Experience
Culture & Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage squares, living temple culture and Newari, Tharu and hill communities across Nepal.
Living heritage, not a museum piece
Nepal's cultural depth goes well beyond photographing a temple. We build in time for heritage walks with knowledgeable local guides, food experiences rooted in specific communities (Newari in the Kathmandu Valley, Tharu in Chitwan), and honest context about the history and current life of each site.
Where to experience culture & heritage
Kathmandu
Nepal's capital is usually where a journey begins and ends — a dense, living valley of temples, courtyards and markets that rewards slowing down for at least two or three days.
Explore Kathmandu
Pokhara
Our home base. A lakeside city facing the Annapurna range, and Nepal's most versatile hub for trekking, adventure sports, wellness and simply slowing down.
Explore Pokhara
Lumbini
A UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage site and the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) — a place of quiet significance rather than a conventional sightseeing stop.
Explore LumbiniJourneys featuring this experience
Essential Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan
A well-paced first journey through Nepal's three most complementary regions — heritage in Kathmandu, mountains and lakes in Pokhara, and wildlife in Chitwan.
Nepal in Depth: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Lumbini
For travellers with more time — a thorough journey through all four of Shakurma's core regions, including the Buddhist heritage of Lumbini.
Interested in culture & heritage?
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Trekking
From gentle two-day village walks to our signature Annapurna Base Camp trek — matched to your fitness and time.
Wildlife
Ethical jeep safari, canoe trips and guided walks in Chitwan National Park, with genuine conservation framing.
Yoga & Meditation
From a single Pokhara lakeside class to a multi-day retreat — grounded, unhurried, and led by qualified local teachers.