1. DAY – FRIDAY / ISTANBUL → KATHMANDU Meeting at 15:30 at Istanbul Airport International Departures Flight to Kathmandu via Delhi with Indigo at 18:45 Overnight on the plane 2. DAY – SATURDAY / ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU & INTRODUCTION TOUR Arrive at 13:05, transfer to hotel Rest and city tour in the afternoon: UNESCO Durbar Square: Royal palace complex, temples, and city life from the royal era. Hanuman Dhoka: Historic area with old palace buildings. Thamel Market: Local handicrafts, spices, souvenirs, and Nepalese life. Dinner: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant j ,†¡ Lo Mustang Hotel 42★ – Kathmandu 3. DAY – SUNDAY / TEMPLES & BHAKTAPUR Pashupatinath Temple: One of Hinduism’s sacred temples located by the Bagmati River, witness traditional cremation ceremonies. Boudhanath Stupa: Massive Buddhist stupa with prayer wheels and meditative atmosphere. Bhaktapur: UNESCO-protected historic city known for woodcraft, explore traditional life in its narrow streets. Dinner: Traditional Nepalese menu in Kathmandu †¡,j Lo Mustang Hotel 4★2 – Kathmandu 4. DAY – MONDAY / EXPLORATION OF HIDDEN SIDES OF KATHMANDU After breakfast, half-day private Kathmandu tour: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): A Buddhist temple on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley, famous for its stupa, city views, monkeys, and monks. Ason Market: Authentic shopping spot with spices, textiles, fresh flowers, and daily local life. Kumari Garden: Visit the historic residence of Nepal's living goddess “Kumari”. Afternoon free time for shopping or relaxing at cafes. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Lo Mustang Hotel 4 – Kathmandu 5. DAY – TUESDAY / KATHMANDU → BANDIPUR (4 HOURS) Transfer by road to the charming mountain village of Bandipur Bandipur: Known for its balcony houses facing the Himalayas, traditional architecture, and peaceful atmosphere. Opportunity to breathe mountain air. Evening walk in the village square, tea breaks at local cafes Dinner: Local cuisine at a mountain lodge The Old Inn Bandipur 4 6. DAY – WEDNESDAY / BANDIPUR → POKHARA (2.5 HOURS) Transfer to Pokhara Devi’s Falls: Impressive underground waterfall Gupteshwor Cave: Sacred cave formed under the waterfall Phewa Lake Boat Tour: Visit the temple on the island, enjoy reflections of the mountains Dinner with lake view Swiss International Hotel 4 – Pokhara 7. DAY – THURSDAY / POKHARA → CHITWAN (4.5 HOURS) Transfer by road to Chitwan National Park Lunch and rest Elephant Safari: Ride on an elephant into the forest to see deer, wild boar, monkeys, and possibly rhinos Rapti River Canoe Trip: Quiet boat ride to observe crocodiles and water birds Dinner: Open-air meal at the resort Green Park Chitwan 4 8. DAY – FRIDAY / CHITWAN NATURE & CULTURAL PROGRAM Morning: Nature walk and bird watching Elephant Care Center: Witness the natural care and feeding of elephants Evening: Tharu Dance Performance: Traditional dances of the indigenous Tharu tribe with colorful costumes and music Dinner: Tharu cuisine Green Park Chitwan 4 9. DAY – SATURDAY / CHITWAN → KATHMANDU & RETURN Morning: Return to Kathmandu by road (approx. 5 hours) Last shopping and farewell in Kathmandu Transfer to airport at 16:50 Flight to Delhi via Indigo at 20:50, with transfer Overnight on the plane 10. DAY – SUNDAY / ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 14:15 End of the tour