Family Tour in Nepal

The Nepal Gateway Team welcomes you to Kathmandu Airport. On your arrival day, our office representative will be waiting outside the arrival terminal. After a warm welcome and greetings, you will drive to the hotel in Thamel, a tourist hub.

In the evening, you meet with a tour operator who briefs the program in detail and meets your needs. 

Today, you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. You visit the major historical sites in Kathmandu Valley with an expert tour guide. You explore three culturally diverse and visually stunning temples around Kathmandu and one Durbar square. 

You visit the magnificent Swayambhunath (“Monkey Temple”), a shrine for Hindus and Buddhists. Pashupatinath, a temple devoted to Lord Shiva, is located along the bank of the Bagmati River. It is the most important Hindu site in Nepal, and pilgrims from all over the world come to show their faith. You visit the peaceful and impressive Boudhnath Stupa. Every day, thousands of people descend to show their devotion and respect. You visit Patan Durbar Square for fine arts and architecture.

You meet your trekking guide in the evening after you return from the Kathmandu Valley tour. Then, you have time to pack and make last-minute purchases. 

Today, your trekking guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast and drive to Kathmandu airport. Then you fly to Pokhara. It is a short but scenic flight. From the plane window, you can see many high mountains, including Ganesh Himal, Mount Manaslu and Annapurna Range.

Then, you drive to Nayapul to start the trek. You reach Birethanti, where we check the ACAP permit, and then trek to Tikhedhunga through villages, forests and terraces. You pass Ramghai, Sudame, and Hile villages to reach Tikhe Dhunga. 

After a hot breakfast, you start your trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. The first two hours are steep. It is pretty tough because there are over 3000 stairs to reach Ulleri village. From Ullerii, the view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli is spectacular.

The trail gradually ascends to Ghorepani via Banthanti and Nangethanti village. The trail goes through a deep Rhododendron forest, passing small waterfalls and streams. You feel worthy and priceless when you witness a stunning view of snow-capped mountains such as Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri from Ghorepani. 

You hike Poon Hill in the early morning for the best sunrise with panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. It is an hour-long climb through stairs to get to the top of Poonhill from Ghorepani. You walk up to this unparalleled viewpoint before the first light of dawn. Sunrise over the Himalayas from here is an unforgettable experience. Watch the first rays of the sun illuminate Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak with a beautiful pink glow. 

After enjoying the view, you trek down to Ghorepani for breakfast before setting off on the trail to Tadapani. You start with a short climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range, including Mount Fishtail. Then, the trail descends to Banthanti village for lunch. The trail continues through a small river and the dense moss-covered forest rich in bird life up to Tadapani. Tadapani Hill is also very famous for its sunrise and sunset views. The village offers a close-range view of Mount Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Mount Fishtail. 

Today is an easy trekking day to Ghandruk village from Tadapani. The trekking trail is more accessible as you descend through rhododendron forests to Baise Kharka. On the way, there are troops of monkeys and a wide variety of birds.

Ghandruk is a well-preserved, beautiful village, the second-largest Gurung village in Nepal. You arrive at Ghandruk for lunch. You explore the maze-like streets of this thriving old Gurung settlement in the afternoon. There are some splendid mountain views of Annapurna South and Fishtail. 

Today is the last walking day of the 12-day Family Tour. It is 2 hours descending to Syauli Bazaar and then 2 hours more walking on the flat to reach Nayapul. Then, drive to Pokhara in a private vehicle. The trail passes through small villages, terraced rice fields and subtropical forests. We head down to the valley and then follow the ever-flowing Modi Khola. It is an easy and pleasant walk to Birethanti and a fitting end to some fabulous days in the mountains.

Today, you will have a guided sightseeing and cultural tour around Pokhara. You will visit the famous Tal Bahari Temple in Fewa Lake. Then, you will hike to the World Peace Stupa and still further to Pumdikot, where the God Shiva statue is located.

This section offers incredible views of Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range, and Manaslu, as well as Fewa Lake and Pokhara Valley. On the way to the returning hotel, you will visit Davis Falls and Shiva Cave. 

After breakfast at the hotel, you drive to the Tourist Bus station. You drive to the rafting starting point from Pokhara. You go rafting for around 3 hours in the Trisuli River and have a picnic (lunch) before resuming driving to Chitwan. 

A full-day tour in Chitwan offers Jungle activities. Highlights include an Elephant Back Safari, a jungle walk, a canoeing trip, and the Elephant Breeding Center. Chitwan National Park is a great destination for bird watching and wild animals. 

Today, you will go with your nature guide to the bank of the Rapti River to watch birds. You will then come to the hotel for a hot breakfast and pack your belongings. Then, they will drop you off at the tourist bus station. You will drive back to Kathmandu by a comfortable tourist bus. The journey is about 5-6 hours. You will see many things on your trip to Kathmandu. 

Our office representative will take you to the Kathmandu airport for your flight home.