Experiential Career Break trip to Nepal for Gap year and Sabbatical travelers

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
First Day, Explore the city with an expert Local Guide
9 stops
1
Swaymbhunath
AKA Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath Temple is a religious stupa atop a hill in Kathmandu Valley. As per records, it was consecrated around 464-505 CE and renovated many times throughout the history. It is a major pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. For Buddhists, it is one of the most sacred sites. A circular walk around the stupa by whipping prayer wheels is a good experience. Visitors can embrace the spiritual and cultural importance of the place. Alongside, they can enjoy a great panoramic view of Kathmandu.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
The next stop is Shobha Bhagwati, a shrine dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhagawati. Built-in Nepalese Pagoda Style, the temple hosts an important celebration during Dashian. Around the temple area, you will find nine statues that show nine different aspects of Goddess Durga. The temple is on the banks of the Bishnumati River. Hence, you will also see Hindu Cremation practice. A moment by the temple is blessed with noble spiritual energy and vibrance. Also, it is also one of the most peaceful shrines in Kathmandu.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Our local expert guide guides you some more less explored interesting places like this day and finally take to to another UNSCO world heritage site, Kathmandu Durbar Square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
You differently smell this street which leads you to Kathmandu durbar Square. The smell is from Ayurveda natural medicine stores which are on the both side of street. if you want you can step in one and ask something about or can buy or look more
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Kathmandu Durbar Square
UNESCO world heritage site. Palace of old Kathmandu kingdom. Square of Many different temples and shrine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Kumari Chowk
Kumari is a little lady known as living Goddess. You can visit her house ( temple) and also possible to meet if we reach accurate time. But she doesn't speak with us.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
It is historical museum of kingdom of Katntipur (Kathmandu)
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
local Market specially wearings and Nepali cultural traditional fashion.
Admission ticket free
9
Asan
Walking street with local market for everyone for everything. Local fruits, vegetables, traditional dray vegetables, meats, fish, pickles etc. everything small to groceries finds here to sell and buy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Drive a little bit and walk out of the city
3 stops
10
World's largest Tibetan Stupa, surrounded by monasteries and Silk Thangka Painting school. You will be remembering the melody of "Om Mane Padhme Hum" and glimpse of colorful praying flags on the top of Stupa after making round through right side and climb up half of the biggest stupa of the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Bajra and Yogini together is Bajrayogini, which means very strong woman. Bajra means strong and Yogini means female yogi. it has a very interesting true story in locality and you will be visiting this place and find the proves of it with our local guide. After visiting this place probably you feel yourself more strong and we start hiking to a hill.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Then you will hike to Jaharsingh Pauwa, a famous hill station near Kathmandu. Reaching the top, you will enjoy enticing views of the Himalayas and adjacent landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Breathtaking Sunrise View and Panaorama Hike
2 stops
13
Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
In the morning, embracing the mountain displays, you will hike towards Nagarkot, the most popular hill station near Kathmandu. Ambling via villages, hills, terrace fields, and woods, you will reach Nagarkot. Nagarkot will welcome you with a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will visit the view tower of Nagarkot to relish the 360 degree view.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
After enjoying the sunset view from Nagarkot, you will hike to Ghimire Village, a local village in the foothills. You will get a friendly welcome in the village. You will spend time living the local village life amid the locals. A great local life experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Explore with Locals like Locals
2 stops
15
You will start the day with a visit to a Monastery & several historical local temples. The locals will guide you around the places and explain interesting facts. After that, you will wander to the virgin and hidden places near the village. The whole day will be with locals around the local places.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
16
After wrapping up the village visit, you will prepare for the evening hike to Dhulikhel, another popular hill station, via villages, and the greenery of the valley. On a clear day, you will also witness amazing mountains in the backdrop. In all, you will have a refreshing walk to Dhulikhel.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Lunch, Dinner and Stay with Monks
1 stop
17
You will hike to Namo Buddha from Dhulikhel to learn about the life of monks at the monastery. Namo Buddha is a nestling place of an imperative Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. You will spend a tranquil time at the monastery with the monks. You'll even have lunch and dinner and the night stay with them.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Learn and Meditate with Monks
1 stop
18
In the morning, enjoying the mountain panorama, you will descend to a nearby village for a morning hike with the monks. After that, you will return to the monastery to learn the daily lifestyle of the monks, including meditation. Overall, you will have a special day.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Explore Historical and Picturesque Panauti Village
2 stops
19
You will explore Panauti Village, a historical town full of temples dating to the 15th century. In this timeless town, you will find 40 iconic temples dedicated to different deities. The town is full of things that are explorable, from houses to streets.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
20
While exploring the town's magical ambiance, you will also visit the Panauti Museum located inside the serene Indreshwor Temple. You will eye the mastery of stone, and wooden arts inside the gallery that are evolved in the community. This visit will take you further back in the time.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Immerse in Diverse Culture and Heritage of Bhaktapur
2 stops
21
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur, City of Devotees, is the next stop on the tour. You will drive to the city to experience the extraordinary heritage tapestry of the town. Alongside, there is the whole Newari town full of life, culture, food, tradition, and history.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is dotted with impressive temples and architecture. Nyatapola, a five-storied temple, is the major one. A walk in the square is enough to take us back to the ancient time and great architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Back to Kathmandu or drop to Airport
1 stop
23
Kathmandu
The last day of the tour. You will spend the day as you wish. There are some places you might want to visit. Or you can visit local shops to buy souvenirs.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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