Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

   • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

   • Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

   • Check in to the hotel and settle in.

   • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

   • Transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay in Kathmandu.

2. Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini (280 km, 7–8 Hours)

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

   • Check in to your hotel and have lunch.

   • Visit the Lumbini World Heritage Site including Maya Devi Temple, Holy Pond, Bodhi Tree, and Ashoka Pillar.

   • Meditate under the Bodhi Tree to purify the body and mind.

   Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel in Lumbini.

3. Day 3: Explore Lumbini and Visit Tilaurakot

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit the Chinese Temple and other monasteries in Lumbini.

   • Proceed to Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of the Sakya Kingdom and childhood home of Prince Siddhartha.

   • Learn about the historical and archaeological significance of the site.

   • Return to the hotel for lunch.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

4. Day 4: Drive from Lumbini to Pokhara (130 km, 5–6 Hours)

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel.

   • Depart for Pokhara, a city known for its lakes and Himalayan views.

   • Drive through scenic landscapes including forests, rivers, and the Annapurna mountain range.

   • Stop for lunch along the way (at own expense).

   • Arrive in Pokhara and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake, visiting Tal Barahi Temple.

   • Check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Discover Pokhara

   • Depart early to visit Sarangkot for panoramic sunrise views of the Himalayas.

   • Return to the hotel for breakfast.

   • Visit Davis Falls and hike to the World Peace Pagoda.

   • Enjoy free time in the afternoon (meals at own expense).

   Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

6. Day 6: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (230 km, 7–8 Hours)

   • Have breakfast and begin the scenic drive back to Kathmandu.

   • Stop for lunch en route (at own expense).

   • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa and stroll through Thamel Street upon arrival.

   • Check in to the hotel.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

7. Day 7: Explore Kathmandu Valley

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   • Proceed to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world.

   • Explore Patan Durbar Square, rich in Newar architecture and heritage.

   • Have lunch and dinner on your own.

   • Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Departure from Kathmandu

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel.

   • Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.