Allow approximately 3,000-5,000 rupees (US$22-US$38) per day for meals not included in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Dhal bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many different forms but generally comprises curried lentil dhal and meat or vegetables, rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos, a Nepalese dumpling filled with meat or vegetables.

If you have a gluten-free diet, we strongly recommend you bring extra food and snacks with you to supplement the food on trek as there will be little variety available to you, particularly for breakfast. Even some soups are from powder/packets and contain gluten.

Greet the day with a sunrise yoga session on a hillside terrace as the Annapurna range glows in first light. Gentle sequences and mindful breathing help restore balance after trekking, suitable for both newcomers and regular practitioners.

Feel the highland air grow warmer with each posture while birdsong carries across the valleys. The practice invites presence in a landscape defined by silence, snow peaks, and calm, high-country stillness.

Answer the call of the river as you tackle grade III–IV rapids on the Seti River with expert guides. After a full safety briefing, paddle through chutes and wave trains, trading commands and laughter between bursts of cool spray.

Quieter sections reveal forested banks, village fields, and kingfishers darting low over the current. Land at a secluded camp to camp beside the water, dine under kerosene lanterns, and gather around the campfire beneath a canopy of stars.

Experience Nepali devotion as you watch the evening aarati by the shore of Phewa Lake. Incense curls into the dusk while priests rhythmically wave oil lamps toward the water and the distant silhouette of the hills, opposite the island shrine of Tal Barahi Temple.

The ritual traces its roots to Hindu worship, accompanied by bells, drums, and devotional music and flickering lamps reflected on the lake. It’s a serene, atmospheric window into the spiritual life of Pokhara’s Lakeside community.

Trek into the Annapurna foothills on trails threading terraced fields and forest to the ridge-top village of Astam (1,568m). From this quiet perch, gaze at sweeping views of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and the Annapurna range when skies are clear.

Absorb the rhythms of rural Nepal: stone-built houses, water buffalo in terraced paddies, and the scent of woodsmoke at a friendly village lodge. As light softens, pause for a contemplative sunset over the mountains before settling in for the night.

Visit a Tibetan settlement to learn to make momos, Nepal’s beloved dumplings. Guided by hosts, you mix fillings, master pleats, and steam your parcels before sitting down to taste the results with tangy sauces.

Between tastings, hear how food preserves identity in exile, with stories of community, ritual, and everyday life. It’s hands-on cooking and share stories over a communal meal, blending culinary skill with heartfelt cultural exchange.

Venture into Chitwan National Park with specialist naturalists to search for wildlife by 4×4, keeping eyes peeled for greater one-horned rhinos. Drift silently as you canoe the Rapti River for gharial crocodiles and prolific birdlife, then set out on a guided jungle walk to read tracks and signs.

Protected since 1973 and UNESCO-listed, Chitwan’s sal forests and elephant grasslands shelter remarkable biodiversity. Your guides share conservation insights while prioritizing respectful distances and quiet observation.

Meet the Tharu community on a guided village walk through timber-and-mud homes, grain stores, and kitchen gardens of the Terai. As dusk gathers, watch a traditional stick dance where clacking rhythms and coordinated steps animate local legends.

Learn how cultural traditions of the Terai, seasonal farming, and craftsmanship shape daily life. The encounter foregrounds living heritage through conversation, hospitality, and performance.

Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a hosted welcome dinner set within Bhaktapur’s historic ambiance. Sample Nepali flavors—think dal bhat, seasonal vegetables, and spiced pickles—while your leader outlines the active adventures ahead.

It’s a relaxed introduction to local cuisine and customs, helping the group connect and set intentions for the days among mountains, rivers, and wildlife.

Take an optional mountain flight at dawn for sweeping Himalayan panoramas, with pilots pointing out giants from Langtang to Mount Everest when visibility is clear. Every passenger enjoys a window seat to witness dawn light over the Himalaya.

This experience is weather-dependent, returns in time to join the day’s activities, and is at additional cost and bookable on tour. A spectacular way to appreciate the scale of Nepal’s peaks without a trek.

Join a guided birdwatching walk with a specialist naturalist in the cool early hours when the forest stirs to life. Scan riverbanks and canopy for kingfishers, drongos, hornbills, and seasonal migrants as light touches the Rapti floodplain.

Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking quieter moments and sharper sightings, this activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Binoculars are recommended for the best views.

Discover the royal heart of Bhaktapur as you join a guided walking tour through brick-paved squares and temple-lined lanes. Take in the artistry of the UNESCO-listed Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the commanding five-tiered Nyatapola Temple while your leader highlights the city’s celebrated Newari craftsmanship.

Round out the visit in Pottery Square, where you shape clay with local artisans using hand-spun wheels and techniques passed down since the Malla era. The tactile workshop connects you to a living craft that still dries in the sun across Bhaktapur’s courtyards.