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Home Cultural Tours Himalayan Vistas – Nepal and Bhutan

Himalayan Vistas – Nepal and Bhutan

This program has been custom designed for you to combine the stunning old trading and cultural towns of Nuwakot, Gorkha, Bandipur and Pokhara as well as in depth exploration of Kathmandu with an unparalleled insight into Bhutan and its culture, nature, its people and the Bhutanese way of life.

You will visit the must-see sacred temples, medieval fortresses (Dzongs), monasteries and museums. You will balance the sacred with the ‘mundane’ – taking time in local marketplaces and interacting with skilled artisans. You have the chance to get close to authentic local culture as you stay in a farmhouse to experience the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle.

You have numerous hiking options to get out in the stunning nature of Bhutan and time to relax as well, including a traditional hot stone bath and a meditation session at a sacred Buddhist hermitage.

  • Starts In: Kathmandu
  • Duration: 18 Days
  • Difficulty Grade: Easy

Highlights

  • Explore 2 incredible countries: Nepal and Bhutan
  • Take in all the Himalayan views you can!
  • Meet the people of the Himalayas, hear their stories and discover their cultures
  • Explore the tiny landlocked nation of Bhutan including the Tigers Nest Monastery and beautiful countryside
  • Take on an adventure in Nepal with trekking, rafting and plenty of exploring

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Day 01: Welcome to Nepal

We will welcome you at the international airport and guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to get you settled into your hotel.

Tonight you’ll stay at the Patan Inn, a traditional brick and timber Newari house transformed into a beautiful heritage hotel. It is equipped with 10 individually designed rooms and a private courtyard in historic configuration. Situated in Patan Durbar Square, the UNESCO World Heritage Site it provides an unique opportunity to experience local lifestyle, culture and incredible architecture.

Accommodation: The Patan Inn

You welcome committee © Rocky Prajapati

Day 02: Free morning, afternoon explore Patan

The morning is free for you to sleep in and try to get over the long journey to Nepal. After lunch your guide will come and meet you in the hotel for a great afternoon of exploring around Patan.

We will visit the Durbar Square complex tomorrow, so for now we will keep to the out of the way places, learning about the secret alleyways and the intricate courtyard system that make this ancient city such a unique and well planned place. Incredible, when we think of our impressions of modern Kathmandu. As they say, old is gold!

This is a fascinating insight – including craftsmen busy at work creating bronze statues or copper pots, thanka painters (in the traditional Newar style) focussed on the minutiae of their masterpieces, the temple of a thousand Buddhas, the Golden Temple and many ‘secret’ monasteries and temples unknown to 99% of visitors to Nepal!

Perhaps most fascinating is to learn about the ancient city plan which included sophisticated features such as community water supply, emergency fire tanks, resting places, sacred places, market places (and places for ancient traders from Tibet or India to gather the latest market intelligence before hitting the local market!).

Note: This is a walking tour we will not use any vehicles all day.

Accommodation: The Patan Inn
Meals included: Breakfast

Experienced seller © Mads Guldager

Day 03: Patan Durbar Square and Free in Afternoon

This morning after breakfast your guide will take you to the old palace square (Durbar), Patan is one of the three ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley and the Patan Durbar Square showcases stunningly preserved temples and palace complexes. So we have saved some of the best for last. The palace has an amazing museum and if you wan to spend time here, you can spend as much as you like and then head back to the hotel just down the road afterwards.

The afternoon is free for you to explore or relax on your own.

Accommodation: The Patan Inn
Meals included: Breakfast

Patan Durbar Square © Clare Mathiasen

Day 04: Sightseeing; Swoyambunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath

After breakfast today, we embark on a full day of sightseeing to get to know the incredible Kathmandu Valley. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and you will be chauffeured by private car to three out of an incredible seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley.

First you will visit the Swoyambhunath Temple. Also known as the Monkey Temple for the many resident monkeys that scamper around the myriad of small shrines and temples, this ancient Buddhist Stupa is perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley and is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. From here we proceed to Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the biggest in the world. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal directions keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels and the stupa is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests, monasteries and shops.

Your final exploration today takes you to Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest temples in the Hindu religion. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three main gods in Hinduism, as his birthplace. Situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is the main cremation site for Hindus in the Kathmandu Valley, with cremation ghats lining the Bagmati River below the temple. It is such an important pilgrimage site that any Hindu should visit it once in their life and there is a constant stream of sadhus coming and going from Nepal and India.

Accommodation: The Patan Inn
Meals included: Breakfast

The Boudhanath Stupa© Suman Thapa

Day 05: Drive to Nuwakot

This morning we drive out of the Kathmandu valley, heading north to the old fortress town of Nuwakot. Tonight we stay at a lovingly restored piece of Nepali heritage, The Famous Farm. It is a working farm in which the collection of farmhouses have been turned into guest rooms with a wonderful, classic Nepali feel, from the woven straw matting on the floor to the stunningly carved door frames.

We arrive here in time for lunch and take the afternoon to visit the old palace complex which was built in the 18th Century and lies on the ancient trade route from the Kathmandu Valley to Tibet. The palace was built in the Malla style of architecture (as seen in the Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley) with fort-like characteristics to protect trade. Perched on a steep hilltop it is well positioned!

Accommodation: The Famous Farm
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nuwakot Village © John Ehbrecht

Day 06: Drive to Trisuli, raft and stay at Brigands Bend

This morning we leave Nuwakot and follow the Trisuli river for approximately 2 hours to the raft put-in site. Rafting time will be approximately 2 hours on a class III/IV river. There are some exciting but not overly challenging white water rapids and several long, flat stretches on which you can kick back and enjoy the ride past scenic valleys, villages, terraced rice fields and impressive gorges.

We end our ride with a short hike up from the river to the charming guest house of Brigand’s Bend. Here we can relax with a cool drink overlooking the river and the surrounding valleys.

Accommodation: Summit River Lodge Kurintar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rafting Trisluli River © Mads Mathiasen

Day 07: Cable car to Manakamana, Trek to Gorkha Gaun

This morning, make sure you pack your day pack, as we are going for our first real hike. We have a short hike to the highway from where we drive 10 min to the cable car station for the amazing ride up to Manakamana.

This gondola cable car will give you a lift of over 1000m up the mountains, it would take you almost all day to hike it, so to be lifted up the mountain in 10 min is quite something. The little pilgrimage town that has sprung up around the Manakamana temple at the top is also really interesting and it is fascinating to see all the pilgrims here coming to make offerings to the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati.

We hike up past the temple and up along the ridgeline to the north of the temple. Once at the top of the hill you will have amazing mountain views, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang among many others.

We hike along the ridge to Tinmane Bhanjyang from where we descend for several hours through traditional villages to the little Ludi Khola (stream). The final bit of the walk to our hotel is uphill and we arrive by late afternoon in time to enjoy a drink and the amazing sunset view of the mountains.

Accommodation: Gorkha Gaun
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Gorkha Gaun View © Gorkha Gaun

Day 08: Gorkha, Drive to Bandipur

This morning you have a host of things to do, including exploring the village and learning about rural life, trying your hand at the local cuisine with a cooking class, or you can arrange to go and visit the King’s palace in the old town of Gorkha. You can also enjoy doing nothing at all as the mountain views can be enjoyed from the hotel.

After lunch, we hit the road bound for the old Newar bazaar town of Bandipur. Bandipur is a lovely old Newar town, beautifully preserved to retain its character as a prosperous trading town. It has a lovely cobbled main street and old multi-storied houses looking onto the bazaar form one side and out to the Himalayan Range on the other.

Accommodation: The Old Inn
Meals included: Breakfast

Gorkha Palace © Mads Mathiasen

Day 09: In Bandipur

Today we are free to explore this stunning town yourself or we can take a forty five minute walk to a local silk farm, or we can walk up to Thanimai hilltop for a beautiful sunset (weather permitting, as always). And also there one beautiful school which we can visit and interact with the teachers and the students. There are also longer walks you can do if you feel like it, just let your guide know and he can take you.

Accommodation: The Old Inn
Meals included: Breakfast

Shooting vistas © John Ehbrecht

Day 10: Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, we will bid a fond farewell to Bandipur and drive a couple of hours westwards to Pokhara.
The rest of today is free to explore this charming town, or to simply relax in a café on Lakeside. Pokhara has some great cafes, good shopping and lots of action activities such as paddling on the lake, paragliding, mountain biking, sightseeing on classic Enfield motorbikes and some great walks.

Accommodation: Mum's Garden Resort
Meals included: Breakfast

Phewa Lake © John Ehbrecht

Day 11: Drive to Bumdikot, trek via Peace Stupa and boat across the lake and Fly to Kathmandu

This morning while the crowds are heading for the Sarangkot viewpoint, we get in our jeep and drive up to Bumdikot, an amazing view point overlooking the lake and Pokhara, with the majestic mountains in the background. We will have a simple breakfast up at Bumdikot while enjoying the view.

From Bumdikot we will hike along the ridgeline above the Phewa lake towards Pokhara and the peace stupa. The World Peace Pagoda with its incredible views to the Himalayas is a great place to stop for an early lunch or alternatively you can hike down to the lake and take a boat cross the lake to Pokhara in time for a late lunch.

In the late afternoon you will take the beautiful flight back to Kathmandu, it is only 25 min but you fly along the main Himalayan Range, so there are plenty of mountain views. Once back in Kathmandu we take you to your hotel for the night not too far from the airport.

Accommodation: Hotel Manaslu
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12: Fly to Paro, Drive to Haa

The spectacular flight into Paro is a great introduction to beautiful Bhutan – you may have breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and many more Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jhomolhari and Mt Jichu Drake in Bhutan.

Once out of the airport you will meet your host and settle into your comfortable car and drive about 4 hours to the Haa Valley, an idyllic rural setting with semi-nomadic farming communities. In winter, most yak herders are in the valley with their families, so it is a good time to pay a visit. Tonight and tomorrow night you stay in a farmhouse which is more than 200 years old and is built in the traditional Bhutanese style typically seen all over Bhutan.

Our guests have been helping to support Ugyen’s family for a number of years by staying here and love this authentic community-based experience. It is a large home displaying some fine features of days gone by, yet fitted with some welcome amenities to make the stay more comfortable for western guests. It will be cold in January (chances of snow) but the farmhouse has a wood-fed oven (we call it Bukhari) in the living room, and an electric heater in the bedroom.You have a short walk, crossing a bubbling stream and past an ancient Buddhist Chorten (stupa) before being shown down a stone-lined path to be greeted by the whole family. Spend the afternoon with your host Ugyen and his family, learning about real life in rural Bhutan and then the chance to enjoy a delightful soak in an herbal hot-stone bath. Known to be therapeutic, this helps ailments related to joints and muscle aches, besides simply soothing your mind and body…and it goes just perfectly with some of the locally brewed alcohol (ara). Enjoy a traditional dinner and plenty of stories with the family!

*There are no good restaurants on the way so you can choose to have a brunch before you go and an early dinner, or take a packed lunch to eat on the way. Please let us know in advance which option you prefer and we will arrange it for you.

Accommodation: Ugyen’s Farmhouse
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Flying into Paro © Margus Riga

Day 13: Rural life in the Haa Valley and the Capital Thimphu

Wake up in the peaceful atmosphere, enjoy a fantastic breakfast experience and enjoy being part of the family where you can help with the daily chores such as make offerings in the family alter in the mornings, milk the cows, make butter and cheese the Bhutanese way, learn how to make the famed Suja (buttered tea) with traditional Haa valley culinary.

By mid morning we leave this rural village and head for the capital Thimphu, it is a stunning drive and we should reach Thimphu for a late lunch. While the capital is cosmopolitan compared to the Haa valley it is still a small town.

On arrival in Thimphu you will spend the afternoon visiting the must see sights including the stunning Tashichho Dzong (fortress), the National Folk Heritage Museum and the Zorig Chusum school of 13 traditional arts/crafts. You may wish to visit the Ayala Gallery to see local artists of Bhutan at work, or you may prefer to get local and head off to the Centennial Market to shop with the locals for ingredients and learn about the unique Bhutanese food items. In this colourful market proud villagers greet you from behind pyramids of their agricultural and forest produce, with stone weights in their hands and smiles on their faces.

Depending on your energy levels, in the late afternoon/evening you can take a stroll down to the Takin Preserve Centre, helping to protect the national animal of Bhutan. Unique to Bhutan and a small pocket of Himalayan India, this strange animal looks somewhere in between a cow and a goat yet scientists have been unable to find any genetic links to any other animal.

You will have dinner at Thimphu’s most popular fusion restaurant called Chha Bistro (you won’t suffer forgettable hotel buffets on this adventure!) to wrap up your first day in style. Our good friend and owner of the restaurant is a very friendly person and will definitely add a personal touch to your meal.

Accommodation: Bhutan Suites/ Hotel Pedling/ Peaceful Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Traditional farmhouse © Michele Bjornson

Day 14: The post office and out into the countryside

This morning it will be fun to try the quirky experience of a visit to the Bhutan Post Office where you can actually make your own stamps with your photos on it and post them to your friends and family back home – or even to yourself so you have a fun souvenir waiting for you when you get home! So choose your pics over dinner the night before (or before you leave home!) and have them ready to create a unique memento, Bhutan style.

After tea you load up into your comfortable car, bid farewell to Thimphu and set off to explore rural Bhutan. Your destination for today is Punakha, with a total drive time of approximately 4 hours, with great stops along the way, the first being the Dochu La (pass). The pass offers spectacular views over the distant Himalayan ranges of northern Bhutan. Situated atop the pass at the backdrop of fluttering prayer flags are the Druk Wangyal Chortens – a collection of 108 stupas built in honour of His Majesty the fourth King of Bhutan.

From the pass you descend to the low-lying Lobesa valley and take a nice, short hike through a beautiful village surrounded by rice paddy fields to visit the famous Chhimi Lhakhang. At this temple you can learn about and pay your respects to one of Bhutan’s most charming and eccentric historic religious figures, nicknamed ‘The Divine Madman’. The temple is also called the fertility temple and your guide will explain the unusual story behind it.

Extra energy option 1 * If you have plenty of energy and would like an extra hike please let us know as you can also hike from Dochu La and climb through Rhododendron forests and alpine vegetation up to a peak where the Lungtsezekha temple stands at 3800m. From here, you can see the great Himalayan peaks of northern Bhutan as well as the valleys of southern Bhutan and you might come across some yaks as we often spot them around here.

Extra energy option 2 * In the afternoon you take a short drive to Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangduephodrang. Here you can meet the nuns, who love to practice their English with visitors and learn about the ways of the wider world.

Accommodation: Hotel Lobesa / Punatshangchhu cottage
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Personalised Stamp © Don Bethune

Day 15: Punakha Dzong, Drive to Paro and Rest or Explore

After breakfast we visit the Punakha Dzong, situated at the confluence of two rivers and said to be the most beautiful fortress in Bhutan. This ancient fortress is the winter residence of the monastic order’s leadership and still serves as the administrative headquarters for the Punakha region. The fortress is a fine example of Bhutan’s rich art and architecture, and our guide who is an expert in iconography will explain all aspects of art, architecture, history and its significance.

We then head west, back to the beautiful city of Paro where we started our Bhutan journey. It’s a long drive (approx. 5 hours) through stunning countryside and we will have lunch on the way. You can choose to break up the trip and do some exploring along the way, or simply get to Paro and explore the beautiful and historic sites around this old city.

In the evening, explore Paro town on foot and see the various handicrafts and art centres before dinner and an early night to be rested and ready for tomorrow!

Accommodation: Metta Resort / Gangtey Palace
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Entrance Punakha Dzong © Michele Bjornson

Day 16: Hike to the Tiger’s Nest and Explore Paro

We saved the best for the last! An active hike up to the famous Taktshang Monastery (AKA the Tiger’s Nest) built in 1692 by a prominent historical figure named Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgye whose reincarnation is now a young teenager and already a prominent figure in the clergy.

The hike to Taktsang is a steep uphill walk and takes approximately 3 hours to reach. The trail is certainly quite a hard walk and you will no doubt be short of breath from the altitude, but it is also a stunning hike as you climb through beautiful pine forest and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. You can stop to rest your legs and have some light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) which is about half way up. From here you do have views of the monastery, but after a rest you can take the rest of the walk (about another hour and a half uphill) to gain a truly incredible view of the Monastery, perched precariously on the edge of the sheer 800m cliff!

In the afternoon, head just out of town to visit Kyichu Lhakhang – believed to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Bhutan. It was built during the 08th century to hold down the left foot of an ogress whose body covers Bhutan and most of Eastern Tibet. It is one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously constructed in one night by Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. This is one of two of these monasteries that lie within Bhutan, the rest being found in neighbouring countries.

To wrap up your Bhutan adventure, visit a local farmhouse to soak in an herbal hot-stone bath! This is known to be therapeutic and helps ailments related to joints and muscle aches, besides simply soothing your mind and body.

Accommodation: Metta Resort / Gangtey Palace
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Monk © Punap Ugyen Wangchuk

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu and Drive to Bhaktapur

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and when it is time your guide will take you to the airport, help you with the formalities and fare you well before your flight to Kathmandu, we’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to Bhaktapur, one of the three ancient cities within the Kathmandu Valley. It is also known as Bhadgaun, meaning the city of devotees and is the home of true medieval art and architecture in the Valley. Not only because of its famous carved peacock windows but also due to its museum, Bhaktapur is the centre of traditional Nepalese wood carving. Compared to other royal cities in Patan and Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is the most original and is without a doubt the most historically authentic as it is literally a living museum where farmers dry their harvest, potters turn their wheel and people go about live as they have done for so long.

We will start our walking tour of Bhaktapur, as soon as we arrive. It is often described as a living museum, but in fact it is no mere museum, it is the vibrant centre of the continuing lifestyle of the Bhaktapur people. Here we can experience the real essence of daily life as it has continued, little changed, for centuries inside this incredible old city where farmers dry their harvest, potters turn their wheel and wood carvers create their stunning works.

Our focus of today is to explore the ancient crafts of woodwork, metal work and pottery for which Bhaktapur is renowned. We will visit the woodcarving museum to learn about the skills and methods of creating the intricate designs we see around us in the temples and houses. In the streets and on the squares of Bhaktapur we will also see the amazing old tradition of pottery that still survives here.

Accommodation: Milla Guest House
Meals included: Breakfast

Mount Everest © Don Bethune

Day 18: Farewell for now

After a great breakfast at your hotel, you are free until it is time for us to transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home. Thanks for traveling with us and we hope to see you back in Nepal soon!

Meals included: Breakfast
Traditional straw mats © Mads Guldager
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Included In Price

  • Hotel nights in the hotels specified in the itinerary; based on standard rooms on twin share, bed and breakfast plan
  • Cable car for you and your guide
  • Meals as per the detailed itinerary
  • Transportation as per the detailed itinerary in private vehicles – flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (including all taxes and transfers) and international flights from Kathmandu to Paro and back
  • Transfers from/to the international airport on arrival and departure
  • Your city guide for sightseeing days including private transport, all entrance fees to the sites listed
  • Your Bhutan visa and travel permits
  • Your Bhutan host

Not Included In Price

  • Services and activities not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Any gear or equipment that you may need to rent/buy – please ask us if you would like any advice about gear to bring/buy/rent
  • International flights to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal visa fees and international airport taxes
  • Any excess baggage charges
  • Comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and rescue/evacuation should this be required for any reason (we require this as the minimum insurance cover)
  • Additional nights, optional trips and sightseeing tours outside the detailed itineraries above
    Single supplement
  • Personal expenses (eg mineral water/soft drinks/bar bills, entrance/photography fees at monasteries, laundry, telephone calls, postage, donations, extra snacks, etc)
  • Any extra charge that tea house owners may levy for single rooms, attached bathrooms, or hot showers (if these facilities are available) and charging of batteries
  • Tips for your trekking crew, city guide, drivers, etc (please ask if you would like guidance about appropriate tips)
  • Costs incurred due to changes in programs and reservations due to unforeseen events (eg natural disasters, labor strikes, fuel shortages, extreme exchange rate changes, etc)
Adventure travel: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in the mountains, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy- going nature will be an asset!
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An amazing 28 day adventure from Himalayan Trails, encompassing fantastic, beautiful scenery, diverse cultures and the wonderful friendly people of Nepal. Our bespoke trek from sunrise at Pikey Peak, a visit to Choling monastery (magic) Lukla, on to Gokyo where we had perfect views of Everest from Gokyo Ri and the less visited 5th Lake. Then back to Kathmandu via Renjo La, Namche, and an exciting flight from Lukla .After the trek, on Mads recommendation we went to Bardia National Park staying at quirky Racy Shade Resort. We saw tiger, one horned Rhinos, and lots of other wildlife on safari and rafting down the Karnali river. What a way to recoup from 20 days treking! At the beginning and end of our journey we were immmersed in the culture and unique ancient architecture of the old cities of the Kathmandu valley. An absolutely brilliant holiday- the guides, porters, tea houses, hotels, transfers, just flowed in that beautiful Nepalese way. Thoroughly recommend Himalayan Trails.

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Kripa and her team at Himalayan Trails Treks & Expedition organized our trek of the Manaslu circuit down to the last detail. Everything from the airport pickup to our guide and porters was perfect. Our guide, Gelu, was in contact with Kripa almost every day, keeping her up to date on our progress. We would highly recommend Himalayan Trails and Kripa if you are planning a trek in the Himalayas.

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A wonderful 11 day trip in Nepal was created for us by Kripa. She was excellent at listening to what we wanted and creating the perfect trip for us. I am not the strongest hiker, but I really wanted to experience small villages, treking and feeling close to the amazing mountains in Nepal. Our trek exceeded my expectations. Tendu was an amazing guide and our porter was wonderful. We learned so much and had such fun on our journey. They really pampered us. I am not used to people anticipating what we might like before we even thought of it. They also knew great photo views and were flexible enough to discuss a few possible changes that improved the trek for us! ( more orchids, less stairs maintaining stunning views etc..). Our time exploring the greater Kathmandu area was wonderful also. We stayed at delightful character properties ( a wonderful organic farm as well as in town properties near walkable ares to explore. ) Our guide, Pratikshya, was wonderful. In addition to teaching us about the sites we were seeing, she answered all our questions ( we ask ALOT of questions!) so that we gained so much insight into Nepal that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime!- Nancy

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Make the most of your time in Nepal! 

On this Multi-sport adventure and Muldai trek, you’ll be engaged each day, either with trekking, mountain biking, walking around the city, yoga and rafting! 

We will be rafting in the Trishuli river before heading towards Bandipur; a lovely old Newar town (stop for day 3) and start our trek the very next day to Ghandruk. 

We take you to two of the best viewpoints south of the Annapurna range; Ghorepani, Poonhill loop and the amazing Muldai viewpoint. After experiencing the stunning views of the Himalayan range we get back to Kathmandu and head out by bike to explore Bhaktapur, Nala and onto Panauti and end our trip at the cute and traditional Newari-style guest house in Panauti @matanchhen 

🔸Highest point: 3,637m
🔸Duration: 12 days
🔸Starts/ends: Kathmandu 
🔸Difficulty grade: Moderate

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Danish ladies dancing and celebrating Teej Festiva Danish ladies dancing and celebrating Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple with other local women’s celebrating. 

Our guest from Denmark visit Nepal every year especially on the occasion of Teej Festival to celebrate and share cultures. It is a great pleasure for us to host them. 

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📍 Everest base camp trek 🏔️ This magnifi 📍 Everest base camp trek 🏔️ 

This magnificent picture of our guest was taken during #ebc trek from the rest point above Dingboche. This rest point is also one of the best picturesque spot for amazing shots. 

On a clear weather you can get stunning pictures with Mount Amadablam on the backdrop, which is slightly covered with clouds in the picture as well as witness magnificent views of Himalayan Mountains along the way. 

Himalayan trails team has carefully designed the itinerary to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our guest in the world’s highest trekking region. 

For more details about #ebc trek visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 
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Are you a biking enthusiast? If yes, riding in th Are you a biking enthusiast? 
If yes, riding in the Himalayas on our MTB tours is definitely for you! 

Explore incredible single trail, everything from flowy forest trails, technical downhills and plenty punchy ups for the ultimate adventure. 

Since we don’t have trail builders, the adventure of mountain biking in the Himalayas is in the organic trails that have been adapted by #mtb groups feat stunning views and Himalayan hospitality experience as well as an awesome crew to show you the way. 

For more details about various MTB tours visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 
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Action challenge group in full on action heading t Action challenge group in full on action heading towards their destination #everestbasecamp 🏔️

These pictures are from our ongoing trek to #ebc where guest are approaching towards Namche Bazaar from Phakding on the 2nd day of the trek. You have to climb up steep stairs to Namche, which is the first big climb of the trek. 

Experience Sherpa culture and hospitality along with good weather, not so cold Himalayas, clear and beautiful views throughout the trail until you reach to the foot of the world’s highest mountain, Mt, Everest. 

September is indeed the best month for trekking. 🍃

For more details about #ebc trek visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 

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Annapurna Circuit on MTB 🚵‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️

Go in a spree in biking and trekking the classic Annapurna Circuit route along the Marshyangdi Valley, over Thorong La(5,416m) and descending to the Kali Gandaki Valley. 

This trip is customized by our MTB group guest which takes you on a truly magnificent trails, taking in two different river valleys, encircling the Annapurna massive, and crossing Thorong La, the highest pass on this trek and indeed, one of the highest passes of the world’s readily accessible trekking trails. 

Experience the culture of Buddhist and Hindu villages as you pass through the stunning landscapes of the incredible Himalayas. 

For more details about MTB tours visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 
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📍Gokyo Ri view point(5,400m) Gokyo Ri is a mo 📍Gokyo Ri view point(5,400m) 

Gokyo Ri is a mountain peak in the Khumbu region above Gokyo Lakes with great panoramic Himalayan views, spectacular views of the lakes, the glacial moraine and the Khumbu ice fall. It is considered to offer one of the best view for the four highest mountains; Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu as well. 

If you want to experience the Everest region but without traveling the main crowded trail, ‘Gokyo Ri and Renjo La pass: The best of Khumbu’ will be the best tour with most amazing Himalayan views as well as to experience the Sherpa Culture, villages and mountain monasteries. 

Check our website www.himalayan-trails.com for details about the tour.
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From healing magnificent Himalayan range to tropic From healing magnificent Himalayan range to tropical, flat, lowlands of Nepal, Himalayan trails team ensures you to have the most amazing experience while you travel #nepal 

Discover Chitwan on ‘The Best of Chitwan’ or ‘Chitwan National Park’ tour with the flexible itinerary prepared by our expert team members which includes stay in a couple of Nepal’s best and most sustainable safari lodges right opposite to the riverside. 

🔹HIGHLIGHTS🔹

•A full day safari action
•Experience wildlife in Chitwan National Park
•Spot the greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, various types of monkeys and deer and perhaps even a tiger and leopard if we get lucky
•Boating in the traditional longboat, an incredible opportunity for bird spotting, seeing crocodiles and rhinos.
•Spend time with elephants at Elephant Camp
•Cycling around the beautiful riverside 

For more details about the tour visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 
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📍Bardia 🌅 Come and explore the lowlands of 📍Bardia 🌅

Come and explore the lowlands of Terai region, famous for its largest National Park in the area which is an unspoiled wilderness of sal and riverine forest, grassland and a growing population of Bengal Tigers. 

This beautiful yet underrated place lies in Lumbini province in mid-western Nepal covering 2,025 square kilometers, west of Banke District. 

Bardia has so much more to offer other than it’s incredible wildlife experience. A great way to experience this place would be spending time on the Tharu villages on the fringes of the jungle, to understand the previous conflict between humans and animals being transformed, and learning about the rich Tharu culture is itself worth a visit to this amazing part of Nepal! 

Check out our website www.himalayan-trails.com for details about Bardia tour. We have two tour packages: Best of Bardia- 5 days and Bardia National Park- 4 days 
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Explore ‘Best of Bardia’ tour with team #himal Explore ‘Best of Bardia’ tour with team #himalayantrails 

Bardia is known for its largest National Park paired with the neighboring Banke National Park situated in Western Terai Region of Nepal covering an area of 968 sq.km.

The park is a habitat for endangered creatures like Bengal Tigers and its prey animals with more than 30 different mammal species, over 200 bird species and various snakes and lizards. You can also spot the greater One-horned Rhinoceros while enjoying the peacefulness of Jungle. 

The tour activities offers jeep safaris, jungle walk, tranquil boat rides along the Karnali River, and also discover the rich Tharu culture in the villages around for a worthwhile experience. 

This 5 days Bardia tour will be a perfect vacation with your family. For more details about the tour visit website www.himalayan-trails.com 

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