Exit China at Zhangmu at 10:00. Be greeted by a Chinese-speaking Nepalese guide at Kodari Port. Drive to Bhaktapur afterwards. After lunch, tour this well-preserved medieval ancient city founded in the 13th-14th centuries and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Major attractions cover the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 Windows, Batsala Devi Temple and Nyatapola Temple. Proceed from Taumadhi Square to Potters’ Square, where you can purchase exquisite local wood carvings and pottery. Known as an open-air museum and a living cultural relic. Move on to Nagarkot at 2175 meters above sea level, a prime spot for Himalayan sunrise and sunset. You can overlook world-renowned peaks including Everest, Shishapangma, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Manaslu. Your fairyland journey begins.

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

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nagarkot

Watch spectacular Himalayan sunrise early in the morning, then head to Kathmandu. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the New Royal Palace and ancient Hanuman Dhoka Palace guarded by brave Gurkha soldiers. Explore legendary Kumari Bahal Living Goddess Temple and Kasthamandap Temple which gave the city its name.

Drive to Patan Ancient City. Magnificent Patan Durbar Square is an outstanding artistic treasure and Newar architectural masterpiece, with Krishna Temple, Royal Palace, Char Narayan Temple and King Yoganarendra Malla’s Statue. Wander charming old alleys and visit the famous Golden Temple and Mahabouddha Temple.

After lunch, tour Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for traditional local cremation rituals and open only to Hindus. In the afternoon, visit Boudhanath Stupa built in the 7th century during the reign of Songtsen Gampo. As the largest stupa in Kathmandu Valley, it maintains close religious links with Tibetan Buddhism and Lhasa.

The day’s tour focuses on downtown Kathmandu. Profound history, splendid culture, integrated religion and art bring you an unforgettable experience. World heritage spreads across local streets rather than mere museums, and divinity lives deep 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 stunning Himalayan sunrise and panoramic Annapurna mountain range. Snow-capped peaks glow beautifully, especially the majestic 6997m Machhapuchhre. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Relax in the garden enjoying pleasant sunshine, fresh air and exotic atmosphere.

After breakfast, visit David’s Fall (30 mins) and Tibetan Refugee Camp (30 mins), where local women weave fine Tibetan carpets. Stroll along 3-4-kilometer lakeside streets, bars and restaurants on Hippie Street to appreciate charming valley scenery. Take a 1-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake to reach Varahi Temple on the island. Hike through dense woods to World Peace Pagoda (1.5 hours), constructed by Japanese Buddhists and offering top lake and mountain views. Unwind in this peaceful town and spend romantic quiet nights with global travelers.

Pokhara is the best place to clearly view Himalayan summits. Lofty Annapurna Mountains tower over the town and lake. Peaks over 8000 meters look breathtaking seen from 884 meters altitude. All mountains present dual reflections on the lake surface during boating.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pokhara

After breakfast, join optional exciting extreme sports at your own expense: hot air balloon, paragliding, ultra-light aircraft tour, lakeside mountain biking and more. Please reserve with the guide one day in advance. Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park in the afternoon. Catch gorgeous riverside sunset with favorable arrival time, and join lively singing and dancing parties with local Tharu tribes deep into the night.

You will embrace nature and experience unique local folk customs.

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Chitwan

Enjoy diverse wild adventures in the national park: elephant safari to spot one-horned rhinos, canoe cruise 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 restrict one another. Free your mind and fully return to pure nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Chitwan

Drive to Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha Sakyamuni in the morning. Tour Lumbini Sacred Garden, the birth site of Prince Siddhartha, Queen Maya’s Holy Pond and Chinese Buddhist temples in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lumbini

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

The pleasant return trip and temple visit deepen your understanding of Buddhist architecture.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kathmandu

Head back to China border and finish the wonderful journey.

Meals: Breakfast