Classic Nepal

Today is the day to explore Kathmandu, and we can tailor your itinerary totally around your interests. We suggest taking a short walk around the bustling hidden alleyways around Kathmandu Durbar Square before visiting Swayambunath Temple, Pasupatinath and Boudnath Stupa. You might want to opt for an early morning flight around Everest.

Fly to Pokhara where your trekking team will meet you and transfer you to the Annapurna Range. The first day will involve a leisurely three hour walk along the ridge-line and downhill to Birethanti where you spend the night at Sanctuary Lodge.

Today, you will wake to a steaming cup of bed tea and breakfast before trekking up the Modi Valley and up the ridge to Ghandruk. This will be the most uphill section of the trek, but only takes about five hours with lots of places to stop and have a refreshing drink looking out at the amazing Annapurna Mountain Range.  Arrive into Ghandruk and maybe head off into the village to have a look around.

Today you stay in Ghandruk, the most picturesque of all Annapurna villages, and can head off on a short or long day-walk with your guide or just sit back with a good book with the mountains above you.

Trek back down towards the Modi River, but along a lesser known trail taking you through traditional villages and farms. After lunch close to the river, cross over and up the valley on the other side to Majgaun.

For those who want to walk a little more, we suggest the three-hour walk to the village of Dhampus before driving back to Pokhara, or you can cut the corner and walk just an hour to Lumle and out that way. Back in Pokhara, put your feet up after your well-deserved walk.

Spend the day at leisure, maybe head down to lakeside to have an extended lunch in one of the many garden restaurants which line the lake, all with superb views. You could take a boat out onto the lake, opt for a spot of paragliding, or even do another day-walk in the countryside.

Drive to Bandipur where you will have lunch. The town is almost untouched by time, and luckily doesn’t allow vehicles in the centre. You then continue to Three Mountain Lodge, located totally off-the-beaten track and again offers superb mountain views.

Trek down to the Seti River where you will have lunch in the Seti River Camp. In the afternoon you will raft down the river (it is more of a float with a couple gentle rapids coming every thirty minutes or so). You will met on the other side and driven to Chitwan National Park.

Rise early for a game drive in Chitwan National Park, either on elephant, jeep or boat. The wildlife here is diverse, the highlight being one-horned rhino. There is tiger in Chitwan, but the grass is generally quite high meaning they always hide!

Fly back to Kathmandu and drive back onto the ridge of the valley, offering great views of the whole Himalayan skyline in the distance.

Spend the day at leisure, or visit the amazing medieval city of Bhaktapur. You can also opt for a leisurely day-walk or cycle ride.

Today return down to the airport and fly home