14-Day Nepal Trekking, Jungle Safari & Rafting Adventure

Touch down in Kathmandu, a city riddled with culture, stunning temples and artistic intrigue. Transfer to the hotel for a meeting with your leader in the evening, then take part in a welcome dinner and a cultural introduction to Nepalese society.  At the evening, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your tour and trekking guide. After the pre-trip meeting, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Luxury Holidays Nepal. For dinner, you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine, which will introduce you to the country’s food culture.

This morning, enjoy a complimentary Yoga class before spending a day sightseeing through Kathmandu via private vehicle. Get a feel for the diversity and precision of Nepali architecture with potential visits to locations such as the Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Kumari Bahal, Durbar Square, Kasthamandap and more. The rest of your time is free for further exploration and some shopping nearby your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Take a 2-hour drive from Kathmandu to Charaudi before embarking on a white-water rafting adventure down the Trishuli River, named after the Trisula, or the ‘trident of Shiva’. This exciting location serves as one of the most popular locations in Nepal for outdoor activities and with stunning gorges, rough forest surrounds and a great mix between fast and calm waters, it’s easy to see why. Overnight at Resort.

After breakfast drive to Chitwan. The road snakes through the verdant forest to Chitwan. On reaching Chitwan you will be greeted by the hotel representative and will hand you the full schedule of the activities that you will be doing throughout your stay in Chitwan. Then you will have lunch.

Activities at Chitwan include - Lunch followed by a tour of Tharu village and parks visitor center. Sunset view from Rapti River, dinner & cultural program. Overnight in Chitwan.

This day will be filled with different types of jungle and non-jungle activities so in other words, it’s a day to have fun and to learn and observe new things.

Activities in Chitwan include - Canoeing & jungle walk or a visit to the elephant breeding center. Lunch followed by an elephant safari with evening entertainment. Overnight in Chitwan.

After breakfast, leave Chitwan for Pokhara (known as The Lake City owing to a large number of lakes in the city). The road first passes through the subtropical jungles and fertile vegetation in Chitwan. As you leave Chitwan, the landscape changes. You will see hills, small settlements and terraced farms. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, you are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. Check-in to the hotel and take a rest. You may also stroll in the streets of Pokhara and just enjoy being in one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. Overnight in Pokhara.

After having breakfast at the hotel, drive to Nayapul which takes approximately one hour. Then start the first part of your hiking out to Tikhedunga (1577m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) this is a pretty easy flat hike as you pass through several small lively villages and settlements. After some time, you will ascend gently to the final destination Tlhedhunga. Overnight at Guesthouse.

You will ascend steeply for the first 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti. This path gives you breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and the grand Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Your trail now gets quite easy going as you pass through rhododendron and shadowy forests amidst the cackling of birds which gives you good feelings till you ascend gently up to the final camp. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains in the morning then Hike down to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast at the Lodge and trek to Tadapani (2650 m.). Most part of the trail trek through rhododendron forest, the beautiful flower makes the jungle colorful in spring when they bloom. Overnight at Guesthouse.

After breakfast, starts your trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You will hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the bird lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft center and Gurung museum. From this village you will see the views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Overnight at Guesthouse.

This is a very easy trek by descending gently half of the way through the rice field and local villages to Syauli bazaar and walks flat part until Nayapul then drive from Nayapul to Pokhara. It takes around one hour to drive and Overnight at Hotel.

Spend a day sightseeing through charming Pokhara. Consider taking a visit to charming Old Pokhara to peer into a world stripped from the bustling chaos of the metropolitan area, or perhaps head to Devi’s Falls and watch the Pardi Khola stream plunge into the earth. For those craving a little more excitement, why not get a better view of the Pokhara region from on high with a paragliding adventure? Just ask your group leader if you’d like to be involved. 

Begin your return to Kathmandu after morning breakfast, driving back by bus or taking an optional flight for a better view of the Himalayas on high. Once you land, head to the hotel to drop off your gear before enjoying a 30 minutes massage in the hotel, and a lavish evening dinner.

Say goodbye to Nepal after breakfast and after your complimentary yoga class, as you transfer to the airport for your departure.