12-Day Kathmandu, Pokhara & Lower Mustang Private Journey

Destination: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Nepal!

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you.

A private vehicle will transfer you comfortably from the airport to your hotel in Kathmandu.

After checking in, the remainder of the afternoon will be free to relax following the international journey.

In the evening, our team will host a special welcome dinner, giving you your first introduction to Nepali cuisine and hospitality.

Your guide can also brief you about the upcoming journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara and Mustang.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

Transportation: Private Vehicle

Guide: Private City Guide

After breakfast, your private guide and driver will meet you at the hotel for a full-day Kathmandu heritage tour.

Begin at Swayambhunath Stupa, a historic Buddhist site offering panoramic views of Kathmandu. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore ancient temples, royal courtyards, and traditional Newari architecture.

Next, visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu sites on the banks of the Bagmati River. End the day at Boudhanath Stupa, where monks and pilgrims create a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

All four sites are part of Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage areas.

After the tour, your private vehicle will transfer you back to the hotel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

Transportation: Private Vehicle

Guide: Private City Guide

Today we continue discovering the cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley.

After breakfast, travel first to Patan, historically one of the great Newari cities of the valley.

Explore Patan Durbar Square, its ancient palace complex, courtyards, temples and traditional architecture.

Afterward, continue toward Bhaktapur, where a large part of the historic centre preserves a more traditional atmosphere.

Walk through Bhaktapur Durbar Square, old brick streets, courtyards and pottery areas while learning more about Newari history, art and everyday culture.

Both Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares form part of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage property.

After sightseeing, return to Kathmandu and enjoy a relaxed final evening in the capital.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Destination: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

Transportation: VIP Tourist Bus

After an early breakfast, our team will transfer you to the tourist bus departure point.

Board a comfortable VIP tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

The journey takes you through Nepal's countryside, following river valleys and passing terraced hills, villages and mountain landscapes.

Upon arrival in Pokhara, our team will arrange your transfer to the hotel.

After checking in, the evening is free to explore Pokhara Lakeside, enjoy a quiet dinner or simply relax beside Phewa Lake.

Overnight: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

Guide: Private Guide

Today combines sightseeing with plenty of time to enjoy Pokhara.

After breakfast, explore some of the city's major attractions with your private guide.

Depending on timing and preferences, the sightseeing program can include:

• Phewa Lake and Lakeside
• Davis Falls
• Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
• World Peace Pagoda
• Traditional local areas and viewpoints

The itinerary will remain relaxed rather than rushing between attractions.

The later afternoon and evening are free. You can enjoy cafés beside the lake, shopping, spa treatments or simply relax before beginning the Mustang road journey the following morning.

Overnight: Pokhara

Route: Pokhara → Beni → Tatopani → Ghasa → Lete

Accommodation: Teahouse included

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation: Private 4×4 Jeep

Guide: Private Guide

Today the Himalayan road adventure begins.

After breakfast, your private guide and dedicated 4×4 driver will collect you from the hotel.

Leaving Pokhara, travel toward Beni and gradually enter the Kali Gandaki Valley.

The landscape changes dramatically throughout the day as the road passes rivers, waterfalls, cliffs, traditional settlements and deep valleys.

Continue through areas around Tatopani and Ghasa before reaching Lete.

Lete offers a very different atmosphere from Kathmandu and Pokhara and marks the beginning of your deeper exploration of the Mustang region.

After reaching the village, check into a traditional mountain teahouse and enjoy the peaceful Himalayan surroundings.

Overnight: Lete

Route: Lete → Jomsom → Muktinath → Kagbeni

Accommodation: Teahouse included

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation: Private 4×4 Jeep

Guide: Private Guide

After breakfast, continue north through the dramatic Kali Gandaki Valley, where the scenery gradually changes into Mustang’s dry and rugged Himalayan landscape.

Travel through Jomsom before reaching Muktinath, located at around 3,800 metres. This sacred pilgrimage site is important to both Hindus and Buddhists and is famous for its 108 holy waterspouts.

After exploring Muktinath with your guide, descend to Kagbeni, one of Lower Mustang’s most beautiful traditional villages. Explore its narrow lanes, stone houses, ancient architecture, and Tibetan-influenced culture.

Overnight: Kagbeni

Route: Kagbeni → Jomsom → Dhumba/Thini Area → Marpha

Accommodation: Teahouse included

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation: Private 4×4 Jeep

Guide: Private Guide

Today is dedicated to experiencing more of Lower Mustang rather than simply driving from one destination to another.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Kagbeni before continuing south toward Jomsom, the principal hub of the Mustang district.

Depending on weather, road conditions and the couple's interests, your guide can include stops around the Thini and Dhumba Lake area before continuing toward Marpha.

Later, arrive at beautiful Marpha Village.

Marpha is famous for its traditional whitewashed stone houses, narrow lanes, Buddhist heritage and apple-growing culture.

Spend the afternoon walking around the village, visiting local shops and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Overnight: Marpha

Route: Marpha → Tukuche → Lete → Tatopani → Beni → Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation: Private 4×4 Jeep

After breakfast, begin the scenic return journey from Mustang toward Pokhara.

Retrace the Kali Gandaki corridor, passing through mountain villages and gradually returning from Mustang's dry Himalayan environment to greener landscapes.

Lunch will be arranged during the journey.

Upon reaching Pokhara, your private driver will transfer you directly to the hotel.

After several adventurous days on the road, the evening is completely free to rest, enjoy a hot shower and relax around Lakeside.

Overnight: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

There is no fixed schedule today.

After breakfast, the entire day is yours to enjoy Pokhara however you prefer.

You may:

• Sleep in and recover from the Mustang journey
• Walk around Lakeside
• Relax beside Phewa Lake
• Enjoy cafés and restaurants
• Book a massage or spa
• Shop for souvenirs
• Take an optional boat ride
• Simply enjoy the hotel and mountain atmosphere

Any optional activities can be arranged separately according to your preference.

Overnight: Pokhara

Destination: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel included

Meals: Breakfast

Transportation: Tourist Bus

After breakfast, our team will transfer you to the tourist bus departure point.

Travel from Pokhara back to Kathmandu by tourist bus.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel.

The rest of the evening is free for last-minute shopping, dinner or simply relaxing before your international departure.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Transportation: Private Airport Transfer

Enjoy your final breakfast in Nepal.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time in Kathmandu.

Our team will arrive at the hotel at the appropriate time and transfer you by private vehicle to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Your 12-day journey through the ancient cities, lakes and Himalayan valleys of Nepal comes to an end.

Terima kasih, Namaste & see you again in Nepal!