Rustic Nepal

DETAILED ITINERARY

6 nights / 7 days

Kathmandu * Betini * Gorkha

 

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU

• Arrival: Land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

• Meet & Greet: Guide and chauffeur wearing protective gear; vehicle sanitized before pick-up.

• Transfer: To hotel for check-in.

• Leisure: Rest of the day at leisure.

• Dinner & Stay: Overnight at a luxury hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 02: EXPLORE KATHMANDU

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

• Sightseeing Highlights:Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Explore the historic Malla dynasty palace, Golden Gate, and Nyatapola Temple.
  Local Craft: Visit Nepal Topi Making, Nepal Vocational Academy.

• Lunch: Authentic dining at a local restaurant in Bhaktapur.

• Afternoon:Boudhanath Stupa: World’s largest Buddhist stupa adorned with prayer flags.
  Pashupatinath Temple: Sacred Hindu site on the Bagmati river; experience the evening Arati.

• Dinner & Stay: Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU TO BETINI (100 km | 6-7 hrs drive)

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel; depart for Betini.

• Arrival: Check-in at The Farm, a locally crafted haven in Rasuwa.

• Evening Experience:Farm Life: Participate in seasonal farming, milking cows, and local games (Braket, Dandi, Buwo, Kabadi).

• Dinner: BBQ under the stars.

• Stay: Overnight at The Farm, Betini.

DAY 04: BETINI EXPLORATION

• Early Morning: 1.5-hour hike to Kalikastan Temple for sunrise views of the Himalayas.

• Breakfast: Return to The Farm for breakfast.

• Community Engagement:Village Visit: Help paint houses and interact with locals.
  School Visit: Teach or share activities with local students.

• Afternoon:Farm Activities: Milk cows, make ghee/yogurt, play local instruments.

• Dinner & Stay: Overnight at The Farm.

DAY 05: DRIVE TO GORKHA (150 km | 4.5 hrs drive)

• Morning: Breakfast at The Farm; drive to Gorkha.

• Arrival: Check-in at hotel; lunch.

• Afternoon:Gorkha Bazaar Tour: Explore with a local guide.
  Visit: Gorkha Durbar (palace complex under reconstruction) and surrounding areas.

• Evening: Stroll to witness Magar ethnic lifestyle.

• Dinner & Stay: Overnight at hotel in Gorkha.

DAY 06: GORKHA TO KATHMANDU (147 km | 4-5 hrs drive)

• Sunrise: View Mt. Manaslu’s North Face.

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel; drive back to Kathmandu.

• Afternoon: Check-in at hotel; leisure time in Thamel.

• Dinner & Stay: Overnight at luxury hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 07: DEPARTURE – KATHMANDU

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel.

• Transfer: To Tribhuvan International Airport for onward flight.

*End of Tour*