A 50-minutes mountain flight is a great way to get upclose and personal with the mighty Himalayan range

Trekking the great Himalayas may not be something that everyone is cool with. But that doesn’t mean that you must miss out on meeting the most majestic peaks on the planet. A himalayan panoramic mountain flight tour is the perfect way of enjoying unparalleled eye-level views of those majestic mountain peaks and watch true Himalayan beauty unfold right in front of your eyes, including Mount Everest. Some of the most popular peaks that can be seen through a panoramic flight include Mt. Makalu, Mt. Gosaithan, Mt. Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Gauri-Shanker, Mt. Pumori and the Grand Daddy of them all – Mount Everest.

This experience gives you the unique opportunity to visit a Tibetan settlement situated on the outskirts of Pokhara. The settlement was established in the early 1960’s after the Chinese invasion of Tibet and offers a safe place for Tibetan refugees during these still turbulent times. Whilst you explore the settlement you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of the realities of a life in exile and to see for yourself the amazing resilience of the Tibetan people. Alongside these first hand experiences there is also a photo gallery documenting how the camp was first established, and an arts and craft section with a demonstration of how traditional Tibetan carpets are made. Perhaps one of the highlights of the day is that you will have the opportunity to partake in a simple but traditional homemade Tibetan lunch with a local family, and learn a little more about life in the community.

A fundamental aspect of Tibetan life is the ancient religion of Buddhism, and today you will have the opportunity to meet a Buddhist monk and learn about their monastic life and daily studies in the monastery as well as the importance of Buddhism with Tibetan culture.

Once you have explored this truly fascinating settlement you will, time permitting, have the chance to attend a group Pooja (chanting) to hear the horns, drums, conch shell, trumpet and bells accompanying the prayers.  As well as a first-hand look at this truly unique Tibetan tradition, there will also be the chance to have tea with a local family and taste more Tibetan food including tsampa (roasted barley flour), butter tea and Tibetan bread.

Your Rafting adventure begins in the small village of Fishling on the banks of the Trusili River where you will have time to prepare yourself and put on your kit before you head down to the rocky river bank with your trained guide to begin Rafting. Your rafting experience will last between 2-3 hours and includes 6 sets of grade 3 rapids as well as some nice stretches of calm water which will allow you take in the amazing steep sided gorge in which the Trusili River sits. Depending on the time of year, water temperatures can reach around 18-20 degrees and there will be the opportunity for a refreshing swim in some of the deeper pools which sit away from the rapids. The rafting ends near the town of Mugling where you will disembark your raft and have the opportunity to freshen up and enjoy a meal in a local hotel.   

There is perhaps no better way to truly experience the culture of a country that to spend time with the people who live within it. This experience offers you the opportunity to spend a night (or two!) in a traditional Nepali village. Upon arrival in Sirubari you will be welcomed by the village lama, and introduced to your hosts who will show you around their traditional dwelling where you will staying. This sustainable tourism project is the first of its kind in Nepal and is run by the local community in an effort to preserve the culture and heritage of Nepali rural life. You will have time to explore the village and to spend some time with your hosts who will also be your chefs for the duration of your stay, providing you with a taste of truly authentic Nepali cuisine.

This spectacular multi-day trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area north of Pokhara is a rewarding experience for keen walkers wanting to get within touching distance of the Himalayas loftiest peaks. This well-established trekking route is lined with comfortable teahouses and restaurants run by welcoming locals, making the day to day trekking enjoyable and surprisingly comfortable.  The first two days are relatively easy with just 4-5 hours walking per day. The trail takes you from the lowland village of Nayapul takes you past farmsteads and small communities, then through dense rhododendron and cloud forest teeming with birdlife to the mountain village of Ghorepani located at 2850m. From here you trek up to Poon Hill for sunrise, a viewpoint high above Ghorepani at an altitude of 3,193m. On a clear morning you will see the sunrise over a panorama of Himalayan peaks including Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range, Nilgiri, Tukuche and many other snow-capped mountains in the distance. The trek continues to the spectacular viewpoint at Gurung Hill, then follows the Modi River through pine and rhododendron forests, with views of some spectacular gorges and cliffs. The final night is spent in Ghandruk, is one of the most appealing villages in the whole Annapurna region, set at an altitude of just 1980m overlooking the lush farmlands of the Modi Khola Valley. Ghandruk is an important Gurung village famous for producing a significant number of Gorkha soldiers. There are plenty of local restaurants lining the trekking trail allowing regular stops for a cup of tea or other refreshments.

The beautiful town of Bhaktapur sits on the outskirts of Kathmandu is home to one of the three “Durbar squares” in the valley. This thrilling experience gives the opportunity to arrive in this ancient town in a truly unique and memorable way, on a mountain bike. Prepare yourself for a journey through picturesque villages and some truly breath-taking Himalayan vistas as you wind your way towards Bhaktapur. The ride starts from Nargakot, a village set on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. There are some fairly steep and narrow sections of path before you reach a more level section of track which winds its way through some ancient forest. After a brief climb pedal along a ridge with dramatic views of the Kathmandu Valley to the south you will arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Changu Narayan for a visit (shorter rides can finish here). The route then descends along stony village trails, rutted jeep tracks, single track roads and along raised paddy field paths. Finish at the ancient city of Bhaktapur where you have time to explore the medieval streets and have lunch in a local restaurant before driving back to your hotel.

Your Himalayan hiking experience will begin with a short drive of around 30 minutes to the Sarangkot viewpoint which is without a doubt one of the best in the area for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, as well as of Pokhara and Phewa Lake. Early risers might consider departing their hotel before dawn in time to watch the truly breath taking sun rise from Sarangkot. Once you have had an opportunity to take in the beautiful Himalayan vista you will begin you 4-5 hour walk through the forested hills to Naudanda, most of which is downhill. The first section of the walk will take you to the small mountain village of Maula, where you will find a path that leads up to Kasikot. Once the seat of power in the region during the days before a united Nepal, Kasikot now offers stunning views of the Pokhara Valley and the Himalayan mountains beyond. From Kasikot you will continue to wind your way through ancient woodland towards Naudanda, passing through traditional villages and taking in the awesome Himalayas as you go. 

Although this Himalayan hike is only for one day, it enables you to enter into the world of the Himalayan people and to observe the high mountains in all their glory. If however, you would like a slightly longer experience we do also offer several other trekking experiences in the region.

On this special experience you will be taken out for dinner at a local restaurant, and towards the end of the evening you will be joined by one of our in-house Everest summiteers. They will give a short presentation of their experiences of scaling the world’s tallest peak, and field any questions with the assistance of your local guide. One of our summiteers is Dawa Jamba Sherpa, an accomplished Nepali mountaineer who has summited Mount Everest four times via the Nepali South Col route and once from the Tibetan North route. Originally from the Makalu region of Nepal, Dawa grew up among high mountains and from a young age he started climbing and working on mountaineering expeditions as a Sherpa. Dawa has also successfully climbed fifteen other peaks throughout Nepal, all over 5,500 meters, and summited Cho Oyu (8,201 meters) from the Tibetan side.

This gentle cruise on the Rapti River bordering the National Park in an authentic hard carved Nepali dugout canoe is one of the great wildlife experiences in Chitwan. On this thrilling 2-hour jaunt you will have great opportunities for Bird watching, spotting the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial crocodiles as they bask on the banks, and enjoying the riverside scenery of the lower Nepal plains. If you are lucky you may have a close encounter with a rhino, as they often wander down the riverbanks to wallow in the water.