You arrive amidst the rough terrain that surrounds the valley, and it gives you a brief idea of how Nepali culture has mostly been diverse through the variance of terrain, as each area is home to someone different. You will be picked up and then accompanied to your hotel in Thamel. If you have time be sure to explore around as the Thamel district is a colorful area with many great value shops.

Kathmandu has been listed as a world heritage site. However, UNESCO divides it into seven more areas as heritage sights that are in Kathmandu. Today, we head to the Kathmandu durbar square which is nearby the Thamel. The Durbar square was home to both the Malla and Shah Kings, thus we see a mixture of architecture. Around the area, we see Pagoda and Shikhara style buildings. From here, we make a trip to the Swayambhunath temple which lies on the outskirts of the main city area. It was once said that this the stupa guards a Lotus that floated above the Lake of serpents of what Kathmandu once was (according to myth). From here on, we head to Boudhanath. The whole area is home to people of Tibetan origin and the town values Buddhism greatly while inside the premises you will see people praying, spinning the prayer wheels or meditating. We head out to the Pashupatinath temple too. The temple complex is large and it houses a host of shrines of great importance in Hindu religion. You are free to explore around the area, however inside the main area is exclusive to Hindus only. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The three old towns of the valley are Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. All three durbar square share similar traits of Shikhara and Pagoda style architecture and painstakingly elaborate wood carvings in support pillars and window. Once you get to Bhaktapur, you will see the Naytapola temple which will remind you of the Taleju temple in Kathmandu. It is widely believed each Malla king wanted their town to outdo their counterparts in the other city thus these ambitious structures were constructed at the time. It is believed that the areas were first under Kirat rule earliest before the Lichhavi came and perfected the old towns while the Malla’s tool the architecture to their apex best. The notable sights to visit in Bhaktapur are the Golden gate, the art gallery and the Museum, Bhupatindra Malla statue, Naytapola temple, 55 window palace, Dattatraya square, and the old market. While in Patan the attractions are the central Durbar square with the Krishna temple, the Patan Museum and Yoga Narendra Malla pillar and others that include Mahabouddha temple, Sundhara, Hiranya Varna Mahavihara, Jagat Narayan and Mul Chowk. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today will predominantly be a road trip which will take us down from the winding hills of the valley to the flatlands that Lumbini is in. On your way, you can see endless seas of Rice paddies and Mustard fields along with thatched roof houses. Upon arrival in Lumbini, transfer to your hotel for a much-needed rest. Overnight in Lumbini.

Lumbini is widely recognized to be the Birthplace of Lord Buddha as Siddhartha Gautama. When Mayadevi came to Lumbini to take a bath in the pool that is when she gave birth to Lord Buddha. This area is designated as the sacred garden area and houses 3 shrines. The Maya Devi temple is of prime importance as it has some intact ancient ruins of the Kingdom and also supposedly marks the first seven steps of Lord Buddha as an infant. The Asoka pillar inscribed outside the premises is said to mark this area as the exact location of his birth, while on the same premises beside the temple are ancient ruins and a very old Bodh tree laden with prayer flags. The monastic zone houses 29 Monasteries from countries all over the world, while the Japanese made World peace pagoda is situated at the New Lumbini Village area. The monasteries in the Monastic zone include of both Mahayana and Theravada inspirations, with countries such as China and Thailand even putting their traditional architecture in the mix. Lumbini is said to be the birthplace of Buddha but the ancient Kingdom’s capital was said to be 27 km west in Tilaurakot before it was destroyed by a North Indian conqueror King. If you wish to explore this area you will need to head 27 Km west. Overnight in Lumbini.

The drive from Lumbini to Pokhara sees an increase in altitude and climbs the hills from flat plains. The drive is scenic and amazing pictures of the nearby surroundings. The road has many steep turns and setbacks so be careful. Once you arrive in Pokhara, you can head to your hotel and take a much-deserved rest. Overnight in Pokhara.

Pokhara in many ways could be the flagship city of tourism in Nepal. The famed lakeside is home to many wonderful eateries and shops and once in Pokhara, you can explore the lake through boating. The hills of Sarangkot and the World Peace Pagoda are wonderful short hiking destinations, but can also be reached by car. From the top of them, you can catch wonderful views of the Annapurna Mountain ranges and more, and the sight is even more perfect during the sunrise or sunset thus this can be done at either the beginning or end of your trip in Pokhara. Just like Phewa Lake, there are other two beautiful lakes called Rupa and Begnas Tal, which are a short drive away and can provide an even more serene experience. Do visit sites like the Mahendra cave, Gupteshwor Cave and Davis falls. We can prepare a permit and ticket beforehand and then you can go for activities such as paragliding, Ultra flights (weather permitting) and Zip lining for a truly thrilling day. Overnight in Pokhara.

This is the last road trip of our itinerary as we travel through the fairly well populated hilly countryside of central/western Nepal. The drive goes along the picturesque Prithivi Highway and small settlements like Damauli and Mugling. The ride is not peaceful though as we are traveling on one of the main highways of the nation. In the evening, you are entitled to a nice and hearty farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

A representative of Miteri Nepal will come to meet you and then will escort you to the airport for your final departure. Final greetings are handed out and best wishes for your journey ahead.