Kathmandu's medieval cities, Chitwan's wildlife, Pokhara's lake, Poon Hill at sunrise, the Annapurna trail and the Everest foothills. Twenty-one days designed for travellers who want to understand Nepal rather than just pass through it.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu. Evening briefing.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan and Bhaktapur with a local historian.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Swayambhunath at sunrise. Bhaktapur full day.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Fly to Bharatpur. Arrive Chitwan. Tharu welcome.
🏨 Overnight: Community jungle lodge
Canoe dawn safari, jeep wildlife drive.
🏨 Overnight: Community jungle lodge
Full-day rhino tracking on foot.
🏨 Overnight: Community jungle lodge
Bus to Pokhara. Lakeside afternoon.
🏨 Overnight: Lakeside hotel
Pre-dawn Sarangkot. Kayaking afternoon.
🏨 Overnight: Lakeside hotel
Drive to Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga.
🏨 Overnight: Tikhedhunga teahouse
Ascent through the forest to Ghorepani.
🏨 Overnight: Ghorepani teahouse
Pre-dawn Poon Hill (3,210m). Best Himalayan panorama in Nepal.
🏨 Overnight: Tadapani teahouse
Trek to the gateway of the Sanctuary.
🏨 Overnight: Chhomrong teahouse
Return to Pokhara. Hot shower. Rest.
🏨 Overnight: Lakeside hotel
Flight to Kathmandu.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Drive to Nagarkot (2,195m) — Himalayan sunrise from a ridge above the valley.
🏨 Overnight: Nagarkot hotel
Drive to Solu Khumbu region. Day walk in the foothills.
🏨 Overnight: Village teahouse
Thamel artisans, Kumari living goddess, Indra Chowk bazaar.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Optional cooking class, massage, personal exploration.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Medieval Patan Durbar and the hillside city of Kirtipur.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Farewell dinner with guide team.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Transfer to TIA airport.
Included
All accommodation (teahouse/lodge)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Ground transport and transfers
Licensed local trekking guide
Porters (1 per 2 trekkers)
National park and TIMS permits
Sleeping bag (if needed)
First-aid kit and oxygen
Pre-departure briefing pack
24/7 in-country emergency support
Domestic flights included
All national park entries
Chitwan safari activities
Poon Hill guided sunrise hike
Not included
International flights to/from Nepal
Nepal visa (approx £30 on arrival)
Travel insurance (required)
Personal spending and tips
Single-room supplement on request
Optional activities not in itinerary
Questions
It's the right length to genuinely understand Nepal — cities, wildlife, lakes and mountains without rushing. Shorter combinations are available.
Gap year students, career breakers, or anyone with three weeks who wants to go deep into one country rather than skim several.
