Day 01
Depart UK

Day 02
Arrive Kathmandu
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 03 – B
Kathmandu
Today you will take a walking tour to explore the old city of Kathmandu. Visit Durbar Square, which is listed as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries.

You will also see the Temple of the Living Goddess, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter and the Mahadeva and Parvati Temples.

In the afternoon visit Swayambhunath, situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu. The temple is colloquially known as the ‘monkey temple’ because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard it.

Day 04 - B
Pokhara
In the morning you will leave for your 30 minute flight to Pokhara, which is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Take a half-day guided tour of Pokhara’s natural beauty: see the Gupteshor Mahadev Caves, Devi’s Fall and visit the Mountain Museum. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the area.

Day 05 – B
Pokhara
In the early morning drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful village best known for its sunrise. On a clear day you will have an unobstructed view of the Himalayan mountains. Return to hotel for breakfast.

Later you will cross Phewa Lake by boat and hike to the World Peace Pagoda (1-2hrs). The Pagoda is a massive Buddhist stupa situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city. The rest of the day is free.

Day 06 – B D
Pokhara | Chitwan National Park
Today you will drive to Chitwan National Park after an early breakfast.

In the afternoon take a tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharu. Visit the National Park Visitor’s Centre where you can learn more about the history of the National park and about wildlife.

In the evening enjoy the spectacular sunset from the bank of Rapti River before being entertained by a Tharu Cultural Dance presentation by the local villagers or a slideshow presentation.

Day 07 – B L D
Chitwan National Park
Today you will take a canoe ride along Rapti River. This is an excellent opportunity for birdwatching and you might even see two rare species of crocodile: the Marsh Mugger and the Gharial Crocodile.

Later go for a jungle walk, before making friends with an elephant: You will have the chance to go elephant bathing on the back of your new friend and play with it in the water. Afterwards take a safari on elephant-back. Stay overnight at the safari lodge. In the evening enjoy a Tharu Cultural Dance presentation or slideshow presentation.

Day 08 – B L D
Chitwan National Park
After breakfast visit the Government Elephant Breeding Centre. In the afternoon you will either drive to the Twenty Thousand Lake or go for another elephant safari.

Day 09 – B
Chitwan National Park | Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning.

In the afternoon visit Pashupatinath, one of the most important Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. It draws wandering Sadhus from all over India.

A short walk away you will find Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Around here you will experience vibrant and unfettered Tibetan culture from the large community of Tibetan exiles.

Today’s tour is an ideal experience to compare and contrast the different faiths but also see how they overlap and exist in harmony.

Day 10 – B
Kathmandu | Delhi
Today you will fly to Delhi, where you will meet our representative at the airport. Transfer and check into hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 11 – B D
Delhi | Bagdogra | Gangtok
Early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival in Bagdogra drive to Gangtok.

Day 12 – B D
Gangtok
Today you will go on a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake, a holy lake worshipped by the Sikkimese. Its cool, placid water harmonises with the picturesque beauty around, which is doubled by the mirror  image in the lake. A small temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside. Primula flowers and other alpine species grow in abundance around this lake, providing a pristine beauty to this place. A footpath along the Tsomgo lake takes you to a resting shed – a walk of about half a kilometre. During the winter months the Tsomo Lake freezes over. Visit the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, which is an added attraction to the trip to eastern Sikkim. This Alpine Sanctuary covers an area of 31 sq km in the mountainous terrain. Ranging from altitudes between 3292 meters and 4116 meters, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary boasts of a wide range of flora and fauna.

Day 13 –B D
Gangtok | Lachung
Drive to Lachung, which literally means ‘Small Mountain”. It is situated at around 2500m altitude. Lachung is one amongst the most beautiful villages: It is adorned with the view of snow-capped mountains, astounding waterfalls and dazzling streams. They even say a visit to Lachung is experiencing heavenly bliss on earth.

Day 14 – B D
Lachung
Today you will go on a full day excursion to Yumthang Valley. You are free to visit the monastery, handicraft centre and move around the village to get a glimpse of its culture and hot springs. Sikkim has many hot springs known for their medicinal value.

Day 15 – B D
Lachung |Gangtok
In the morning drive back to Gangtok. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Gangtok. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 16 – B D
Gangtok | Darjeeling
Today you will drive to Darjeeling. En route visit Rumtek Monastery.

After arriving at Darjeeling visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate. Smell the aroma of one of the finest teas in the world – the “Champagne of Tea”, as Darjeeling is aptly titled.

Day 17 – B D
Darjeeling
In the early morning visit Tiger Hill to witness one of the most spectacular sunrises in the world. On the way back stop to visit Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast go on a ride of the famous Toy Train, which is even given the status of UNESCO World Heritage. In the afternoon take a visit to the prestigious Himalayan Mountaineering Institute with museum. Later see the Tibetan Refugee Centre with its traditional workshops and share stories with some of the Tibetans living there.

Day 18 – B
Darjeeling | Bagdogra | Delhi
Depart transfer from Darjeeling to Bagdogra in time to catch your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.

Day 19 – B
Departure Delhi
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.