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Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 1: London to Kathmandu
Flight: Depart from London Heathrow at 20:00; arrive in Kathmandu at 10:00 (next day, local time).
Travel Time: Approx. 11 hours (including layover).
Days 2-4: Kathmandu (3 Days)
Day 2:
10:00-11:30: Arrival and check-in at your hotel.
12:00-13:30: Lunch featuring traditional Nepalese cuisine (try momos and dal bhat).
14:00-17:00: Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) for panoramic views of Kathmandu and Mount Everest in the distance.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 3:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Explore Durbar Square, including Hanuman Dhoka Palace and Kumari Ghar.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and sacred Hindu temple.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 4:
06:00-09:00: Early morning scenic flight over Mount Everest.
09:30-10:30: Breakfast.
11:00-14:00: Visit the Patan Durbar Square and its stunning temples.
14:30-16:30: Explore the bustling streets of Thamel for shopping.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight to Colombo (4.5 hours).
Kathmandu – Day 1
Starter: Momos (steamed dumplings, often filled with meat or vegetables)
Main Course: Dal Bhat Tarkari (lentils, rice, vegetables, and pickles – Nepal's national staple)
Dessert: Jeri (Nepali jalebi – deep-fried coils soaked in syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Raksi (traditional homemade rice liquor)
Hot Drink: Milk Tea
Cold Drink: Nepali Lemonade
Kathmandu – Day 2
Starter: Kwati Soup (mixed bean soup, usually eaten during festivals)
Main Course: Gorkhali Lamb (spicy curry-style lamb with a smoky flavor)
Dessert: Yomari (sweet steamed dumplings filled with jaggery and sesame)
Alcoholic Drink: Chhaang (milky, slightly fizzy fermented rice drink)
Hot Drink: Butter Tea (salty tea with butter, from Tibetan influence)
Cold Drink: Lassi (sweet or salted yogurt-based drink)
Kathmandu – Day 3
Starter: Choyela (spiced grilled meat, often buffalo, served cold)
Main Course: Sel Roti and Potato Tarkari (sweet rice flour rings with curried potatoes)
Dessert: Sel Roti (can double as both a meal and a sweet treat)
Alcoholic Drink: Tongba (hot fermented millet drink, sipped with a straw)
Hot Drink: Masala Tea (spiced Nepali chai)
Cold Drink: Amla Juice (tangy gooseberry juice rich in vitamin C)
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Days 5-6: Colombo (2 Days)
Day 5:
01:30: Arrival in Colombo and check-in at your hotel.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit Gangaramaya Temple and Beira Lake.
12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring Sri Lankan cuisine (try hoppers and kottu roti).
14:30-17:30: Take a coastal drive to Mount Lavinia Beach for relaxation.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 6:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Visit a tea plantation near Colombo and learn about Sri Lankan tea production.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Explore the National Museum of Colombo.
19:00: Flight to Hanoi (6 hours).
Colombo – Day 1
Starter: Spicy Lentil Vadai (crispy, spiced lentil fritters)
Main Course: Kottu Roti (chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and meat)
Dessert: Wattalappam (spiced coconut custard with jaggery)
Alcoholic Drink: Arrack (palm spirit, typically served with soda or lime)
Hot Drink: Ceylon Tea
Cold Drink: King Coconut Water
Colombo – Day 2
Starter: Fish Patties (curried fish filling in crispy pastry)
Main Course: Sri Lankan Chicken Curry (rich and aromatic with coconut milk and spices)
Dessert: Kiri Toffee (milk toffee with cashews and condensed milk)
Alcoholic Drink: Lion Lager
Hot Drink: Kola Kanda (herbal rice porridge/tea blend)
Cold Drink: Falooda (rose syrup milkshake with basil seeds and vermicelli)
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Days 7-8: Hanoi (2 Days)
Day 7:
00:30: Arrival in Hanoi and check-in at your hotel.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda.
12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine (try pho and banh mi).
14:30-17:00: Explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 8:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:00: Visit the Temple of Literature and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-16:00: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese coffee at a local café.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Drive to Ha Long Bay (4 hours).
Hanoi – Day 7
Starter: Nem Chua Ran (fried fermented pork rolls)
Main Course: Pho Bo (beef noodle soup)
Dessert: Banh Don Lon (steamed layered coconut cake)
Alcoholic Drink: Bia Hoi (fresh draft beer)
Hot Drink: Lemongrass Tea
Cold Drink: Che Ba Mau (served chilled as drink-dessert)
Hanoi – Day 8
Starter: Canh Chua (sour soup with tamarind and fish)
Main Course: Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodles and herbs)
Dessert: Kem (Vietnamese ice cream)
Alcoholic Drink: Medicated Ruou Mat Ong (honey-infused wine)
Hot Drink: Vietnamese Tea
Cold Drink: Tamarind Juice
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Hạ Long, Vietnam
Days 9-10: Ha Long Bay (2 Days)
Day 9:
01:00: Arrival in Ha Long Bay and check-in at your hotel or overnight cruise.
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone karsts and caves (e.g., Sung Sot Cave).
12:30-14:00: Lunch on board.
14:30-17:00: Kayaking or swimming at Ti Top Island.
19:00: Dinner on the cruise and overnight stay.
Day 10:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast on the cruise.
08:30-11:30: Continue exploring hidden bays and floating villages.
12:00-13:00: Disembark and enjoy lunch.
14:00: Drive to Hanoi (4 hours).
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight to Da Nang (1.5 hours) and transfer to Hoi An.
Ha Long Bay – Day 5
Starter: Cha Ca (fried fish with dill and turmeric)
Main Course: Bo Luc Lac (shaking beef with garlic butter)
Dessert: Banh Tieu (hollow sesame doughnuts)
Alcoholic Drink: Ruou Ngo (corn wine)
Hot Drink: Rice Tea
Cold Drink: Salted Lemonade
Ha Long Bay – Day 6
Starter: Banh Goi (fried dumplings with glass noodles and meat)
Main Course: Com Tam (broken rice with grilled pork)
Dessert: Che Chuoi (banana and tapioca dessert in coconut milk)
Alcoholic Drink: Ruou Ran (snake wine — symbolic or optional)
Hot Drink: Honey Lime Tea
Cold Drink: Pennywort Juice
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Hội An, Vietnam
Days 11-12: Hoi An (2 Days)
Day 11:
23:00: Arrival in Hoi An and check-in at your hotel.
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:00: Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Old Town.
12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring local specialties like cao lau and white rose dumplings.
14:30-17:00: Join a lantern-making workshop.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 12:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Take a bicycle tour through rice paddies to Tra Que Vegetable Village.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Relax on An Bang Beach.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Drive to Hue (3 hours).
Hoi An – Day 1
Starter: Banh Xeo (crispy rice pancakes with pork and shrimp)
Main Course: Com Ga Hoi An (Hoi An-style chicken rice)
Dessert: Banh Flan (Vietnamese caramel flan)
Alcoholic Drink: Ruou Sim (rose myrtle wine)
Hot Drink: Vietnamese Hot Coffee
Cold Drink: Passion Fruit Juice
Hoi An – Day 2
Starter: Nem Nuong (grilled pork sausage rolls)
Main Course: Thit Kho Trung (caramelized pork belly with eggs)
Dessert: Banh Chuoi Nuong (baked banana cake)
Alcoholic Drink: Saigon Beer
Hot Drink: Pandan Tea
Cold Drink: Lemongrass and Lime Drink
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Hue, Vietnam
Days 13-14: Hue (2 Days)
Day 13:
00:00: Arrival in Hue and check-in at your hotel.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda and take a scenic boat ride along the Perfume River.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 14:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:00: Visit the royal tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Free time to explore Dong Ba Market.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
22:00: Flight to Hanoi (1.5 hours) and connect to London.
Day 15: Return to London
07:00: Depart Hanoi at 12:00; arrive in London Heathrow at 18:00 (local time).
Travel Time: Approx. 13 hours.
Hue – Day 3
Starter: Goi Cuon Chien (fried spring rolls)
Main Course: Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup)
Dessert: Che Ba Mau (three-color dessert with beans and jelly)
Alcoholic Drink: Ruou Can (fermented rice wine)
Hot Drink: Artichoke Tea
Cold Drink: Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Hue – Day 4
Starter: Bo La Lot (beef wrapped in betel leaves)
Main Course: Lau (Vietnamese hot pot)
Dessert: Rau Cau Dua (coconut jelly)
Alcoholic Drink: Vietnamese Lager
Hot Drink: Lotus Tea
Cold Drink: Lime Soda