To many, Nepal is all about trekking through rural villages beneath snow-capped peaks. Happily, our trekking holiday can be tailored to your fitness. So you need not be Bear Grylls to enjoy it. As you walk, you pass traditional villages and locals going about their day. Meanwhile, we use the finest luxury lodges. So you walk only a few hours daily, then relax with tea and a view. As ever, it is private and tailored to you.
Begin in Kathmandu, ideally at the beautiful Dwarika’s. After the flight, the first afternoon is gentle. The next day, a private guide reveals the city’s hidden side. So you walk the alleyways and markets around Durbar Square. Then head to Swayambhunath, the ‘Monkey Temple’, for sweeping views. Later, see Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, with lunch at the famous Kaiser Cafe.
Next, fly to Pokhara, where your sherpa team meets you. From the roadhead at Lumle, the trek begins gently along a ridgeline. Soon it drops to the Modi River and the lovely Sanctuary Lodge. The next day climbs towards Ghandruk and Himalaya Lodge, about five hours. Then comes La Bee Lodge at Landruk, near the famous honey-hunters’ cliffs.
From Landruk, you trek on towards Majgaun and Gurung Lodge. The ridgeline keeps it fairly flat, so you arrive by lunch. Then there is time for an afternoon walk in the villages. Another day climbs through forests of orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Finally, you descend gently to Basanta Lodge at Dhampus. Throughout, your guide and sherpa set whatever pace you like.
After the trek, it is a short downhill walk to the road. Then your driver takes you back to Pokhara, perhaps via the Tibetan monastery and Gurkha Museum. You stay at the Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge or Temple Tree. So you have earned a proper rest. Head down to the lakeside restaurants on Phewa Lake. For the active, paragliding makes the most of the views.
Finally, fly back to Kathmandu and up to Dwarika’s Dhulikhel. It sits on the ridge of the valley, with dramatic Himalayan views. So the last night is a serene close to the trip. From here, you can simply sit back and take it all in.
The beauty of this holiday is its flexibility. So the trek can be just a few days, or stretch to a few weeks. Meanwhile, the daily distances bend entirely to your fitness. Because porters carry the bags, you walk light. As a result, it suits keen walkers and gentle ramblers alike.
Naturally, the lodges are a real part of the pleasure. On the trail, Sanctuary, Himalaya, La Bee, Gurung and Basanta lodges are wonderfully comfortable. Either side of the trek, you stay in lovely boutique hotels. Of course, each is chosen for its setting and warmth.
Generally, spring and autumn bring the clearest mountain views. They also offer the most comfortable trekking conditions. By contrast, the monsoon months are best avoided. So we plan the route around the seasons. Either way, we advise on the ideal window for your dates.
Nothing quite matches walking beneath the Himalayas. So the trek is the heart of this trip. Meanwhile, the villages reveal a timeless way of life. Each day, the peaks draw a little closer. As a result, the sense of achievement is real. In short, it is Nepal as it is meant to be seen.
The luxury lodges make all the difference. So after a few hours’ walking, real comfort awaits. There are hot meals, warm beds and sweeping views. Meanwhile, a steaming cup of tea is never far away. As a result, you trek by day and relax in style by night.
Above all, this suits anyone who loves the outdoors. For example, it is ideal for a first trek in the Himalayas. Equally, it rewards seasoned walkers wanting comfort. Couples, friends and families all enjoy it.
Finally, the trek pairs well with more of Nepal. For example, add wildlife at Chitwan. Equally, extend your time in Pokhara. As ever, we shape the whole journey around you.
The great joy here is flexibility. So the trek bends entirely to your level. For gentle walkers, the days stay short and flat. For the keen, longer afternoon walks are always there. Meanwhile, your guide reads the group and adjusts. As a result, everyone finishes each day happy.
It is as gentle or as challenging as you like. Most days are only a few hours, with porters carrying the bags. So your guide simply sets the pace to suit you.
No. A reasonable level of fitness helps, but no technical skill is needed. We tailor the route to your ability.
Generally, spring and autumn are best for clear views and comfortable walking. We will advise on timing for your dates.
Entirely. The trek can be shortened or extended, and the lodges chosen to suit. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.
| £3000P.P | - | £5000P.P |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1 - 2 | Kathmandu | Traditional Homes Swotha Dwarika’s |
| Day 3 | Birethanti | Sanctuary Lodge Sanctuary Lodge |
| Day 4 | Ghandruk | Himalaya Lodge Himalaya Lodge |
| Day 5 | Lhandruk | La Bee Lodge La Bee Lodge |
| Day 6 | Majgaun | Gurung Lodge Gurung Lodge |
| Day 7 | Dhampus | Basanta Lodge Basanta Lodge |
| Days 8 - 9 | Pokhara | Temple Tree Pokhara Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge |
| Day 10 | Dhulikhel | Dwarika’s Dhulikhel Dwarika’s Dhulikhel |
| Day 11 | Fly Home |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure, acclimatising or taking a gentle stroll.
Today, explore Kathmandu with a private guide. So you take a walking tour of the alleyways and markets around Durbar Square. Then head to Swayambhunath, the ‘Monkey Temple’, for stunning views over the city. After lunch at the Kaiser Cafe, see Pashupatinath and the Boudhanath Stupa. We tailor the day around your interests.
Fly to Pokhara, where your sherpa team transfers you to the Annapurna region, about an hour. From the roadhead at Lumle, the trek begins along a fairly flat ridgeline. Then it drops to the Modi River and Sanctuary Lodge.
After breakfast, set off along the Modi Valley and up the ridge towards Ghandruk. It is steep at times, but there are countless places to pause beneath the peaks. The walk takes about five hours. In the afternoon, take a day-walk, or simply enjoy the view.
Today, head down the valley below Ghandruk to the Modi River. Here the famous honey-hunters dangle from the cliffs collecting honey. Then cross the river and trek up the far side towards Landruk.
Set off towards Majgaun, passing traditional villages and farmland. The trail mostly stays on the ridgeline, so it is fairly flat. You arrive by lunch, with time for an afternoon walk in the surrounding villages.
Today, climb through sub-tropical forest of orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Then work your way gradually down to the village of Dhampus.
It is a short, downhill walk to the road, about 45 minutes, through dramatic rice terraces. Your driver takes you back to Pokhara, stopping at the Tibetan monastery and Gurkha Museum if you wish. Then spend the afternoon with your feet up.
You have earned a rest, and Pokhara is ideal for it. So head down to the lakeside restaurants on Phewa Lake. If you feel active, try paragliding to make the most of the views.
You have earned a rest, and Pokhara is ideal for it. So head down to the lakeside restaurants on Phewa Lake. If you feel active, try paragliding to make the most of the views.
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