Hill villages, jungle plains, and a Newari town frozen in time
Nepal Cultural & Wildlife Odyssey
A 10-day tour combining a short Annapurna village trek at Ghandruk, safaris in Chitwan, and two nights in the hilltop town of Bandipur.
10 days / 9 nights, privately guided
Share your dates and we’ll shape this itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort level — usually within one working day.
Plan this journeyNo deposit required to start planning.
The journey
Overview
This is the itinerary for travellers who want a taste of trekking without committing two weeks to it. Three trail days take you to the Gurung village of Ghandruk beneath Annapurna South. From there you drop to the Terai for wildlife, then finish in Bandipur — a car-free Newari trading town on a ridge, with the whole Himalayan skyline laid out at breakfast.
What stays with you
Highlights
- Three-day village trek to Ghandruk, beneath Annapurna South and Machapuchare
- Jeep safari and jungle walk in Chitwan National Park
- Two nights in Bandipur, a preserved Newari town closed to traffic
- Sunrise from Thani Mai temple above Bandipur
- Kathmandu Durbar Square with a licensed heritage guide
Day by day
Itinerary
8 days mapped out — every one of them adjustable.
- 1
Kathmandu exploration
Arrive and walk Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Asan bazaar with your guide.
- 3
Pokhara to Ghandruk
Drive to the trailhead and climb through terraced hillsides to the stone village of Ghandruk.
- 4
Ghandruk morning and descent
Sunrise on Annapurna South, a visit to the Gurung museum, then the walk back down to the road.
- 6
Descend to Chitwan
Travel south to the subtropical Terai and an afternoon orientation walk along the Rapti River.
- 7
Chitwan safari day
Full-day jeep safari and canoe ride with a naturalist, followed by a Tharu cultural evening.
- 8
Drive to Bandipur
Climb to the ridge-top Newari town and walk its car-free main street as the light drops.
- 9
Bandipur and Siddha Cave
Sunrise at Thani Mai, then an optional hike to Siddha Cave, the largest in Nepal.
- 10
Return to Kathmandu
Drive back along the Prithvi Highway for your onward departure.
What’s included
- Heritage hotels, teahouse lodging on trek, and a jungle lodge
- Private transport throughout and all safari activities
- ACAP trekking permit, TIMS card, and an experienced trekking guide
- All monument and national park entry fees
- Daily breakfast, plus all meals during the trekking days
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa fees
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal trekking gear and travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
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