Mindful Poon Hill & Muldai

Welcome to your adventure! You will land at Kathmandu airport, which, with a bit of luck, will offer you your first breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, and our English-speaking guide will be waiting for you. She will take you to the beautiful Darbar Heritage Inn hotel, which is located right in the centre of Kathmandu, in Thamel. We have checked the hotel for you on site! We want you to feel comfortable and welcome straight away, and the super friendly staff on site will make sure of that! You will be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee and (depending on your arrival time) you can spend your first day unpacking and relaxing or taking a walk through the lively streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, we’ll get to know the others - your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the restaurant, where delicious Nepalese and Western dishes await you!

Before the adventure begins, we take time to consciously arrive in Nepal and connect as a group. After that a city tour is on the programme today - Kathmandu is an incredibly exciting and particularly charming city that shows life in Nepal in a very authentic way. There is a lot to discover, so we set off straight after breakfast at the hotel. First, we explore Durbar Square, the old city centre of Kathmandu, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Durbar Square is close to your hotel, so we can walk there (approx. 20 minutes). This part of the city also has a lot to offer: Our tour guide will show you the most beautiful corners and you can leave the hustle and bustle of the streets behind you over a cup of tea. She will then take you to her personal favourite restaurant at lunchtime.

In the afternoon we will explore the Tergar Oseling Monastery from where you can get a great view of Kathmandu. We then head to the Swayambunath Stupa - one of the absolute highlights of Kathmandu: a huge Buddhist temple complex in the centre of the city! In the evening, you can optionally join a beautiful mindfulness session to relax after your first sightseeing day. Afterwards, you can enjoy a meal in one of the city’s many interesting restaurants and we’ll round off the evening together.

Start your day with a mindfulness meditation. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will explore the former royal city of Bhaktapur, located around half an hour outside the center of Kathmandu. Known for its vibrant culture and rich history, Bhaktapan enchanting place with traditional Newari architecture and bustling markets.

Our first stop is Taumadhi Square, where we’ll immerse ourselves in a hands-on pottery course, learning the traditional craft that has been passed down for generations. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a group lunch, savoring the flavors of local Nepali cuisine.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the home village of your tour guide, Changunarayan, where you’ll tour a wool factory run by local women, providing a unique insight into their daily lives and the local craftsmanship.

After this enriching experience, we meet again for a relaxing mindfulness practice where you can unwind and reflect on the day. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a meal together at Momo Mazza-if you fancy, you can try momos, a dish particularly popular in Nepal alongside dhal bhat! It’s the perfect way to end a culturally rich and spiritually refreshing day.

After your morning meditation and a delicious breakfast in our beautiful hotel, we head to a Nepalese vegetarian cooking class for lunch to immerse ourselves in the culture and learn some new skills from the talented local women. Of course, as a reward, you will be able to eat your home-cooked food for lunch.

Once we’re back at the hotel, you will have time to watch the wild hustle and bustle of Kathmandu’s streets at your own pace - enjoy some time for yourself!

In the late afternoon, we will definitely visit the exciting temple complex of Pashupatinath - one of the most important and largest Hindu temple complexes in the world. Hindu funeral rituals take place here in the evening, which are open to the public and provide a very special insight into Hindu culture. Calming facial yoga and dinner awaits us to round off the day together.

Start your day this morning with an approximately 8-hour drive in a private shuttle. During your journey, you will see picturesque landscapes and the real life in Nepal away from the big cities. However, the journey can also be strenuous, as some of the roads in Nepal are not so well developed - there are many potholes and the journey can be very long depending on the traffic conditions. Of course, we stop for a delicious lunch and breaks along the way.

After your arrival at the Peace Eye Guesthouse, a nature-connecting exercise awaits you to allow body and mind to arrive, as well as a relaxing walk along the picturesque Phewa Lake awaits you, where we can admire the majestic peaks of the Annapurna massif and get to know the lakeside town a little better.

The evening offers us the option of experiencing Pokhara’s casual open-air cinema. We can enjoy a film under the clear starry sky, accompanied by a delicious pizza or a dinner based on our guide’s recommendations. The films shown here are often classics - we’ll find out for you on the spot what’s on the program!

Set off early in the morning to arrive in Sarangkot after around 20 minutes and watch the breathtaking sun rise over the Himalayan range with a mindfulness impulse from our teacher! We will recharge ourselfs. It’s often busy here, but the view is worth it!

After breakfast, we visit the imposing World Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa that not only has spiritual significance but also offers stunning panoramic views of Pokhara and the surrounding mountains.

At noon, we enjoy a recommended lunch from our guide. Afterwards you will find time to pack your things for your big trekking adventure.

In the late afternoon, a scenic cruise on Phewa Lake awaits you, where you can admire the majestic mountains in the background against a breathtaking sunset. The excursion not only offers relaxing moments on the water, but also the opportunity to experience the local culture and life on the lakeshore. In the evening we will have dinner together, reflect on the impressions of this eventful day in Pokhara and prepare for the trekking adventure with an oil shower.

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Elevation gain: Nayapul (1070m) - Ulleri (1960m)

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning by your tour guide and the porters and taken to Nayapul by jeep for around 2-2.5 hours along the dusty and somewhat bumpy roads. On the way, you can watch as the landscape around you becomes more and more mountainous and you get closer and closer to the Himalayas!

Once you arrive in Nayapul, your trekking adventure begins - welcome to the Annapunra Conservation Area! The ascent to Tikhedhunga (1570m), where we will have a delicious lunch, is slow and steady. We walk past charming teahouses, through forests, fields and farmland.

After lunch, you will face a challenge that will hopefully have fortified you for this one - as they say in Nepal: Dhal Bhat Power - 24 hours! The famous “Ulleri Steps” await you - 3500 stone steps to your destination for the day! The climb is strenuous, but rewards you with the first breathtaking views of the Himalayas and its snow-capped peaks! Once you arrive in Ulleri, you can enjoy your well-earned dinner and end the evening relaxing in one of the teahouses.

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Elevation gain: Ulleri (1960m) - Ghorepani (2860m)

After a delicious breakfast, we set off in the direction of Ghorepani! Compared to the steps we climbed yesterday, the ascent today is slow. The path leads past forests with tall trees that provide us with shade. We may also encounter some animals along the way, such as the many water buffalo that live alongside the path with the local farmers. We will also see - especially in spring - the beauty of the rhododendron flowers that characterise the region along the way.

We hike past Banthani and Nangethanti, small villages where we can take a well-earned break, before we reach Upper Ghorepani and are rewarded with an incredible view over the Himalayas.

Ghorepani is known for the warm hospitality of its inhabitants. As the Poon Hill Trek is a very popular trek in Nepal, you will find many teahouses here where you can meet other travellers. Don’t go to bed too late tonight - we have to get up early tomorrow!

Hiking time: 1,5 hours to Poon Hill and back, 7-8 hours to Dobato

Elevation gain: Ghorepani (2860m) - Poon Hill (3210m) - Dobato (3349m)

Early in the morning, we start our ascent to Poon Hill before sunrise. It is a steep climb that takes around 1 hour to reach the summit. Here we are rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise over the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range. You will see the peaks of Annapurna (8091m), the tenth highest mountain in the world, and Dhaulagiri (8167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world. Take your time to enjoy the view!

After a short descent back to Ghorepani and a fortifying breakfast, we set off on today’s comparatively strenuous path to Dobato, accompanied by beautiful views and far fewer people, as Muldhai Peak is still a little insider tip!

The path to Muldhai Peak is not for the faint-hearted - it winds its way up a very steep path. Be prepared - it will be very strenuous (but rewarding)! This day is tough but beautiful as you can almost see Muldhai Peak on this day and there are lots of ups and downs.

We would definitely recommend this tour, but if you do not feel up to it - always talk to our guide and she will find a solution for you and the group! It is also possible to do just the Poon Hill summit and then descend again to reduce the difficulty of the tour and make it more beginner-friendly.

Hiking time: 1 hours to Muldhai, 4-5 hours to Tadapani

Elevation gain: Dobato (3349m) - Muldhai Peak (3637m) - Tadapani (2630m)

Today we set off again early in the morning and climb to the summit of Muldhai at sunrise after about 1 hour - you will be rewarded again with wonderful views and, depending on the time of year and your luck, you will have the summit almost to yourself - we want to make this trip special for you, most agencies only offer trekking to Poon Hill, which is why it is much more crowded here! As the Muldhai summit is slightly higher than Poon Hill, the view of the surrounding mountains changes - an absolute highlight of this trip! After the descent and a delicious breakfast, we begin the way down towards Tadapani. In comparison, the descent should now be easier and more relaxed for you.

Hiking time: 4 hours

Elevation gain: Tadapani (2610m) - Ghandruk (1940m)

Today we cover the last part of the route, enjoy the view of the surrounding Himalayan mountains on a relaxed descent and immerse ourselves in the interesting culture of the Gurung people who live in this section of the mountains. Ghandruk is an impressive village, as you can also see the peaks of Annapurna and Machapuchare from here.

After a delicious lunch, we make our way back to Pokhara by private shuttle. The journey of 32 kilometres takes about two hours. The roads are a bit adventurous for us due to the location in the Himalayas - but remember, the drivers are used to it and are experienced in bringing guests back to Pokhara safely.

Start your day after your mindfulness meditation with a breakfast at Hotel Peace Eye Guesthouse.

After that you have two options: Either experience the thrill of paragliding (optional, approx. 150€) and soar above the picturesque landscape of Pokhara, or enjoy free time at your own disposal to explore the city on your own.

After lunch, we fly back to Kathmandu. The short flight (approx. 20-30 minutes) offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas and is a quick way to get back to the capital and our hotel Darbar Heritage Inn.

We end the day together in a relaxed atmosphere with essential oils.

The last day is yours - you want to buy presents for your loved ones after your daily mindfulness meditation? You want to pack your bags in peace or simply write down your best travel stories over a cappuccino in a nice rooftop bar or relax in the hotel or at the spa (we can organise a massage for you on request for an extra charge)? Holidays should also be about relaxation, so there’s not so much on the agenda today. However, after we conclude the evening and our journey with a shared reflection on our unique experience, we would like to spoil you with an absolute highlight of the city - we will enjoy the sunset overlooking the Bodnath Stupa during our last dinner together.

On the last day of the trip, it’s time to say goodbye. Depending on when your flight departs, you will either have some time in Kathmandu or you will leave for the airport after breakfast! Transport is provided in any case and you don’t have to worry about anything. We hope you have unforgettable memories and adventurous stories in your luggage when you arrive back in your hometown!

Thank you for choosing to tour with us! Namaste!