Things to Do in Nepal Beyond Trekking
Add-ons that pair naturally with the days either side of a trek
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Nepal has been a destination for contemplative practice for a very long time, and it makes an excellent counterweight to a trek. We arrange sunrise yoga sessions on the ridges above Pokhara with the Annapurna range in front of you, guided meditation in Kathmandu monasteries, and longer residential retreats at monasteries in the hills. Programmes run from a single morning session to a seven-day intensive, and pair naturally with the pre- or post-trek days in your itinerary.
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Nepali Cooking Class
After two weeks of dal bhat on the trail, most trekkers want to know how it is actually made. Half-day classes with local chefs in Kathmandu or Pokhara cover dal bhat tarkari, momo dumplings, sel roti and thukpa, usually starting with a market walk to buy the ingredients. Thakali cuisine from the Kali Gandaki valley — widely considered the finest regional cooking in Nepal — can be requested. You eat what you cook at the end.
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Paragliding in Pokhara
Paragliding from Sarangkot, with Himalayan thermals and a lake landing, is among the best commercial flying sites anywhere. Tandem flights run from around 15 to 30 minutes and cost roughly USD 70–100 depending on flight length and season. We book only with operators holding current certification and equipment inspection records. Best conditions are October to April; flights are cancelled in poor weather rather than flown marginally.
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Chitwan Jungle Safari
Chitwan National Park in the subtropical Terai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best place in Nepal to see wildlife. Jeep safaris, guided walks with a naturalist, canoe trips on the Rapti River and birdwatching sessions give a genuine chance of one-horned rhinoceros, gharial crocodile, sloth bear and — with luck and patience — Bengal tiger. It makes an easy two or three-night extension either side of a trek, at an altitude your lungs will appreciate.
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Everest Mountain Flight
A one-hour scenic flight from Kathmandu runs east along the main Himalayan chain, giving a window view of Gaurishankar, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest itself. Every passenger gets a window seat and the aircraft turns so both sides see the range. Flights depart at dawn when the air is clearest, and the season runs October to April. It is the right option for travellers who want the mountains but not the altitude, and for anyone grounded by a Lukla cancellation.
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Peak Climbing & Expeditions
For trekkers ready to move from walking to climbing, Nepal's NMA-permitted trekking peaks are the natural next step. We run guided ascents with full technical training on fixed ropes, crampons and ice axe, all group climbing equipment, and experienced climbing Sherpas. Most climbs pair with an Everest or Annapurna approach trek for acclimatisation. Contact us with your experience level and dates for a route recommendation and quote.
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Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tours
The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites inside an area you could drive across in ninety minutes. We run them at a pace that lets you actually understand what you are looking at — Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, the cremation ghats at Pashupatinath, the Tibetan monasteries around Boudhanath, and the medieval squares of Patan and Bhaktapur. Private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed cultural guide throughout. Available as a half-day, full-day or seven-day programme.
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Guided Himalayan Trekking
Every trek we operate is led by a government-licensed Nepali guide who is wilderness first-aid trained and directly employed by us — not a subcontractor. Groups are capped at 12 on high-altitude routes, porters carry a maximum of 25kg and are insured for altitude rescue, and every itinerary is built around a realistic acclimatisation profile rather than a rushed schedule. You will know your guide's name before you fly.
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