Start your day with a visit to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world’s largest spherical stupas. Join the morning chanting session inside a nearby monastery as the lamas' deep voices reverberate through incense-swirled air.

Continue to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, where life and death intertwine along the Bagmati River, with sadhus meditating and rituals ongoing. Then rise above the valley to Swayambhunath Stupa, or the Monkey Temple, for sweeping city views and fluttering prayer flags.

Optional: Join us for a traditional welcome dinner with live Nepali folk music.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Included: Breakfast, guided tour

Optional: Welcome dinner

Take a short but breathtaking flight west to Pokhara, Nepal’s city of lakes and mountains. The Annapurna range greets you with snowy peaks.

Tour highlights include the mysterious Gupteshwor Cave, thunderous Davis Falls, and a tranquil boating experience on Phewa Lake, where reflections of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) shimmer in the water.

Overnight in Pokhara

Included: Flight, sightseeing, accommodation with breakfast and dinner

The road to the Himalayas begins. Drive through terraced fields, roaring rivers, and rustic settlements. Pause for tea at Tatopani Hot Springs, where local stories and steam mingle in the air.

Your destination is Marpha, a picturesque Thakali village famed for its apple orchards and whitewashed alleys. Wander through cobbled paths, visit a traditional apple brandy distillery, and witness how this fruit shapes life and economy in Mustang.

Overnight in Marpha

Included: Transportation, accommodation with breakfast and dinner only

Ascend to Muktinath Temple (3,800m), a site sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Pilgrims bathe under 108 sacred water taps seeking purification, and the eternal flame of Jwala Mai Temple burns steadily, symbolizing divine presence.

Then descend into time at Lubra Village, the last Bon village in Mustang. Bon is Tibet’s ancient pre-Buddhist spiritual tradition. Meet the head monk, join an evening chanting ritual, and visit the Lubra School, where students learn both Tibetan and modern subjects.

Dinner is a traditional Bon-style meal served with stories under a starry Himalayan sky.

Overnight in Lubra Village Homestay

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, monastery visit, village experience

After a hearty breakfast, drive to Thini Village, believed to be the first settlement of the Thakali Kingdom. Visit the hilltop monastery and chat with villagers who preserve age-old customs.

Hike to Dhumba Lake, a tranquil glacial gem where turquoise water reflects the sky. Nearby, the Dhumba Monasteryoffers a peaceful break with mountain vistas.

Continue to the base of Elephant Mountain, a sacred rock formation believed to protect the region. End the day in Jomsom, where you’ll embark on a fossil walk along the Kali Gandaki River, searching for Shaligrams, ancient ammonites revered as symbols of Lord Vishnu.

Overnight in Jomsom

Included: Guided tour, hike, monastery visit, fossil walk, accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner

Begin with a morning hike to Titi Lakes, nestled among rhododendrons and rare mountain flora. These lakes are revered as sacred and said to hold spiritual energy.

Visit the Bon Monastery near Kagbeni, home to young monks who study ancient texts. Interact with them at the school and hostel—see the future of Bon in their laughter and recitations.

Stop at a local yak farm where you’ll learn how yak milk is turned into butter, cheese, and yoghurt—staples of highland life.

Unwind with an afternoon soak in the Tatopani Hot Springs, a perfect balm for weary legs and a fitting ritual for the final mountain day.

Overnight in Tatopani

Included: Hike, monastery visit, yak farm visit, hot spring entry, accommodation with breakfast and dinner only

Wave goodbye to the highlands as you descend to Pokhara. After days of exploration, take it easy. Relax by the lake, enjoy a traditional massage, or browse shops for handmade crafts and Himalayan teas.

Overnight in Pokhara

Included: Breakfast, transportation and accommodation

Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to reflect, shop, or explore Patan Durbar Square, where artisans still practice ancient metal and woodcraft.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Included: Flight, transfers, accommodation with breakfast only

With stories in your heart and blessings from mountains and monasteries, you’ll be transferred to the airport. Your Himalayan chapter ends here — or perhaps just begins.

Included: Airport transfer and brekafast