This carefully planned 17-day Nepal trip brings together culture, nature, and adventure, letting you fully experience the country’s traditions and stunning landscapes. You’ll explore the art and history of the Kathmandu Valley, the peaceful Buddhist site of Namobuddha, the medieval charm of Bhaktapur, and the historic towns of Nuwakot and Gorkha.
Heading west, the journey takes you to Sarangkot for breathtaking sunrises over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. From Ghodepani, you’ll hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m), one of the best mountain viewpoints in the world. The trip continues to Jomsom and Muktinath, where Hindu and Buddhist traditions meet in sacred temples and monasteries.
In Pokhara, a calm lakeside city, you’ll enjoy boat rides, caves, waterfalls, and views from hilltops like the World Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot’s Shiva Statue. A stop at Bandipur lets you walk through old streets filled with traditional Newari architecture while taking in amazing mountain views.
Next, you’ll explore the jungles of Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exciting jeep safaris, canoe rides, jungle walks, and birdwatching offer chances to see rare wildlife like the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, sloth bear, gharial crocodile, Asian elephant, and hundreds of bird species. In the evenings, you’ll meet the local Tharu community, famous for their unique traditions and survival in the malaria-infested plains. The journey ends back in Kathmandu with a visit to Durbar Square, shopping in lively Thamel, and a farewell celebration.
This 17-day adventure covers all three of Nepal’s main regions—the Himalayas, the middle hills, and the lowland jungles—showing the country’s natural beauty and cultural depth. It’s a trip of temples and palaces, mountains and valleys, wildlife and villages, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Nepal’s diversity
