Top Nepal Budget Culture Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Highlights

• Experience the highlights of two unforgettable destinations: North India and Nepal
• Visit all three cities of India’s famed Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
• See the magnificent Taj Mahal in the soft glow of sunrise
• Cruise the Ganges at dawn when Hindu pilgrims visit the holy waters
• See the mighty Annapurna mountains from a hilltop fort in Pokhara

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• Walk the classic route to Everest Base Camp, a legendary trail
• See the Khumbu Icefall from Everest Base Camp and take a picture at the Base Camp rock
• Ascend Kala Pattar for unforgettable views of Mount Everest
• Explore the bustling Namche Bazaar to soak up Sherpa culture
• Visit the hilltop monastery at Thyangboche

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• Embark on a short classic trek through the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
• Gain an insight into the local way of life
• Visit cultural highlights including Dzong in Paro and the Memorial Chorten in Thimpu
• Witness Bhutan's colourful, vibrant festivals (on festival departures)
• Visit the incredible Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

• Bigger and more beautiful than any photo can capture, the Taj Mahal is a triumph of Mughal architecture that promises to inspire even the most seasoned travellers.
• Learn to whip up some central Indian staples during a cooking demonstration at home with friends in Orchha; the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic slice of Indian family life.
• See pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during an unforgettable sunrise cruise in Varanasi – one of India's holiest cities.
• Stay in a lodge and wake to the calls of the jungle in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhino, deer, monkeys, and a wide array of birdlife.
• Spend a memorable night atAmaltari Madhyavarti Homestay – staying here provides sustainable incomes and encourages local communities to conserve the wilderness and wildlife around them.

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• Stay overnight at Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by mountains
• Explore the Annapurna Sanctuary, a huge amphitheatre formed by glistening peaks
• Enjoy sunrise views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare and the Annapurnas from Poon Hill
• Trek through magnificent forests, terraced fields and pretty villages
• Spend time in historic Kathmandu and lakeside Pokhara

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• Enjoy a circular trek via the quieter Gokyo Valley
• Stay beside the azure glacial lake at Gokyo
• Climb Gokyo Ri for magnificent views of the Himalaya including four 8,000m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu
• Cross the Ngozumpo Glacier and conquer the Cho La pass
• Ascend Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri for views of Everest and other Himalaya giants

Highlights

• Ditch your alarm in the spiritual capital of Varanasi – there’s only one way to wake up here and that’s with a sunrise sail along the Ganges. Maybe indulge in some yoga or meditation after and keep the good vibes going.
• See the majestic Taj Mahal – one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World. This may be one of the most recognisable buildings on Earth, but do you know its poetic history? Don’t worry, a local expert will fill you in.
• Spend some time in rural Tordi, away from the tourist trail, and stay in an 18th-century palace, enjoy a homecooked dinner from your host and explore the nearby ruined temple and fortress.
• Fall asleep to the calls of the jungle in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhinos, deer, monkeys, tigers and a wide array of bird life.
• Indulge in Delhi-cious street food and immerse yourself in the colourful chaos of India’s capital city – from chicken tikka to vegetarian curries, your local leader will know all the best lunch and dinner spots.

Highlights

• Rise in the cool half-light of dawn and watch the sunrise while you glide over the River Ganges on a small riverboat.
• Stay in a riverside jungle lodge in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhinos, Bengal tigers, monkeys, and more.
• Join pilgrims during a visit to the birthplace of Gautama Buddha in Lumbini, where evidence of a shrine dated before 550 BC was uncovered in 2013.
• Enjoy a relaxing evening at a community homestay in the Madi Valley, a lush Nepalese valley bordered by forest and river.
• Immerse yourself in the holy city of Varanasi, exploring the Old City by day and soaking up the atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony as the sunsets.