Seven most famous travel routes in Nepal!

  • Balaram Pandey
  • Last Updated on Jun 16, 2023

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Seven most famous travel routes in Nepal & the Himalayas!

Nepal embraces the major portion of the 2400KM long greater himalayas in Central Asia! Nepal alone has 8 peaks over 8 thousand meters out of total 14 such peaks! Like Nepal, Bhutan is another tourist friendly country which also part of the Himalayas! Over thousands of years, Himalayas has been the central of attraction for Yogis, travellers, & general people. It has influenced the lifestyle of people & thus it has played major role in forming cultural values, in awakening people’s consciousness & forming an economic ecosystem. For people traveling to Nepal & Bhutan there are some tour routes which has been travelled by millions of people over the time & thus been established among tourists! Such seven travel routes have been enlisted below here: 

  1. Everest Base Camp - EBC Trek -15 Days

Everest Base Camp - EBC Trek is a lifetime adventure trip. The essence & experience of the trip will different from any other trekking trip in the world. EBC Trek is a smooth and longer days trekking exploring the villages, mountains, local cultures, & monasteries. It is a stress free journey with moderate trekking hours.

Spending 10 overnights in the Himalayas with stunning views of the Mt Everest & Everest ranges, you will enjoy the real beauty of the Himalayas. The trekking trails is inhabited by ethnic Sherpa community who are rich in cultures. Sherpa people are the most record holders in climbing the Himalayas including Mt Everest. The journey to the Everest Base Camp is an active adventure trip along with cultural tastes of exploring the welcoming Sherpa villages. The trip includes a regular scheduled trekking activity with two flights between Kathmandu & Lukla. Two nights are in Kathmandu minimum requirements however a spare day is very important as Lukla flights are subjective of weather. This also greatly helps to make trek preparations as Kathmandu has several trekking shops to buy clothes and gears.        

Everest base camp has always been a dream destination for adventurers of all age since 1960s.  Mount Everest base camp is situated at 5364 meters altitude from sea level. It is a famous trekking destination. Specially Everest Base Camp has been the dream destination for all adventure lovers from around the world. It is 6 days uphill trek from Lukla to the base camp while trekking down back to Lukla takes just 3 days.

Most Famous Everest base camp trek Itinerary

Day 1: Meet, greet & transfer to Hotel - 1400m. 

Day 02: Fly to Lukla - 40min flight (2880m). Trek to Phakding (2610m) - 4hrs Trekking.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) - 7hrs Trek.

Day 04: Day excursion to Everest View Hotel.

Day 05: Trek to Phortse Village (3810m) - 9km - 6hrs Trek.

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4380m) - 8km - 6hrs Trek.

Day 07: Excursions to Chhukung or Ama Dablam Base camp - 5000m altitude.

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4900m) - 7km - 6hrs Trek.

Day 09: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160m) - further to Everest Base Camp (5364m).

Day 10: Kala Patthar sunrise excursion (5545m) - trek down to Pangboche (4100m).

Day 11: Trek to Namche (3440m) - 6hrs Trek.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2880m) - 15KM - 7hrs Trek.

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu. Relax & shopping in Kathmandu.

Day 14: Spare Day. Kathmandu - Sightseeing. It is very important to have a spare day as Lukla flight is very subjective to weather! 

Day 15: Breakfast & fly back home. 

 

Trip Highlights

-Lifetime memory of EBC 

-Two UNESCO sites Kathmandu sightseeing

-A smooth stress-free guided trek on full board

-10 overnights throughout the Everest trails 

 

  1. 2. Annapurna Base Camp - 10 Days

Annapurna base camp trek is a dream trip for trekkers in the world. Unlike a foothill day hikes or short treks, the essence & experience of the trip will different. Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is a dream destination at the Himalayas. The ABC trek involves exploring the villages, mountains, local cultures & local foods. It is a stress free journey with moderate trekking hours.

Spending 6 overnights in the Himalayas with stunning views of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri ranges, you will enjoy the real beauty of the Himalayas. The trekking trails is inhabited by ethnic Gurung community who are rich in cultures. The journey to the Annapurna sanctuary is a cultural trekking exploring the welcoming Gurung villages while enjoying the Himalayas. The trip includes a regular scheduled trekking activity and two drives between Kathmandu & Pokhara. Two nights are in Kathmandu & a night in Pokhara smoothening the journey with some city taste. They also greatly help to make trek preparations as Kathmandu & Pokhara have several trekking shops to buy clothes and gears. 

Most convenient Annapurna Base camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive & overnight at Kathmandu.  

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara. 

Day 03: Drive to Jhinu - 4hrs. Trek to Bamboo -13KM -  6hrs Trek - 2310m altitude.

Day 04: Trek to Deurali (3230m) - 12KM - 6hrs Trek. O/N at Deurali. 

Day 05: Trek to ABC (4130m) via MBC (3700m) - 10KM - 6hrs Trek. O/N at ABC.

Day 06: Trek to Bamboo (2310m) - 22KM - 7hrs Trek.

Day 07: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m) - 7hrs Trek.

Day 08: Trek to Siwai - 5KM - 4hrs. Drive to Pokhara.

Day 09: Breakfast & drive to Kathmandu. Swayambhunath & Old Kathmandu sightseeing.

Day 10: Breakfast & fly back home. 

 

Annapurna Base camp tour Highlights

-Lifetime trek to Annapurna base camp.  

-Kathmandu & Pokhara sightseeing

-A smooth stress-free guided trek on full board

-7 overnights in the mountain with amazing Annapurna views

 

3.  Nepal 12 Days: Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Pokhara & Dhulikhel Tour

Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Pokhara, & Dhulikhel are most beautiful places in the country. They are right in nature & cultures. These are the main cultural and natural sightseeing destinations in Nepal. A 12 days deluxe journey is perfect and good enough days for this trip. The trip includes activities of regular nature - guided sightseeing, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled. Among the main destinations Nagarkot, Bandipur & Sarangkot are Himalayan view points with great views of Sunrise. Kathmandu valley houses 7 UNESCO sites and all of them are in your list. Seven cultural UNESCO sites are the main sightseeing places in Kathmandu. Pokhara valley, although lower in altitude than Kathmandu valley, is closer to the Himalayas. It offers great natural scenery and opportunities to do some short hikes. In the same way, Chitwan national park is the house for rare animals & species like Royal Bengal Tigers, One horned Rhinos, crocodiles including rare gharials & many other animals in the jungle.  

Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur - Pokhara - Dhulikhel 12 days tour involves a scenic drive through mountain and valleys. You will also enjoy a two hour while water rafting on the way from Kathmandu to Bandipur in world famous Trishuli river! While you will enjoy the scenic drive through Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur- Pokhara.  From Pokhara you will fly back from Lumbini to Kathmandu, a short 25min flight to save a great amount of time on road back to Kathmandu and most importantly it saves you from being tired. Sightseeing spots in Kathmandu and Pokhara valley are within 5 - 15 kilometers which take normally 15 to 45min from point to point. It is truly a exploratory, lovely, relaxing, inclusive & insightful trip.

Most famous Amazing Nepal Tour Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Bouddhanath Stupa Sightseeing. Overnight in Kathmandu. 

Day 2: Swayambhu - Patan - Old Kathmandu sightseeing. Same hotel.  

Day 3: Shivapuri Peak hiking - 6hrs hike - 2780m gain. Same hotel. 

Day 4: Trishuli river rafting & drive to Meghauli, Chitwan - 180KM - 5hrs drive. 

Day 5: Jungle activities including jeep safari. Same hotel. 

Day 6: Bandipur - 100KM - 4hrs drive. Overnight at Bandipur village. 

Day 7: Drive to Sarangkot. Overnight at Hotel Annapurna View. 

Day 8: Explore Sarangkot on Pony. Kaskikot hiking - 3hrs hike. Same hotel. 

Day 9: Paragliding & Heli trip to Annapurna base camp. Same hotel. 

Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu. Bhaktapur Sightseeing. Overnight at Dhulikhel.  

Day 11: Explore Namobuddha monastery & Panauti village. Overnight at same hotel. 

Day 12: Fly back home. 

 

Nepal Amazing Tour Trip Highlights

-Sunrise views and the views of the Himalayas from Bandipur, Sarangkot & Dhulikhel

-Two days of jungle safari at Chitwan national park

-Six UNESCO sites sightseeing in Kathmandu

-One domestic flights to shorten the road drive

-Visit monastery with 300 monks

 

4.  Nepal 10 Days: Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini & Chitwan Tour

Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini & Chitwan are main cultural and natural sightseeing destinations in Nepal. 10 days are perfect and good enough days for this trip. The trip includes activities of sightseeing of regular nature - a guided sightseeing, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled. Among the main destinations Nagarkot, Bandipur & Sarangkot are Himalayan view points with great views of Sunrise. Kathmandu valley houses 7 UNESCO sites and six of them are in your list. Pokhara valley, although lower in altitude than Kathmandu valley, is closer to the Himalayas. It offers great natural scenery and opportunities to do some short hikes. In the same way, Lumbini is the birth place of Buddha! Lumbini is located at mid western part of the country. Your trip to Lumbini includes a visit to the sacred temple of Mayadevi - mother of Buddha & beautiful monasteries built by different countries inside the Lumbini Buddha garden. 

Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Bandipur - Pokhara - Lumbini - Chitwan 10 days tour involves a scenic drive through mountain and valleys. This trip is truly the highlights of Nepal tourist attractions. You will also enjoy a two hour white water rafting on the way from Kathmandu to Bandipur in world famous Trishuli river! While you will enjoy the scenic drive through Kathmandu - Bandipur- Pokhara - Palpa & finally reaching Lumbini - you will fly back from Lumbini to Kathmandu, a short 35min flight to save a great amount of time on road back to Kathmandu and most importantly it saves you from being tired. Sightseeing spots in Kathmandu and Pokhara valley are within 5 - 15 kilometers which take normally 15 to 45min from point to point. It is truly a lovely, relaxing, inclusive & insightful trip.

Most famous All Nepal Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive & drive to Nagarkot 2100m.

Day 2: Sunrise & Himalaya views. Bhaktapur & Kathmandu sightseeing.

Day 3: Rafting in Trishuli & drive to Bandipur.

Day 4: Sunrise excursion & drive to Pokhara. Peace Stupa Hiking.

Day 5: Paragliding, Pokhara sightseeing.

Day 6: Drive to Lumbini via Tansen. Tansen excursion.  

Day 7: Breakfast - Lumbini temples tour & drive to Chitwan.  

Day 8: Full day safari in Chitwan.

Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu. Kathmandu Sightseeing.

Day 10: Fly back home.

 

All Nepal Tour highlights!

-Sunrise views and the views of the Himalayas -  Nagarkot, Bandipur & Sarangkot

-Two overnights at the View stations - Nagarkot & Bandipur

-A lifetime visit to birthplace of Buddha - Lumbini

-All 7 UNESCO sites sightseeing in Kathmandu

-Exciting rafting in Trishuli river

-2 days jungle safari in Chitwan national park

 

5. Nepal 9 Days: Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara- Bhaktapur Tour

Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, & Pokhara are most beautiful places in the country. They are right in nature & cultures. These are the main cultural and natural sightseeing destinations in Nepal. A 9 days deluxe journey is perfect and good enough days for this trip. The trip includes activities of sightseeing of regular nature - a guided walk, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled. Among the main destinations Nagarkot, Bandipur & Sarangkot are Himalayan view points with great views of Sunrise. Kathmandu valley houses 7 UNESCO sites and all of them are in your list. Pokhara valley, although lower in altitude than Kathmandu valley, is closer to the Himalayas. It offers great natural scenery and opportunities to do some short hikes. In the same way, Chitwan national park is the house for rare animals & species like Royal Bengal Tigers, One horned Rhinos, crocodiles including rare gharials & many other animals in the jungle.  

Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur - Pokhara 9 days tour involves a scenic drive through mountain and valleys. You will also enjoy a two hour while water rafting on the way from Kathmandu to Bandipur in world famous Trishuli river! While you will enjoy the scenic drive through Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur- Pokhara.  From Pokhara you will fly back from Lumbini to Kathmandu, a short 25min flight to save a great amount of time on road back to Kathmandu and most importantly it saves you from being tired. Sightseeing spots in Kathmandu and Pokhara valley are within 5 - 15 kilometers which take normally 15 to 45min from point to point. It is truly a exploratory, lovely, relaxing, inclusive & insightful trip.        

 

Most famous Nepal Classical Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu.

Day 2: Pashupatinath temple - Bouddhanath Stupa - Swayambhunath temple - Old Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Chitwan. Village walk & sunset view.

Day 4: Full day jungle activities including jeep safari & canoeing with Elephant breeding centre visit.

Day 5: Bird watching - drive to Bandipur.

Day 6: Bandipur sunrise hike & drive to Pokhara - 100KM -3hrs drive.

Day 7: Sarangkot Sunrise & Himalaya Views. Stupa & Pumdikot Hiking & Pokhara Sightseeing.

Day 8: Fly back to Kathmandu - Bhaktapur Sightseeing.

Day 9: Fly back home.

 

Highlights of classical Nepal Tour

-Sunrise views and the views of the Himalayas from Bandipur & Sarangkot

-Two days of jungle safari at Chitwan national park

-Six UNESCO sites sightseeing in Kathmandu

-One domestic flights to shorten the road drive

 

6.  06 Days Kathmandu Valley - Temples & Nature Walking Tour  

Kathmandu valley is home to 7 UNESCO sites & amazing Himalayan view points on the surroundings with great hiking trails. Shivapuri peak is the most pleasant hiking destination for a day in Kathmandu. Exploring the UNESCO recognized temples & a day hike as a weeklong holiday trip or even as part of a months long traveling trip - is a lifetime experience. For a smooth & decently paced exploratory trip of Kathmandu valley & its surroundings : Kathmandu Valley - Temples, Palaces & Hiking 6 days Tour is undoubtedly the best decision.

Kathmandu Valley - Temples, Palaces & Hiking 6 days Tour is a perfect gift for you coming for a weeklong temples exploration trip to the Kathmandu from around the world The 6 days temples tours includes 4 days of cultural sightseeing trip and a day of hiking to the Shivapuri hill top - 2780m. Optionally you could also add an Everest sightseeing flight on the trip. Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Old Kathmandu, Patan Durbar Square & Swayambhunath temples are the UNESCO sites & main cultural sightseeing attractions in Kathmandu. Apart form the UNESCO sites - a guided visit to Pharping Buddhist village, Dakshinkali goddess temple & kirtipur ethnic town are also included. The trip includes activities of sightseeing of regular nature - a guided walks, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled. It is truly a relaxing, exploratory, lovely, inclusive & insightful trip.

 

Most suitable Kathmandu Valley temples & nature walking tour itinerary

Day 01: Arrive & transfer to Bhaktapur - 1400m. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar square. 

Day 02: Nagarkot Sunrise & Visit Changu Narayan Temple. Breakfast & Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Pashupatinath & Bouddhanath temple. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Explore Patan Durbar Square - Pharping village- caves - Dakshinkali temple - to Kirtipur town.

Day 03: Shivapuri National Park hiking - 6hrs hiking.

Day 05: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhunath - the monkey temple.

Day 06: Fly back home. 

 

Highlights of Kathmandu Valley temples & forests walking Tour 

-Visits to the 7 UNESCO sites in Kathmandu

-A day hike to 2780m high Shivapuri peak

-Observation of Buddhist & hindu tangible & intangible heritages

 

7. 14 Days Tilicho Lake Annapurna Circuit Trek

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Introduction session, & final preparation.

Day 02: Drive to Chame -237KM - 10HRS drive. 

Day 03: Trek to Pisang (3230m) - 14KM - 5hrs Trek.

Day 04: Trek to Manang (3550m) - 18KM - 4hrs trek.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Manang. Day excursions to villages & mountain. 

Day 06: Trek to Siri Kharka (4060m) - 9KM - 5hrs Trek.

Day 07: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m) - 10KM- 6hrsTrek.

Day 08: Journey to Tilicho Lake (4920m), world’s highest location lake!

Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4050m) - 8KM - 5hrs Trek.

Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4525m) - 6KM - 4hrs Trek.

Day 11: Lifetime Thorong-La pass (5416m) trek! 

Day 12: Muktinath temple visit, drive to Pokhara. O/N in lakeside, Pokhara.

Day 13: Breakfast - Pokhara sightseeing - drive to Kathmandu. O/N at Thamel, Kathmandu.

Day 14: Kathmandu - sightseeing of four UNESCO heritage sites! Fly back home! 

Balaram Pandey

Balaram Pandey

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I am Balaram. I am local resident of Kathmandu and work in tourism for more than 2 decades. Travelling & exploring heritage sites & himalayas is my hobby. 

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