Land at Tribhuvan International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your guide. Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal’s vibrant spiritual capital. Check in and spend the rest of the day acclimatising and resting after your journey, perhaps taking a first evening stroll through the atmospheric streets surrounding your hotel.

Begin exploring Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage. Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple set on the sacred Bagmati River, then circumambulate the massive Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world’s largest Buddhist monuments. Continue to Patan Durbar Square, a beautifully preserved medieval city of ancient palaces and intricate Newari temple architecture.

Drive to Nagarkot, a serene hilltop retreat at 2,175 metres perched above the Kathmandu Valley. On a clear day, the panoramic view of the Himalayan range, stretching from Dhaulagiri to Everest, is one of Nepal’s most unforgettable sights. Settle into your mountain hotel and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the peaks.

Rise for a stunning Himalayan sunrise before driving to the remarkably preserved medieval city of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, celebrated for its 15th-century palace, golden gate, and pottery square. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Pokhara, Nepal’s lakeside adventure capital, and check into your hotel.

Wake before dawn for a breathtaking Annapurna sunrise from Sarangkot viewpoint, where Himalayan peaks glow gold above the morning mist. After breakfast, row peacefully across Phewa Lake beneath the reflections of the mountains. Hike to the gleaming World Peace Pagoda for sweeping panoramic views over Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake below.

Drive from the mountains to the sacred Terai plains, heading to Lumbini – the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Arriving at one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage destinations, check into your hotel and spend the quiet evening reflecting in this deeply spiritual and historically significant landscape.

Explore Lumbini’s sacred sites with your guide. Visit Mayadevi Temple, marking the precise spot of Buddha’s birth, and the ancient Ashoka Pillar erected by the great emperor in 249 BC. Wander the Monastic Zone, an international garden of monasteries built by Buddhist nations from across the globe in their own national styles.

Drive to Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s premier wildlife reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your jungle resort and settle into the sights and sounds of the forest. In the evening, enjoy a colourful and energetic Tharu cultural dance performance, a traditional welcome from the indigenous communities of the Terai region.

A thrilling full day in Chitwan’s wilderness. Embark on an open-top jeep safari deep into the park in search of one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, deer, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Glide silently down the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, watching gharial crocodiles basking on the banks, then join your expert guide for birdwatching in the forest.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure, ideal for souvenir shopping in Thamel, sampling Newari cuisine, or simply reflecting on the landscapes and wildlife encounters of the past days.

Ascend Chandragiri Hills by cable car for sweeping views of the Kathmandu Valley and a distant Himalayan panorama on clear days. Explore nearby traditional Newari heritage villages, where ancient temples, carved wooden architecture, and centuries-old crafts traditions continue exactly as they have for generations, offering a glimpse into Nepal’s living cultural heritage.

After a final breakfast in Kathmandu, check out of your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. You leave Nepal with an enduring sense of wonder that only comes from journeying through a land of sacred mountains, ancient kingdoms, wildlife, and the warmest-hearted people on earth.