The Great NEPAL CIRCUIT – Ultimate Mountain & Spiritual Expedition (10D/9N)

Duration: 10 days, 9 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 your usual Nepal trip — this is a journey through the very soul of the Himalayas.

From vibrant ancient cities and peaceful Buddhist monasteries to dramatic mountain roads, sacred temples, hidden Himalayan villages, and breathtaking landscapes — this expedition is designed for travelers who want to experience Nepal beyond the ordinary.

The adventure begins in the bustling cultural capital of Kathmandu, where ancient temples, spiritual rituals, colorful markets, and vibrant nightlife create the perfect introduction to Nepal.

The journey then moves toward the stunning lake city of Pokhara — where Himalayan sunrises, peaceful lakes, caves, waterfalls, and mountain viewpoints create postcard-perfect moments every day.

But the real adventure begins as you leave the tourist trail behind and enter the rugged landscapes of Mustang.

Drive through dramatic Himalayan valleys, witness the roaring Rupse Falls, explore the charming apple village of Marpha, and experience the mystical atmosphere of Kagbeni — gateway to Upper Mustang.

At the heart of the expedition lies the sacred journey to Muktinath Temple, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists, surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude Himalayan terrain.

The adventure continues into the beautiful mountain village of Ghandruk, where stone-paved alleys, cozy Himalayan homes, and panoramic Annapurna views create one of the most magical experiences of the trip.

Finally, the journey ends on a peaceful note at Lumbini — the birthplace of Lord Buddha — offering the perfect spiritual closure to an unforgettable Himalayan expedition.

This is not just a vacation.
✨ It’s the ultimate Nepal experience.

Highlights of Epic Nepal trip

🛕 Explore ancient temples & heritage sites in Kathmandu
🌃 Experience Thamel nightlife, cafés & shopping streets
🚡 Scenic Manakamana Temple Cable Car ride above deep valleys
🌄 Sunrise over Annapurna from Sarangkot
🕉️ Visit the giant Pumdikot Shiva Statue
🏔️ Panoramic Himalayan views from World Peace Pagoda
🌊 Explore Devi’s Falls & Gupteshwar Cave
🛶 Relax beside beautiful Phewa Lake
🌊 Witness the powerful Rupse Falls
🏡 Explore the apple village of Marpha
🏜️ Visit the mystical Himalayan village of Kagbeni
🔱 Sacred journey to Muktinath Temple
🏔️ Stay in the scenic Himalayan village of Ghandruk
🕊️ Visit Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha

Pricing:

Price per person (₹)	Starting from
INR 36,900/- 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
28 May, 2026 – 06 June, 2026
11 June, 2026 – 20 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 9 nights at well rated hotels/guest houses on twin & triple sharing basis. Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.
Meals – 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners in Nepal
Katmandu City Tour with Entry tickets: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square
Pokhara City Tour with Entry Tickets- Sarangkot, Devi Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Pumdikot, Peace Pagoda
Visit to Pokhara - Phewa Lake
Mustang route exploration (Rupse Falls, Marpha, Kagbeni)
Holy Muktinath Temple visit
Visit and entry tickets to Manakamana Temple via Cable Car
Stay experience in the scenic Himalayan village of Ghandruk
Visit to Lumbini – birthplace of Lord Buddha
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 station Transfer to and from 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 → Kathmandu (Into the Heart of Nepal)

Early morning departure toward Nepal

- Enjoy a scenic drive through rivers, hills, forests, and beautiful Himalayan roads as you slowly enter the heart of Nepal
- 🌃 Reach Kathmandu by evening
  
  ✨ Dive straight into the vibrant energy of Thamel:
  - Rooftop cafés
  - Local shopping streets
  - Live music & nightlife vibes
  - Colorful backpacker culture
  A perfect introduction to Nepal’s chaotic and charming capital city.
  - Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 3 - Kathmandu Sightseeing – Culture, Chaos & Spiritual Energy

🛕 Today, explore the cultural and spiritual heart of Nepal.

🔱 Pashupatinath Temple

Witness sacred rituals and spiritual ceremonies beside the Bagmati River at one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world.

☸️ Boudhanath Stupa

Walk around one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world surrounded by colorful prayer flags, monks, and monasteries.

🏛️ Kathmandu Durbar Square

Explore ancient temples, royal courtyards, heritage architecture, and hidden alleys showcasing Nepal’s rich history.

✨ Optional:

🐒 Swayambhunath

A hilltop temple offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kathmandu valley.

🌆 Evening free for:

Shopping
Café hopping
Exploring Thamel nightlife
Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 4 - Kathmandu → Pokhara - En route Manakamana Temple Cable Car

After breakfast, begin one of Nepal’s most scenic road journeys toward Pokhara.

- 🚡 En route experience:
Manakamana Temple Cable Car

Glide above deep valleys, lush green hills, and roaring rivers on a thrilling cable car ride.
- Continue the scenic drive alongside the beautiful Trishuli River
- Reach Pokhara by evening
🌅 Evening at Lakeside Pokhara
- Relax beside Phewa Lake
- Optional boating experience
- Enjoy cafés, music, and peaceful mountain vibes
- Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 5 - Pokhara Sightseeing– Sunrise, Views & Hidden Gems

🌄 Early Morning – Sarangkot Sunrise

🌄 Sarangkot

Witness one of the most magical Himalayan sunrises as the Annapurna range slowly glows golden in the morning light.

🗺️ Explore Pokhara’s Iconic Attractions

🕉️ Pumdikot Shiva Statue

Stand before the giant Shiva statue overlooking the entire Pokhara valley and surrounding mountains.

🏔️ World Peace Pagoda

A peaceful hilltop stupa offering breathtaking panoramic views of Phewa Lake, Pokhara city, and the Himalayas.

🕳️ Gupteshwar Cave

Explore the mystical underground cave temple hidden beneath the city.

🌊 Devi’s Falls

Witness a dramatic waterfall disappearing underground through narrow rock tunnels.

✨ Evening free for:

Lakeside exploration
Café hopping
Shopping
Relaxing beside Phewa Lake
Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 6 - Pokhara → Marpha (Into the Wild Landscapes of Mustang)

- Begin one of the most scenic Himalayan drives in Nepal as you enter the dramatic landscapes of Mustang.
🌊 En route stop:

Rupse Falls

Witness a massive waterfall crashing dramatically beside the mountain highway.

🏡 Reach:

Marpha

A charming Himalayan village famous for:
- Apple orchards 🍎
- Traditional stone houses
- Peaceful mountain atmosphere
✨ Spend the evening walking through narrow stone alleys surrounded by beautiful Himalayan scenery.
- Overnight stay in Marpha

Day 7 - Kagbeni → Muktinath → Ghandruk

🏜️ Explore:

Kagbeni

A mystical Himalayan village surrounded by barren landscapes, ancient monasteries, and dramatic mountain views.

🔱 Continue toward:

Muktinath Temple

One of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the Himalayas for both Hindus and Buddhists.

✨ Experience:

Sacred spiritual atmosphere
High-altitude Himalayan landscapes
Stunning snow-capped mountain views

🏔️ Later drive toward:

Ghandruk

A breathtaking Himalayan village surrounded by Annapurna mountain views.

✨ Enjoy cozy mountain vibes, chilly weather, prayer flags, and peaceful Himalayan village life.

Overnight stay in Ghandruk

Day 8 - Ghandruk → Pokhara

🌄 Wake up to breathtaking Himalayan mountain views in Ghandruk.

✨ Explore:

Stone-paved village alleys
Traditional Himalayan homes
Stunning Annapurna backdrop
Peaceful mountain atmosphere
Drive back to Pokhara

🌅 Evening free for:

Shopping
Café hopping
Relaxing beside Phewa Lake
Last-minute exploration
Overnight stay in Pokhara

Day 9 - Pokhara → Lumbini → Gorakhpur

Begin return journey toward India.

🕊️ En route visit:

Lumbini

Visit the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and experience the peaceful spiritual atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

✨ Explore:

Maya Devi Temple
Ashoka Pillar
Beautiful monastery zones
Continue drive toward Gorakhpur

✨ Reach by evening and relax after the incredible Himalayan journey.

Overnight stay in Gorakhpur

Day 10 - Departure

Breakfast and Departure

✨ Trip ends with unforgettable memories of Nepal & the Himalayas.

What to Expect:

About Trip:

This Nepal trip is a budget, backpacking style, shared-model group trip.
It involves good rated 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
- Kathmandu – 2 nights
- Pokhara – 3 nights
- Marpha – 1 night (mountain guesthouse)
- Ghandruk – 1 night (mountain guesthouse)
Double / Triple sharing rooms
Clean rooms with attached washrooms (except basic facilities in remote areas like Marpha, Ghandruk)

Food:

9 Breakfasts included and 7 Dinner included in Nepal. Dinners 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.