Exit China at Zhangmu at 10:00. Meet Chinese-speaking local guide at Kodari Port in Nepal, then drive to Bhaktapur. After lunch, explore this best-preserved medieval ancient city dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Key sights include the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 Windows, Batsala Devi Temple and Nyatapola Temple. Walk from Taumadhi Square to Potters’ Square, where you may purchase fine local wood carvings and pottery. Praised as an open-air museum and a living heritage site. Proceed to Nagarkot at an altitude of 2175 meters, a top viewpoint for Himalayan sunrise and sunset. You can overlook world-famous peaks such as Mount Everest, Shishapangma, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Manaslu. Your fairyland journey begins here.

Route distance: 120km from Kodari (1980m) to Kathmandu (1337m), 4-hour ride due to rough roads. Lunch served on the way. 25km from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nagarkot

Watch stunning Himalayan sunrise early in the morning. Head to Kathmandu afterwards. Visit Patan Ancient City and magnificent Patan Durbar Square, an artistic treasure and masterpiece of Newar architecture. See Krishna Temple, Royal Palace, Char Narayan Temple and King Yoganarendra Malla’s Statue. Wander charming old lanes and tour the renowned Golden Temple and Mahabouddha Temple. After lunch, visit Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for traditional local cremation rituals and only open to Hindus. In the afternoon, explore Boudhanath Stupa built around the 7th century under Songtsen Gampo. As the largest stupa in Kathmandu Valley, it maintains close ties with Tibetan Buddhism and Lhasa.

Sights concentrate in downtown Kathmandu. Rich history, profound culture and integrated religion and art bring you an impressive cultural journey. World heritage lies not only in museums but all over local streets, and divinity dwells deeply in Nepalese people’s hearts.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kathmandu

Enjoy hotel breakfast, then drive west to the quiet scenic town Pokhara. Lunch arranged en route.

Route info: Around 200km between Kathmandu (1337m) and Pokhara (884m). As a mountainous country with underdeveloped infrastructure, the trip takes 6 to 7 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pokhara

Depart for Sarangkot at 5 a.m. to admire spectacular Himalayan sunrise and panoramic Annapurna range. Witness snow-capped peaks glowing golden, especially the striking 6997m Machhapuchhre. Return to hotel for breakfast. Relax in hotel gardens under gentle sunshine and fresh exotic air.

After breakfast, visit David’s Fall (30 mins) and Tibetan Refugee Camp (30 mins), where local women weave traditional Tibetan carpets. Stroll along lakeside streets, bars and restaurants on Hippie Street to enjoy charming valley scenery. Take a one-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake to reach Varahi Temple on the island. Hike through dense woods to World Peace Pagoda (1.5 hours), built by Japanese Buddhists and offering premium lake and mountain views. Unwind in this peaceful leisurely town and embrace romantic tranquil nights with travelers worldwide.

Most visitors come for Himalayan views, and Pokhara is the ideal spot. Majestic Annapurna Mountains tower over the town and lake. Peaks over 8000 meters look extremely grand viewed from 884 meters altitude. Every mountain presents double reflections on water surface during boating.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pokhara

After breakfast, experience optional exciting extreme sports at personal expense: hot air balloon, paragliding, ultra-light aircraft tour, mountain bike lake cycling etc. Please book with guide one day in advance. Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park in the afternoon. Catch gorgeous riverside sunset if arriving early, and join lively folk singing and dancing performances with local Tharu tribes till late night.

Unique natural scenery and authentic local customs bring you distinctive travel experience.

Reminder: Prepare mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves and trousers for heavy mosquitoes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Chitwan

Dive deep into wild nature with diverse jungle adventures: elephant safari to spot one-horned rhinos, canoe ride searching for crocodiles, jungle walking tour, elephant breeding center visit and Tharu village home visit.

Get close to nature and feel the vitality and harmony of wild lives. Humans, animals and plants coexist and interact closely. Free your mind and enjoy a pure return to nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Chitwan

Drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast. Stop by Swayambhunath, prestigious Tibetan Buddhist temple and UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, widely known as Monkey Temple for numerous lovely wild monkeys. Free shopping at Thamel in the afternoon. Taste authentic Nepalese featured dinner.

Pleasant return journey with in-depth understanding of Buddhist architecture.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kathmandu

Head back to China border and conclude the wonderful tour.

Meals: Breakfast