Itinerary Details
MT Sobek: Nepal Chitwan to Annapurna Multi-Adventure
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
30-minute private transfer
Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet your MT Sobek guide and transfer to the comfortable Yak and Yeti Hotel. Take some time to settle in before your afternoon trip briefing, then enjoy a welcome dinner with your group.
Accommodation: Yak and Yeti Hotel
(D)
Day 2 Raft the Trisuli River
3-hour private transfer
3 hours/6.2 miles rafting (levels 2 & 3)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and start the drive out of the Kathmandu Valley, enjoying panoramic views of the Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna mountain ranges. Descend along a scenic, winding road through the foothills and drive along the Trisuli River to your whitewater rafting starting point near Fishling (the starting point may vary according to season and water level). Meet your rafting crew, gear up and start paddling! Look for monkeys and water birds along the way in between exciting Class II and II+ rapids such as Surprise, Butterfly, Electric, Monsoon, Rock Garden, and more. Once you've reached the endpoint in Kurintar (853'), hike about 10 minutes to your lodge, known for its great views of the forest, river, and surrounding hillsides.
Accommodation: Summit River Lodge
(B, L, D)
Day 3 Drive to Chitwan National Park
2.5-hour private transfer
2-hour canoe safari (levels 2 & 3)
Start off on foot today with a short hike across Trisuli River via a suspension bridge. From here, drive to Chitwan National Park through the tropical town of Mugling. After checking in, savor a leisurely lunch before heading out on a relaxing canoe safari (no paddling required) with a sundowner experience at the confluence of the Marsyangdi and Trisuli Rivers. Enjoy a traditional Tharu cultural performance later this evening.
Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge
(B, L, D)
Day 4 Discover Wildlife Wonders in Chitwan National Park
3.5-4 hour Jeep safari (levels 2 & 3); 2-hour village walk (level 2 option) OR 2-3 hour walking safari (level 3 option)
Rise early this morning to delve further into the natural treasures of Chitwan National Park, hopping into a jeep for a jungle safari, the best way to search for wildlife in Chitwan. Sit comfortably behind your experienced driver and naturalist guide, watching for wildlife such as wild boar, sambar, rhesus and hanuman monkeys, and the rare one-horned rhino! Stop for a delightful picnic breakfast at a scenic spot in the park. Take pictures to your heart's content along the game drive, returning to the lodge around midday. After time to relax and use the pool or spa facilities, gear up and choose your afternoon adventure. Activity Level 2 Option: Enjoy an easy village walk that takes you on foot to experience the daily life of the Tharu people in the company of an experienced local guide. Activity Level 3 Option: Explore a less densely forested part of the park on a walking safari with birdwatching alongside trained naturalists. You'll likely see smaller animals and a variety of birds in this ornithologist's paradise.
Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge
(B, L, D)
Day 5 Journey to Pokhara
6-hour private transfer, 10-minute cable-car ride (level 2 option) OR 6.75-hour private transfe
1-1.5 hours/1-1.5 miles hiking with no elevation gain or loss (level 2 option) OR 2-2.5 hours/2-2.5 miles hiking with 66’ elevation gain (level 3 option)
After breakfast, drive to lively Pokhara at 2,690 feet, set beside Phewa Lake at the foot of the Annapurna range. Enjoy some free time at the lakeside, then choose from two afternoon hike options. Activity Level 2 Option: The easier option is to take the 10-minute cable car to Sarangkot (5,222') and enjoy a short hike to the View Tower for panoramic vistas of the Himalayas, Pokhara, and Phewa Lake. Continue hiking past Sarangkot to the Mountain Lodge, where you'll reconnect with the group. Activity Level 3 Option: This longer hike starts at Naudanda (4,690'), where you will be hiking mostly along the ridgeline and through a small forest to Kaskikot Deurali (4,756'). From there, drive on to Sarangkot and hike about 15 minutes to the View Tower for panoramic Himalayan vistas and views of Pokhara and Phewa Lake. Continue hiking past Sarangkot to the Mountain Lodge, where you'll reconnect with the group. Watch the sunset over the Annapurna range together and enjoy dinner with the whole group before returning to Pokhara.
Accommodation: Temple Tree Resort and Spa
(B, L, D)
Day 6 Explore the Pokhara Region
30-minute private transfer (level 2 option) OR 1.5-hour private transfer (level 3 option)
2.5-3 hours/3-3.5 miles hiking with no elevation gain or loss (level 2 option) OR 3.5-4 hours/3.5-4 miles hiking with 262’ elevation gain and 1,948’ elevation loss (level 3 option)
After breakfast, journey to the starting point of one of two spectacular Annapurna hiking options. Take the flatter village-to-village route on tackle the harder "Royal Trek." Activity Level 2 Option: Drive to the hike starting point at Phewa Power House (2,601'). Walk on mostly flat terrain through agricultural land and paddy fields, crossing suspension bridges and passing through Damsadi and Ambote villages. While enjoying a glimpse of local life, you'll also get spectacular views of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, the Pokhara Valley, and the Phusre Khola river gorge. End the hike at the Phewa Power House, have lunch by the lake, and return to the hotel. Activity Level 3 Option: Drive to the hike starting point at Kalikasthan (3,838'). Trek up to Thulokot (4,100') and an open grassy ridge with panoramic views stretching from Dhaulagiri (26,804') in the west to the Annapurnas and Manaslu (6,775') in the east. Descend through scenic villages, enjoying fine views along the way until reaching the valley floor at Begnas Lake (2,152') for lunch. This hike is part of the route known as the "Royal Trek," named in honor of King Charles III, who hiked this path when he visited Nepal in the early 1980s. After lunch, drive back to the hotel. Enjoy dinner together, discussing your day's adventures and making plans for tomorrow.
Accommodation: Temple Tree Resort and Spa
(B, L, D)
Day 7 Visit the Peace Stupa & International Mountain Museum
1-hour private transfer (level 2 option) OR 45-minute private transfer (level 3 option)
45-minute boat ride, half-day museum visit; 1.5-2 hours/1.5-2 miles hiking with 1,017' elevation gain and 148' foot loss (level 2 option) OR 3-3.5 hours/3-3.5 miles hiking with 1,017' elevation gain and 994' foot loss (level 3 option)
In the morning, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake to a small island that is home to the double-roofed Barahi Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. After crossing the lake, hike up through the forest on stone steps to the white Peace Stupa (3,618'). This symbol of peace sits atop Ananda Hill and was built by a Japanese Buddhist monk named Morioka Sonin, along with local supporters. From here, you'll have excellent views of the Annapurna mountain range, Pokhara, and Phewa Lake. Activity Level 2 Option: Take the easy descent from Peace Stupa, mostly via paved steps, passing souvenir shops and small eateries and meet up with your waiting van to return to the hotel or lakeside. Activity Level 3 Option: Hike down through diverse forests to the village of Dam Side (2,624') where your van will be waiting to take you back to the hotel or lakeside. In the afternoon, both groups will visit the International Mountain Museum, which records, documents, and chronicles the past and present development of mountaineering activities, particularly in the Himalayas. You'll find records of successful climbs, regional flora and fauna, and exhibits on human activities in the area.
(B, D)
Day 8 Cultural Exploration in Kathmandu
25-minute flight, 30-minute private car/van transfer
Half day cultural tour by van (level 2 option) OR Half day cultural tour by foot (level 3 option)
Your group will take the morning flight to Kathmandu today, then transfer to the Yak and Yeti Hotel. Lunch is on your own in one of Kathmandu's many tempting eateries. In the afternoon, you can choose to tour the temples or visit the bazaar in Kathmandu. Activity Level 2 Option: Drive to Pashupatinath temple for a walking tour of the temple and its ghats (ceremony platforms) on the Bagmati River. This is the holiest Hindu shrine in all of Nepal. Next, you'll drive to Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal and the center of Buddhist culture in Kathmandu. Both temples are part of the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. After touring the temples, join your group for a farewell dinner. Activity Level 3 Option: Take a walking tour to the lively bazaar and Durbar Square area, the center of old Kathmandu and part of the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through Thamel and Asan Tole Bazaar on the way. Much of day-to-day life in the city takes place here at the bazaar. Soak up the fascinating mixture of people selling fruit, vegetables, and spices, devotees visiting their favorite gods at temples, and small shrines dotted along the sides of alleyways—if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Living Goddess Kumari. Walk back to the hotel along a different route. Gather this evening with the whole group for a celebratory farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Yak and Yeti Hotel
(B, D)
Day 9 Depart from Kathmandu
30-minute private car/van transfer
After breakfast, say goodbye to Kathmandu as you transfer to the airport for your homeward-bound flight.
Accommodation: Yak and Yeti Hotel
(B)
