The Great NEPAL CIRCUIT – Ultimate Mountain & Spiritual Expedition (9D/8N)

Duration: 9 days, 8 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.

Poster of Nepal with snow-capped Himalayas, fluttering prayer flags, a white stupa and brick temples at sunset.

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Overview of Epic Nepal Trip

This is not just a Nepal trip — this is a journey through the soul of the Himalayas.

Your adventure begins with a deeply peaceful experience at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha — where silence, monasteries, and ancient history create a calm that stays with you long after you leave.

From here, the journey unfolds into the vibrant beauty of Pokhara — a lakeside paradise where snow-capped mountains reflect on still waters. Watch the sun rise over the Annapurna range, explore caves and waterfalls, and soak in breathtaking viewpoints that feel straight out of a dream.

Then comes the real shift — as you leave behind the usual tourist trail and enter the raw, dramatic landscapes of Mustang.

Drive through rugged mountain roads, witness the thunderous Rupse Falls, and arrive in the postcard-perfect village of Marpha, known for its apple orchards and white-stone houses. Step into the windswept beauty of Kagbeni — a mystical gateway to Upper Mustang — where time feels frozen.

And then, the highlight of it all — the sacred high-altitude journey to Muktinath Temple. Surrounded by barren mountains and spiritual energy, this experience is both powerful and unforgettable.

Finally, wrap it all up in the cultural chaos of Kathmandu — where ancient temples, sacred rituals, and vibrant nightlife come together.

This itinerary is a rare blend of
✨ Spiritual depth
🏔️ Raw Himalayan adventure
🌆 Cultural exploration
🛶 Relaxed travel moments

All packed into one unforgettable expedition.

Highlights of Epic Nepal trip

🕊️ Visit Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha
🛶 Lakeside vibes & boating at Phewa Lake
🌄 Sunrise over Annapurna from Sarangkot
🕉️ Panoramic views from Pumdikot Shiva Statue
🏔️ Panoramic views from World Peace Pagoda
🌊 Explore Gupteshwar Cave & Devi’s Falls
🌊 Witness the powerful Rupse Falls
🏡 Stay in the charming apple village of Marpha
🏜️ Explore the dramatic landscapes of Kagbeni
🔱 Visit sacred Muktinath Temple
🚡 Ride Manakamana Temple Cable Car
🛕 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Visit Patan Durbar Square & Boudhanath Stupa
🛍️ Experience Thamel nightlife in Kathmandu

Pricing:

Price per person (₹)	Starting from
INR 33,900/- 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
30 May, 2026 – 07 June, 2026
13 June, 2026 – 21 June, 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 transport for all intercity and local transfers as per itinerary.
All ground transfers from Gorakpur to Gorakpur
Stay for 8 nights at well rated hotels/guest houses on twin & triple sharing basis. Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.
Meals – 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners in Nepal
Visit to Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha
Pokhara City Tour with Entry Tickets- Sarangkot, Devi Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Pumdikot, Peace Pagoda
Mustang route exploration (Rupse Falls, Marpha, Kagbeni)
Holy Muktinath Temple visit
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%) and TCS (2%) 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)
Airport Railway Transfer to and fro Gorakpur Hotel

Itinerary of Nepal Trip

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorakhpur – Meet, Connect & Begin the Journey

Arrival at Gorakhpur
Meet your fellow travelers & Muddie Trails captain
Hotel check-in

✨ Evening:

Relax after travel
Trip briefing & introductions
Set the vibe for the adventure ahead
Overnight stay in Gorakhpur

Day 2 - Gorakhpur → Pokhara via Lumbini - From Spiritual Calm to Scenic Beauty

Early morning departure into Nepal

🕊️ Explore Lumbini:

Visit Maya Devi Temple — the exact birthplace of Buddha
Walk through peaceful monastery zones
Experience calm, meditative surroundings
Continue your scenic drive towards Pokhara
Watch landscapes transform from plains to mountains

🌅 Evening in Pokhara:

Check-in & relax
Explore Lakeside cafés, shops & chill vibes
Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 3 - Pokhara Sightseeing– Sunrise, Views & Hidden Gems

🌄 Early morning:

Head to Sarangkot
Witness the Himalayas glow in golden light

🗺️ Explore:

Pumdikot Shiva Statue – panoramic valley views
Gupteshwar Cave – mystical underground temple
Devi’s Falls – raw natural power

🌆 Evening:

- Free time for café hopping or boating
- Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 4 - Pokhara → Marpha (Into the Wild Landscapes of Mustang)

Early departure for one of the most scenic drives

🌊 Stop at:
Rupse Falls

A roaring waterfall crashing down from great heights
Continue into Mustang region

🏡 Reach Marpha:

Walk through narrow stone alleys
Experience peaceful mountain village life
Famous for apple orchards & local products
Overnight stay in Marpha

Day 5 - Kagbeni & Muktinath Temple - Sacred Journey in the Himalayas

Drive to Kagbeni
Explore this ancient, windswept Himalayan village

🔱 Continue to Muktinath Temple:

One of the most sacred pilgrimage sites
Surrounded by stunning high-altitude terrain
Experience spiritual energy + raw nature
Return journey to Pokhara

🛌 Evening:

Rest & recovery
Leisure time
Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 6 - Pokhara → Kathmandu - En route Manakamana Temple Cable Car

Scenic drive to Kathmandu

🚡 Experience:
Manakamana Temple Cable Car

Glide above deep valleys and rivers
Reach Kathmandu

🌃 Evening:

Explore Thamel market
Shopping, cafés & nightlife
Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 7 - Kathmandu Sightseeing – Culture, Chaos & Spiritual Energy

🛕 Explore:

Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Optional: Swayambhunath
Evening free
Shopping, cafés & nightlife
Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 8 - Kathmandu → Gorakhpur

Long scenic return drive
Reach Gorakhpur & check-in
Overnight stay

Day 9 - Departure

Breakfast
Departure with unforgettable memories

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 and Drop from Gorakpur Airport or Railway Station not included. You can use local taxi, auto for this.
Internal travel will be by an bus, van, cab.

Documents Required:

Passport or Voter ID and Aadhar Card is mandatory
Visa – free for Indians

Stay:

8 Nights stay in well-rated hotels / guesthouses
- Gorakhpur – 2 nights
- Pokhara – 3 nights
- Marpha – 1 night (mountain guesthouse)
- Kathmandu – 2 nights
Double / Triple sharing rooms
Clean rooms with attached washrooms (except basic facilities in remote areas like Marpha)

Food:

8 Breakfasts included and 6 Dinner included in Nepal. Dinner not included in Gorakpur.
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.