. Transfer to the hotel, ev. Yoga in the evening

In the morning you will practice Hatha Yoga and meditation. After breakfast, you will visit downtown Kathmandu with the famous Durbar Square. In the evening, visit the stupa of Swayambunath, from where you can overlook the Kathmandu Valley. Swayambunath is considered one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world. The inner buildings are estimated to be about 2500 years old. Due to the many monkeys living there, Swayambunath is also called the "Temple of the Apes". Overnight at Hotel Vajra in Kathmandu.

In the morning you will practice Hatha Yoga and meditation. After breakfast, visit the temple of Pashupatinath, the cremation site and the holiest place of the Hindus in the Kathmandu Valley, where Shiva and Pashupati are worshipped. In the evening, visit the great stupa of Bodhnath, the center of Buddhist life in Kathmandu. The foundation dates back to the 5th century AD. With a height of 36 meters, the stupa is one of the largest of its kind. Buddhists circle the stupa clockwise (kora) at dusk. You are welcome to join. Overnight at Hotel Vajra in Kathmandu.

In the morning you will practice yoga and meditation. A full-day tour today takes you to Bhaktapur and Patan, the oldest royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley.
Bhaktapur is the most beautiful of the Newar cities according to many travelers. It has preserved its historic cityscape as well as its traditional way of life. You will visit Durbar Square, Nyatapala Mandir, Taumadhi Tole, the Royal Palace and the Datajatra Temple. Patan, also a former royal city, which you will visit this afternoon, developed into a religious and secular center with Durbar Square and its Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries. In this "open-air museum" you can experience the everyday life of the people, especially the artisans. They visit sculptors, wood carvers and metal casters. You can also visit sights such as the temples of Kumbhesvara, Kwa Bahal and Mhabauda, and other sites if you wish. Overnight at Hotel Vajra in Kathmandu.

you will travel by bus to Pokhara. The city on Lake Feta is known for its proximity to the Annapurna massif and the wonderful view of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. On the way to Pokhara, you can enjoy the beautiful subtropical hills lined with rivers. Upon arrival, there will be time for a walk along the shores of Lake Fewa. In the evenings, you will practice yoga and meditation. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

You'll take a taxi to Birethanti and begin the multi-day trek to the spectacular Poon Hill viewpoint. On the first day, you'll hike for approximately five hours, initially along a riverbank. The final stretch is uphill to Ulleri (2,070 m). Full board. Overnight at a lodge.

Today, you'll hike for approximately 4 hours. Your destination for the day is Ghorepani (2,800 m). You'll hike gently uphill through magnificent rhododendron forests. In the afternoon, enjoy views of the 8,000-meter-high Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs. Full board. Overnight at a lodge.

Early in the morning, you'll climb to the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,200 m) for an unforgettable sunrise. The magnificent view stretches from Dhaulagiri to the Annapurna range and the Machapuchare. After breakfast in Ghorepani, you'll hike along a beautiful forest trail to Tadapani. Full board. Overnight at a lodge.

After a short distance, the trail takes you north today and you come out at a small clearing before descending steeply through rhododendron forests. Soon you will reach Chisapani. The path then leads downhill to Chiukle and past terraced fields to the large suspension bridge over the Kymrong Khola. From the bridge, the path leads you to the village of Klisigo Chiukle, then past waterfalls to Chhomrong. Full board. Overnight in a lodge.

Today is a 5-hour easy hike to Ghandrung on the program. Ghandrung is a Gurkha village with slate-tiled houses, which is well worth a visit. From here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Macchapuchhare once again. Full board. Overnight in a lodge.

On your last day of trekking,
you will hike 6 to 7 hours downhill to Birethanti. From there you will take the bus back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast you travel back to Kathmandu and can review the beautiful and interesting experiences of the last few days. Overnight at Maya Guest House in Kathmandu.

Your guest house is located in Bodnath. Bodnath's many small shops are bustling with activity. Not far away are numerous monasteries as well as the large stupa that was damaged by the earthquake in 2015. In December 2016, the complete restoration of the stupa was celebrated. Today you can enjoy the special atmosphere of Bodnath individually, let yourself drift or take a trip to the busy but relaxed Thamel. Overnight at Maya Guest House in Kathmandu.

Drive to the airport in the morning. From there to Zurich/ Berlin/ Frankfurt/ Munich