Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

11 Days
Easy

Max. Altitude

At Australian Camp / Thulo Kharka 2,050 m.

Best Season

All Seasons

Activity

Tours

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike” which leads you to fascinating activities from scenic drive to Bandipur, a hill resort where you can soak with local culture and mountain views, after a visit to Manakamna Temple at Gorkha area on a short cable car ride.

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike continues towards picturesque Pokhara valley where impressive and grand Annapurna Himalaya reflects on its pristine Phewa & Begnas Lakes, a popular touristic destination in all Himalaya blessed with beautiful natural surroundings.

From Pokhara heading towards mid hills covered with serene alpine forest of rhododendron-magnolia and pines trees visiting traditional Gurung people farm villages of great interesting culture in the backdrop of mighty Annapurna Himalayan peaks with majestic Machhapuchare “Fish Tail’ Peak as the hike progress walking on high scenic ridges leading to amazing view points at Australian Camp and Sarankot hill top for stunning sunrise views over chain of snowcapped mountains.

Overnights: Hotels /Lodges or Resorts.

Tour & Hike Grade: Leisure to Moderate with ups and downs

Highest point: At Australian Camp / Thulo Kharka 2,050

Activities: Cultural tour-scenic drive, and hike with jungle safari.

Beyond Kathmandu: 07 nights & 08 Days (drive-hike and jungle safari)

Total Trip: 10 nights & 11 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Season: All year except July / August (monsoon wet months)

Highlights of Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

An ever exciting and pleasurable holiday with exciting exotic destinations
From interesting historical / cultural tour to scenic hike and ending with jungle safari
Amazing country walks in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks
Stunning sunrise views with awesome scenery of mountains and dramatic landscapes
Exploring traditional farm villages of immense culture within pristine environment

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport on fresh arrival where you will be warmly received by Life Himalaya Trekking staff and then with transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after refreshment our guide / leader will brief you on Experience Nepal Tour & Hike, includes other information related to this trip with welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with culture programs.

Maximum Altitude

1,319 m.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

Airport to Hotel Transfer

day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu

A free day in Kathmandu after your long flight from home countries, morning tour of Kathmandu at places of interest around world heritage sites around Kathmandu Durbar (palace) square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa with time in the afternoon preparations for Experience Nepal Holidays Tour.

Kathmandu durbar square — Kathmandu Durbar Square

Maximum Altitude

1,319 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

day 03 Drive to Bandipur via Manakamana Temple

Morning after breakfast an exciting drive on Nepal’s main busy highway through interesting farm villages and towns to reach at the bank of Trisuli River in Kurintar for a short ride in a cable car across the river heading higher to Manakamana village and its holy temple dedicated to Goddess Manakamana a manifestation of Hindu warrior Goddess Kali and Durga where pilgrims sacrifice domestic animals and offer the blood to the deities, an interesting spot with many devotees traveling from all around Nepal and India.

After an exciting moment back on the road for another short drive of few hours to reach a hill village and a small town of Bandipur, located on a scenic spot with medieval period environment and amazing views of Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains, overnight in the comfort of home stay huts run by local village community or in a nice hotel or resort.

Maximum Altitude

1,066 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Home Stay or Hotel

Transportation

6 Hours Drive + Cable Car

day 04 Drive to Dhampus Village via Pokhara

At Bandipur with wonderful time, morning couple of hours drives towards picturesque Pokhara valley, a scenic and touristic spot blessed with natural surroundings of high and massive Annapurna range of mountains that reflects on its serene lakes Phewa and Begnas.

A pleasant drive through farm villages and towns with views of snow clad peaks and then reaching at suburb of Pokhara city, our journey continues for another hour to reach at Dhampus village located on a ridge top where the air is much cooler with mountain breeze.

Dhampus village offers panorama of mountains overlooking at Annapurna massive with Mt. Manaslu-Lamjung Himal and as far to Mt. Dhaulagiri towards west includes stunning views of Mt. Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail.’ In Dhampus explore the lovely Gurung people villages of great Buddhist culture.

Maximum Altitude

1,499 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

4 Hours Drive

day 05 Hike to Potana village

Dhampus village provides excellent view of sunrise over array of mountain range, after breakfast a short morning walk into alpine woodland of rhododendron-pines and oak trees as the trail climbs gradually with constant views of mountains as the walk brings you at Potana village for overnight stop.

Potana offers glorious views of Annapurna and magnificent towering Mt. Machhapuchare a small nice village with cooler temperature within forested surroundings located on a high hill with fabulous views.

Maximum Altitude

1,890 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Trek Duration

3 Hours Trek

Accomodations

Guesthouse

day 06 Hike to Kande via Australian Camp and Drive to Sarankot

Morning enjoy the views of mountainswith last daywalk starting with a short climb into serene cool woodland reaching a beautiful spot at Thulo Khadka also popularly known as Australian camp, where in early 1970’s Australian expeditions to Annapurna camped on this spot.

This fantastic spot with several nice lodges with incredible views of snowcapped peaks in the back drop of alpine forest, after a rest with refreshment walk downhill to Kande on the road-head to catch our vehicle for a short to another scenic view point at Sarankot.

A picturesque hill top at 1, 460 meters with super views of mountains, Pokhara green valley and its city with Phewa Lake below, beside the fabulous panorama famous for paragliding which is one of the most popular adventure sports around this scenic place, overnight in this beautiful spot with glorious views of mountains and dramatic landscapes.

Maximum Altitude

2,049 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Trek Duration

4 Hours Trek

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

1 Hour Drive

day 07 Drive to Pokhara

Morning wake up with stunning sunrise over chain of peaks, enjoying breakfast with the mountain backdrop views, and then a short drive leads you to amazing Pokhara city by the tranquil Phewa lake with afternoon at leisure or few hours tour of Pokhara at places of interest.

Maximum Altitude

899 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

1 Hour Drive

day 08 Drive to Chitwan National Park

Morning depart Pokhara with an exciting drive past Damauli and Mugling town and the following Trisuli River for few hours on reaching southern flat land of Nepal Terai, where deep dense forest of Chitwan National Park located, in Chitwan transfer in the comfort of nice hotels, located on buffer zone just a mere distance from the main park entrance.

Maximum Altitude

249 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

Transportation

5 Hours Drive

day 09 Jungle Safari and Activities

Activities as per Park and Hotel set program for different groups with elephant briefing & bathing (depending upon the depth and size of the river at different seasons) Nature or Introductory walk. Elephant Safari, jungle walk includes visit to the tower (Machan) visit and Jungle drives, afternoon jungle activities of 2-3 hours, refreshing hours at leisure, evening program slide show on Chitwan National Park and its history, flora and wildlife includes local Tharu Cultural Stick Dance program before dinner is served around 8 pm onward.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 10 Drive back to Kathmandu

With early morning nature activities after breakfast an enjoyable exciting drive to Kathmandu, drive leads on the same highway till Mugling town, a junction between Pokhara-Chitwan and
road to Kathmandu.

Drive continues following Trisuli River upstream for few hours and then uphill to reach Kathmandu valley, from the highest point of the valley rim a short drive of an hour back in the hustle-bustle city life of Kathmandu, and then transfer to your hotel with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Maximum Altitude

1,320 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

6 Hours Drive

day 11 Departure from Kathmandu

Last day in amazing Nepal Himalaya, after a memorable and fantastic time on Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike, Life Himalaya staff transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight back home or to next respective countries.

Maximum Altitude

1,320 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Airport Transfer

What's Included

All ground and drive transportation throughout the tour are private.
4 star accommodation with breakfast throughout the tour.
Highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
Monuments fee
All the permit fee.
Government taxes & office service charge
Meals- Breakfast
Fare and welcome dinner
All activities during the Bhaktapur and Kathmandu

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and others personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expense
Tips for guide and Driver

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike - Essential Information

Finally our walk ends at scenic Pokhara valley for the drive to Chitwan national park on the flat land ‘Terai’, situated south of Nepal with warm semi-tropical climate where dense verdant jungles are located.

In Chitwan exciting thrill on elephant backs and other jungle activities on the lookout for rare wild animals and exotic bird life where rare Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhinoceros are often spotted on safari in the comfort of nice jungle lodge and resorts.

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike concludes with an interesting drive back to Kathmandu after an enjoyable and mesmerizing time with Life Himalaya Treks excellent services.

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Stefano G

Esperienza di viaggio bellissima Ottima agenzia seria e affidabile. Abbiamo fatto un trekking privato upper Mustang abbinato a visita Katmandu. Tutto perfetto. Guida Badri fantastica con esperienza e grande professionalità. Porter Dan bravissimo. Inoltre hanno sempre mostrato una grande empatia. Bravissimi

Sharon D

EBC da sogno + visita Katmandu d’eccezione Grazie a Life Himalaya Trekking, io e mio marito abbiamo potuto realizzare un sogno. Sin dal momento dell’organizzazione dall’Italia, Shiba si è dimostrato estremamente disponibile e celere nelle comunicazioni. E, una volta qui, abbiamo potuto verificare immediatamente quanto efficiente sia l’intera equipe che compone la compagnia. Shiba è di una dolcezza e simpatia infinita, ci ha coccolati accompagnandoci attraverso tutti gli aspetti organizzativi del nostro viaggio, dal trekking al Campo Base dell’Everest alle visite culturali a Katmandu e d’intorni, passando per tutte le tipologie di trasporto di cui abbiamo avuto bisogno. Grazie a lui, abbiamo avuto il piacere di trascorrere il nostro tempo in Nepal insieme a persone uniche, che ci hanno permesso di conoscere da vicino questo meraviglioso Paese e la gente che lo abita. Tika è stato la nostra guida durante l’escursione verso il EBC e, grazie a lui e al nostro porter Podam, abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ed autentica! Entrambi molto preparati, sono stati bravissimi a prendersi cura di noi, grazie alla loro attenzione anche per le piccole cose, ai consigli e alle nozioni che ci hanno fornito, ma, soprattutto, grazie alla loro simpatia che ci ha permesso di vivere con leggerezza anche le situazioni più difficili. Tika è un intrattenitore eccezionale, nonché ottimo fotografo; è stato la nostra famiglia per più di una settimana e gli siamo molto grati. L’intera esperienza per raggiungere il Campo Base dell’Everest è stata totalizzante, ci ha rapiti sotto ogni aspetto, paesaggistico e umano. È stato emozionante raggiungere la meta attraverso un percorso durato circa una settimana. Ma è stato altrettanto incredibile e commovente volare con l’elicottero da Gorak Shep fino a Lukla, ripercorrendo dall’alto ogni passo conquistato e ogni luogo vissuto durante i giorni precedenti. Ci teniamo a ringraziare anche Promot, Raj, Rajan e, soprattutto, la nostra eccezionale guida turistica Ajya, che ci ha accompagnato attraverso i luoghi più iconici di Katmandu, raccontandone la storia e ogni aspetto culturale. La passione e l’amore per il proprio lavoro ci ha permesso di immergerci in un mondo che, altrimenti, avremmo compreso e vissuto solo a metà. Grazie anche a tutti gli altri membri che hanno collaborato alla riuscita del nostro viaggio. Questo è un arrivederci, non vediamo l’ora di tornare in Nepal!

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Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika

Dawn G

Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊

Roving04696555305

5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!

Cynthia C

Camp de base Everest Quelle belle expérience! Life Himalaya trekking et sont équipe est vraiment super. Notre guide Rabin Ray est un professionnel de la montagne. Il a pris grand soin de nous tout le long du parcours. Notre porteur Tik aussi, toujours là pour nous aider. Shiba le propriétaire est un professionnel et il prend soin de nous rencontrer et s'assurer que tout se passe bien avant notre départ. Les transports, hôtel et autres, tout était parfait. Merci beaucoup à tous

david b

Lifetime Experience! Life Himalaya Trekking took great care of us. We wanted to do Everest Base Camp in as little time as possible and found this company. We found out they are family owned Sheba is the owner and his son Raj were both awesome. Sheba first started as a Sherpa, then became a guide and now owns his own company. Our guide Rabin was so kind to us! Rabin always went out of his way to take care of us every step of the way. Rabin also started as a Sherpa and now is a guide. I would highly recommend this company our shortened trip to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 7 days because of our tight schedule was a success and a trip of a life time that my good friend and I will remember the rest of our lives. What an amazing experience and a spacial thank you to Sheba, Raj, and our incredible guide Rabin for making it happen and bringing us back safe.

akrishnappa

Submitting Mera Peak - thanks to Sagar and Robin for making it happen I had a truly wonderful 11 days trek that culminated in successfully summitting Mera Peak. My guides Sagar and Robin were outstanding. They built rapport with each hiker in the group and understood each persons capabilities. They walked with us every step of the way and were always on hand to make sure we safely crossed tricky and dangerous sections. They encouraged, entertained, and gave us moral support especially during the push to summit. At one point, the going got so tough that I was almost ready to turn back. Sagar gave me the much needed encouragement, confidence, and made sure I didn't give up. I couldn't have made it to the top without them. The views from the top were just spectacular and it was worth every bit of the effort. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for making it possible for me to have this beautiful once in a lifetime adventure!!!

Dhanya J

Excellent team fantastic service My friend and I completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya in April 2026, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Shiba was incredibly prompt with communication and thoughtfully customised the itinerary according to our requirements and preferences, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide, Kiran, and from that moment onward he ensured we were well looked after every step of the journey. His care, compassion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the mountains and local culture were outstanding. Kiran consistently prioritised our safety, comfort, and enjoyment, making the trek both rewarding and memorable. Our porters, Dhan Kumar and Asthan, were equally caring and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend Life Himalaya for their exceptional trekking experience, professionalism, and genuine Himalayan hospitality. Kiran is truly one of the best guides we have experienced, and we look forward to returning for more adventures with Life Himalaya in the future.

Paul D

The best memories and the best of times Life Himalayas were outstanding from the start to finish, every situation catered gor. I especially liked the personal touches from the owners Sheba, he needs every one ate the start of the trip and take toy out for a farewell meal at the end. Our guide Pro and sherpa Arg were both absolute hero's. Would not hesitate in recommending this comany

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