Day 1 Nationwide → Chengdu ★Assembly Day
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丨Departure date/ We sincerely welcome you
Today is the departure day. Please arrive at the airport at the designated time on your itinerary (domestic flights are recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance). After checking in, take the flight to Chengdu. Transfer in Chengdu that night and stay at a hotel near the airport.
丨Instructions for connecting flights
1. This flight supports nationwide interline flights. Flights to and from Chengdu must be operated by Air China (code CA) and are not shared flights. Please indicate your departure city when registering. (Some destinations cannot be interlined, such as Xinjiang and Tibet, or other areas without Air China flights to and from Chengdu. We recommend that you change to a nearby departure city that meets the requirements, or travel to Chengdu on your own to participate in the event.)
2. Flight information from the departure point to Chengdu is generally notified 5-7 days in advance. The time cannot be specified. Flights to and from Chengdu can only be arranged on the gathering and disbanding days and cannot be advanced or postponed. For specific flight information, please refer to the actual ticketing of the airline.
3. The connecting flight is a gift from the airline, so if there is no connecting flight, there will be no difference in the group fare and no refund will be made.
丨Transit Hotel Information
1. The transit hotel is near Chengdu Tianfu Airport. If you arrive at Shuangliu Airport by connecting flight from your departure point, you will be responsible for the transportation costs from Shuangliu Airport to the hotel near Tianfu Airport.
2. Transit hotels are provided by the airline and cannot be specified. If you do not need a transit hotel, you will not be refunded at any cost.
3. Transit hotels do not support single occupancy, so the single room surcharge does not include the two nights of transit hotels before and after. If you need to stay alone, please arrange your own hotel.
丨Altitude reminder
The highest altitude of this trip is 2100 meters. You will not experience altitude sickness, so you can sign up with confidence.
Day 2 Chengdu → Kathmandu → Patan Durbar Square
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Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Airport three hours in advance for your flight to Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. Upon arrival, visit Patan Durbar Square, located in the Kathmandu Valley. This square, once the royal palace of the Malla Dynasty, is known as the "City of Art." This area boasts Newari temples, palaces, and statues, renowned for their intricate red brick and wood carvings. It also boasts numerous historical sites, including the Krishna Temple. After your visit, return to your hotel in Kathmandu for check-in.
About Kathmandu
Nepal's capital, nestled in a valley at the southern foot of the Himalayas, lies approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. The city boasts seven World Heritage sites, including Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple. Red-brick temples and carved wood window grilles blend old and new. The streets bustle, pigeons flutter around Durbar Square, and backpackers gather in the Thamel area. Snow-capped mountains loom in the morning mist, while Durbar Square blends seamlessly with the bustling city life.
丨Reference flights
CA437 Chengdu Tianfu-Kathmandu 09:25-10:55 (flight time is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, the time difference is 2 hours and 15 minutes later than China) 1 piece of checked baggage, weight limit 23kg.
丨Altitude reminder
The highest altitude of this trip is 2100 meters, and there will be no altitude sickness.
Day 3 Kathmandu → Chitwan
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丨Climbing the temple to see the ancient city awakens
After breakfast, we'll head to Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the "Monkey Temple," east of Kathmandu. This World Heritage site, once home to monkeys, is a perennial must-see in Kathmandu. Built around a massive white stupa, its rounded white body and gilded spire make it a treasured architectural gem in the valley. Located on a hilltop, the stupa offers a stunning view of Kathmandu.
We then drove to Chitwan
Wild Chitwan Rafting
After arriving in Chitwan, the first thing we did was to experience the wooden canoe rafting. We could see crocodiles by the river, some lying in the sun, some diving in the water, and all kinds of birds appearing around us alternately, like a symphony of nature.
Afterwards, we walked to the elephant sanctuary where tourists could interact with the elephants up close.
Day 4 Chitwan → Pokhara
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Chitwan Forest Off-Road Tour
After breakfast, we'll embark on an off-road vehicle tour of the pristine forest, traveling through South Asia's largest forest park. Led by our guide, we'll explore the area in search of rare wildlife, including Asian white rhinos, Bengal tigers, antelopes, deer, and crocodiles. After this delightful day, we'll depart Chitwan and head to Pokhara.
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. It is located in the Himalayan valley, nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Annapurna Peak and Fishtail Peak, next to the charming Phewa Lake. The lush vegetation and the magnificent snow-capped mountain scenery form a sharp contrast, making it a must-see place for tourists in Nepal.
Day 5 Pokhara → → Australian Base Camp
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Tourists' Secret Snow Mountain View
After breakfast, we'll head to Phewa Lake, a popular tourist destination in Nepal, nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Annapurna Mountains. The lake's clear, calm waters offer a chance to admire the magnificent reflection of Fishtail Peak. The lakeside is dotted with cafes, restaurants, and handicraft shops, perfect for a leisurely stroll. We'll then take a wooden boat ride on the lake, enjoying the tranquility of the town.
丨Afternoon outdoor light hiking
After lunch, we arrived in Phedi and hiked for about two hours to Australian Base Camp. Australian Base Camp is another great spot for sunrise viewing over the Himalayas, offering stunning views of the Annapurna Peak, Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) to the west, and the pyramid-shaped Fishtail Peak (6,997 meters).
We will check into the mountain inn that day. The Himalayas are a breathtaking sight at dusk, with clouds and winds surging across the foothills. After a day of breathtaking views, we will drift off to sleep, surrounded by the snow-capped mountains and starlight.
Day 6 Australian Base Camp → Pokhara
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丨Himalayan Sunshine Golden Mountain
Tourists who get up early can watch the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks on their own. The rolling sea of clouds and the stunning light and shadow of the snow-capped mountains will surely amaze you.
After breakfast, we descended the mountain, enjoying breathtaking scenery along the way. The Annapurna Mountains, Dhaulagiri, and the other side of Fishtail Peak accompanied us as we advanced further and further into the distance. Reluctantly, we reached Phedi and, after a half-hour drive, returned to our Pokhara hotel for free time in the afternoon.
丨Recommended free time itinerary
If the weather is suitable, you can go paragliding (at your own expense), or go to the Freedom Tower and Shiva Temple, overlooking Lake Feiba and feel the pleasure.
Day 7 Pokhara → Kathmandu
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After experiencing so many sunrises and sunsets, tourists can relax today and feel the unique charm of this "Switzerland of the East". Drive back to Kathmandu in time. Since the drive back to Kathmandu is long and the road conditions are not particularly good, it takes about 10 hours, so it is recommended to prepare some snacks.
After arriving in Kathmandu, tourists with ample time can explore Thamel Street on their own. Thamel Street is the heart of Kathmandu, home to a diverse mix of international tourists, small hotels, bars, restaurants, shops, stalls, bookstores, and travel agencies. Nepalese handicrafts, such as Buddha statues, thangkas, woolen blankets, handicraft accessories, paper crafts, oil paintings, woolen shawls, South Asian CDs, Nepalese postcards, landscape paintings, unique cotton clothing, wood carvings, pottery, and metalwork, are a dazzling sight.
丨Inland section aircraft description
Tourists can choose to take an inland flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu at their own expense. If necessary, you can find a guide to book it at least 3 days in advance. The fee is 750 yuan per person, including airport transfer. Since Nepal's flights are very delayed, it is recommended to choose a flight before 09:30 in the morning. We will arrange for Nepal's largest local airline [Buddha Air], which can carry about 80-100 passengers and the flight time is 30-45 minutes, eliminating the trouble of taking a bus.
Day 8 Kathmandu Durbar Square → Bhaktapur Durbar Square → Night Ceremony at the Temple of Cremation
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丨A Tour of Kathmandu's World Heritage
After breakfast, we'll head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the heart of Nepal's old city and former site of the Malla dynasty's royal palace. The square is dotted with ancient temples, palaces, and statues dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries, with notable structures such as the Living Goddess Temple and the One-Wood Temple. Locals and tourists alike frequent this area daily, immersing themselves in the rich history and religious atmosphere of Nepal.
We then headed to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, considered the crown of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur is the birthplace of medieval Nepalese art and architecture. The Golden Gate in the square serves as the entrance to the inner courtyard of the royal palace and serves as the square's focal point. Other attractions await you on the square include the 55-windowed palace, the King's Bath, and the Nyatapola Temple, also known as the "Five-Storied Pagoda." Here, we'll sample authentic Nepalese cuisine—Bhaktapur's yogurt-based jujudhau.
In the evening, we traveled to Pashupatinath Temple, a source of Hindu spiritual power where Shiva is worshipped in his animal form, Pashupatinath. At sunset, priests lit a sacred fire on the banks of the Bagmati River, chanting Sanskrit mantras while devotees gathered for prayer. On a cremation pyre by the river, the deceased's remains cremated in the flames. The solemn and dignified ceremony embodies the unique Hindu understanding of life and death.
After that, we headed to the Thamel area and had our meal at our leisure.
Day 9 Kathmandu → Chengdu
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After breakfast, depart for the airport to take a flight back to Chengdu and check into the transit hotel.
丨Reference flights
CA438 Kathmandu-Chengdu Tianfu 11:55-17:25 (flight time approximately 3 hours 45 minutes, time difference 2 hours 15 minutes later than China) 1 piece of checked baggage, weight limit 23kg
Day 10 Chengdu → National ★ Disbandment Day
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丨Farewell on the disbanding day/Looking forward to seeing you again
Today is the day of disbanding, and the wonderful journey is about to end. Everyone should go to the airport in time according to the time of the connecting flight (domestic flights are recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance).
If the return flight departs from Shuangliu Airport, the cost of the hotel to Shuangliu Airport is borne by the customer.
