Nepal - 13 days
From £1,255
Experience the natural beauty and culture of Nepal from a woman’s perspective
With inspiring cultural experiences and days spent trekking in the Himalayas, this women’s only expedition will give you a unique insight into the diverse lives of Nepalese women. Meet a range of female trailblazers, from chefs at a social enterprise to women campaigning to end menstruation discrimination to your all-female mountain guides and porter’s crew. Listen to personal stories shared by locals and spend time wildlife spotting in Chitwan National Park, where you’ll take a safari and a river canoe ride. Connect with Buddhist nuns as you get an inside look at an all-female nunnery challenging patriarchal traditions. Listen, connect and be inspired on this 13-day female-run adventure.
Why you will love this tour....
Enjoy a five-day hike in the incredible Annapurna Mountains, wholly supported by an all-female crew of leaders, guides, assistants and porters.
Spend two days in Chitwan National Park, where you’ll enjoy sunset drinks, a canoe ride and a game drive to spot all the resident wildlife before falling asleep to the sounds of the animals in your jungle lodge.
Visit an NGO working to abolish the practice of Chhaupadi – the illegal but socially common practice of forbidding women to enter their homes, kitchens, schools and temples during their menstrual cycle as they're believed to be rendered temporarily impure.
Learn how to create traditional dishes while supporting a unique social enterprise that has changed the lives of disadvantaged women and learn the secrets to creating the perfect MoMo during a cooking class at a Tibetan refugee camp.
Swap stories and learn about the lives of local Buddhist nuns as you visit an all-female monastery challenging patriarchal Buddhist traditions.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights), Tea House (4 nights), Jungle Resort (2 nights)
Transport: Private vehicle, Plane
19 Included activities including Tibetan community visit with momo lunch, Cooking class at Seven Women and Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
Optional activities for an additional fee include Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure, Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure and Everest Scenic Flight
Lock in your trip with a £200 flexible deposit if it departs 56+ days from now (Subject to Terms & Conditions.)
