Beautiful NEPAL ESCAPE – Lakes, Legends & Sacred Trails (5D/4N)

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  • Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 20
  • Tour type: Sightseeing, Nature, Himalayas, Spiritual
  • Starting & Ending location: Gorakpur
  • Best for Solo Travelers, Friends, Couples, Families etc.

Overview of Epic Nepal Trip

Get ready for a journey that feels like stepping into a completely different world — where snow-capped Himalayan peaks, sacred temples, peaceful monasteries, and vibrant streets all come together in one unforgettable experience.

This Nepal escape begins with a soulful visit to Lumbini — the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Walk through serene gardens, ancient monasteries, and spiritual landmarks that instantly slow you down and connect you to something deeper.

From here, the journey takes a scenic turn into the magical lake city of Pokhara — where every moment feels like a postcard. Imagine watching the sun rise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot, kayaking on the calm waters of Phewa Lake as mountains reflect around you, and exploring hidden gems like mystical caves, roaring waterfalls, and hilltop viewpoints.

Stand in awe before the massive Shiva statue at Pumdikot, soak in panoramic views from the Peace Pagoda, and let the fresh mountain air reset your mind.

As the journey continues, dive into the cultural heartbeat of Kathmandu — a city where spirituality and chaos beautifully coexist. Witness ancient rituals at Pashupatinath Temple, walk around the iconic Boudhanath Stupa, climb up to the famous Monkey Temple for sweeping city views, and get lost in the buzzing streets of Thamel filled with cafés, music, shopping, and nightlife.

Add to this a thrilling cable car ride over deep valleys to Manakamana Temple, scenic drives through rivers and hills, and a perfectly balanced itinerary that gives you both relaxation and exploration.

This isn’t just a short trip — it’s a complete Nepal experience, packed into 5 unforgettable days, designed to leave you refreshed, inspired, and craving for more.

Highlights of Epic Nepal trip

  • 🕊️ Visit Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha
  • 🛶 Lakeside vibes & boating at Phewa Lake
  • 🌄 Sunrise from Sarangkot
  • 🌊 Explore Devi’s Falls & Gupteshwar Cave
  • 🕉️ Visit Pumdikot Shiva Statue
  • 🏔️ Panoramic views from World Peace Pagoda
  • 🚡 Ride Manakamana Temple Cable Car
  • 🛍️ Explore Thamel Market nightlife & cafés
  • 🔱 Visit Pashupatinath Temple
  • ☸️ Walk around Boudhanath Stupa
  • 🐒 Explore Swayambhunath
  • 🏛️ Visit Patan Durbar Square

Pricing: 

Price per person (₹) Starting from
INR 22,900/- onwards Gorakpur
  • 5% GST & 2% TCS applicable.
  • We give 100% flight booking assistance. Our team will help you book best suitable flights at best prices available. Please connect with our booking team for support.
Upcoming Batches
29 May, 2026 – 03 June, 2026
11 June, 2026 – 15 June, 2026
25 June, 2026 – 30 June, 2026
09 July, 2026 – 13 July, 2026
23 July, 2026 – 27 July, 2026
13 August, 2026 – 17 August, 2026
  • For Booking Contact Muddie Trails International Team :+91 93803 50116

Please plan/book early (atleast 2 months before) to get best Offers & best Flight fares for Nepal trip.

Inclusions

  • Private/shared AC transport for all intercity and local transfers as per itinerary.
  • All ground transfers from Gorakpur to Gorakpur
  • Stay for 4 nights at well rated 3 star hotels on twin & triple sharing basis. Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.
  • Meals – 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinner
  • Visit to Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha
  • Pokhara City Tour with Entry Tickets- Sarangkot, Devi Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Pumdikot, Peace Pagoda
  • Visit and entry tickets to Manakamana Temple via Cable Car
  • Katmandu City Tour with Entry tickets: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square
  • Visit to Pokhara - Phewa Lake
  • Trip Captain for bigger groups above 9pax.
  • Pre to Post trip assistance from our experts on travel related matters like forex & visa. Plus, our curated travel dossier with all the info you need for this trip.
  • Once in a lifetime experience visiting all places mentioned in Highlights section

Exclusions

  • Flights To Gokarpur, Travel Insurance
  • Meals that are not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Optional activities and tickets that are not mentioned in inclusions
  • GST (5%) as per Indian taxation laws.
  • Early check-in or late check-out charges at stays, any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
  • Security Deposit at Hotels (Refundable)

Itinerary of Nepal Trip

Day 1 - Gorakhpur → Lumbini → Pokhara

  • Morning pickup from Gorakhpur Airport / Railway Station at Morning 8AM. Arrive and Be ready before that.

Your journey begins early morning from Gorakhpur as you cross into Nepal and slowly leave behind the chaos of city life.

🕊️ First stop – Lumbini
Step into a place that feels timeless and peaceful. Walk through:

  • The sacred Maya Devi Temple (exact birthplace of Buddha)
  • The historic Ashoka Pillar
  • Beautiful monastery zones built by different countries

The calmness here sets the tone for the entire trip.

  • Continue your scenic drive towards Pokhara
  • Watch landscapes transform from plains to hills

🌅 Evening in Pokhara
Arrive in the charming lakeside town, check-in, and unwind.

  • Head out for a relaxing Phewa Lake boating experience
  • Stroll through Lakeside filled with cafés, live music & cozy vibes

🍽️ Dinner included

  • Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 2 - Pokhara City Tour – Complete Scenic Exploration

  • 🌄 Early Morning Magic – Sarangkot
    Wake up early for one of the most magical moments of the trip.
    Watch the first rays of sunlight paint the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in gold — a view you won’t forget.

    • Return to hotel for breakfast

    🗺️ Full Day Exploration

    🌊 Devi’s Falls
    A powerful waterfall that mysteriously disappears underground — raw and dramatic.

    🕳️ Gupteshwar Cave
    A sacred cave temple hidden beneath the earth with unique rock formations and spiritual significance.

    🕉️ Pumdikot Shiva Statue
    Stand before a massive Shiva statue overlooking the entire valley — one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Pokhara.

    🏔️ World Peace Pagoda
    A serene white stupa perched on a hill with panoramic views of Phewa Lake and the Himalayas — perfect for peaceful moments and stunning photos.

    🌆 Evening at Leisure

    • Café hopping, shopping or relaxing by the lake

    🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner included

    • Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 3 - Pokhara → Manakamana Temple → Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Kathmandu

🚡 Highlight Stop – Manakamana Temple Cable Car
Glide over deep river valleys and lush hills in one of Nepal’s most thrilling cable car rides.

  • Visit the hilltop temple and soak in the views
  • Continue drive alongside the beautiful Trishuli River
  • Reach Kathmandu by evening

🌃 Thamel Experience

  • Dive into the vibrant streets of Thamel
  • Explore:
    • Street shopping 🛍️
    • Cafés & live music ☕
    • Optional nightlife 🍻

🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner included

  • Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 4 - Kathmandu City Tour and Sightseeing

    • Breakfast at hotel

    🛕 Cultural & Spiritual Exploration

    🔱 Pashupatinath Temple
    Witness sacred rituals on the banks of Bagmati River — a deeply spiritual and powerful experience.

    ☸️ Boudhanath Stupa
    Walk around one of the largest stupas in the world, surrounded by monks, prayer flags, and calming energy.

    🐒 Swayambhunath
    Climb up to this hilltop temple for panoramic views of Kathmandu valley.

    🏛️ Patan Durbar Square
    Explore centuries-old palaces, temples, and intricate architecture that reflect Nepal’s royal past.

    🌆 Evening free to relax or explore more

    🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner included

    • Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 5 - Scenic Drive from Kathmandu → Gorakhpur

Back Home with a Heart Full of Memories**

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Begin your return journey to Gorakhpur
  • Enjoy the final views of Nepal’s hills and landscapes

🍽️ Breakfast included

Trip ends with unforgettable memories of mountains, culture, and peace

  • You can book your return flight from Gorakpur after 11PM or Next day (for safety and not to hurry)

What to Expect:

About Trip:
  • This Nepal trip is a budget, backpacking style, shared-model group trip.
  • It involves 3 star hotels/stays & shared travel between group members.
  • It best suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
  • Itinerary may be changed or adjusted based on the local conditions/situation. 
  • If you wish to have privacy & luxury, then check out our Private Trips.

Travel:
  • Fixed pick up & drop timings.
  • The trip is from Gorakpur – Pick Up from Gorakpur Airport or Railway Station. 
  • Internal travel will be by an AC bus, van, cab.

Timings:
  • Trip start time: Day 1, 8 AM. Reach before and be ready by this time.
  • Trip end time: Day 5, 9 PM. Book your return flight from Gorakpur after 11PM or next day (for safety and not to hurry).

Documents Required:
  • Passport or Voter ID and Aadhar Card is mandatory
  • Visa – free for Indians

Stay:
  • Pokhara: 2 Nights (comfort 3 star hotel) – Twin/Triple sharing basis – Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.
  • Katmandu: 2 Night (comfort 3 star hotel) – Twin/Triple sharing basis – Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.

Food:
  • 4 Breakfasts included and 4 Dinner included.
  • Other meals are self-sponsored.
Why?
  • Nepal boasts great food choices. There are multiple food options available at all the places that put travelers in confusion. You will easily find Indian and Nepali style Veg and Non veg food every where. 

Booking Procedure:
  • Contact booking team on Whatsapp – 9380350116 for booking.
  • 50% advance payment to be paid for booking confirmation. Balance to be paid 10days before the trip.

Special Notes:
  • Culture: Travelers are expected to come with open heart by appreciating and respecting the local culture, following local laws/rules in Nepal.
  • Legal: No drugs, no marijuanas (Cannibis/Weed) in public places, no illegal activities, no misbehaving with locals – Nepal Police are very strict on these matters.
  • Punctuality: The timelines for different tours in the Nepal itinerary are stringent. Our Operations Manager / Trip Leader / Tour guide will inform timings for different activities during the trip. It’s very important to follow the instructions and adhere to timings. 
  • Hotel Security Deposit: As per local regulations in Nepal, certain hotels may require guests to provide a refundable security deposit or submit their passport at the time of check-in. The deposit/passport will be returned in full at the time of check-out, subject to no damage or loss caused to the hotel.

FAQ

What's next after booking your trip?

  • Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
  • Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your flights.
  • A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.

Terms & Conditions

  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Travelers are not allowed to advice/instruct the Organizers (Driver or Trip Leader or Operations Manager) to change the itinerary.
  • Cooperate with the Organizers in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure we won’t miss out places in itinerary.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her own safety. Do not indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or fellow travelers.
  • Do not go away from the group without taking permission from the Organizers.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help one another. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow Travelers/Organizers/Locals, and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
  • Every traveler is expected to digitally fill & submit a liability/waiver form given by the Organizers before the trip. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Traveler

  • 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
  • An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
  • No refund within 30 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
  • No refund on the partial payment (advance/booking amount) done to block your seat for the trip.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 5 travelers signed up for the trip.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other long trip of the same dates or future dates. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Note: We do not recommend to book flight tickets until the trip is confirmed with atleast 5 travelers signed up.


Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Flight cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

  • No Refund is allowed.
  • 100% trip amount can be used for future dates. The difference amount, if any, will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
  • Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

What cities are covered in this Nepal group trip?

The itinerary covers Lumbini – the birth place of Buddha, Pokhara – Tourism Capital of Nepal and Katmandu – Ancient city and main Capital city of Nepal

 

Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal?

Nepal offers Visa Free for Indian travelers. You’ll just need a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity or VOTER ID & AADHAR CARD Mandatorily.

 

What type of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay in well-rated 3-star hotels on a twin or triple-sharing basis, with solo travelers sharing rooms with others of the same gender.

 

How many people travel in one batch?

Each batch usually includes 5 to 25 travelers, making it perfect for solo travelers, couples, and small groups who enjoy social trips.

 

Is airport pickup and drop included in Gorakpur?

Yes, pickup and drop from Gorakpur are included. 

 

 

How to reach Gorakpur?

There are multiple direct flights from major cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and connecting flights from other cities. 

You can reach Gorakpur by Train from Delhi also.

 

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