Highlights of Nepal

This seven-night touring holiday with G Adventures moves thoughtfully through Nepal's historical and natural highlights. It starts gently with a cooking session, making traditional momos alongside a local group of women in Kathmandu, then shifts to the medieval squares of Patan and Bhaktapur where carved wood and centuries-old temples linger in narrow streets.

There’s time to walk around the stupa at Swayambhunath, its white dome topped by Buddha’s watching eyes, before heading to Royal Chitwan National Park. Here, the sights swing from temple spires to tangled jungle. A 4x4 safari offers a chance to spot the park's wildlife—birds and maybe elusive tigers—while cycling and community stays add a glimpse of rural life. Days in Pokhara provide colourful contrast with mountain views and lakeside walks.

The tour maintains a steady, manageable rhythm, mixing walking and vehicle transfers, with a group size small enough to foster conversation without haste. The local guides and the G Adventures CEO accompany the group throughout, adding insight without the lecture. It’s a way to see a well-travelled country while sidestepping the usual churn of a packed itinerary.

Patan

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.