Kathmandu and Pokhara at an unhurried pace, with a rest day and no altitude
From US$1,160 per person
Duration
9 days
Grade
Easy
Highest point
About 1,600 m / 5,250 ft (Sarangkot, by vehicle)
Group size
1 to 20
Starts and ends
Kathmandu
Best time
Oct to Nov and Feb to Apr
Govt RegdTAAN #1586300+ ★ reviews
Three generations of family guides in the Himalayas, independent since 2016
Government-licensed Nepal trekking company (Reg 147653)
TAAN Member #1586
300+ reviews
Secure payment via Himalayan Bank
Four-time TripAdvisor award winner (Travellers' Choice 2020, 2023, 2024 and Certificate of Excellence 2019)
Overview
From US$1,160Updated Oct 3, 2026
This nine-day tour is built around a slow pace. Mornings start late, most days have one or two short visits, and there is a full rest day in Pokhara. You fly between Kathmandu and Pokhara, so there are no long road days.
The highest point is the Sarangkot viewpoint at about 1,600 m, reached by vehicle. There is no trekking. Temples have steps, squares have cobbles, and your guide will choose the easiest route and viewpoint at each stop.
Tell us about your health and mobility when you book. We are not medical professionals and cannot judge whether the tour suits you, so please check with your doctor first. We adjust the plan to what you tell us.
Why book with The Everest Holiday
Three generations of family guidesFamily-run since 2016 with three generations of guiding heritage. Not an agency — the family that runs the company leads your trek personally.
Private group, no strangersEvery trek we run is private. Your group only. We never combine bookings or add strangers to your party. If you book solo, you walk with a guide; if you book as four friends, your group stays four.
Nagarjun Learning Center givebackA fixed share of every booking funds the Nagarjun Learning Center — 70 children, 7 community centres, 3 full-time teachers, 600+ medical interventions, 275+ women supported. You can visit the centre before or after your trip; we arrange the visit separately.
Government registered, TAAN memberGovt Regd. No. 147653/072/073. Trekking Agency Licence 2090/072, Travel Agency Licence 2838/072. TAAN Member #1586. Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. We are a real, audited Nepal company — not a booking-platform middleman.
Day by day
Altitude in metres: the highest point named in each day’s plan. Hollow dots are rest and acclimatisation days.
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The Gentle Nepal Tour for Seniors, 9 Days with The Everest Holiday costs $1,160 (Budget), $1,870 (Standard), or $2,755 (Luxury) per person for the 9-day trip. Allow about $20 a day for personal expenses, and buy your travel insurance at home before you travel. Book with a 10% deposit; the balance is payable in Kathmandu.
Budget price by group size
Travellers in your group
Price per person
1
US$1,890
2 to 4
US$1,160
5 to 8
US$910
9 to 12
US$800
13 to 20
US$750
Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.
8 nights in deluxe hotels, private room with ensuite bathroom
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day except the departure day, when breakfast is included
Flights
Kathmandu to Pokhara and back, foreigner fare, plus your guide's flights
Guide and transport
Senior guide, in your language where we have one (English otherwise; ask us before you book)
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Private luxury vehicle, sized to your group, for every transfer and sightseeing day
Private boat on Phewa Lake
Entrance fees and taxes
Entrance fees at Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan
Government taxes and our service charge
Complimentary
First aid kit with pulse oximeter
All the mineral water you can drink
A local SIM card on arrival in Kathmandu, with an unlimited data pack (works wherever there is a signal).
Not included
Not included
Alcohol, and any other drinks you buy on the trail or in the teahouses
International flights
Nepal visa
Travel insurance (buy at home)
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses, drinks and laundry
Kathmandu hotel nights before or after the programme
Wifi, hot showers, charging, heated blankets and anything else outside the room price, paid by you directly to the teahouse or hotel.
Dates
Your trek, your choice, your price. Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.
Private departure
Any date you choose
Just your party + dedicated guide
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size
Fixed group departure
Scheduled dates (see below)
Join other trekkers from around the world
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.
Other dates
Need a different date? Other dates are available on request.Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.
Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.
Shreejan and Shamjhana plan every trek personally
Your hosts since 2016. Ask us anything; we reply within hours.
Mornings start at 9:30, most days have one or two short visits, and day 6 is a full rest day. You fly between Kathmandu and Pokhara, so the longest drive is under an hour. There is no trekking and no altitude. Temples have steps and squares have cobbles, and your guide picks the easiest routes.
Is the tour right for me?
We cannot judge that for you. We are not medical professionals. Please talk to your doctor, tell us about your health and walking when you book, and we will change the plan to fit. If a day is too much, we shorten it.
Is there any altitude?
Kathmandu is at 1,400 m and Pokhara at 820 m. The Sarangkot viewpoint is about 1,600 m and is reached by vehicle. There is no trekking and no high pass.
What is the difference between Budget, Standard and Luxury?
The route and the pace are the same. Budget gives you simple twin-share hotels, breakfast, a local shared vehicle and an English-speaking guide. Standard gives you 3-star private rooms, all meals, a shared tourist vehicle and a guide in your language where we have one. Luxury gives you deluxe ensuite hotels, all meals, a senior guide and a private luxury vehicle.
What happens if I need to cancel, or you cannot run the trip?
If we cannot run your trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. Plans change? You can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice. The deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers medical care, repatriation, cancellation, the dates of your trip and travel up to 2,000 m. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.
Is this Nepal tour suitable for someone who walks slowly or uses a stick?
The tour is built around a slow pace, with late mornings, one or two short visits a day and a full rest day in Pokhara. Temples have steps and squares have cobbles, and no site is step free, though your guide chooses the easiest route and viewpoint at each stop. Tell us about your mobility when you book and we adjust the plan. We are not medical professionals, so please check with your doctor first.
How much does the gentle Nepal tour for seniors cost?
From USD 1,160 per person for 2 to 4 people on Budget, USD 1,870 on Standard and USD 2,755 on Luxury. The price includes eight hotel nights, the Pokhara flights for you and your guide, a vehicle (a local shared vehicle on Budget, a shared tourist vehicle on Standard and a private luxury vehicle on Luxury), a private boat on Phewa Lake and entrance fees. International flights, your visa, travel insurance, tips and lunch and dinner on Budget are not included.
What is the best time of year for a relaxed tour of Nepal?
October to November and February to April are the best months. Summer is hot and wet, which makes slow days harder. The highest point is the Sarangkot viewpoint at about 1,600 m, reached by vehicle, so altitude is not a worry at any time of year.
Do I need to bring my own medicines, and can we pause when we need to?
Bring your regular medicines in their original packs, and talk to your doctor before booking. Because the plan is slow, we can shorten a day or stop for a rest when you ask. Your guide carries a first aid kit with a pulse oximeter.
Can my husband, wife or friends and I travel privately, or can I come alone?
Yes. Your guide is for your party only, as is the vehicle on Luxury, and we never merge separate private bookings. The group size runs from one to twenty, and if you travel alone on Budget you get a single room.
Are meals included on the Nepal tour for seniors?
On Standard and Luxury, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day except departure day, when breakfast is included. On Budget, breakfast is included and you pay for lunch and dinner yourself. Standard uses private rooms in 3-star hotels, and Luxury uses deluxe hotels with ensuite bathrooms.
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