A trek through the Himalayas, sunrise yoga with mountains for company and the chance to lock eyes with a wild Bengal tiger, this thirteen-day suggested route through Nepal is built on big moments. You'll cross suspension bridges and wake in teahouses above the clouds, then swap hiking boots for rafts, canoes and safari jeeps. Between adventures, soak tired legs in natural hot springs, wander Kathmandu's ancient temples and share home-cooked meals that give you a chance to connect with locals. This one runs for your group only. No strangers on the bus, no fixed departure dates, no itinerary you can't mould to your group. Take this route as-is, trim it, swap the trek for more jungle time — whatever you need, we build it around your crew, your budget and bucket list. Walking, wellness and wildlife all rolled into one trip that's entirely yours to shape.
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Earthbound Expeditions
Led by Earthbound Expeditions, top-tier Nepali guides and community development champions – from building schools to supporting local libraries, their impact goes far beyond the trails. Expect unmatched knowledge and a deep respect for local traditions. Very safe hands.
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Fully Customisable, Start to Finish
This is the whole point of the trip: nothing is fixed until you say it is. Your group picks the dates, the pace, the accommodation, and what areas you’d like to spend more time in, with the route fully built around you.
There's a specific kind of trip that only happens when you're with your favourite people. The inside jokes get better. The playlists get more precise. Travelling as a private group means you get all of that with the logistics handled: the good accommodation booked, the transfers sorted, and a local guide who actually knows where to go. No strangers to break the rhythm, no compromise on pace, and day after day of shared stories that only your crew will get.
Day 1
Grounding in Kathmandu
Day 2
Sacred Sites
Day 3
River Rafting & Pokhara
Day 4
The Hike Begins
Day 5
Ghorepani’s Rhododendron Trails
Day 6
Poon Hill Sunrise to Tadapani
Day 7
Downhill to Jhinu’s Hot Springs
Day 8
Final Trek to Nayapul
Day 9
Downshift Day in Pokhara
Day 10
Into the Chitwan Jungle
Day 11
Safari Day & Tharu Culture
Day 12
Return to Kathmandu
Day 13
Departure
Your base in Kathmandu is perfectly placed in the heart of the city, just steps from restaurants and bars with all the sights within easy walking distance.
Thamel Eco Resort or Thamel Heritage Inn
Modern, comfortable and perfectly located next to Phewa Lake with incredible mountain views. Restaurants, bars and markets all close by.
Hotel City Inn
Locally run, simple and welcoming, with hot coffee and warm dal bhat on hand to fuel your journey. Wake up to the Himalayas outside your window every day, you'll be pinching yourself.
Mountain Teahouses
Two nights in the heart of Chitwan's jungle, wake to a chorus of exotic birdsong and drift off as Bengal tigers prowl outside.
Green Park Resort or Siddartha Vilasa
Your first evening invites you inward with guided meditation, aligning your breath to Kathmandu's heartbeat.
Meditation Session
Grounding movement and breath to steady you for the path ahead.
Sunrise Yoga
Step into Kathmandu's sacred rhythm, prayer wheels at Boudhanath, carvings in Patan and cheeky monkeys keeping watch at Swayambhunath.
Cultural Tour
Ride the Trishuli's rapids, fast and scary enough to leave you grinning long after you dry off.
Rafting
Five days beneath the Annapurnas, winding through Ghorepani's painted villages, Tadapani's forests and the roaring rivers around Chomorong. Shorter and longer options available.
Trekking
Search for tigers on a jeep safari, canoe rainforest rivers and share lunch in a Tharu village rich with tradition.
Wildlife Safari
Ease sore legs in Jhinu's natural hot pools after the trek. The hardest part? Forcing yourself out.
Hot Springs
Skip the drive and fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu, mountains unfolding beneath you. Extra cost, but worth every rupee.
Scenic Flight
Cancel 65+ days from departure for a 80% refund. Within 64 days of departure, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone. Please make sure your dates are correct before booking, and we strongly recommend travel insurance for extra peace of mind.
