The day is spent winding through the Trisuli River Gorge on the Prithvi Highway westward toward Pokhara. We’ll spend our first night in the beautiful village of Bandipur and take in some of the stunning examples of Newari architecture.

Pokhara will serve as our base for two nights to allow us ample time for excursions up into the mountains. Serenely situated on Phewa Tal, the second largest lake in the country, we will have sufficient time to walk or bike around the lake perimeter to take in the full grandeur of this perfectly situated town. We will take advantage of our mobility and head up to some of the awe-inspiring panoramic vistas of the Annapurna Range.

Day 6 sends us southward toward India. We’ll carve the day through lush valleys and majestic mountain passes along the Siddhartha Highway to the quaint

hillside town of Tansen. Perched high above the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the place exudes a charming medieval quality and provides a perfect spot to while

away an evening in the mountains.

It was 2,500 years ago the Siddhartha Gautama was born in the town in Lumbini. We’ll spend an afternoon exploring the site and taking in the Mayadevi Temple that celebrates his life as one of our civilization’s spiritual icons.

Today is a cruising day along the East – West Highway that brings us to lower elevations and warmer climes. And for those with inclination, a little offroading is also in store.

We end our day at the Chitwan National Park. Considered one of the best national parks in Asia, we’ll spend two nights at one of the best lodges within the park perimeter.

A bike free day will allow us to spend it taking in much of the natural beauty of this beautiful place. A group Jeep safari and a short trek will allow you to get up close an personal with the park’s population of elephants, rhinos, sloths and maybe, just

maybe, the elusive Bengal tiger.

Leaving the steamy 1,000 ft elevation behind, we climb via endless switchbacks over the mountains and back to the Kathmandu Valley. Our last night on the road is in the charming hillside village of Nuwakot.

Here we spend the night at Famous Farm, a cluster of historic Newari buildings converted to a lovely farmhouse inn.

Our last day on the road is a fun one - an endlessly windy affair over mountain roads that gradually bring us back to beautiful Kathmandu.

A final night at our stunning, heritage hotel and a night of celebration are on tap with a preview of the photos from our Experience Capture team will be screened to

remind you of what you just accomplished.