Nepal: Women's Expedition Tour by Intrepid Travel

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Experience the beauty of the Annapurna region on the five-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Learn about the lives of your all-female trekking crew, stay in traditional teahouses and see some of Nepal’s tallest peaks.

Spend two days in Chitwan National Park, where you’ll enjoy sunset drinks, a canoe ride and a game drive to spot the resident wildlife before falling asleep to the sounds of nature in your jungle lodge.

Visit an NGO working to abolish menstrual stigma and chhaupadi – the illegal but socially common practice of banishing women and girls to makeshift huts during their period.

Learn how to cook traditional Nepali dishes at a social enterprise that has changed the lives of disadvantaged women, then learn the secrets of creating the perfect momo at a cooking class in a Tibetan refugee camp.

Listen to the morning prayers and learn about the lives of Buddhist nuns at an all-female monastery in Kathmandu that's challenging patriarchal traditions.

Itinerary

Empowerment and adventure intertwine on the Nepal: Women's Expedition—a 13-day, challenging tour designed for women seeking both cultural depth and Himalayan exploration. Led and supported by women, you’ll trek through remote villages, connect with female trailblazers, and share stories with Buddhist nuns challenging tradition.

Wildlife spotting in Chitwan National Park, a river canoe ride, and cultural workshops with local chefs and activists round out this uniquely immersive trip. The standout feature is its focus on meaningful female-led encounters, creating a supportive, inspiring space to experience Nepal from an entirely new perspective.

day 1 - Kathmandu

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your Women’s Expedition begins in Kathmandu with a welcome meeting at 2 pm at your hotel. After, join your leader and fellow travellers for an included dinner at a local restaurant, where you can dig into local flavours and try Nepali favourites like momos and dal bhat. The dinner also includes a traditional dance performance to end the evening. If you arrive early, maybe check out the many shops and cafes in the Thamel (the city’s main tourist district) or visit some of Kathmandu’s most sacred sites on the Kathmandu: Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure.

included:Kathmandu - Welcome dinner

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Kathmandu

Wake early and head to Kapan’s Khachoe Ghakyil Ling – a Buddhist nunnery on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The nunnery's mission is to provide a safe place for women who want to dedicate their lives to the Buddha's teachings. This unique experience offers insight into their daily lives and how they’re challenging patriarchal Buddhist traditions. For lunch today, join an authentic cooking class to gain a true understanding of Nepal’s culinary heritage. Here you will learn of the traditions that have spanned centuries and recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Master the local methods of cooking and put together some classic dishes, then tuck into your creations before returning to Kathmandu to spend the afternoon at your leisure.

included:Kathmandu - Cooking Class, Khachoe Ghakyil Ling - Kapan Nunnery Visit

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Pokhara

Today you’ll take a 30-minute flight to the city of Pokhara – set in a beautiful valley overlooked by the Annapurna Mountains. The flight offers views of the Himalaya range to the north on a clear day, so keep your camera handy. Join your leader for a quick orientation walk, then head to a Tibetan refugee settlement for a special momo cooking class. The class is hosted by a woman born and raised in the camp – her parents fled Tibet during the China invasion and raised her here along with her siblings. Swap stories and be inspired by how she overcame her adversities. After, you’ll visit Yes Helping Hands Handicrafts, where people with disabilities are trained in traditional handloom weaving, dyeing and knitting. Your accommodation tonight is at 3 Sisters Guesthouse – owned by three sisters who work to promote and empower socially disadvantaged women through adventure tourism. They provide skills-based training programs and employment opportunities to encourage women to become independent.

included:Pokhara - Orientation Walk, Pokhara - Yes Helping Hands Handicrafts, Pokhara - Tibetan community visit with momo lunch

accommodation:Guest House

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 4 - Ulleri

Transfer by private vehicle to Birethanti, where you’ll meet your all-female crew of assistant guides and porters and begin your five-day trek. Today’s route takes you through rural villages, rice paddies and terraced fields. You can expect the first part of this trek to be relatively flat and easy-going, but after you reach Tikhedhunga, be prepared to get your blood pumping as you climb hundreds of stone steps to Ulleri. Go at a nice steady pace and take plenty of rest stops to take in the amazing views along the way. When you arrive at Ulleri (2070 m), settle into your first teahouse of the trek and maybe get your first peek of the Annapurna Range if the skies are clear.

included:Annapurna Region – 5 Day / 4 Night Trek

accommodation:Teahouse

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Ghorepani (2874 m/9429 ft)

Ghorepani sits at a cool 2860 m above sea level, so you can expect to get your heart rate pumping on today’s exciting uphill climb. You’ll pass traditional homes and teahouses along a path that winds up and down hills before rewarding you with views of Annapurna South halfway along the trek. Meander through thicker wooded areas filled with towering bamboo plants and blooming trees. Then, venture beyond Banthanti (2300 m) through a moss-coated jungle before reaching Nangathanti (2520 m), where you’ll continue your journey to Ghorepani and enjoy a well-deserved rest this evening.

accommodation:Teahouse

day 6 - Tadapani (2630 m/8629 ft)

Sunrise enthusiasts rejoice – today, you’ll rise early for a pre-dawn hike up Poon Hill to enjoy the sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range. On a clear day, it offers 180-degree views of giant snow-clad peaks. You'll then head back to your teahouse for breakfast before lacing up your boots for today’s trek to Tadapani (2630 m). Expect more magnificent views to frame your hike as you continue north along the ridgeline with the Annapurna Range stretching along the east and west. You’ll follow a forested ridge that serves up views of the mountains in both directions. Descend along a muddy slope before reaching a small settlement and forested gorge. From here, head toward the mountain village of Tadapani to put your feet up for the evening.

accommodation:Teahouse

day 7 - Ghandruk

Wake up with relief, knowing that today's trail is shorter and easier than you’ve become accustomed to over the last few days. You’ll take in the sunrise from Tadapani and then hike to Ghandruk (2000 m). The route from Tadapani to Ghandruk is tranquil and blooms with wildflowers in spring. After reaching Ghandruk, enjoy a well-earned lunch and then explore this traditional stone house village on a guided tour to learn about the Gurung culture here. This evening, you’ll be treated to a cultural performance of traditional Gurung folk song and dance by a group of women from the community.

included:Ghandruk - Guided Village Tour, Ghandruk - Gurung Women Cultural Dance

accommodation:Teahouse

day 8 - Pokhara

After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a short trek down to Shyauli bazaar, where a private vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara. Take some time to freshen up, then regroup for a boat ride across Phewa Lake. You’ll also visit Tal Barahi temple in the lake's centre. After lunch, head over to the International Mountain Museum to dive into the history of trekking in Nepal and the people who call the mountains home. This evening is all yours to relax and enjoy the lakeside scenery.

included:Pokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip, Pokhara - International Mountain Museum

accommodation:Guest house

day 9 - Chitwan National Park

After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park. UNESCO declared this park a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, and it offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Asia. When you arrive, meet the camp staff and resident naturalists at your jungle lodge for the next two nights. Built in traditional Tharu village style, you’ll be surrounded by nature and the sounds of the jungle. Take some time to relax or swim before visiting Tharu Village, where you’ll learn about the lifestyles of the Tharu women. Later, head to a special location on the riverbanks to watch the sunset with some local Nepali snacks and drinks – keep your eyes peeled for deer and different species of birds on the other side of the river. After, head back to the lodge for dinner and a demonstration of Tharu cultural dance.

included:Chitwan NP - Tharu village visit, Chitwan National Park - Sunset Drinks by the River

accommodation:Jungle Resort

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 10 - Chitwan National Park

Today is all about exploring Chitwan National Park and discovering the wildlife that lies within. After breakfast, hop in a jeep for a 4-hour safari drive through the park – if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of one of the Shere Khan-Royal Bengal tigers that call the park home. After your safari, you’ll float down the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, keeping an eye out for the great Indian rhino as well as deer, various bird species and the marsh mugger crocodiles that inhabit the riverbanks. The rest of the afternoon is free to unwind at the lodge.

included:Chitwan National Park - Jeep safari, Chitwan NP - Village tour, Chitwan - Canoe Safari

accommodation:Jungle Resort

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 11 - Kathmandu

If you’re a wildlife lover, an optional early-morning birdwatching safari is available today – a worthwhile addition to your trip. After breakfast, you’ll take a private transfer back to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, you’ll visit a women-led NGO called Days for Girls Nepal where you’ll learn about their menstrual health education projects and mission to eliminate the chhaupadi practice in Nepal. Chhaupadi prohibits Hindu women and girls from participating in normal family activities while menstruating, as they're considered impure. Tonight, you’re free to relax and recharge.

included:Kathmandu - Days for Girls NGO Visit

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 12 - Kathmandu

Today you’ll explore Kathmandu’s Durbar Square on a guided tour – including a stop at a building known as Kumari Ghar, where visitors and worshippers congregate daily to catch a glimpse of Kumari – Nepal’s most prominent living Hindu goddess. Kumari is chosen early in childhood and remains a goddess until she begins menstruating or loses blood from an injury, and then reverts to mortal status and re-enters society. After, drive to the Newari town of Kirtipur just outside of Kathmandu – an area visited by few travellers – to observe daily life in the old alleys and visit Chilancho Temple, Bagh Bhairav Temple and Uma Maheshwar Temple. You’ll then be treated to a manicure or pedicure by Napits (Newari women). This ritual is traditionally performed to clean and purify the body for special occasions. Tonight, head to The Village Cafe for your final group dinner. This restaurant allows women who would otherwise be based at home to earn a living cooking traditional Newari cuisine.

included:Kathmandu - Dinner at The Village Cafe, Kirtipur - Newari Traditional Pedicure, Kathmandu - Durbar Square

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 13 - Kathmandu

Your Women’s Expedition comes to an end after breakfast. If you’re not quite ready for your adventure to end and want to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise extra accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights), Tea House (4 nights), Jungle Resort (2 nights)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane

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An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Kathmandu - Welcome dinnerKathmandu - Cooking ClassKhachoe Ghakyil Ling - Kapan Nunnery VisitPokhara - Orientation WalkPokhara - Yes Helping Hands HandicraftsPokhara - Tibetan community visit with momo lunchAnnapurna Region – 5 Day / 4 Night TrekGhandruk - Guided Village TourGhandruk - Gurung Women Cultural DancePokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat tripPokhara - International Mountain MuseumChitwan NP - Tharu village visitChitwan National Park - Sunset Drinks by the RiverChitwan National Park - Jeep safariChitwan NP - Village tourChitwan - Canoe SafariKathmandu - Days for Girls NGO VisitKathmandu - Dinner at The Village CafeKirtipur - Newari Traditional PedicureKathmandu - Durbar Square

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