Get ready for a fun, flavour-packed journey through Nepal! This short but exciting trip gives you the best of everything — iconic sights, secret spots, warm village vibes, jungle adventures, and mouthwatering food. We’ll take you through the cultural maze of Kathmandu, the relaxed lakeside charm of Pokhara, and the wild heart of Chitwan — three very different places that together show off Nepal’s amazing variety.
You’ll hike in the stunning Annapurna foothills, taste your way through local dishes, meet villagers, learn what makes Nepal tick, and maybe even spot a rhino in the wild! It’s the perfect mix of fun, culture, and nature — all wrapped into one unforgettable trip.
Trip Highlights:
π Eat your way through Kathmandu’s hidden foodie gems
π Dive into Nepal’s two main life philosophies — Hinduism & Buddhism
π Get a real taste of rural life in a charming village stay
π Stretch your legs on a scenic hike in the Annapurna foothills
π Go wildlife-spotting in Chitwan and learn about the human-animal connection
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Stay
Kathmandu: Dwarika’s Hotel or similar (BB)
Pokhara: Pavilion Himalayas or similar (BB)
Chitwan: Tiger Tops Resort or similar (BB)
Trek: Mountain Lodges of Nepal
Standard Stay
Kathmandu: Hotel Holy Himalaya or similar (BB)
Pokhara: Hotel Karuna or similar (BB)
Chitwan: Sapana Village Lodge or similar (BB)
Trek: Basic but comfortable lodges
Arrival at the airport, you collect your VISA and your bags before entering into the vibrant Nepali culture! At the airport, you will be picked up by the team with ready Hiace and taken to your accommodation. If the time permits, visit Swoyambhunath for the Sunset. In the evening, taken to a heritage restaurant for a traditional Nepali welcome meal. Welcome - you have arrived.
As Kathmandu Valleys moves towards globalization so does the food habits of the populace. Yet pockets of traditional eating places and markets still exist. Find these hidden treasures and sample the food. Follow the trail from ancient bazaars once on the crossroads of international trading routes to contemporary food initiatives.
A tour of the two hotspots of tradition - Pashupatinath and Boudhanath to understand how these two big religions co-exist in Nepal. Later, we will do a little briefing for the trek!
Early morning we will fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara will take only 30 minutes. Then we will drive about 1 hour to our starting point at Phedi. From this point, our trekking starts. We will do short 1 -2 hours of waking trail we will reach our designation - Ker & Downey lodge at Dhampus
Followed by breakfast, we will have a short hike to Australian Camp from where you will see the breathtaking view of Annapurna massif with Mt. Machhapuchhere and valley of Pokhara. From here we will descend down to Kande and drive an hour back to Pokhara.
Village walk
Drive to Tharu Lodge. Room at Tharu Lodge
Jungle Activities at Tiger Tops Lodge
Post morning activities, fly to Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner
Today is the end of our journey to the country of Himalayas Nepal. Our staff will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours of our scheduled flight.
| Day | Location | Activity | Transport | Hotel | Meals |
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| 1 | Kathmandu | Arrival |
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| 2 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Food Trail | Breakfast, Lunch | ||
| 3 | Kathmandu | Hinduism and Buddhism |
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Breakfast | |
| 4 | Dhampus | Fly to Pokhara |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
| 5 | Kathmandu | Hike to Australian Camp and Kande, Drive Back to Pokhara | |||
| 6 | Pokhara | Village Walk |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
| 7 | Chitwan | Fly to Chitwan |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
| 8 | Chitwan | Jungle Activities at Tiger Tops Lodge |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
| 9 | Kathmandu | Fly to Kathmandu |
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Breakfast, Dinner | |
| 10 | Kathmandu | Day 10 | DEPARTURE |
Gears | What to carry
The short hike is the ones where you have to worry the least about what to carry. However, some information is always helpful.