Today, we will have detailed trek briefing in presence of your trek guide. After that, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Here are some best options to consider:

Explore around Thamel – a colorful tourist hub of Nepal. You will spot numbers of hotels, money exchange, hotels, shops to buy all kinds of souvenirs, trekking gears, etc and many restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali cuisines.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a great place to start your exploration, where you will walk(about 10-15 min) through narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, temples, and local restaurants.
If you want to stretch your legs, Swoyambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley. You can also take a cab which is approximately about 15 minutes drive from Thamel if you are too tired to walk.
Visit the Garden of dreams, which is a classical historical garden located at Thamel(about 5-10 min walk) with an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, and beautiful flowers and trees.

After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to Pokhara. The first day of our journey begins through drive up to Pokhara, a beautiful lake city. Enjoying the beautiful scenario of greenery hills and villages we’ll reach to Pokhara. Reaching there you have free time on your own.

Overnight at Lakeside, Pokhara.

Our Ghorepani Poonhill trek begins from beautiful lake city of Pokhara. A short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1  hr). Then, our trek starts from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga (1560 m) walk   along the Modi River where there is an Annapurna Conservation Area check post., enjoying the outstanding view of Annapurna Range. Overnight at Tirkhedhunga.
 

This day the trail leads steep uphill for about 2 hours with the amazing landscape and the Himalayan scenery, pleasant view of rhododendron and magnificent oak forests and all the way to Ghorepani, a pleasant village on ridge top with excellent views of several peaks such as Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m) Mt. Nilgiri (7040 m), Fish Tail, Lamjung Himal and many other short and high mountains. Ghorepani means “horse water” in Nepali. We can also find watering spot for the teams of horse, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. Overnight at Ghorepani.
 

Today, we will wake up early for morning excursion to Poonhill. Poonhill is popular for breathtaking view of unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fish Tail and so on. After spending about 1 hour at hillside, we come descend back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast and start walking to Tadapani. Overnight at Tadapani.
 

Enjoying the wonderful occasional views of Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre our gradual path leads towards Bhasi Kharka. Then after couple of hours, we reach to Ghandruk, a Gurung Village through forest and small streams which is also popular to be known as Gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. The rest day, we’ll explore the village and Gurung culture & local lifestyle at Ghandruk. Overnight at Ghandruk.
 

Early in the morning we’ll  descend way to Birethanti through the scenic route with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail and Gangapurna Mountains. We will cross the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birethanti from where we will take the downhill walk and follow Modi Khola till we reach Nayapul from where we will drive back to Pokhara by our private car which will be stand by for us at Nayapul. Overnight at Pokhara.
 

You will be transferred to Pokhara airport one hour before your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be received by one of our representative and transfer to your hotel in Patan. Today you will be staying in beautiful traditional style hotel in Patan- the city of fine arts and architecture.

Today you have free time to explore beautiful city on your own. Some of the closest places to visit around Patan city are Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum ,Golden temple, Mahaboudha temple etc.

Similarly, depending upon your time availability and interets you can also visit other places like Bungamati and Khokana village or other heritage sites like Boudhanath, Pashupatinath etc which is 30 min drive and you can easily get taxi to reach there.

Or please let us know if you would like us to arrange private tour for you with a local tour guide who can share with you interesting and untold stories about the culture and history of the place you would like to visit.

Today is your departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.
 
Note: Above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.