Nepal: Women's Expedition

With plenty of cultural experiences and a five-day trek with an all-female crew of mountain guides and porters, this 13-day Women's Expedition gives you a unique insight into the lives of Nepali women. Travel with a female leader and meet a range of female trailblazers along the way – from chefs at a social enterprise to a women-led NGO on a mission to end period stigma. Meet Buddhist nuns as you get an inside look at an all-female nunnery, make momos with a local woman at a Tibetan refugee camp and treat yourself to a traditional Newari pedicure in Kathmandu. Listen to personal stories, connect with like-minded travellers and be inspired on an adventure that puts women front and centre.

You’ll need a high level of fitness for the trekking portion of this trip, as you'll be walking between five to seven hours a day. You’ll ascend and descend uneven stone steps for much of the trek, so it’s recommended you use hiking poles (which you can hire or purchase in Nepal)., While you’re trekking, you’ll be provided with a duffel bag that a female porter will carry. Your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller, and any other luggage can be left in Pokhara to collect at the end of the trek., The reality of road travel in Nepal is that things always take longer than you expect. Some roads will be bumpy, dusty or even unexpectedly blocked, which requires the occasional detour and plenty of patience – but that’s all part of the adventure. To make the most of your time in Nepal, you’ll also take a domestic flight from Nepal to Pokhara., Accommodation in some destinations may vary in standard and facilities, and hot water may be limited. In more remote parts of Nepal, eating at the hotel restaurant may be practical rather than heading out for optional meals., While Intrepid would love to open these unique experiences to all our travellers regardless of gender, it’s simply not yet possible to do so while operating in a socially responsible and culturally sensitive manner. If you want to travel to Nepal on a similar itinerary, check out some other itineraries or consider booking a private group tour., This is trip spends time at altitude; you should refer to the Medical & Health Information for this trip to understand the risks., Please review the Transport section of the Essential Trip Information for details about plane travel in Nepal, associated risks and the safety measures we have in place.