Trip Highlight:
This classic program visits Nepal's most popular regions and is the perfect introduction to this fascinating country. Begin in Kathmandu, your base for exploring the valley's many charms, including the ancient kingdoms of Patan and Bhaktapur with their rich Newari artistic and cultural heritage. Visit Pokhara, a delightful lakeside town at the base of the impressive Annapurna Mountains. Drive to the Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the best wildlife preserves in all of Asia. Spend a full day exploring the park's superb environs. Your guide will help you spot rhinos, monkeys, and perhaps even a highly endangered Bengal tiger. Return to Kathmandu to visit the Newari ridge-top town of Kirtipur, Patan's gilded temples, and the Tibetan Refugee Camp at Jawalakhel.