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  • About $92/day across 12 days
  • ~$1,557 all-in with a typical $452 flight from London ($130/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~$109/day)
  • 5.0 from 1 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length12 days
RouteRound-trip · Kathmandu
Group sizeMax 16
Ages18–35s
Meals20 included
Nights11 nights
Runs16 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

This 12-day trip through Nepal mixes city history, wildlife tracking and mountain scenery, with a small group of fellow solo-ish travellers to share it with.

You'll start in the Kathmandu Valley learning to make momos with local hosts before exploring the temples and old streets of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. From there it's a jeep safari in Chitwan, a hike up to Gorkhali temple near Gorkha, and time to unwind by the lake in Pokhara.

It's a good fit if you want the reassurance of a group and a private room to retreat to, without needing to plan every stop yourself.

What you'll do

  • Learn to make momos with local hosts
  • Explore Kathmandu and Bhaktapur with your CEO
  • Jeep safari tracking wildlife in Chitwan
  • Hike to Gorkhali temple near Gorkha
  • Unwind by the lake in Pokhara
Good to know
  • Partially guided — some days led by your CEO, others more independent
  • Moderate pace with a temple hike and jeep safari alongside city time
  • Private room included, so no dorm-style sharing

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

KathmanduBhaktapurPharpingChitwan National ParkGorkhaPokharaKathmandu
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  1. Dinner Party: Kathmandu (1D) — Kathmandu

    You land in Kathmandu and meet your transfer at the airport, then head to the hotel for a welcome meeting. That evening, you'll cook momos (Nepali dumplings) with local host families before eating them together with broths and chutneys—a proper first night introduction to Nepal and your travel group.

  2. Today is for getting properly acquainted. You'll visit Boudhnath Stupa and nearby monasteries, then head to Pashupatinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lunch happens at a local family home where you cook and eat together, before finishing with Old Durbar Square and the Golden Temple.

  3. G Day: Bhaktapur (1B, 1L) — Bhaktapur

    You travel to Bhaktapur, the historic city, to explore Durbar Square, Pottery Square and Dattatreya Square—all packed with ancient architecture and local crafts. In the afternoon your group heads to nearby Thimi for a surprise before returning to Bhaktapur for the evening.

  4. Bhaktapur to Pharping (1B, 1L, 1D) — Bhaktapur

    The morning brings the Champa Devi Hike, a climb that gains roughly 600 metres with views over the mountains and Kathmandu city at the top. You'll tour Dhakshinkali Temple and Asura Cave in Pharping in the afternoon, then enjoy an outdoor Nepalese barbecue that evening.

  5. Pharping to Royal Chitwan National Park (1B, 1D) — Pharping

    You drive to Royal Chitwan National Park for the afternoon, cycling along the Narayani River to catch the sunset with tea and biscuits. That evening you'll watch a Tharu Cultural Dance performance before dinner.

  6. A 4x4 jeep safari takes you into the national park to search for tigers. The afternoon involves visiting the local community to get henna applied, spending time with the women's group in Chitwan.

  7. Royal Chitwan National Park to Gorkha (1B) — Chitwan National Park

    You drive to Gorkha—a scenic four-hour journey—and spend the afternoon exploring the town with your group, visiting the Gorkha Palace and Museum.

  8. You hike up to Gorakhkali Temple; it's a challenging climb but the views of the mountain peaks at the top are worth it. A car option gets you closer if you prefer an easier twenty-minute walk instead. You'll also see the Ram Shah Chautaro statue and Sati Pipal on the way back down, with the evening free.

  9. Gorkha to Pokhara (1B) — Gorkha

    You drive to the lakeside town of Pokhara, another four-hour journey through Nepal's scenery. After arriving you'll visit the World Peace Pagoda, then have the evening to yourself.

  10. It's your Me Day in Pokhara—spend it however you like, either exploring solo to strengthen your independent travel skills or joining your CEO and group for a scavenger hunt around town that connects you with locals and other travellers.

  11. You wake before sunrise and drive near the top of Sarangkot to walk to the summit and watch the sunrise. Then breakfast happens in a nearby village with a local initiative supporting women, before you fly back to Kathmandu for one final group dinner reflecting on the trip together.

  12. You arrived solo and you're leaving with new friends. Say goodbye to your group and depart Kathmandu at any time.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, 20 meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: Included
  • Meals: 20 included · 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
  • Insurance: Included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
  • Optional activities: A few extras you can add and pay locally

How travellers rate it

5.0from 1 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport5.0
Accommodation2.0
Food5.0
Operator4.7
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 30 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from $1,105, about 72% below the priciest month (Apr).

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Getting there

Kathmandu· one-way, arrive 1 Aug 26

One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.

Hotels in Kathmandu

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Hostels in Kathmandu for the night before your tour · 1 Aug2 Aug

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Common questions

How long is Solo-ish Nepal?

It's a 12-day trip. It starts and ends in Kathmandu.

How much does Solo-ish Nepal cost?

The land price starts from $1,039 per person for the 12-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Solo-ish Nepal really cost me all-in?

On top of the $1,039 land price, budget roughly $460 for a return flight from the UK — about $1,499 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers 20 meals (10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 16 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Solo-ish Nepal run?

It runs across roughly 16 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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