Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kathmandu

Fly to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal (altitude 1370m, time difference +2 hours 15 minutes). Nestled in northwest Kathmandu Valley at the confluence of Bagmati and Bishnumati Rivers, surrounded by green mountains, evergreen woods and bright sunshine, the city enjoys pleasant weather all year round and is praised as Paradise in the Mountains. Check in hotel upon arrival.

5.5-hour air-conditioned coach ride

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Pokhara

Head for Pokhara known as Switzerland of Asia (altitude 885m). Optional 1-hour thrilling Trisuli River white water rafting at own expense on the way. You will see dense forests, rushing rivers, clear lakes and winding pastoral views, together with magnificent Annapurna Range towering in the north with peaks over 8000 meters high. Enjoy free leisure time after arrival; wander lakeside streets with shops, bars and restaurants stretching 3-4 kilometers and admire stunning valley scenery.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Pokhara

Watch breathtaking snow mountain sunrise early morning. The solemn quiet Annapurna Massif and Machhapuchhre Peak shine golden under rising sun with gorgeous views. Take 1.5-hour leisure boating on beautiful Phewa Lake and visit Barali Temple on the lake, core landmark of Pokhara dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Local female pilgrims often come to worship with offerings, and the temple is an essential venue for local weddings.

In the afternoon, optional 45-minute visit to David’s Fall. You may stroll lakeside, buy affordable traditional handicrafts, rent bicycle or motorcycle to explore downtown and nearby villages, appreciate idyllic rural scenery and simple local customs, and fully relax in this top hiking and leisure resort.

200km, 5.5-hour air-conditioned coach ride

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu after breakfast. Visit Swayambhunath, world-famous ancient Buddhist heritage and UNESCO site also called Monkey Temple, built over 2000 years ago. It is a perfect place to witness harmonious coexistence of Hinduism and Buddhism. The ancient complex features delicate architectural details, flying pigeons and lively monkeys forming unique charming scenes.

40km, 1.5-hour air-conditioned coach ride

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Nagarkot

Optional 1-hour Everest Mountain Flight sightseeing at own expense early morning. Tour Kathmandu Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site for around 2 hours, including Hanuman Dhoka Palace guarded by brave Gurkha soldiers, mysterious Kumari Living Goddess Temple, Kasthamandap and Taleju Temple, recording centuries of Nepalese history.

Drive to Nagarkot (altitude 2099m) after lunch to enjoy panoramic Himalayan views and gorgeous sunset. On clear days, you can catch sight of Mount Everest (8850m). It offers the widest and finest viewpoint overlooking eight 8000-meter-level peaks and changing sea of clouds with stunning spectacular scenery.

40km, 1.5-hour air-conditioned coach ride

Flight reference: MU758 23:45–05:00 next day / CZ3068 23:00–05:45 next day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kathmandu

Watch magnificent sunrise in early morning. Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, UNESCO heritage dating back to 13th–14th centuries, covering Palace of 55 Windows, Batsala Devi Temple and Nyatapola Temple. Purchase fine local wood carvings and pottery. As the core ancient city of Bhaktapur with 500-year-old Malla Dynasty royal buildings, it is hailed as essence of medieval Nepalese art and open-air museum.

Return to Kathmandu, go shopping and sightseeing at popular Thamel District in the afternoon. Enjoy local folk dance performance and authentic Nepalese characteristic dinner in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Fly back to China and conclude the pleasant journey.