Nepal Tour and Short Trek 2026-2027 is a short journey to explore Nepal at its fullest from rural to urban and from city to the Himalayas passing by every nook and corner travellers wish to explore.

This is a special program designed by Discover Altitude for travelers who prefer to trek and tour in a short period with family and friends in lower altitudes close to the Himalayas.

This itinerary will be very useful for a photographer who wants to visit the rural and urban settlements of Nepal. As Nepal is a culturally diverse country with different ethnic settlements, this package will also help researchers/students observe the rural life of Nepal along with the giant Himalayas.

As the itinerary in Nepal for 9-days goes, visiting the city life and observing the amalgamation of religion and culture of the city dwellers lead you towards the village life, visiting historical monuments of the capital city, and also the close observation around Kathmandu valley, the program is diverted towards Pokhara, where you can view the difference between the two cities and peoples lifestyle.

Finally, you will be heading for a short trek in the mountains to see nature at its best, this will be through the village passing by the hills, rivers, and forest, crossing different suspension bridges, and finally to Ghorepani and Poon Hill (3210meters/10,531feet).

This will be the highest altitude of the entire trek. From Poon Hill, you will be able to view the giant Himalayas of Nepal which is over 8000 meters. The range of Annapurna mountains, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre (Fishtail), and many more with their beauty will attract any trekkers.

This trek not only focuses on the Himalayas, but as the itinerary is more research-based, you will be able to view the minute details of rural and urban life, and how people have been living in the mountains without access to roads and other facilities.

Their daily activities and hospitality towards travelers will be very fascinating.

Moreover, the entire short tours and trek program in this itinerary have been designed mainly to experience the local life and their hospitality. So, the entire journey which you will be taking will be through local means of transportation but private transportation can be arranged upon request.

This will be a new experience for many travelers, passing through local villages, you will experience the way they live and cultivate in this modern world. This will create enthusiasm to see more on the way, as on every visit you will experience newness among different ethnic groups.

Discover Altitude has a specially designed Short Family Tour in Nepal 2026-2027 Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided. As this is an easy trek below the Himalayas, trekkers can visit this trail in every season of the year.

Regarding the Nepal Tour and Poon Hill Trekking Cost, it varies on the number of days and also from the starting point, as the itinerary can be started from Kathmandu and also from Pokhara and you can fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Trip Highlights:

  • Cultural city tour.
  • Observe the culture and religion of Nepal.
  • Enjoy the local means of transportation.
  • Comparative study of traditional and modern ways of living.
  • Enjoy the local hospitality.
  • An ideal trek suitable for all trekkers irrespective of their age and origin.
  • Most beautiful trekking trail through tranquil forests and panoramic views.
  • Short trek with refreshment and energizing vibrant.
  • Panoramic and gigantic views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Langtang ranges.
  • Trek and tour with nature and culture.
  • Sublime Trek, is a powerhouse of spiritualism.
  • No worries about the flight.
  • Moreover, it is an eco-friendly trek meeting nature with culture.

The itinerary can be customized according to the limitations of your time and interest.

Nepal Tour And Short Trek 2026-2027 Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels visit Kathmandu Durbar Square

  • After your arrival at the international airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your respective hotel, before checking in to the hotel a small briefing will be given by our staff on the day program.
  • Check in to the hotel and after refreshment, you can explore the famous touristic area of Kathmandu which is Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar Square (one of the three kings of the city).
  • Visit through the medieval town to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • In the evening complimentary Nepalese cuisine will be served with a cultural program in an authentic Nepalese restaurant.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep

Day 2 Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square visit the palace and drive to Nagarkot

  • Early morning after breakfast and with a little bag pack, you will be driving towards Bhaktapur via local transport to visit the ancient palace.
  • Bhaktapur is an ancient Newari settlement town with its hidden beauty. It is well preserved and still has medieval taste in it. One of the best well-preserved kingdoms of the Kathmandu valley.
  • After visiting Bhaktapur, drive towards Nagarkot, a hill station but more a village which lies at the altitude of 2100 meters above sea level.
  • Visit the surrounding village of the Tamang community and a bit of hiking to the view tower will be an interesting one.
  • From the top of Nagarkot, you will be able to see the wide ranges of snow-covered Himalayas.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Max Altitude: 2,100m (6,889ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 750 meters
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Distance: Approx. 32 km
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep

Day 3 Hike to Telkot and drive to Kathmandu

  • After enjoying local breakfast, you will be hiking to Telkot, which is around 2 hours, all the way passing through villages, farmland, hills, and mountains.
  • The hike will be very interesting, observe village life just near the capital city.
  • The daily activities of people, working on their farmland with their cattle, help them to survive in their life.
  • On arrival in Telkot, you will take a local bus filled with local people heading towards Bhaktapur.
  • From Bhaktapur, change a local bus to Kathmandu.
  • On the way to Kathmandu, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.
  • Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, situated on the bank of the Bagmati river, this will be a place to see the cremation of dead bodies.
  • From Pashupatinath, hike to Bouddhanath which will take around 40 minutes, passing through the city, and finally to Bouddhanath.
  • Bouddhanath is one of the biggest Stupa dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism, enjoy visiting some of the monasteries and lunch, and you drive back to Thamel.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx.750 meters
Duration: Approx 2.5 hours
Distance: Approx. 33 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep

Day 4 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

  • This will be one of the exciting 7 hours of journeys, after breakfast, head towards the tourist bus for your Pokhara drive.
  • Your journey will be an exciting one filled with thrill, all passing through zigzag roads with beautiful views of the Himalayas, hills, rivers, forests, and the landscape until you reach Pokhara one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal.
  • Frequently your bus will stop for tea/coffee/lunch etc, so we will be refreshed with the views of the small locality as well.
  • On your arrival in Pokhara will drive to the respective hotels. After refreshment you will be to some of the historical sites of Pokhara, boating in the Fewa Lake, etc.
  • Evening enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara, hanging around by the lake with a bottle of beer will be fabulous.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Max Altitude: 822m (2,696ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx. 528 meters
Duration: Approx. 6/7 hours
Distance: Approx. 200 km
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Luxury Tourist Bus

Day 5 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhuga

  • After breakfast, you will be heading on a short driving journey passing through beautiful villages, farmland, and river to your trekking point which is Nayapul.
  • After an hour journey by private car you will reach Nayapul, a starting point of the trek, the trek starts with a downhill climb all the way till Birethati a small village and market area for local people then passes through the jungle and beautiful villages behind, you climb uphill by the river.
  • Finally, will be reaching Hile which is a local Gurung village and ethnic group of Nepal. This is a beautiful village with local life; view the beautiful farmland, mountains, and river. This will be your lunch spot.
  • After a short break, climb uphill passing through the forest, and finally to Tikhedhunga a small village between the forests and hill.
  • Overnight in your Tea House.
Max Altitude: 1,540m (5,052ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 718 meters
Duration: Approx 4/5 hours
Distance: Approx. 9.5 km
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep

Day 6 Tikhedunga to Ghorepani

  • Early morning after breakfast, the journey starts towards Ghorepani, this will be an exciting trek as you cross the suspension bridge and waterfall then there will be 3300 steps welcoming us all the way to Ulleri.
  • Passing through the dense forest of rhododendron with the beautiful view of Annapurna ranges along with natural beauty and wildlife.
  • It will be a hide and seek game with the Himalayas due to dense forests inhabited by wild animals found in the area like deer, monkeys, different species of birds, leopards (if you are lucky), and many more.
  • Afternoon at Ghorepani, which is an amazing town with beautiful lodges and a view of the mighty Himalayas from Annapurna to Dhaulagiri and the far-away valley and Kaligandaki river gorge, you can explore the surrounding areas enjoy its beauty and local hospitality.
  • Overnight in your Tea House.
Max Altitude: 2,860m (9,383ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 1320 meters
Duration: Approx. 5/6 hours
Distance: Approx. 10/12 km
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Local Lodge

Day 7 Ghorepani to Poonhill Hike (3210m/10532ft/ 1 hour) and then descend to Hile via Tilkhedhunga.(1540m/5052ft/ 6 hour) Drive to Pokhara

  • Today will be an early and the most awaited day for us; you will be given a wake-up call to hike towards the Poonhill for the magnificent view of the gigantic Himalayas and the sunrise view as well. Having a headlight will be better.
  • As the first rays of the sun fall towards the Himalayas the mountains are most to see, all your tiredness from the hike will be soothed as medicine. This will be a lifetime experience to view such a beauty of nature along with the Himalayas of Annapurna range to Dhaulagiri.
  • As you descend towards the tea house you will be able to encounter the national birds of Nepal i.e. Lophophorus and others of the wild too.
  • After breakfast, descend towards Tikhedhunga and to Hile, a small village in between the forest, passing through the forest and the mighty Himalayas.
  • Today’s downhill will be through the same trail but will be easy to descend through the wilderness of the forest and the village till Tikhedhunga. 
  • Further, some half an hour journey will take you to Hele from here you will take a public Jeep to Nayapul.
  • From Nayapul take a car/public bus to Pokhara.
  • On arrival in Pokhara check in to your hotel and after refreshment, spend free time visiting some local areas.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Max Altitude: 822m (2,696ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 350 meters
Altitude Loss: Approx. 2,388 meters
Duration: Approx 6/7 hours
Distance: Approx. 60/70 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep

Day 8 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, you will be heading towards the tourist Bus Park for a bus drive to Kathmandu/can fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Though the drive seems longer but is filled with natural beauty, you will be stunned by the varied vegetation and resources of nature. Beautiful mountains, Himalayas, rivers, waterfall, villages, terrace cultivation, and many more can be viewed throughout the journey.
  • Afternoon you will reach Kathmandu, and from the bus stand a short hike to your respective hotel, after check-in and refreshment enjoy your leisure time visiting Swyambhunath Temple(Monkey Temple), this will be a walking journey of an hour through observing the beauty of Kathmandu and also the Massage therapy in the evening as per our interest.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 528 meters
Duration: Approx. 6/7 hours
Distance: Approx. 200 km
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Luxury Tourist Bus

Day 9 Transfer to International Airport

  • Today is your last day in Nepal; one of the representatives from Discover Altitude will accompany you to the International Airport from your hotel according to the flight schedule time.
  • We hope your stay in Nepal was an unforgettable moment with a beautiful memory and lovely experiences, last but not least we will be happy to see you in the near future for some other exciting journey in Nepal. As the journey ends we hope you are taking beautiful memories back home and lots of love from Nepal.
  • If you have some more free days in Nepal then our team of experts will help you by guiding some lovely places to visit in Nepal according to your available time schedule.
  • We wish you a safe and lovely flight back home.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Meals: Breakfast
Mode of Transportation: Car/ Jeep
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Cost Details for the Nepal Tour And Short Trek 2026-2027

Includes
  • Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
  • Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Two-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
  • One-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot.
  • All the ground transportation by Public bus and Private car while you stay in Nepal according to your Itinerary.
  • All the accommodation and three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • Kathmandu city tour will be guided by a city guide and trek by a trekking guide.
  • Highly experienced and professional tour and trekking guide.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.
  • A trekking map/ City map and duffel bag will be provided.
  • First aid medical kit.
  • ACAP Permit & TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System ( Please bring 2 pp size photo)
  • Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
  • Government tax and office charges.
Excludes
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa charge. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  • Snacks/Drinks and other personal expenses.
  • Hot showers during the trek.
  • Your personal trekking equipment.
  • WiFi internet and phone calls.
  • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.

Add-ons

Make your Nepal holiday even more memorable with our flexible add-on options. Whether you prefer a touch of luxury, a breathtaking Himalayan flight, an unforgettable helicopter experience, or a wildlife adventure, you can easily add these experiences to your tour or short trek. Choose from luxury 5-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, scenic mountain flights, Everest or Annapurna helicopter tours, or a 2-night, 3-day Chitwan wildlife safari. We can customize these options according to your interests, travel style, and available time.

Upgrade to 5-Star Luxury Hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Enjoy a more comfortable stay with an upgrade to carefully selected 5-star luxury hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Mountain Flight – 1-Hour Himalayan Experience

Experience a spectacular one-hour scenic flight from Kathmandu, offering close-up views of Mount Everest and the Himalayan range.

Everest or Annapurna Helicopter Flight

Add a private or shared helicopter experience to explore the Himalayas from the air, with stunning views of Everest or the Annapurna range.

Chitwan Wildlife Safari – 2 Nights / 3 Days

Extend your Nepal journey with a 2-night, 3-day wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park, including jungle activities, wildlife viewing, and a taste of local Tharu culture.

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