploration, we visit Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Temple, Krishna Mandir, and the Patan Museum.

After the Patan excursion, we drive to Bhaktapur city, which takes about 40 minutes by private car. where you will see Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. You will have plenty of time to explore the various sections of Bhaktapur city.

We will then enjoy a delicious lunch of Newari dumplings or Nepalese dishes at the local restaurant. After that, we drive to one of the luxury resorts called Himalayan Height Resort, Hattiban. The Resort is peaceful, as it's the only resort in the neighborhood, and is surrounded by pine forest. There are widespread views of Kathmandu down below, and the Himalayan peaks beyond on a clear day. Accommodation is in individual cottages located within open gardens, and there's a spa and sauna facilities.

We may stop at Kritipur (optional), this place offers an authentic experience of the Newari culture, the indigenous culture of the Kathmandu Valley. Walk along its narrow lanes to observe the life of the people who have lived for many generations per age-old traditions and beliefs.

Accommodations: Himalayan Height Resort, Hattiban

Meals: buffet breakfast & Minimal Water

Today after breakfast, we enjoy hiking up Champa Devi and taking amazing pictures. This place is one of the highest hills of the Kathmandu Valley at 2,285 meters (7496 feet). With Hindu and Buddhist shrines at the peak, it's a significant pilgrimage site on full moon days. In the afternoon, we walk down to Pharping/Dakshinkali from the resort to explore the surrounding areas. Pharping is a thriving Newari town whose ancient Buddhist pilgrimage sites have been taken over by large numbers of Tibetans.

Accommodations: Himalayan Height Resort, Hattiban

Meals: buffet breakfast & Minimal Water

After enjoying breakfast at your resort, we will travel to Summit river resort via comfortable private Car. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, spectacular villages, river & snowcapped peak. It takes approximately a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu to reach our resort. Summit River Lodge is an eco-friendly oasis located in the village of Thaywatar, opposite the highway town of Kurintar.

Accommodations: Summit River Lodge ( Kurintar)

Meals: All Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After having a healthy breakfast, you'll leave the resort behind and overland drive to Chitwan, the jungle in southern Nepal. Throughout the drive, you'll pass across narrow winding gorges and deep river valleys past terraced fields tilled by generations of family members, reaching the vast plains and the thrilling jungle of Nepal's exhilarating Chitwan National Park in time for a late lunch. This is a spectacular overland drive and you will be able to relax and take in the amazing views of this diverse country from the private comfortable car.

You'll arrive in Chitwan in the early afternoon and check into your luxury resort and meet with a representative to go over the program for your time here.

Accommodations: KASARA Resort

Meals: All Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Today is sure to be extraordinary, as it's a full day of Jungle safari activities in the Chitwan National Park and you're certain to see some remarkable wildlife. All wildlife activities are accompanied by an experienced naturalist who will tell you everything you want to know about the park and its flora and fauna.

Start the day with a picturesque view of the sunrise while cruising on the Rapti River in our dugout canoes. An adventurous walk in the jungle then follows it to the Crocodile Breeding Center, where the guests can observe and learn of the utmost care taken to preserve and breed species of crocodile to prevent them from being extinct. Return back to the resort, where our scrumptious breakfast will be awaiting you.

After breakfast, we will explore Tharu village on an ox cart and then back to the resort for the next activity, elephant briefing & bathing. You will be taken to the elephant camp where our senior naturalist will brief you about the interesting and unbelievable habits of elephants. They may also take the elephants out to the riverbanks for a bathing session depending on the season. Return back to resort for the lunch. After lunch, we will go for a jeep safari inside Chitwan National Park. Before dinner, experience the vibrant traditional cultural performances of the Tharu community. These performances tell the tales of their culture, and their wardrobes reflect the relationship between their people and their environment.

Wildlife that you can see includes the greater one-horned rhinoceros; spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer, barking deer, gharial crocodiles, and a wide range of birdlife. With a bit of luck, you may even glimpse a leopard, sloth bear, or Royal Bengal Tiger.

Kasara resort is one of the best luxury resorts that offer a range of healthy activities in a calm and stimulating environment, meaningful collaboration with local culture that provides knowledge and an experience that the guest can take away with them.

Accommodations: KASARA Resort

Meals: All Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After a hearty breakfast, we travel to another beautiful lake city by comfortable private vehicle. It takes approximately 5 hours to reach Pokhara from Chitwan. Which is 100 km away from Chitwan. On reaching Pokhara, we check in to our luxury hotel, refresh, and get familiar with our surroundings. Pokhara is a stunning and peaceful lakeside haven. We will spend 2 nights in this beautiful city. For luxury accommodation, we will give you the 3 best resort options. (subject to availability). Please see the name of the resort as below.

Accommodations: Mountain glory resort, Temple Tree Or Fishtail lodge

Meals: Breakfast & Mineral Water

Full day sightseeing tour in Pokhara city with a private local guide and you also can do short hiking 2-3 hours as optional.

Davis fall: Locally known as Patale Chango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley, it is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.

Gupteshwor Cave: The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Davis fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.

Tibetan Refugee Camps: The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region arrived in 1959-60.

Mountain Museum: The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara has a stunning collection of artifacts, original gear, stories, and photographs of the mountains & their inhabitants.

Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple: Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second-largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake, it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storeyed pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

Accommodations: Mountain glory resort, Temple Tree Or Fishtail lodge

Meals: Breakfast & Mineral Water

After having our breakfast, you will transfer to Pokhara airport to fly to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, we will drive to Thamel and Ason areas to visit a local market for shopping and to explore local areas. We also visit the Garden of Dreams, a peaceful oasis in the middle of a bustling city. Evening joins cultural dinner then explore around Thamel and enjoy the nightlife of Kathmandu and back to the hotel.

Accommodations: Kathmandu Marriott Hotel or Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

Meals: Breakfast & Mineral Water

Our rep and office vehicle will be on standby at your hotel to transfer you to the airport for your connecting flight home. Serving you was a wonderful joy and pleasure, we at Mountain Sherpa Trekking and Expeditions will cherish the bonds of our relationship created over the time you spent with us and we thank you for choosing us as your travel partner and for visiting this amazing country Nepal. Sayonara friends! Till we meet again.