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Nepal with Friends: Himalayan Giants & Temple Nights

11 days
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Start and end in Kathmandu
4.8
5 traveler reviews
  • Building on a hillside with terraced fields and mountains.
  • Young monks reading in a temple corridor lined with Buddha statues.
  • Snow-capped mountain with a monastery at the base.
  • Trekking poles and water bottle with a mountain in the background.
  • Ornate gate with mountain backdrop, traditional architecture.
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  • Hikers walking along a river in a mountainous valley.

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Silver Operator
Journaway
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Moonlight)

    Optional Activities

    • First explorations of Kathmandu
    • Experience local sounds, smells and atmosphere
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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Moonlight)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asan Market
    • Visit Kathesimbu Stupa
    • Visit Swayambhunath monkey temple
    Landmarks
    Asan Market
    Kathesimbu Stupa
    Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Gorkha

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gorkha Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Himalayan foothills
    Landmarks
    Trishuli River
    Marsyangdi River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Gorkha

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gorkha Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gorkha Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through rice fields around Gorkha
    Landmarks
    Gorkha Palace
    Mount Manaslu
  5. Day 5

    Gorkha to Hemja

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kloster in Nepal), Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Yoga session at the monastery
    • Participate in traditional puja ceremony
    Landmarks
    Annapurna Massif
    Hemja Monastery
  6. Day 6

    Hemja to Sarangkot

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Australian Village)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through mountainous landscape
    • Local cooking course with residents
    Landmarks
    Rhododendron Forests
  7. Day 7

    Sarangkot

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Guesthouse in Sarangkot)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over the mountains
    • Hike through subtropical forests to Kande
    • Continue hiking to Sarangkot
    Landmarks
    Lake Phewa
  8. Day 8

    Sarangkot to Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Portland)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Phewa glacier lake
    • Boat trip on Lake Phewa
    • Visit Varahi-Mandir temple
    Landmarks
    Lake Phewa
    Varahi-Mandir
    Annapurna Mountains
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  9. Day 9

    Pokhara

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Portland)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Shanti Stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at a café on Phewa Lake shores
    Landmarks
    Shanti Stupa
    Lake Phewa
    Himalayan Massif
  10. Day 10

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Moonlight)

    Optional Activities

    • Final detour to Phewa Lake
    • Rest stops at coffee and tea houses
    Landmarks
    Lake Phewa
    Manaslu Massif
  11. Day 11

    Kathmandu

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  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

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  • Flights
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Moonlight

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 10
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  • Hotel Gorkha Garden

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4
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  • Kloster in Nepal

    Hotel
    day 5
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  • Monastery in Nepal

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Australian Village

    Hotel
    day 6
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  • Guesthouse in Sarangkot

    Hotel
    day 7
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  • Hotel Portland

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9
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  • A
    August 3rd, 2025
    A perfect blend of trekking and culture. Sweeping mountain views, silent temple mornings, afternoon yoga, and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Reply from: Journaway
    Your words capture beautifully how Nepal revealed its many sides—from mountain treks to temple mornings, yoga sessions, and local traditions. We’re delighted that the journey felt so seamless and unforgettable. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    March 10th, 2025
    This trip was pure magic—from cooking with villagers in Pokhara to joining a Puja at sunset in a hillside monastery....
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Reply from: Journaway
    So lovely to read that your journey through Nepal brought together culture, simplicity, and breathtaking Himalayan views in such a magical way. We’re delighted that each day offered moments to renew the spirit and connect deeply with the country. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    February 8th, 2025
    Nepal revealed itself beautifully: temple chants echoing at dawn, noodle bowls prepared beside trekking trails,...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Review collected by Journaway
    Reply from: Journaway
    It sounds like Nepal unfolded for you in the most magical way—from temple chants and trail-side meals to monastery nights and the grandeur of the Himalayas. We’re delighted that the journey left you with both memories and mindfulness. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    April 30th, 2024
    A remarkable journey into Nepal's culture and peaks. Learning momos from locals, meditating in ancient temples, and...
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    Traveled in April 2024
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    Reply from: Journaway
    We’re delighted that your journey through Nepal combined cultural encounters, spiritual moments, and breathtaking treks in such a meaningful way. From learning local recipes to meditating in temples and taking in mountain views, it sounds like a truly peaceful adventure. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    March 3rd, 2025
    This trek felt like a spiritual voyage through Nepal’s soul. Yoga at sunrise, heartfelt Puja in a mountain monastery,...
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    Traveled in January 2025
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    Reply from: Journaway
    What a joy to hear that your trek through Nepal felt like such a spiritual voyage. The combination of sunrise yoga, meaningful Puja, and Himalayan mornings sounds truly harmonious and unforgettable. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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Tour ID: 309685

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    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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