Welcome! I’m so very glad you landed on this page and are considering this special trip. In general, every trip we lead is focused on two main experiences: the best sightseeing in the country and connecting with women.
Our love of sightseeing means an itinerary that is as full of local culture as we can fit into an intimate, fun, and experiential trip. We want to see everything that is well-known in that country, when we can, and we also want to make sure there are some small and special experiences that leave us touched and connected with that country in surprising ways! We want to see the “must-sees,” but it’s also crucial to us to get off the beaten track and really connect with locals and their lives. To support that, we want all of our travel to live up to the highest standards of sustainability and ethical travel, so we place special emphasis on meeting the locals, supporting their causes, and making sure we frequent their businesses/hotels/restaurants to ensure our money is reinvested back into those who live wherever we visit. Plus, we've got our eye on adding the "little things" that really make a trip feel special: making your own perfume scent at a perfumeria, visiting a local spa, arranging for beautiful walks and hikes, attending rooftop concerts, sampling artisan chocolate, etc.
And when it comes to connecting with women, every trip is first and foremost about us supporting and connecting with the other women in our group, but is also about us connecting with women in our destination country. We will have a female guide and put special emphasis on meeting local women—learning about the causes that most affect them, being inspired by the contributions they’re making in their communities, and hearing about what life is like for women in their country. To that end, we will inevitably visit a couple of nonprofits that serve women, shop at co-ops to buy handiwork made by women, and have opportunities to interview local women. Our hope is that you feel more connected to women around the world and also feel like you made new friends!
So if you love travel and want an incredibly special curated trip with a group of amazing women you're invited to join us! xoxo
Famous for its incredible flora and fauna and as the birthplace of Buddha, Nepal is the perfect location for those seeking a getaway that is both serene and filled with incredible sights! During our 10 days in this scenic country, we will explore ancient royal cities, eat delicious local food, revel in Nepal’s plethora of wildlife and cultural opportunities, and enjoy some much-needed R&R!
Our trip kicks off in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, where we will be centered for the majority of the trip. After 5 days here, we take an excursion in Chitwan, a district nestled at the foot of the Himalayas. Following a magical 2 days of wildlife viewing and safaris, we return to Kathmandu for 2 more days and explore Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before enjoying our farewell dinner together!
Optional add-on: If you want to make the most of your trip, consider adding the optional trekking excursion in the Himalayas after the trip for 4 more nights! Our trip will begin in Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. After a day of meditation and sightseeing, we will begin our 3-day hike through lush forests, rural villages, and terraced farms, complete with spectacular panoramic views and stunning sunsets.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Venture on a safari to view Chitwan’s diverse wildlife
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Partake in an oil lamp offering and meditation at Swayambhunath, a site revered as a sacred pilgrimage by Buddhists
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Explore the Garden of Dreams, a neoclassical garden created during the Rana period and considered one of the most sophisticated of its time
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Cook traditional Nepalese dishes and visit a local market
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Travel to Bhaktapur, a medieval kingdom of 200,000 farmers
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Tour Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple
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Canoe ride to view Gharial and Muggers (river alligators and crocodiles)
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Visit Maiti Nepal, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting vulnerable girls and women
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Participate in three koras at Boudhanath, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist pilgrimage sites
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Enjoy a Tharu cultural and dance program
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Learn about Chitwan’s elephants at Hattisar, an elephant breeding center that was established to protect the endangered elephants in the region
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Sculpt your own pot in a pottery-making class
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Day trip to Patan, where we visit Mahabouddha Temple and Patan Museum
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Plenty of time to relax, including yoga, shopping, massages & spa treatments, etc.
We are a proud partner of Altruvistas, the socially responsible and philanthropic travel company that is organizing all our details. We are thrilled to have Malia and her team overseeing our trips to ensure that our itinerary is as authentic of an experience as possible while making sure that our money is spent in an eco and socially-conscious way. Malia and her team will work with you one-on-one to make sure you are all ready for our amazing adventures.
If you have questions about this trip, please email malia@altruvistas.com