Flight: WY337 Muscat - Kathmandu 08.45 - 14.20 

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed to Nepal by your local guide and transferred to the Hotel Himalaya in a chauffeur driven car for a two-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel Himalaya (Deluxe Room)

Guided tour of Kathmandu:  After breakfast, you will set out to explore this famous city which is situated at 1336m above sea level and covers an area of 218 square miles. Your first visit will be Bhaktapur Durbar Square, in the east of the city, where you can see some of the best examples of Nepali craftsmanship in wood and stone. If the sun is shining life in Baktapur’s pottery square will be in full blaze, awash with a mix of small grey and brownish red clay pots. Every pot is examined by hand before being turned to face the sun at a new angle or dipped into a bucket of coloured water. Get your hands dirty with an interactive pottery workshop, where you will learn the craft from an expert potter and create a memento to take home.

After lunch in a local restaurant you will have the chance to sample a bowl of the local Bhaktapur delicacy called Juju Dhau, a sweetened custard-like yogurt that is an important component of all celebrations.  Fresh buffalo milk is used to create Juju Dhau, for a rich taste and texture. The milk is boiled, sweetened, mixed with culture then poured into natural red clay pots which allow excess liquid to evaporate, leaving a delicious, thick, smooth and creamy yogurt. The product is then transported to Kathmandu’s local markets in the same clay pots. 

Continue to the Pashupatinath Temple which is located on the western banks of the Bagmati River on the city’s northeastern side. This temple is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centres in the world and a sacred place for cremations. Finish your day with a visit to Boudhanath Stupa which claims to be the largest stupa in the world, and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. This area of Kathmandu is the centre of Tibetan culture in Nepal, and rich in Buddhist symbolism. Boudhnath is surrounded by shops, sidestreets and restaurants with rooftop terraces offering great views of the stupa and surrounding countryside.

Dinner with an Everest summiteer: This evening you will be taken out for dinner at the atmospheric Mul Chowk restaurant. At some point during the evening, you will be joined by an Everest summiteer, who will talk about their experience of scaling the world's tallest peak.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel Himalaya (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be collected from the Hotel Himalaya and transferred to Kathmandu Airport for your flight to Pokhara.

Flight: U4611 Kathmandu - Pokhara 10.45 - 11.15

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will be met by your local guide and taken to the Atithi Resort & Spa for a three-night stay.

Dinner at a local restaurant: This evening, you will be taken out for dinner at Cafe Italiano, a spacious restaurant serving a wide range of local and international dishes.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atithi Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Guided tour of Pokhara: Set off from your hotel to explore the town of Pokhara and the surrounding area. Places of interest include the International Mountaineering Museum, Bat Cave, Seti Gorge, Davis Falls and the Gurkha Memorial Museum. For panoramic views of Pokhara and the Himalayan peaks beyond, a walk up to the World Peace Pagoda is recommended. Finish the day with a relaxing boat ride on Fewa Lake, from where you can get excellent views of the mountains and their reflections on the water. Please discuss the options with your guide who will recommend the best combination of sights in the time you have available.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atithi Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today you are free to relax at the hotel or explore independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atithi Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road Journey from Pokhara to Phedi:  After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Phedi, a journey of around 1 hour.

Trek from Phedi to Dhampus:  After reaching Phedi, we will meet with our trekking staff and start our trek climbing steeply for an hour, the path becomes less steep as you pass through Rhododendron forest following a stone staircase until, after another hour, you reach the top of the ridge. From the top of the ridge it is just a short thirty minute walk to the town of Dhampus. Once you reach Dhampus your guide will show you too your accommodation for the night after which you will have lunch and a well-earned rest. From Dhampus village you will have a spectacular view of the Annapurna range including mountains such as Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri and Machapuchhre.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Himalayan Teahouse (Basic Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek from Dhampus to Australian Camp:  After breakfast, you will begin your hike as you pass through beautiful oak forests with spectacular views of the Annapurna range. After 1.5 hours of walking you will reach the small village of Pothana where you will have a small rest before the final climb towards Australian camp. This final phase on the day's walking follows one of the old stone staircases that have been immaculately preserved in the area for generations.

This evening: If the weather is clear, you will have the chance to see a Himalayan sunset from right outside your traditional Teahouse accommodation.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Australia Camp Teahouse (Basic Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek from Australian camp to Kande:  If weather permits, enjoy an early morning sunrise over the Himalaya before sitting down to enjoy your breakfast. After you have eaten, you will begin the walk down to Kande 2 hours away. This walk begins by taking you down a gentle path before you take a turn onto a rocky path with some sections of stone staircase.

Road journey from Kande to Pokhara: Upon arrival In Kande, you will be met by your driver and driven the 45 minutes back to Pokhara for a hot shower and well-earned rest!

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atithi Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park: Set off in a south easterly direction along the Prithvi Highway to the village of Mugling beside the Trisuli River in the Central Hills. From here head south and descend towards the Chitwan National Park, a total drive of between 4-5 hours.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Green Park Chitwan (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Full day wildlife excursions:  There are several wildlife excursions to choose from today, starting with an early morning bird watching tour. After breakfast, the most popular activity is a jeep safari in the National Park, to explore the jungle and open grasslands in search of a variety of wildlife. Your driver and guide will take you to the best places to spot animals, and talk with the local rangers to find out if any animals have been recently spotted. The guide will also provide information about Chitwan’s environment and the wildlife. After lunch back at the lodge you will have the opportunity to take canoe ride down the Rapti River to spot wildlife and birds, finishing with a short trek through the forest and visit to a crocodile breeding centre at the National Park HQ. An alternative option is a visit a local village to interact with the Tharu people that have inhabited this area for centuries. Please note that all these excursions are operated by the Green Park Resort and are on a shared basis with other guests staying at the lodge.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Green Park Chitwan (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Full day wildlife excursions: You have a second day of wildlife activities to choose from today.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Green Park Chitwan (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be collected from the Green Park Resort and transferred to Bharatpur Airport for your flight to Kathmandu.

Flight: U4354 Bharatpur - Kathmandu 10.10 - 10.40

Road journey from Kathmandu to Nagarkot: Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel Mystic Mountain (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Half day guided mountain biking: After breakfast this morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel with the bikes and equipment for today's ride. After checking the equipment, there will be a safety briefing, and discussion about a suitable route for this morning's mountain biking trip based on your abilities. Leaving Nagarkot, there are some fairly steep and narrow sections of path before you reach a more level section of track which winds its way through the ancient forests of the Kathmandu valley. After a brief climb pedal along a ridge with dramatic views of the Kathmandu Valley to the south you will arrive at the temple of Changu Narayan for a visit. You will then be transported by vehicle back to your hotel in time for lunch.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel Mystic Mountain (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Kathmandu Airport: At the appropriate time today, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Kathmandu Airport, a journey of around 1.5 hours.

Flight: WY336 Kathmandu - Muscat 20.30 - 23.40

Meals: Breakfast