Highlights
Explore Boudhanath Stupa
Receive a special blessing from a local monk in the Guru Lhakhang Monastery
Experience Pashupatinath
Optional morning yoga inside a monastery
Experience sound healing & different styles of Tibetan massage therapies with a local Sherpa family
Optional Afternoon Forest Walk in Nagarkot
Optional Morning Trek on the “Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail"
Exploring the foothills of the Himalayan Annapurna Range staying at small teahouses with local families
Visit World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara
Optional boat ride across Phewa Lake and climb up to the World Peace Pagoda
Visit the Wind of Change International Scholarship Headquarters and Maya Montessori Kindergarten in the village of Bhalam
Enjoy Diwali celebrations with the indigenous Tharu people
Explore the wildlife at Chitwan National Park
Experience sunset on the Narayani River
Explore the ancient city of Patan
Shopping in Thamel
Inclusions
Fully escorted by an experienced Sisterhood Tour Hostess who is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one
Return economy airfares from Melbourne to Kathmandu (other departure cities available on request)
All airport transfers
Private transport in Nepal
Domestic flight within Nepal
English-speaking local guides
12 nights of quality and unique accommodation in Nepal
Luggage porterage during the Annapurna foothills walk
Meals as per itinerary
All activity and sightseeing entrance fees as per itinerary
Willing to share option
Pre-departure meet & greet (via Zoom)
Friends for company
Notice
***For nights 5 - 7 during the Annapurna trek, accommodation will be twin-share only staying in small teahouses with local families***
Teahouse accommodation is basic but clean and is a unique experience when walking the Annapurna Trail.
Local tipping is appreciated in Nepal. Sisterhood Womens Travel tipping system involves passengers contributing to a kitty which is paid to the tour hostess at the beginning of the tour who then distributes it to service providers on your behalf. The estimated amount for your tour is AUD $120.00 and this will be confirmed in your final documentation.
Challenging Fitness Rating - A high level of fitness is required for these tours. You can expect to participate in challenging walks for longer periods often on uneven and steep terrain. Prepare to be active for most of each day. You must be capable of boarding and disembarking coaches, trains and boats unaided and at times handle your luggage. For more information on our physical ratings please click here
Itinerary
Day 1 - Thursday 9 October 2025
Melbourne - Kathmandu (in-flight meals)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel.
Meet your Hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne Airport for your flight to Kathmandu Nepal.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment.
Upon arrival into Kathmandu, we'll meet our tour guide and transfer to Boudhanath, the Buddhist heart of Kathmandu.
Stay in the serenity of Hotel Dolmaling – a boutique hotel with its own monastery, morning yoga, swimming pool and very comfortable rooms, only a walking distance from the stupa.
Overnight: Hotel Dolmaling, Boudhanath (or similar)
Day 2 - Friday 10 October 2025
Boudhanath (B, D)
Good Morning Boudhanath
This morning – explore Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest and most auspicious Buddhist temples in the world. Receive a special blessing from a local monk in the Guru Lhakhang Monastery. Experience the pilgrims, pigeons, Himalayan herbs, tealights and endless magic.
Later, we can have a Tibetan garden lunch (optional)
Late afternoon we experience Pashupatinath (the Varanasi of Nepal) on the banks of the sacred river Bagmati, the oldest and holiest Hindu temple in Kathmandu where the burning ghats and rites of cremation celebrate the Hindu cycle of life. Both Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Welcome Dinner on our favourite local rooftop restaurant overlooking the magical stupa in the evening glimmer.
Overnight: Hotel Dolmaling, Boudhanath (or similar)
Day 3 - Saturday 11 October 2025
Boudhanath - Nagarkot (B, D)
This morning why not take a sunrise stroll around the Boudhanath Stupa (optional)
Around midday, we'll transfer to the mountain village of Nagarkot (2,175m), where fresh mountain air and plentiful pine trees will embrace us on arrival. Nagarkot is famous for its panoramic views over the Everest Range of the Himalayas and our beautiful country hotel has a pole position from where to admire the mountains in front of us and nature’s serenity all around.
All rooms have balconies with mountain views.
In the afternoon we have the option of a forest walk for a couple of hours, or for any Sisters who just feel like relaxing, our hotel also has a beautiful spa, sauna and pool for pampering the body and soul.
Dinner in our hotel tonight overlooking the breathtaking valley.
Overnight: Hotel Country Villa, Nagarkot (or similar)
Day 4 - Sunday 12 October 2025
Nagarkot – Pokhara (B, D)
Wake up in the morning to the peaceful mountain village vibes surrounded by nature.
Nagarkot is famous for its immaculate sunrises and on a clear morning, the peak of Mt Everest will indeed be there somewhere. After breakfast, we'll have the option to trek the “Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail” (moderate, 3-4hrs)
Late morning, we be transferred by minibus to Kathmandu Domestic Airport for an afternoon flight to Pokhara.
Late afternoon we'll arrive in Pokhara Airport and be transferred to our hotel by the lake.
Overnight: Hotel Barahi, Pokhara (or similar)
Day 5 - Monday 13 October 2025
Pokhara – Astam – Hyangjakot – Dhampus (B, L, D)
For the next 4 days / 3 nights we will be exploring the foothills of the gorgeous Himalayan Annapurna Range. We will be staying at small teahouses with local families, enjoying their hospitality and kindness, eating organic produce from their gardens and seeing and experiencing authentic village life in Nepal – from milking a buffalo to cooking with the women if we’d like!
Every night we’ll sleep in a different teahouse “trekking style”. Every morning there’s a new mountain view over the snow caps and a fresh mountain path to follow to our next destination. Walks from one village to another are easy to moderate (2-4hrs) with generous breaks and lunch in between. Teahouse accommodation is basic but clean, prepared for us with a lot of love - we will be welcomed as part of the family.
All transport and permits, teahouse accommodation with full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
**Our mountain guide and support crew will transport luggage from guesthouse to guesthouse. We will only be carrying a light daypack with personal items such as water and snacks**
Overnight: Teahouse Accommodation
Day 6 - Tuesday 14 October 2025
Annapurna Range (B, L, D)
Exploring the foothills of the Himalayan Annapurna Range as per day 5
Overnight: Teahouse Accommodation
Day 7 - Wednesday 15 October 2025
Annapurna Range (B, L, D)
Exploring the foothills of the Himalayan Annapurna Range as per day 5
Overnight: Teahouse Accommodation
Day 8 - Thursday 16 October 2025
Return to Pokhara (B)
Return to Pokhara and enjoy the remainder of the day to relax at our resort.
Whether relaxing by the resort pool, enjoying a real coffee and cake or endless shopping, Phewa Lakeside is a heaven for
leisure seekers and tourists alike where we can do as much or as little as we wish.
Overnight: Temple Tree Resort (or similar)
Day 9 - Friday 17 October 2025
Pokhara (B, L, D)
This morning we choose our adventure - Boating across the serene Phewa Lake to climb up to the World Peace Pagoda, another impressive Buddhist Stupa overlooking Lakeside and the Annapurna Mountain range (moderate to hard, approx. 1hr). Views on a clear day over the Annapurna are magnificent. Alternatively take a return bus to visit the World Peace Pagoda, or the return boat trip across Phewa Lake only without the hike component. Return to our resort for lunch.
The afternoon is free to relax at our resort. Perhaps enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the Jiva Spa (extra cost)
Dinner tonight included at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Temple Tree Resort (or similar)
Day 10 - Saturday 18 October 2025
Pokhara – Bhalam – Chitwan National Park (B,L,D)
Happy Diwali!
Enjoy leisurely breakfast before hitting the road towards Chitwan National Park (4-6hrs drive with comfort stops) We will enjoy lunch en-route and enjoy the changing views along the way. During the journey we visit the Wind of Change International Scholarship Headquarters and Maya Montessori in the village of Bhalam.
We arrive late afternoon into Chitwan National Park and our luxurious jungle lodge to enjoy Diwali celebrations with the indigenous Tharu people
Overnight: Jungle Villa Resortl (or similar)
Day 11 - Sunday 19 October 2025
Chitwan National Park (B,L,D)
Wake up to the jungle vibes around us. Today we explore the wildlife at Chitwan National Park with a chance to spot rhinos, elephants, bears, birds, crocodiles – even tigers.
After a busy day of safaring experience sunset on the Narayani River and watch the wildlife around us become more active as the evening slowly sets.
Overnight: Jungle Villa Resort (or similar)
Day 12 - Monday 20 October 2025
Chitwan National Park - Patan, Kathmandu (B,D)
This morning we have the option to enjoy activities in the national park before our midday transfer to Bharatpur Airport for an afternoon flight to Kathmandu.
Today is the 3rd day of Diwali Festival – a day when Nepalese invite Goddess Laxmi into their homes with beautiful rangolis made of
plentiful colours, lights and lots of love.
We arrive in the afternoon into the ancient city of Patan, where a whole world of impressive royal buildings, ancient temples, monuments and arts will greet us in one of the most ancient royal kingdoms of Nepal. We are lucky to be staying right in the heart of Patan, only a few minutes’ walk from the Durbar Square (a UNESCO World Heratige Site) where we will be able to admire and appreciate the architecture and learn about the history.
This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner on the best rooftop in town overlooking the impressive ancient Newari temples, what a way to celebrate our amazing Nepal Adventure.
Overnight: Boutique Heritage Home (or similar)
Day 13 - Tuesday 21 October 2025
Patan – Thamel – Depart for Home (B, D, Meals in flight)
This morning we will wake up surrounded by the beautiful Newari architecture of our 150-year-old family-owned heritage home in Patan before heading to Thamel to spend the final day in the shopping, entertainment and food Mecca (or should we say “Shree”) of Kathmandu. This afternoon is your oyster to do whatever we feel like on the day – whether it’s relaxing in a spa or souvenir shopping madly. Later enjoy our last supper and say our final Namaste to Nepal.
A large dayroom for the group to share at Kathmandu Guest House is available for luggage storage, resting and showers before our late evening flight home.
Day 14 - Wednesday 22 October 2025
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Wow, what an adventure!
Thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back.