Paths Less Taken – Nepal’s Offbeat Tapestry

Arrive in Kathmandu and head straight for the hills. The road winds upward toward Nagarkot, a quiet ridge town known for its Himalayan skyline and fresh mountain air.

On the way, stop at Muhan Pokhari for a short hike. A suspension bridge leads you to the tucked-away Nagarkot Waterfall. Take a dip if you're up for it, or just let the sound of falling water welcome you gently into Nepal.

By evening, settle into your resort and let the stillness begin to sink in. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Wake early for Nagarkot’s famous sunrise. As the first light paints the sky, the Himalayan range slowly reveals itself—peaks like Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu glowing in gold.

After breakfast, stop at Changu Narayan, Nepal’s oldest temple, a quiet sanctuary of stone carvings and spiritual depth.

Fly to Pokhara and check into your lakeside stay. Spend the evening at the International Mountain Museum, where Nepal’s peaks, people, and climbers come alive in stories and photographs.

Close the day with a kayak ride across Phewa Lake, watching the sunset ripple across the water.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Skip the tourist rush and head to Kahun Danda for sunrise. The Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges rise quietly before you, untouched by crowds. Return for breakfast, then ground yourself in a sound healing session with traditional singing bowls—a practice that stills the body and clears the mind.

Take a boat across Phewa Lake to the small island temple of Tal Barahi. From there, trek up to the World Peace Pagoda. The views from the top offer a full panorama of Pokhara and the lakes below. On your return, visit the Mahendra and Bat Caves—natural limestone formations that feel like walking through the earth’s memory.

Evening is yours. Try a local brew at Nepal Micropub or catch a lakeside movie under the stars. Overnight in Pokhara.

This morning is all yours. Choose your thrill paragliding, ziplining, ultra-light flying, rafting, rappelling, ATV rides. Pokhara is adventure on your terms. In the afternoon, leave the noise behind and drive into the hills. Your destination is a small mountain village in the Annapurna region, where life is slow, and views stretch forever.

Dinner is local and fresh, cooked with ingredients pulled from the garden just hours earlier. Overnight in a mountain village.

After breakfast, fly to Kathmandu and drive straight to Boudhanath Stupa, a massive dome surrounded by spinning prayer wheels and the quiet hum of monks in motion. Have lunch on a rooftop overlooking the stupa before heading to Durbar Square to walk through the old heart of the city, where ancient palaces and courtyards still breathe.

As evening falls, take a guided street food walk in Thamel. Taste dishes you won’t find on menus and hear the stories behind each flavour.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Explore the artistry and heritage of Bhaktapur and Patan—two ancient cities where Newari craftsmanship still shapes wood, stone, and metal into temples and tales.

In the evening, climb to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. From this hilltop shrine, watch the sun set over the Kathmandu Valley, a soft ending to days full of motion. Return to Thamel for one last walk through its buzzing lanes.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. You’ll carry with you more than memories. There’s the mountain air still in your lungs, the rhythm of footsteps through ancient cities, the silence of temples, the roar of jungle, and the warmth of a home-cooked meal in the hills.

Trip ends. But Nepal stays with you.