About this trip
Sirubari village is one of the most popular villages located in Syangja district in Nepal which is mostly inhabited by Gurung people.
This village tour offers the experience of a real rural social life, i.e. culture, lifestyle, tradition, custom, rituals of Nepalese people. In addition to this, travelers can also get the natural experience of the village.
The tour also gives you the opportunity to capture stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya range including Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Machhapuchhre, and other peaks, forests, rivers, lakes.
The unique attraction of Sirubari is the model for a growing new trend in tourism in Nepal. This village was also awarded the PATA Gold Award in recognition of its efforts to preserve the culture and heritage of Nepali rural life.
Photo by Promisha mishra (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Top photo by Bernard Gagnon (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Itinerary Outline
Day 01
Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02
Sightseeing around Kathmandu
Day 03
Drive to Pokhara
Day 04
Sightseeing around Pokhara
Day 05
Drive to Sirubari
Day 06
Sirubari exploration day
Day 07
Sirubari hiking day
Day 08
Drive to Kathmandu
Day 09
Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 10
Depart from Kathmandu
Take this trip
10 Days and 9 Nights tour Package
Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our Travel Devisers’ representative and driver will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to your designed hotel. The representative will help you check into your hotel.
At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Photo by Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Photo by Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Sightseeing around Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors.
The valley offers you a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influences.
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be guided to visit 3 renowned Buddhist and Hindu temples: Pashupatinath, Bouddha Stupa, and Swayambhunath.
After lunch, you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square.
Photo by Alexander Shafir (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The valley offers you a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influences.
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be guided to visit 3 renowned Buddhist and Hindu temples: Pashupatinath, Bouddha Stupa, and Swayambhunath.
After lunch, you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square.
Photo by Alexander Shafir (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Drive to Pokhara
This day is important day to you because your trek starts from today.
After an early breakfast you will be driven to Pokhara, 200 km from Kathmandu. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours on tourist vehicle.
You also have the option to fly to Pokhara.
On the way to our destination you will go through beautiful forests, deep gorges and pass many Nepali villages.
Photo by calflier001 (POKHARA BUS STATION NEPAL FEB 2013) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
After an early breakfast you will be driven to Pokhara, 200 km from Kathmandu. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours on tourist vehicle.
You also have the option to fly to Pokhara.
On the way to our destination you will go through beautiful forests, deep gorges and pass many Nepali villages.
Photo by calflier001 (POKHARA BUS STATION NEPAL FEB 2013) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Sightseeing around Pokhara
Pokhara is a very popular tourist destination and is renowned for its natural beauty.
Today you will be guided for a full day city tour.
In the early morning, you will be taken to Sarangkot, which is one of the best places to see the sunrise and sunset.
Following this you will visit Fewa Lake where you can enjoy boating. If the weather is clear, you can see the reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhre in the lake.
The lake also houses the Barahi Temple located in the middle of the lake.
Other interesting destinations would be David's Fall, the Tibetan Refugee Settlement, the Gupteshwor Cave, the International Mountain Museum, and the Bindabasini Temple.
Photo by Ben Tubby (The Fishtail and Pokhara, Nepal) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Today you will be guided for a full day city tour.
In the early morning, you will be taken to Sarangkot, which is one of the best places to see the sunrise and sunset.
Following this you will visit Fewa Lake where you can enjoy boating. If the weather is clear, you can see the reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhre in the lake.
The lake also houses the Barahi Temple located in the middle of the lake.
Other interesting destinations would be David's Fall, the Tibetan Refugee Settlement, the Gupteshwor Cave, the International Mountain Museum, and the Bindabasini Temple.
Photo by Ben Tubby (The Fishtail and Pokhara, Nepal) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Drive to Sirubari
Today you will be driven to Sirubari via Badhkhola.
You will have lunch in Darau and hike a few hours to Sirubari where you will be welcomed at Sirubari by local people and blessed by the local priest.
Here you can have a chance to interact with home-stay families.
Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
You will have lunch in Darau and hike a few hours to Sirubari where you will be welcomed at Sirubari by local people and blessed by the local priest.
Here you can have a chance to interact with home-stay families.
Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Sirubari exploration day
This day is designated as Sirubari exploration day.
Today you will have a tour around the village where you can live the culture, lifestyle, tradition, custom, rituals of the local people.
Accommodation will be provided at a local home with a local family.
Photo by Rajenrai (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Today you will have a tour around the village where you can live the culture, lifestyle, tradition, custom, rituals of the local people.
Accommodation will be provided at a local home with a local family.
Photo by Rajenrai (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Sirubari hiking day
Today you have a hike, on foot for mountain views and sunrise at Thumro.
Snacks will be served at Maidan Kharka before sunrise.
After viewing the sunrise you will return to Sirubari for breakfast and lunch at home.
After lunch we will visit the village, funeral area, and a local school, followed by a group activity at the village monastery and a cultural program.
Photo by Denali National Park and Preserve (Exploring WildernessUploaded by AlbertHerring) [CC BY 2.0 or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Snacks will be served at Maidan Kharka before sunrise.
After viewing the sunrise you will return to Sirubari for breakfast and lunch at home.
After lunch we will visit the village, funeral area, and a local school, followed by a group activity at the village monastery and a cultural program.
Photo by Denali National Park and Preserve (Exploring WildernessUploaded by AlbertHerring) [CC BY 2.0 or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Drive to Kathmandu
From Siribari, you will be driven to Kathmandu via Pokhara, which take around 7 to 8 hours.
On the way you can enjoy great views of the Annapurna Himalaya range along with scenic forest, rivers, and local villages.
Photo by Rdhungana (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
On the way you can enjoy great views of the Annapurna Himalaya range along with scenic forest, rivers, and local villages.
Photo by Rdhungana (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Rest day in Kathmandu
Today is an extra day to relax and Kathmandu and reduce your fatigue.
You can go for shopping, body massage, or other light activities.
Photo by Alexander Shafir (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Photo by Alexander Shafir (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Depart from Kathmandu
After checking out of the hotel, our representative will take you to the international airport for your flight home.
You also have the option to to extend your stay in Nepal for shorter trips, such as visits to national parks, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, and more. We are always ready to help you plan for these if you would require them.
By Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
You also have the option to to extend your stay in Nepal for shorter trips, such as visits to national parks, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, and more. We are always ready to help you plan for these if you would require them.
By Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
What's included
Hotel
Accommodation during tour in local lodge or in local homes
Accommodation during tour in local lodge or in local homes
Hotel
Lodge/homestay village tour with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodge/homestay village tour with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transport
All airport escorts
All airport escorts
Transport
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Sirubari and Sirubari - Pokhara - Kathmandu surface transfers on A/C private vehicle
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Sirubari and Sirubari - Pokhara - Kathmandu surface transfers on A/C private vehicle
Transport
Special traditional welcome on arrival at International airport
Special traditional welcome on arrival at International airport
Guide Fee
English speaking local expert guide
English speaking local expert guide
Sightseeing
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara with entry fees.
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara with entry fees.