11 Days Spiritual Journey to Nepal (Private)

Today your spiritual travel experience starts with your arrival in Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of Nepal. At your hotel in the district of Thamel, you will have some time to freshen up and have a little briefing about the next few days of your trip. Later, you will discover the fascinating Durbar Square of Patan, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for its unique architecture and beautiful temples.

After a delicious breakfast you will take the plane to Lumbini, which is only a 30-minutes flight away from Kathmandu. Lumbini is a very spiritual and sacred place for many pilgrims because it is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. In fact, you can visit over twenty-five Buddhist monasteries built by different countries, meditate in the peaceful environment and feel the energy of this sacred place. After exploring different monasteries with your local guide, you will have free time to discover the village by yourself.

Today you will drive to Pokhara from where you will start your adventurous 4 days trekking experience through the beautiful Himalaya Mountains.You will be brought to the starting point of the famous trek to Australian Camp, located 1,900 meters above sea level. The trekking will take around 6-7 hours and is a steep climb up on a small trekking trail. You will enjoy the fascinating landscapes with its beautiful forests, lagoons and little villages. Once you reach the Australian Camp, you will relax after your long hike and enjoy a magnificent close up view of Mount Fishtail (6,997 meters), Mount Himchuli (6,441 meters), Annapurna South (7,219 meters) and many more high mountains! 

On this day you will start your trekking adventure to Landruk very early in the morning. The path to Landruk will be mostly flat with slide uphill and downhill parts. You will enjoy a nice 1-hour walk through the forests until you reach Pothana, a place with an incredible view of the Himalaya Mountains. The trek continues and you will get the chance to admire Mount Annapurna South and Himchuli in its full glory. You will find small villages and local communities, people working on the fields where they grow corn, millet, rice and seasonal vegetables. After another 3-4 hours walk, you will stop at Tolka to have lunch. You will continue your trek with its beautiful landscape (2-3 hours walk) until you reach Landruk, a settlement with around 50 houses. During dinner you can enjoy the view of Ghandruk, which will be your destination for the next day.

After a large breakfast in the mountains you will continue your trek to Ghandruk, a village where there live the Gurung people and other smaller tribes such as the Brahmin, Kami and Damai. The trail to Ghandruk is a downhill trek for about 2 hours until you reach Modi River. After crossing the river, you will start climbing up the Ghandruk and enjoy an incredible view of Mount Fishtail, Annapurna South, Himchuli and Mardi Himal. After lunch, you will explore the village and have time to visit the Gurung museum.

On this day you will start your journey to Pokhara, walking slightly downhill until you reach Kimche. From there you will be brought to Pokhara, which will take around 2 hours. After your arrival, you have some free time to enjoy lunch and relax a bit after these last days of trekking. Later, you will learn more about the sacred place of Pokhara and explore the Shiva temple, the Gupteshwor cave, a Tipetan refugee camp and many more inspiring places. If there is time, you also have the chance to visit the Bindabasini Hindu Temple by boat, which is located in the middle of Fewa lake.

After your breakfast, you will be brought to Chitwan, a settlement where the Tharu people live. You will learn more about the Tharu culture and get to know the wildlife national park of Chitwan, the first national park that was founded in Nepal. After lunch, you will enjoy a short walk near the rivers, enjoy a beautiful sunset and in the evening you will visit the Tharu cultural dance event to let the evening end.

Very early in the morning, you will participate in a canoeing activity in a wooden boat, paddling along the Gandaki river and observing the fascinating wildlife, such as exotic birds and crocodiles. Afterwards, you will visit the elephant breeding center, where you can see baby elephants and visit the little elephant museum. You will discover the jungle through a short walk and your local guide will explain more about its unique flora and fauna. Later, you will enjoy an elephant ride for about an hour and afterwards go to the elephant bathing area, where the Mahut clean their elephants. You are free to join them as well!

On this day you will explore the jungle on an exciting safari excursion. During this half day activity you will observe many wild animals of the jungle, like musks, deers, barking dees, wild boars, porcupines, rhinos, and with a little luck you can even see a tiger! In case you would like to extend this safari activity to be a full day excursion, you can also add this additional option.

On this day you will drive back to Kathmandu and continue your journey to Pharping, a very sacred place where there are many beautiful monasteries and temples. In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner in Thamel and have some free time to relax.

On your last day, you can visit the local markets near Thamel in case you have time before your flight. You can buy some souvenirs and handicrafts before you are brought to the international airport, so you can take your flight back home.