Day 1: Arrival at TIA, Kathmandu
One of our representatives assist you in transferring to the hotel from TIA (airport). A short briefing about the tour program followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Language class starts and Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, we begin our Nepali language class for 2 hours from 8:00 am to 10: 00. After class, we begin our Kathmandu City sightseeing tour from Swoyambhunath stupa. Drive to Bouddhanath stupa, explore the premises, and understand the Tibetan Buddhist practices over there. Lunch around Bouddha, Drive to Pashupatinath temple, Explore the premises of Pashupati such as the cremation area, Sadhus, and architecture of temples, and experience the spiritual vibes over there. In the evening, stroll around Thamel.
Day 3: Patan, Bhaktapur City Tour and Drive to Nagarkot hill station
Today, we will visit Patan Durbar Square in Patan City and Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur. Patan and Bhaktapur, both cities, hold ancient temples and royal places of Malla kings where we can observe the splendid Newari craftsmanship in royal palaces, temples, stone sculpture, metalwork, pottery, and Thangka paintings. Drive to Nagarkot for the night halt.
Day 4: Orientation day for the community program and transfer to the community.
A short hike around Nagarkot for a sunrise view. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu and join the orientation session for the community program. You will be transferred to the community where your Nepali language practice continues. The host family welcomed you and shared their cultural traits with you. For a few days, you are going to experience typical Nepali family hospitality.
Day 5-10: Community work, Volunteering
Experience volunteering activities with a local family in a nearby village around Kathmandu Valley or work as an English teacher in a community school.
Day 11: Drive to Trisuli River for white water rafting and drive to Chitwan, Sauraha.
After community work, we continue our refreshment program combined with full of adventure and excitement. We drive to Trisuli River which is a popular destination for white water rafting. We will enjoy 3-4 hours of rafting and drive to Sauraha, Chitwan. Evening Tharu cultural show followed by a dinner.
Day 12: Chitwan Jungle Safari and drive to Pokhara in the afternoon
In the morning, we will go canoeing and visit the elephant breeding center, walking for an hour in the jungle. Back to the hotel, have breakfast, prepare for jungle safari, check your cameras, sunglasses, binoculars, sunblock lotion, and then go for jungle safari in a jeep. Will encounter rhinos, deer, monkeys, and many other species of birds and wild animals. If we are lucky, we will encounter a tiger. After lunch in the afternoon, we drive to Pokhara city.
Day 13: Explore Pokhara City
Pokhara touring can start with the observation visit to Gupteswor Cave and the famous Davis Falls, which are close to each other. People believed that Gupteswor cave has religious significance for Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that because a Swiss citizen named Davis was swept away while bathing, this small fall has been named Davis Fall afterward and is a popular destination for tourists. We will have lunch around Lakesides. The tour can then be followed by the International Mountain Museum. Back to the hotel, refresh, and have a cup of tea. In the evening, stroll around Lakesides.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu and relax and free in the evening.
Drive back to Kathmandu and take a rest in the evening, followed by a farewell dinner.
Day 15: Departure
One of us will assist you to reach the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight.