About This Trek / Tour
The Nepal Complete Discovery Journey is our flagship comprehensive itinerary for travellers who want to experience the full spectrum of this extraordinary country in a single adventure. In 21 days you will stand at Everest Base Camp, watch the Annapurna range reflected in Pokhara's Phewa Lake, track rhinos through Chitwan's jungle, and explore Kathmandu's ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
This is the best-value way to see Nepal's four main travel zones: the ancient Newari culture of the Kathmandu Valley, the high-altitude adventure of the Khumbu region (Everest), the lakeside mountain scenery of Pokhara / Annapurna, and the tropical wildlife of the Terai lowlands. One Nepal — four worlds.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival. Trek and tour briefing. Evening at Boudhanath Stupa.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Living Goddess courtyard.
Pashupatinath cremation ghats, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple.
Scenic flight to Lukla. Trek begins into the Khumbu. Phakding (2,610m). 3 hours.
Hillary Bridge crossing. Steep ascent to Namche (3,440m). 6 hours.
Hike to Everest View Hotel. Sherpa Museum. Explore market.
Views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse. Tengboche Monastery (3,867m). 5 hours.
Through Pangboche, open moorland to Dingboche (4,410m). 5 hours.
Acclimatisation hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,050m). Panoramic Makalu and Lhotse views.
Thukla memorial pass. Khumbu moraine to Lobuche (4,940m). 5 hours.
EBC (5,364m) visit! Return to Gorak Shep (5,164m). 7 hours.
Pre-dawn Kala Patthar (5,545m). Stunning Everest summit view. Descend to Pheriche (4,240m). 7 hours.
Long descent through valley. Namche (3,440m). 6 hours.
Final trekking day. Lukla (2,860m). Celebration dinner. 6 hours.
Morning Lukla flight. Afternoon drive or fly to Pokhara. Lakeside dinner.
Pre-dawn Sarangkot viewpoint for Annapurna sunrise. Day at leisure on Phewa Lake — boat to Tal Barahi temple island. Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave. Optional paragliding over Pokhara.
5-hour scenic drive to the Chitwan jungle. Evening canoe ride and wildlife orientation.
Pre-dawn jeep safari in Chitwan National Park. Morning jungle walk. Elephant breeding centre. Tharu cultural show.
Bird watching walk. Canoe ride. Village tour by ox cart.
Morning jeep drive. Drive back to Kathmandu (5h) or fly from Bharatpur. Farewell dinner in Thamel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. End of Nepal Complete Discovery Journey.
What's Included
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu scenic mountain flights
- Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (flight or A/C bus)
- Pokhara–Chitwan–Kathmandu transport
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3-star, B&B)
- 1 night hotel in Pokhara (B&B)
- 3 nights jungle lodge Chitwan (full board)
- 10 nights teahouse on Everest trek (B, L & D)
- All Chitwan activities (jeep safari, canoe, jungle walk)
- Sagarmatha NP permit, TIMS, Chitwan NP fees
- English-speaking licensed guide throughout
- One porter per two trekkers (Everest section)
- Guide & porter insurance, food & accommodation
- First-aid kit & pulse oximeter
Not Included
- Nepal visa
- International flights
- Travel & helicopter rescue insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear
- Drinks beyond water & tea included in lodges
- Tips for guides, porters & safari staff
- Optional paragliding in Pokhara (~$80)
Practical Travel Tips
Physical Preparation: This itinerary covers both high-altitude trekking (to 5,545m on Kala Patthar) and easy wildlife touring. Good cardiovascular fitness is essential for the Everest section.
Weather Buffer: We recommend booking 1–2 extra days in Kathmandu at the start or end for Lukla flight delays (weather-dependent). Our flexible terms allow easy rescheduling.
Best Season: October–November gives crystal-clear skies post-monsoon. March–May offers spring rhododendrons and stable weather. This itinerary is not suitable during monsoon (June–August).