Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, meet and greet with our representative, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Transfer to Hattiban Resort 
After a warm breakfast, set off to explore Basantapur Durbar Square, the historic royal palace complex with its intricately carved temples, courtyards, and pagodas. Continue to Swayambhunath, the iconic hilltop stupa (also known as the Monkey Temple) offering panoramic views over the Kathmandu Valley. Following the sightseeing, transfer to Hattiban Resort, nestled in the forested hills on the valley's edge. 

Day 3: Hike to Champadevi
After breakfast, set off with a packed lunch provided by the resort for a scenic hike to Champadevi, following a beautiful trail through dense forest with sweeping views of the Kathmandu Valley along the way. Enjoy your packed lunch amid the natural surroundings during the hike. On reaching Champadevi Temple, take a short rest to soak in the surroundings before making your way back to the resort.

Day 4: Pharping Sightseeing & Return to Kathmandu 
Check out from the resort after breakfast and proceed towards Pharping. En route, visit Mahaguru Monastery and Shesh Narayan Temple, an important Hindu-Buddhist pilgrimage site set against a rock face. Continue to Pharping, where you will explore its cluster of monasteries and a revered Hindu temple, followed by a walk to the local suspension bridge. In the evening, drive back to Kathmandu Valley.

Day 5: Full day Kathmandu Sightseeing
Start the day with a visit to Patan Durbar Square, renowned for its Newari architecture and rich concentration of temples and courtyards. Proceed to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a beautifully preserved medieval city known for its pottery square, wood carvings, and traditional way of life. In the evening, visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world and a major center of Tibetan Buddhism, where you can join the ritual evening circumambulation (kora).

Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport on time for your departure flight.

• Accommodation:

3 nights at a 3-star premium hotel in Kathmandu and 2 nights at Hattiban Resort, on double/twin sharing basis

• Meals:

Daily breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu

All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the Hattiban Resort stay

• Transfers & Transportation:

Airport arrival and departure transfers

All sightseeing transfers by private vehicle, based on group size

• All sightseeing as per the itinerary, with all entrance fees
• Guide & Support:

English-speaking guide throughout the trip

Tour representative assistance on arrival and departure

Traditional welcome with khada

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fee, if any
• Travel and medical insurance
• Meals not specifically mentioned
• Single room supplement
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages, shopping, etc.)
• Any activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Extra costs from events beyond our control (flight delays, strikes, road closures, natural calamities, weather changes, medical emergencies)

Q: Where is Champadevi located?
Champadevi is a forested hilltop on the southern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, in the same hill range as Hattiban and Pharping. The trail past Hattiban Resort has views of Pharping’s monastery, Taudaha Lake, the Bagmati river and the hill-ringed valley. Hattiban Resort is close to the trail, so you start walking straight from the resort.

Q: How long does the hike take?
Plan on about 5 to 6 hours for the full outing, including rest stops and a lunch break at the top. The climb up is the longer part, and the walk back down is noticeably quicker.

Q: Is the trail well developed?
Mostly, yes. The route has stone-paved paths and staircases, with some unpaved sections.

Q: Do I need hiking experience?
No prior experience is needed.