Undiscovered Nepal

Departure to Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your tour guide will welcome the participants. A traditional greeting with a garland and transfer to the hotel. Program introduction, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

The palace complexes of Durbar Square in Kathmandu are considered the most important Hindu sanctuary in the country. We have the whole day to visit the numerous pagodas and temples. In the evening, we visit the great Buddhist stupa in Bodnath, known as Little Tibet of Nepal. Bodnath is very impressive in the evening with its lights, numerous prayer wheels, monks, and prayer flags. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will drive 10 km to Bungamati and Khokana. Both are small Buddhist/Hindu Newar villages. Khokana is known for its beautiful wood carvings and typical brick houses. Here, you will experience the daily life of the people of the Kathmandu Valley. Life mainly takes place on the streets—cooking, washing, and cleaning. The journey continues to Nagarkot, a place situated at an altitude of about 2150 m, offering a breathtaking view of the Langtang Himal mountain range, from the Annapurna to the Everest massif. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas early in the morning, with fantastic color changes. The entire Himalayan range is astonishing and incredible. After breakfast, you will drive to Telkot and take a two-hour hike through the stunning landscape to the Changu Narayan hill, where the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley is located. Then, continue the journey to Dhulikhel, heading towards the Tibetan border. Dhulikhel is situated on the Friendship Highway, which connects Kathmandu with Tibet, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Today promises to be an amazing day. After breakfast, you will drive for about two hours to Kavre Bhanjang and continue up a hill, where the beautiful Namobuddha Monastery is located, offering a magnificent view of the vast Panchkhal Valley and the mountain range. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to observe or participate in a monastery ceremony alongside hundreds of Tibetan monks. You will then take a leisurely two-hour hike back to your hotel, enjoying breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

In the morning, you will take a spectacular flight along the Himalayan range, seeing some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Kanchenjunga (8,586 m). The small town of Bhadrapur lies directly on the Indian border. Upon arrival, you will take a half-hour rickshaw or tuk-tuk ride to Birtamode, a typical market town in eastern Nepal’s Terai region. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Terai is a fertile part of Nepal, where most people work in rice fields. We will visit farmers and several ethnic groups, such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Satar, and Dhimal, who live in great harmony. You will witness and experience the authentic life of Nepal—how people live and go about their daily routines. This is a completely untouched part of the country, rarely visited by tourists. In the afternoon, a cooking class is planned—we will shop for ingredients, cook, and enjoy dinner together with a local family. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive through small villages and tea gardens to Ilam. Ilam is well known for its organic tea and dairy products. It is a stunning viewpoint, offering landscapes similar to Darjeeling and Sikkim in India. The scenery is unmatched—a true paradise at the foot of the world’s third-highest peak, Kanchenjunga. We will walk through tea plantations and visit workers picking tea leaves and drying them in a tea factory. Overnight stay in a hotel located within the tea gardens.

Enjoy your breakfast in the fresh green atmosphere of the tea plantations before starting a gentle two-hour hike to Antudanda. From here, you can admire the highest snow-covered peaks in the world, along with panoramic views of Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Tibet. There are small tea houses where we will taste a local dish along with a cup of freshly brewed tea from the garden. Return to your hotel via a scenic nature trail. Spend your afternoon soaking in the endless landscape of hills, terraces, and mountains in this piece of paradise. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast in the tea garden, we drive through coconut and papaya terraces until we reach the East-West Highway. We follow this highway, crossing several rivers and streams, until we arrive at Biratchok, our destination for the day. Along the way, we take a break to visit typical local markets where hill people sell their products such as lentils, vegetables, and spices in the lowlands. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, you will enjoy a wonderful drive to Janakpur, another highlight of this tour. You will cross Nepal’s largest Himalayan river at the Nepal-India border, also known as the Nepal-India Friendship Bridge. On both sides of the road, you will see numerous shops, markets, and street food stalls. We take a short break to try some local sweets, popular among the locals. We then continue our journey through mango and banana fields to Janakpur, a popular city and pilgrimage site near the Indian border. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, we explore Janakpur. We visit this vibrant city, witnessing religious ceremonies and Puja rituals. Janakpur is a center for religious and cultural tourism and was founded in the early 18th century. The city houses over 70 Hindu temples, the most important being the majestic Janaki Temple, a rare example of Koiri architecture. In the afternoon, we drive to Chitwan National Park. Traveling along the East-West Highway through deep forests, we observe hundreds of monkeys carrying their babies on their chests and eating wild fruits on both sides of the road. After checking into your lodge, you will embark on an initial exploration tour of the national park on foot along the Rapti River. On the way back, we visit an elephant breeding center and see baby elephants. Overnight stay at a jungle resort.

The Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a chance to observe the seemingly clumsy rhinos. On a safari tour, you will have the best chances to spot elusive animals such as the royal Bengal tiger, leopards, sloth bears, or monkeys up close. Another highlight is a canoe safari on the Rapti and Young Rapti rivers, where, with a bit of luck, you may see crocodiles, gharials, and various bird species. Experienced rangers will be there to guide you and provide insights into jungle life and wildlife behavior. A village tour will give you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Tharu people, who live in harmony with nature. Overnight stay at a jungle resort.

After a farewell breakfast in the jungle, you will drive along the East-West Highway towards western Nepal to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, known as the “Light of Asia.” On the way, we visit Saswat Dham, a pilgrimage center for Indians and Nepalis, where thousands of devotees perform ceremonies from early morning until evening. A short visit to this sacred site, along with a tea break, is an exciting experience. We continue through deep forests with small settlements in between until we reach Lumbini, widely recognized as the Buddhist capital of the world. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today is a very special day for you and a true highlight of this tour. In the morning, we will visit various monuments reflecting the life cycle of Buddha, including his birth, significant events, and Nirvana. You will visit the Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillars, the Holy Pond, and more. We will witness grand ceremonies attended by thousands of monks from around the world, predominantly Tibetan monks.
In the afternoon, we will visit several monasteries from different countries using local rickshaws and carts.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive through the stunning landscape of western Nepal, filled with hills, villages, and various viewpoints. We will make a stop in Palpa, a beautiful, typical old mountain town perfectly nestled within an endless natural landscape.
We continue our journey with breathtaking views of the 8,000-meter-high Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas towards the Hemja Monastery at the foot of the grand Annapurna Massif.
Dinner and overnight stay with Tibetan monks in the monastery.

Early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to participate in a ceremony with the monks. Those who enjoy meditation can also take part.

After breakfast at the monastery, we will visit the local Tibetan market, as well as the family and handicraft center, where you will learn about the lives of the people and Tibetan craftsmanship.
In the afternoon, we will drive along the Seti River to Pokhara. Due to its natural beauty, lakes, and mountains, Pokhara is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.
Overnight stay at a lakeside hotel.

Today, we will start early with a trip to Sarangkot to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains. From here, you will have a fantastic view of Phewa Lake and the Himalayas.
After breakfast, we will make a photo stop at the David Waterfalls before continuing to a Hindu wedding temple.

In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on Phewa Lake, Nepal’s second-largest lake, offering stunning views of the Himalayas. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful rice fields, you will glide across the water. On the way to the other side of the lake, we will pass a Hindu temple built on a small island in the middle of the lake.
Overnight stay at a lakeside hotel.

The day is at your disposal. A walk along the lake is very pleasant. Stroll through the colorful shops in the tourist district or enjoy the lake view from one of the cafés on the shore.
Overnight stay at a lakeside hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a half-hour panoramic flight to Kathmandu. Enjoy spectacular views of the 8,000-meter-high peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himal.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional local restaurant.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

At an appropriate time according to your flight schedule, we will pick you up and drive you to the airport.

Arrival in Germany.