DHANKUTA

Activities : Flight to Biratnagar, Drive to Dhankuta, Town Walk

Drive Duration : 3-4 hours approx. 

Accommodation : Hotel

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Biratnagar. On arrival at Biratnagar Airport, a vehicle will be ready to transfer you to the Dhankuta. You will be able to observe the rich nature, and the beautiful landscapes on the way. 

Once you are checked in at the hotel, you will go for a brief orientation walk around your accommodation to get to know your surroundings better. Afterwards, you will have time to yourself to rest for the day.

DHANKUTA

Activities : Chuliban- Khambela Hike, Kachide Farm to Table Experience

Hike Duration 3-3.5 hours approx.

Accommodation : Hotel 

After breakfast, start your day with a scenic drive to Chuliban then hike onwards to Khambela. On the way you will be visiting a view tower where a great view of the Tamor and the Kanchenjunga ranges can be seen on a clear day. You will also find scattered houses along the way which all belong to the families of the indigenous Aathpahariya community. On arrival, you will be welcomed by the Aathpahariya community at Khambela, followed by a warm local lunch while getting to know them better. After a short excursion, you will drive back to Dhankuta for a visit to Kachide at the early evening for a farm-to-table experience. Pick your own ingredients directly from the nearby garden and prepare your dinner for the night together with the hosts.

DHANKUTA

Activities : Orange Town Walk, Transfer to Sipting, Local Activities 

Drive Duration : 30 mins approx.

Walk Duration : 1.5- 2 hours approx.

Accommodation : Hotel

Today, you will be going for a walk to observe the orange city, architecture of the Newari and Aathpahariya communities and the nearby Ganesh Temple and Nishan Temple which holds a significant religious importance for locals and visitors alike. During this walk, you will also learn about local efforts to maintain heritage through architecture and traditions. 

Later in the day, you will be travelling to Sipting Community Homestay of the Aathpahariya community and you will experience being welcomed in their local tradition. While at Sipting, you can find traditional stone and wood houses surrounded by lush farming lands and explore the unique culture and lifestyle of the Aathpahariya community along with their unique cuisine.

DHANKUTA

Activities : Sunrise at Dhoje Danda, Cultural Feast at Sipting 

Hike Duration :  30 mins approx

Accommodation : Hotel

Wake up early in the morning where you will be going for an easy short hike to Dhoje Danda. On a clear day, you will be able to see the Makalu, Kumbhakarna and Kanchenjunga ranges from the hill top. After breakfast, you will be driving to Cholung Park, where you will see a lot of the Limbu community’s traditional houses as well as small museums that the local government have been able to maintain.  

After a short excursion, you will be returning back to Sipting, where you will be joining in Dhol Nach showcased by the Aathpahariya community in Sipting Community Homestay. You will be ending the day with a cultural dinner that the locals have prepared with their traditional snacks and drinks.

JANAKPUR

Activities : Drive to Janakpur, Dinner at Mithila Thali

Hike Duration : 8-9 hrs approx.

Accommodation : Hotel

Today you will be traveling to Janakpur, where the infamous Janaki Temple and Mithila Art is a massive highlight. Once you reach Janakpur, you will be checking in  at the hotel. and end your day with traditional cuisine in Mithila Thali by Chef Santosh Shah, who was declared the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals re-match in 2021. 

KATHMANDU

Activities : Janaki Temple Visit and Mithila Painting, Flight to Kathmandu

Accommodation : Hotel 

Following breakfast, experience Mithila Art, where intricate designs, vibrant colours and distinctive art techniques grab the attention of the viewers from afar with the artisans. Visit the  Janaki Temple, which showcases a blend of Hindu and Mughal styles dedicated to Goddess Sita that stands as an icon of religious and cultural significance at Janakpur. 

You will be transferred to Janakpur Airport for your flight to Kathmandu an hour before the boarding time. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the Hotel in Kathmandu and will have the remaining day to explore or rest.

DEPARTURE

You will be picked up from your hotel 3 hours before your time of flight. Please check all your belongings, specifically your documents before departing!