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Nepal Culture and Nature Tour: Meet Himalayan Monks, Shamans and Sadhus

10 days
From Kathmandu to Bhaktapur
5.0 (3 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Arrival in Kathmandu
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Nirvana Garden Boutique Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sites

    Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sites
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Nirvana Garden Boutique Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion of Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Guided visit to Swaymbhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
    • Guided visit to Patan Durbar Square
    • Guided visit to Bouddhanath Stupa
    • Guided visit to Pashupatinath Temple
    • Evening Aarati (worship celebration) at Pashupatinath

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance fees to UNESCO heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Swaymbhunath Stupa
    Patan Durbar Square
    Bouddhanath Stupa
    Pashupatinath Temple
  3. Day 3

    Bhaktapur and Nagarkot

    Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Himalayan Villa Nagarkot or Similar.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • Guided visit to Changu Narayan Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance fees to UNESCO heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    Changu Narayan Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Nagarkot to Jhakri Village

    Nagarkot to Jhakri Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Nepali style), Dinner (Nepali style)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk/drive to Jhakri Village (approximately 2-3 hours)
    • Welcome from local community
    Landmarks
    Jhakri Village
  5. Day 5

    Shaman Experience

    Shaman Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast (Nepali style), Lunch (Nepali style), Dinner (Nepali style)

    Included Activities

    • Interaction with local Shamans
    • Learning about shamanism practices and wisdom
    • Community walks around the settlement
    • Cultural immersion in the village
    Landmarks
    Jhakri Village
  6. Day 6

    Jhakri Village to Next Village

    Jhakri Village to Next Village
    Meals
    Breakfast (Nepali style), Lunch (Nepali style)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Guided mountain walk through ridges, forests and terraced fields (approximately 3-4 hours)
    • Lunch en route
  7. Day 7

    Village to Buddhist Monastery

    Village to Buddhist Monastery
    Meals
    Lunch (Daal-Bhaat (light lunch)), Dinner (Nepali style)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to village
    • Guided visit to Buddhist monastery
    • Meeting with monks
    • Learning about monastic life and Buddhist philosophy
    • Participation in Buddhist ceremonies
    • Guided meditation
    • Participation in prayers
    • Dining with monks
  8. Day 8

    Buddhist Monastery Experience

    Buddhist Monastery Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast (Nepali style), Lunch (Nepali style), Dinner (Nepali style)
    Accommodation
    Monastery

    Included Activities

    • Morning prayers with monks
    • Breakfast with monks
    • Guided meditation
    • Learning Buddhist philosophy and life lessons
    • Participation in monastic daily routines
    • Prayer sessions
    • Dinner with monks
  9. Day 9

    Return to Kathmandu

    Return to Kathmandu
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Central Bhaktapur or Shiva Guesthouse or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided return journey to Kathmandu
    • Brief exploration of Panauti and Nagadesh Thimi

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Kathmandu Valley
    • Shopping in Kathmandu
    Landmarks
    Panauti
    Nagadesh Thimi
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  10. Day 10

    Departure from Kathmandu

    Departure from Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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    I spent a few days exploring Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan through Sabbatical Explore Nepal, and it was such a...
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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before October 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Sabbatical Explore Nepal. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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