Experiential Career Break trip to Nepal for Gap year and Sabbatical travelers

Experiential Career Break trip to Nepal for Gap year and Sabbatical travelers

By Sabbatical Explore Nepal (Social Tourism Nepal)

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Free cancellation available
9d
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Hand-weaved for professionals on career breaks, this tour is to share Nepal's cultural, historical, spiritual, religious, and nature marvels with those who are in need of such in 9 daylights.

From the popular Bouddhnath Stupa to the unheard Bajrayogini Temple, from panoramic Nagarkot to spiritual Namo Buddha, from crowded streets of Kathmandu to peaceful alleys of Panauti Village, from exploration with locals to dining with monks, this eight days tour is full of experience.

Above all, it is different than all other travel experiences in Nepal. We say it is a “life-changing experience”.

Activity location

Swayambhunath Temple
- Swayamhu Circle Road,
- 44620, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kathmandu Grand Hotel
- Chaksibari
- 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Experiential Career Break trip to Nepal for Gap year and Sabbatical travelers

9d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

RM 5,060.32 x 1 AdultRM 5,060.32

Total

Until Tue, 30 Dec

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: First Day, Explore the city with an expert Local Guide

9 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Swayambhunath Temple

AKA Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath Temple is a religious stupa atop a hill in Kathmandu Valley. As per records, it was consecrated around 464-505 CE and renovated many times throughout the history. It is a major pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. For Buddhists, it is one of the most sacred sites. A circular walk around the stupa by whipping prayer wheels is a good experience. Visitors can embrace the spiritual and cultural importance of the place. Alongside, they can enjoy a great panoramic view of Kathmandu.

Shobha Bhagawati Bridge

The next stop is Shobha Bhagwati, a shrine dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhagawati. Built-in Nepalese Pagoda Style, the temple hosts an important celebration during Dashian. Around the temple area, you will find nine statues that show nine different aspects of Goddess Durga. The temple is on the banks of the Bishnumati River. Hence, you will also see Hindu Cremation practice. A moment by the temple is blessed with noble spiritual energy and vibrance. Also, it is also one of the most peaceful shrines in Kathmandu.

Bijayashwari

Our local expert guide guides you some more less explored interesting places like this day and finally take to to another UNSCO world heritage site, Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Nardevi

You differently smell this street which leads you to Kathmandu durbar Square. The smell is from Ayurveda natural medicine stores which are on the both side of street. if you want you can step in one and ask something about or can buy or look more

Kathmandu Durbar Square

30m
Admission ticket not included

UNESCO world heritage site. Palace of old Kathmandu kingdom. Square of Many different temples and shrine.

Kumari Chowk

Kumari is a little lady known as living Goddess. You can visit her house ( temple) and also possible to meet if we reach accurate time. But she doesn't speak with us.

Hanuman Dhoka

45m
Admission ticket included

It is historical museum of kingdom of Katntipur (Kathmandu)

Indra Chowk

local Market specially wearings and Nepali cultural traditional fashion.

Asan

Walking street with local market for everyone for everything. Local fruits, vegetables, traditional dray vegetables, meats, fish, pickles etc. everything small to groceries finds here to sell and buy.

Day 2: Drive a little bit and walk out of the city

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Guest House

Boudhha

World's largest Tibetan Stupa, surrounded by monasteries and Silk Thangka Painting school. You will be remembering the melody of "Om Mane Padhme Hum" and glimpse of colorful praying flags on the top of Stupa after making round through right side and climb up half of the biggest stupa of the world.

Bajrayogini

Bajra and Yogini together is Bajrayogini, which means very strong woman. Bajra means strong and Yogini means female yogi. it has a very interesting true story in locality and you will be visiting this place and find the proves of it with our local guide. After visiting this place probably you feel yourself more strong and we start hiking to a hill.

Jarsing Pauwa View Point

1h
Admission ticket included

Then you will hike to Jaharsingh Pauwa, a famous hill station near Kathmandu. Reaching the top, you will enjoy enticing views of the Himalayas and adjacent landscapes.

Day 3: Breathtaking Sunrise View and Panaorama Hike

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at the Home-Stay with host family in the village

Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail

1h
Admission ticket included

In the morning, embracing the mountain displays, you will hike towards Nagarkot, the most popular hill station near Kathmandu. Ambling via villages, hills, terrace fields, and woods, you will reach Nagarkot. Nagarkot will welcome you with a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will visit the view tower of Nagarkot to relish the 360 degree view.

Ghimire Gaun

After enjoying the sunset view from Nagarkot, you will hike to Ghimire Village, a local village in the foothills. You will get a friendly welcome in the village. You will spend time living the local village life amid the locals. A great local life experience.

Day 4: Explore with Locals like Locals

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Guesthouse in Dhulikhel

Tukucha Nala

You will start the day with a visit to a Monastery & several historical local temples. The locals will guide you around the places and explain interesting facts. After that, you will wander to the virgin and hidden places near the village. The whole day will be with locals around the local places.

Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking

After wrapping up the village visit, you will prepare for the evening hike to Dhulikhel, another popular hill station, via villages, and the greenery of the valley. On a clear day, you will also witness amazing mountains in the backdrop. In all, you will have a refreshing walk to Dhulikhel.

Day 5: Lunch, Dinner and Stay with Monks

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at the Monastery

Namobuddha

You will hike to Namo Buddha from Dhulikhel to learn about the life of monks at the monastery. Namo Buddha is a nestling place of an imperative Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. You will spend a tranquil time at the monastery with the monks. You'll even have lunch and dinner and the night stay with them.

Day 6: Learn and Meditate with Monks

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Monastery guesthouse

Namobuddha

In the morning, enjoying the mountain panorama, you will descend to a nearby village for a morning hike with the monks. After that, you will return to the monastery to learn the daily lifestyle of the monks, including meditation. Overall, you will have a special day.

Day 7: Explore Historical and Picturesque Panauti Village

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Home-Stay

Panauti

You will explore Panauti Village, a historical town full of temples dating to the 15th century. In this timeless town, you will find 40 iconic temples dedicated to different deities. The town is full of things that are explorable, from houses to streets.

Panauti Museum

2h
Admission ticket included

While exploring the town's magical ambiance, you will also visit the Panauti Museum located inside the serene Indreshwor Temple. You will eye the mastery of stone, and wooden arts inside the gallery that are evolved in the community. This visit will take you further back in the time.

Day 8: Immerse in Diverse Culture and Heritage of Bhaktapur

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at 3 star standard Hotel in Bhaktapur City

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur, City of Devotees, is the next stop on the tour. You will drive to the city to experience the extraordinary heritage tapestry of the town. Alongside, there is the whole Newari town full of life, culture, food, tradition, and history.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

2h
Admission ticket included

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is dotted with impressive temples and architecture. Nyatapola, a five-storied temple, is the major one. A walk in the square is enough to take us back to the ancient time and great architecture.

Day 9: Back to Kathmandu or drop to Airport

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Kathmandu

The last day of the tour. You will spend the day as you wish. There are some places you might want to visit. Or you can visit local shops to buy souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

Swayambhunath Temple
- Swayamhu Circle Road,
- 44620, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kathmandu Grand Hotel
- Chaksibari
- 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Dom Himalaya Hotel
- Paknajol Marg
- 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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