Nepal Chitwan to Annapurna Multi-Adventure Tour
Breathtaking Trails, Trisuli River Rafting & Cultural Wonders of Kathmandu
- Available: March, October, November
- Activity: Level 2, Level 3
- Accommodations: Comfortable Hotels
Since our first treks in Nepal in 1969, Mountain Travel Sobek has worked closely with Himalayan communities by building strong relationships with local guides. We are also proud supporters of the American Himalayan Foundation which brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.
Highlights
- Hike a portion of the "Royal Trek" in view of the 26,804-foot Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna mountain range
- Raft Class II-II+ rapids on the Trisuli River and discover the spectacular wildlife of Chitwan National Park
- Get to know local residents in countryside villages and shop at Kathmandu's bustling bazaar
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 1
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
Transportation: 30-minute private transfer
Meals: Dinner
Raft the Trisuli River
Day 2
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
Activity: 3 hours/6.2 miles rafting (levels 2 & 3)
Transportation: 3-hour private transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Chitwan National Park
Day 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
Activity: 2-hour canoe safari (levels 2 & 3)
Transportation: 2.5-hour private transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover Wildlife Wonders in Chitwan National Park
Day 4
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. nAfter 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
Activity: 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)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Pokhara
Day 5
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
Activity: 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)
Transportation: 6-hour private transfer, 10-minute cable-car ride (level 2 option) OR 6.75-hour private transfer (level 3 option)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the Pokhara Region
Day 6
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
Activity: 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)
Transportation: 30-minute private transfer (level 2 option) OR 1.5-hour private transfer (level 3 option)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Peace Stupa & International Mountain Museum
Day 7
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.Accommodation: Temple Tree Resort and Spa
Activity: 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)
Transportation: 1-hour private transfer (level 2 option) OR 45-minute private transfer (level 3 option)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cultural Exploration in Kathmandu
Day 8
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
Activity: Half day cultural tour by van (level 2 option) OR Half day cultural tour by foot (level 3 option)
Transportation: 25-minute flight, 30-minute private car/van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Kathmandu
Day 9
After breakfast, say goodbye to Kathmandu as you transfer to the airport for your homeward-bound flight.Transportation: 30-minute private car/van transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Why Travel With Us?
- MT Sobek is a legendary outfitter in Nepal, offering pioneering adventure travel experiences in the Everest and Kathmandu regions since 1969.
- Intended to make Nepal an accessible destination, this trip combines two activity levels to offer everyone an experience that suits them best with flexible daily activities.
- Our team of local, seasoned guides know your destination best and have extensive experience leading authentic journeys in Nepal. Feel immersed as they share knowledge of the region's culture and traditions.
Dates & Prices
Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
The earlier you book, the more choice of available dates you’ll have and once you book, your price is guaranteed.
Your Guides
The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.
Sanjeev C.
Born and raised in Nepal, Sanjeev is a seasoned trekking guide with a wealth of experience leading adventures through Nepal, Tibet, and India since 1990. A graduate of Delhi University, his passion for exploration has taken him across the world and he thrives on connecting with people from all backgrounds. He’s a popular guide among MT Sobek travelers, bringing deep knowledge of the diverse cultures, religions, and traditions of the Himalayan region. Sanjeev loves being outdoors and lives in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu.
Binod M.
Binod was born in Kathmandu, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology before becoming a trekking guide. Since becoming a guide almost 20 years ago, he has led treks in Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Upper Mustang, Rara Lake, Kathmandu Valley, Manaslu and Helambu Tibet (Manasarovar/Kailash). He is well-versed in the terrain, culture and history of Nepal and looks forward to sharing his vast knowledge with you!
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 3. This flexible trip is perfect for travelers seeking a range of activity levels, from easy to moderate. Expect options that include walking up to 3 hours at elevations below 6,000 feet and river rafting on Class II-II+ rapids, or 3 to 6 hours of physical activity per day, possibly including some steep ascents or descents.
Learn more about activity levels here.
Activity Snapshot
Day 2
3 hours/6.2 miles rafting (levels 2 & 3)
Day 3
2-hour canoe safari (levels 2 & 3)
Day 4
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)
Day 5
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)
Day 6
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)
Day 7
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)
Day 8
Half day cultural tour by van (level 2 option) OR Half day cultural tour by foot (level 3 option)
*Mileage and elevation change information is approximate and may vary slightly depending on trail conditions, weather, and route adjustments, and the guide’s discretion.
Accommodations
Scenic and comfortable accommodation in Nepalese inns and lodges, plus two nights at Kathmandu's comfortable Yak and Yeti Hotel.
Yak and Yeti Hotel
A five-star oasis in the heart of Kathmandu, the Yak & Yeti is the perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored Nepali tradition. Guests will find refuge among antique fountains, gilded temples, and emerald gardens while enjoying a state-of-the-art gymnasium, spa features, shopping arcades, atrium, tennis courts, and swimming pools.
Temple Tree Resort and Spa
Surrounded by the peaks of the Annapurna Mountain range, the Temple Tree Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel designed to combine modern amenities with the local Nepalese Himalayan charm. Relax and unwind at the spa featuring massages, scrubs and a sauna. The two story cottage rooms offer a private veranda overlooking the garden courtyard, Wi-Fi and LED TV.
Summit River Lodge
Barahi Jungle Lodge
Weather
Autumn daytime temperatures: 70°F-80°F; autumn nighttime temperatures 40°F - 65°F. Rain or snow possible. Spring temperatures 5°F-10°F warmer than autumn.
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