Tailor-made Himalayan family adventure

Arrive in Kathmandu and step into the colorful energy that defines Nepal travel, with a warm welcome designed for families. Upon landing, you are met by your private driver and transferred comfortably to your hotel, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start for the whole family.

After time to settle in, meet your local expert for a relaxed briefing, where the journey ahead is shared in an engaging way for both adults and children. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a gentle walk nearby or unwind at the hotel, easing into the rhythm of Nepal together.

Leave Kathmandu behind and follow a scenic road past the Royal Nagarjun Forest Reserve, climbing steadily to a pass with sweeping Himalayan views. From here, look down over the Trisuli River Valley and the hilltop village of Nuwakot, your first countryside base.

Settle into your cozy, character-filled accommodation, then head out to explore at a relaxed pace. Wander along pine forest paths and through traditional village lanes, where daily life unfolds much as it has for generations. Visit the former Royal Palace and Fort, meet local families, and take in wide views stretching toward the Langtang Himal.

Ease into the unhurried rhythm of Nuwakot, where daily life unfolds at a gentle pace. In the morning, your guide leads a relaxed walk through village lanes to a scenic viewpoint, followed by a visit to the local school and a small specialist school supporting children with hearing and speech impairments, a meaningful community initiative.

Children have the chance to join local games on the playground and connect with new friends in a natural and welcoming setting. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace or simply relaxing. In the evening, enjoy a hearty Nepali dinner while watching the open kitchen bring Himalayan flavors to life.

Today, your journey along the Trisuli River becomes an adventure on the water. After a full safety briefing, set out to paddle through gentle currents and lively grade 2 to 3 rapids, with a riverside picnic stop along the way and a support kayaker close at hand.

Your main luggage is transferred by private vehicle, while essential items stay secure in waterproof bags on the raft. On arrival at your permanent riverside camp, settle into the relaxed Himalayan setting. Enjoy beach volleyball, short walks, and a campfire barbecue under the stars.

Travel toward the Pokhara region, the gateway to the Annapurna range. Follow the Trisuli Valley before turning onto quieter roads that reveal scenes of rural life and wide river views.

As you near Pokhara, continue into the hills to the peaceful setting of Begnas Lake, where the striking Fishtail Peak rises like a perfect pyramid above the water. Settle into your lakeside retreat and take time to explore.

Walk along forested trails, paddle across the calm lake, or simply relax on the shore while taking in the mountain views.

Enjoy a gentle mini trek, walking at a relaxed pace through terraced rice fields and scattered homesteads before following stone-stepped forest trails up to Chisapani. The route is varied and engaging, making it ideal for families.

From this broad hilltop ridge, take time to explore nearby viewpoints with sweeping, panoramic views across the Annapurna range. Sunrise and sunset can be especially memorable, casting changing light across the peaks.

In the evening, relax outdoors, share stories with the friendly camp crew, and watch the kids enjoy the freedom of camp life.

Wake to soft morning light over the Himalayas and tea brought to your tent, a peaceful start to another memorable day on your Nepal itinerary. Step outside for sweeping views from Dhaulagiri to Manaslu, with the Annapurnas stretching across the horizon, then enjoy a relaxed outdoor breakfast at this gentle altitude.

Set off on unhurried, mostly downhill trails through hillside villages, where you can pause to meet local families and glimpse daily life. At the end of the walk, a private vehicle takes you on a short drive to Pokhara and your comfortable hotel.

Begin your day with a gentle guided walk through Pokhara’s lakeside, uncovering quieter corners along the shores of Phewa Lake. As the morning light lifts, take in sweeping views of the Annapurna range, including Fishtail Peak, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu rising above the horizon.

Continue with a peaceful boat ride across the calm waters, where reflections of the mountains shimmer on the surface. Pause at the small island temple for a quiet moment before returning to lakeside to explore at your own pace or relax by the water.

Enjoy a slow morning by the lakeside in Pokhara before your private transfer carries you from the Himalayan foothills to the lush jungle lowlands of the Terai. Your journey continues in the world famous Chitwan National Park, one of the best places to visit in Nepal, where warmer air and dense greenery signal a shift to a rich wildlife environment.

The scenic drive takes around four hours, offering time to watch village life, farmland, and subtropical landscapes unfold along the way. On arrival, settle into your lodge and prepare for the next stage of your adventure.

Today, your lodge leads you deep into Chitwan National Park for a day of wildlife exploration. Set out on guided jeep safaris and peaceful dugout canoe rides, moving quietly through forest and river landscapes in search of the elusive Bengal tiger and the iconic one-horned rhino, along with deer, reptiles, and vibrant birdlife.

Your expert naturalist shares insight into the park’s rich ecosystems, bringing to life the remarkable diversity found here, from mammals to hundreds of bird species. In the evening, enjoy an authentic cultural performance, including the traditional Tharu stick dance, offering a glimpse into local heritage.

After breakfast, begin your scenic private drive back to Kathmandu, traveling through the middle hills on quieter mountain roads. Along the way, pass sections of the historic cableway route that once transported goods from India to the capital, now a quiet reminder of the past.

As you climb to a high pass, enjoy sweeping Himalayan views before continuing your journey. After a relaxed lunch stop, descend into the Kathmandu Valley and return to your chosen hotel.

Discover Druk Gawa Monastery, set high on Druk Amitabha Hill and surrounded by the rural beauty of the Kathmandu Valley. Follow a winding mountain road to reach this striking setting, home to a community of around 300 nuns from Tibet, Ladakh, Lahaul, Bhutan, and Sikkim.

Observe the renowned Kung Fu Nuns as they train in Shaolin Kung Fu, then take part in prayer sessions and witness aspects of their daily life and community work. Enjoy a simple lunch at their small cafe and gain a rare insight into a dynamic and progressive Buddhist community.

Your journey comes to an end today. After breakfast, enjoy some free time at your hotel, depending on your flight schedule. You may choose to relax, revisit a favorite part of the city, or simply take in your final moments in Kathmandu.

At the appropriate time, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. As you depart, take with you lasting memories of shared family experiences, from Himalayan views to jungle adventures, and the moments that made this journey through Nepal truly special.