Day 0

Touchdown at Kathmandu

On your arrival day, an airport shuttle will take you to the Kathmandu Guest House in historic Patan. Rest and acclimate by enjoying local tea and snacks, and feel free to order breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the hotel.

Day 1:

Heritage Tour

Start your day with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and meet our team member in the lobby at 10 AM. Visit Boudhanath Stupa for lunch, then explore Patan Durbar Square, learning about singing bowls and ancient architecture.

Day 2:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Dumpling making class

Enjoy a relaxing day visiting tea shops and cultural stores, explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, try pottery, and sample local snacks. In the evening, join a casual dumpling-making class before returning.

Day 3:

Eastern Nepal (Kathmandu-Illam)

After an early breakfast, fly to Bhadrapur and travel to Illam to visit a tea farm. Meet culinary experts Kedar and Kiran to explore the local food culture and taste their dishes, then enjoy lunch and tea tastings with Sonam before unwinding in IllamBazar.

Day 4:

Eastern Nepal (Illam)

Enjoy a special breakfast and visit a cheese factory to sample delicious tea-smoked cheese. Explore a permaculture garden to learn about ecological regeneration, then return for a fun cooking session at the homestay, possibly making a tea-infused dish. End the day at the beautiful Sunshine Villa.

Day 5:

Eastern Nepal (Phidim, KTE Garden)

Meet Sharad, a tea professor, for tea processing and tasting at Jasbire Tea Estate, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After touring the Kanchanjangha Tea Estate factory in the evening, spend the night in a unique Skydome that connects you with nature.

Day 6:

Eastern Nepal (Phidim, KTE Garden)

Start your day with breakfast and a farm intro, then pluck tea leaves, see them processed, and enjoy lunch. After a factory tour and tea tasting, relax before dinner and end the day in our Skydomes.

Day 7:

Eastern Nepal (Phidim, KTE Garden)

Visit the tea garden and return to dry the rolled leaves. Enjoy a blind tea tasting competition, dinner, and group discussions about your farm experiences on your last night there.

Day 8:

(Phidim - Illam - Kathmandu) Return back to Kathmandu

After an early breakfast, travel to Bhadrapur in the morning. Grab lunch on the road before taking the last flight out of Bhadrapur. Check into Kathmandu Guest House in Kathmandu for a casual rest day. Spend the afternoon shopping, roaming the city, and experiencing the vibrant food culture.

Day 9:

Kathmandu - Casual Day + High tea session

Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel. Visit the operations/export office in Kathmandu and some tea bars, followed by an afternoon high tea session. You can relax at the hotel or enjoy casual shopping for souvenirs.

Day 10:

Kathmandu - Sunrise + Astrology

Enjoy a casual day in Kathmandu or visit Champadevi to witness over 200 priests praying for world peace. Return to Kathmandu Guest House for an astrology session with an experienced spiritual guru. The tea tour concludes with a casual tea/coffee event to discuss your shared experiences.

I got a tea garden named after me in Nepal

My relationship with Nepal Tea began with the tiniest project ever, sourcing just 2 to 3 kilograms of tea for my company, Metolius Tea. After taking an incredible journey with Nepal Tea through so many of their tea gardens, they are now picking and producing a special spring harvest just for Metolius Tea. After touring the tea gardens, bonding with the warm people, dancing with the children of the mountains, Nepal Tea gave me a surprise I will always cherish: A tea garden named after Metolius Tea!

Amy

"Fresh and authentic insights into Nepali flavors & gastronomy"

My journey to Nepal deepened my understanding of the philosophy of the Camelia Sinensis plant on this planet. It was more than just about drinking tea, it was a journey that opened up an entirely new world of flavors to me. In Illam, I spend hours in Kiran & Kedar's kitchen, tasting vivid, new flavors in their sauces, and learning about their creative conservation and feneration processess. The warm, open and deeply hospitable nature of the home chef's Kedar and Kiran gave me detailed, fresh and authentic insights into Nepali flavors and gastronomy.

Alex

"Fully immerse myself in the pristine Nepali landscape"

Beyond the enchanting landscapes and culinary adventures, what truly made this tripunforgettable was the bond we formed with the people that we met. Shared laughter, conversations, andmoments of discovery during our time in Nepal would extend far beyond the duration of our journey,creating lasting friendships and connections that would endure.

- Jonathan

"Very unusual in the life of an accountant like me!"

From dancing (OR shaking the booty) on the streets with Nepali children, dancing to English and Nepali folk songs, travelling through idyllic village towns with the founders and a troupe of flighty children packed into a rickety truck, just for the fun of it, visiting esoteric guides, artists and astrologers with insane, mind-blowing insight into your life, this trip with Nepal Tea Collective was a journey full of surprise and whimsy. The ad hoc, go with the flow nature of Nepal gave me a refreshing series of serendipitous, magical encounters -- very unusual in the life of an accountant like me!

- Maria

"This experience reinforced our beliefs in specialty teas"

We recently toured Nepal's lush tea gardens and were amazed by what we saw. The ever-changing microclimate stresses the tea plants (in a good way), producing unique flavor compounds. Learning about the blend of Chinese and Indian processing methods was fascinating. Witnessing the challenges faced by Nepali farmers truly touched us. The work Nepal Tea Collective does to empower them is inspiring. This experience reinforced our beliefs in specialty teas, and we're excited to share these rich stories with our customers.

- Mike and Debbie

"This experience deepened my understanding of Nepali tea."

I was amazed by the intensity of the plucking process at the family farm. Seeing it in action gave me a new appreciation for why Nepali teas are so special. It was fascinating to witness the production process firsthand, especially coming from the US, where most processing is automated. Here, everything is much more manual due to the unique landscape. This experience highlighted the differences and deepened my understanding of the distinct character of Nepali teas.

- Tonya

"I gained so much knowledge about the growers and pickers."

I have just experienced one of the most delicious, satisfying, and extremely challenging opportunities to see the Nepalese tea industry in action. I learned a ton, but most of all, I gained so much knowledge about the growers and pickers, and how tea is appreciated in Nepal. I just want to say that if you ever have the opportunity to learn about Nepalese teas, then you gotta come. You gotta open your hearts as many people have done an excellent job opening their hearts for me. So take your choices of places to go and consider Nepal as one of those places that bring home a traditional experience.

- Bob