This is the valley where flourished Buddhism and Hinduism together over the centuries. The ancient architectures of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples are just spectacular. As this is the capital city of Nepal, people live together  from different walk of life and ethnic communities.  After a breakfast, we start our guiding tour to UNESCO world heritage sites;  Kathmandu Durbar square, Monkey temple and Bouddhanath stupa; the major Buddhist sites. Also if the time permits, we do Pashupatinath temple which is the biggest Hindu holy shrine in this Indian subcontinent.

After having breakfast early in the morning, we drive to Chitwan national park. It’s almost 160Km away from Kathmandu. On the way, we could see some of interesting country side local lifestyles and their traditional houses, Trishuli river coming down to the plains from Himalayas and local vendors selling their products. The motor road is in good conditions. Shortly after Kathmandu, we cross the Thankot hill then we climb down to the crystal clean beautiful Trishuli River. We follow this river up to Narayanghadh, from there ends hilly region of the country and we catch Nepalese west-east motor highway. Now we make straight to east getting Sauraha, Chitwan national park. Also we can stop on the way for the short breaks and photography. We do lunch at our 3*** hotel where we will be staying two nights.  After Lunch, we do some short hiking around the national park nearby our hotel.

Chitwan Natioanal Park was established(1973) and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 is  well known for wildlife adventure of a different kind – jungle safaris, bird watching, canoe rides, village tour and jungle walks.This is the best place to live of world’s endangered great one-horned rhinos as well as the Royal Bengal tiger, leopards, monkeys, and the splendid gaur bison. More than 440 species of birds are found in this ornithologist’s heaven, including the giant hornbill, the rare Bengal florican and the paradise flycatcher. We start our activities by exploring different wild species along the riverside by jeep. Also we take canoe ride to discover the habitat of crocodiles in the river then we visit Elephant Breeding Centre. Also we will take an Elephant ride which is the most pleasant activities in the park. Our last program will be the Tharu cultural dance: A melodious ethnic dance performed by men and women.

After a breakfast we drive some 159Km to Lumbini. It takes max. 3:30hrs. We do shortly check in at our 3*** for the refreshment then we will have lunch as well. After a lunch, we will visit   birthplace of Lord Buddha, Mayadevi Temple complex. Around the Mayadevi temple complex, Dilip will explain you about each of ancient archeological  monuments including Ashoka pillar, sacred pond, marker stone, and ancient stupas. This Mayadevi temple complex has been world heritage site since 1997. We take a little longer time here as this is most sacred place for all peace loving people because the founder of Buddhism was born here in 623 BC.  In Lumbini, more than 25 international monasteries have been built so far. After the Buddha’s birthplace, we will have look some of the most artistic, and charming international monasteries then go back to our 3*** hotel by local electric Rikshaw.

Near to Ghandruk, there is the main entry and exit point to Annapurna Himalaya range called Birethanti. The staffs of Annapurna Area Conservation Project (ACAP) will check our all permits and TIMS card there. The thrilling drive 213Km  to Ghandruk from Lumbini is just amazing! It takes max 7 hrs crossing several hills, ethnic villages, paddy fields and rivers along the way. We can have quick look of the beautiful Tansen and Pokhara city too. We  stop for short breaks and lunch on the way where we can find first class hygienic restaurant. At Kimche we leave our vehicle then we start walking max 45 min to get our hotel at Ghandruk.

Trek to Tadhapani from Birethanti is so easy. We fallow the bank of Modi river for some 1.5Km then we do gradual climb crossing the beautiful Ghandruk village inhabited by the bravest Gurung people. We will have so hygienic lunch at Ghandruk with having spectacular view of massive Mt. Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Fishtail and some others. After lunch, really our wilderness treks starts. We make our way through the mix forest of rhododendron and alpine trees. In the spring, we could see the full blooms of rhododendron. So all the hills along the way look like new bride in wedding. After walking max 3:30hrs, we get Tadhapani. You feel so close to the mountain, massive mountains are just front of your eye.

Today we walk down few minutes to get beautiful stream then starts short climb up. Walking little straight, we get some small tea houses along the thick alpine forest then again starts very easy climb up to Deurali. We will have our lunch at Deurali of the day. We make our way straight along the edge of Himalayan bamboo/alpine/rhododendron covered hills after the lunch. It’s most scenic trail as you could see giant mountain ranges to the north and beautiful hill tops to the south. You really start to feel heaven remains on earth.

It is one of the most exciting days of the trek as you hike to Poon Hill, one of Nepal’s most famous viewpoints. You will wake up early in the morning and hike for about an hour from your lodge to reach the summit. From Poon Hill (3,210 m), you will enjoy a spectacular sunrise and breathtaking panoramic views of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Annapurna III (7,855 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Nilgiri (6,940 m), Tukuche Peak (6,920 m), Lamjung Himal (6,931 m), and many other Himalayan peaks. Standing at the viewpoint, surrounded by these magnificent mountains, is an unforgettable experience that truly feels like paradise. After spending about an hour enjoying the scenery and taking photographs, you will return to the lodge for breakfast before descending to Ulleri Village.

After the breakfast, we drive back to Pokhara, one of the naturally and culturally most beautiful town in Nepal. The private drive takes max 3 hrs. We will have lunch at Pokhara then we make some tour to Pokhara’s top most touristic destinations. At the evening, we will have dinner at Lake View Resort, just side of massive Fewa lake where we can have  enjoy of  different Nepalese cultural dances, folk tunes and songs.

We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon or early in the morning. We will have a farewell dinner in at Kathmandu. If we take flight early morning, you will have time for last minute gift shopping or strolling around your hotel.   Our flying to Kathmandu will give us a incredible views of sky touching Himalayas.