Founded by a Nepali and a Dutchie. The best of both worlds.
No mass tourism. Just honest, personal connection. Before, during and after your trip.
We pay fair wages, lighten porter loads and treat people and nature with respect.
In a nutshell
The Inner Expedition is not a standard trekking trip in Nepal. It is a 13-day journey that invites you to slow down, turn inward and reconnect with what truly matters. The mountains, the temples and the silence do the work. You just have to show up.
The journey is guided by two people who each bring their own expertise. Rosalie Teeuwen from Lighting Up is a coach and facilitator with over 15 years of experience in personal leadership. Govinda Dhakal, co-founder of By Mountain People, was born and raised in Nepal and knows the country from the inside out. Together they create this safe space for movement, depth and rest. Outside and within.
The trip takes you from the living chaos of Kathmandu to the stillness of Namo Buddha, the lakeside calm of Pokhara and the mountain villages of the Annapurna foothills. Along the way, there are moments of silence, reflection, a Kundalini session and a multi-day trek through the Himalaya. The pace slows naturally. The landscape does what no city ever could.
This is not a trip you just do. It is a trip that stays with you. Long after you are home.
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Rosalie Teeuwen is a coach and facilitator at Lighting Up with over 15 years of experience in personal leadership. More info?
Govinda Dhakal is co-founder of the travel company By Mountain People, born and raised in Nepal. More info?
Together they guide this trip from start to finish.
Rosalie creates space for reflection throughout the journey: through group conversations, silence, a Kundalini session and moments of individual attention. This is not therapy. It is gentle, grounded guidance that supports whatever needs to surface.
Max 10 people. The group is kept small to ensure personal attention and a safe, intimate atmosphere.
No. The trek is suitable if you walk regularly and are in reasonable physical shape. No prior trekking experience is required.
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What’s included
The price of this trip is per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
Prefer your own room? The single room surcharge is 385 euro.
Included in this trip
- All transfers in Nepal
- Personal intake, opening session and closing session with Rosalie
- Travel guidance throughout the trip by Govinda
- Comfortable hotel in Pokhara, including breakfast (Hotel Barahi)
- Comfortable hotel in Namo Buddha, including breakfast (Namo Buddha)
- Comfortable hotel in Pokhara, including breakfast (Hotel Barahi)
- All required trekking permits
- Local mountain porter (salary, transport, accommodation, meals, gear and insurance)
- Basic teahouse accommodation during your trek
- All meals during your trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Guided UNESCO heritage tour in Kathmandu
- Booking secured through VZR Garant
- VAT and tourist service charge
Not included
- International flight + tourist visa
- Travel health insurance covering rescue and evacuation (mandatory in Nepal)
- Lunch and dinner in the city
- Water, hot or cold drinks, alcohol, etc.
- Heritage entrance fees (approx. 12 euro)
- Tips
- All other expenses not listed under 'Included'
| Date | Availability | Participants | Price p.p. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 3 Jan 2027 | Available | View | from 3,750 EURO | Join this group |
Day-to-day program
This page shows you how The Inner Expedition is structured, day by day. Note: walking times are indicative and depend on your walking pace.
You arrive in a city of incense, prayer wheels and living chaos. Kathmandu asks you a question before you even unpack: what are you ready to let go of? The group comes together for the first time. The journey begins.
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Hotel Barahi
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Extra activities
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At the sacred hilltop monastery of Namo Buddha, the pace shifts completely. A day of stillness, chanting and a Kundalini session that brings you deeper into your body. Here, the inner work begins in earnest.
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Hotel Namo Buddha
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Hotel Namo Buddha
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Hotel Barahi Pokhara
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Teahouse
During the trek you sleep in teahouses: simple mountain lodges with firm mattresses, pillows and blankets against the cold, and dal bhat in the shared dining room.
Expect a twin room, a shared bathroom and cold water. A hot shower, wifi and charging your electronics is usually possible, for a small extra fee. And then there is the warm fire in the dining room, friendly hospitality and views no hotel can match. This is the Himalaya.
PS: even though pillows and blankets are provided, we recommend bringing your own warm sleeping bag. The nights at altitude get cold, and your own bag makes a real difference. After booking, you’ll receive a detailed packing list from By Mountain People that helps you prepare for both the trek and the nights in the lodges.
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Teahouse
During the trek you sleep in teahouses: simple mountain lodges with firm mattresses, pillows and blankets against the cold, and dal bhat in the shared dining room.
Expect a twin room, a shared bathroom and cold water. A hot shower, wifi and charging your electronics is usually possible, for a small extra fee. And then there is the warm fire in the dining room, friendly hospitality and views no hotel can match. This is the Himalaya.
PS: even though pillows and blankets are provided, we recommend bringing your own warm sleeping bag. The nights at altitude get cold, and your own bag makes a real difference. After booking, you’ll receive a detailed packing list from By Mountain People that helps you prepare for both the trek and the nights in the lodges.
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Hotel Barahi Pokhara
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Hotel Barahi Pokhara
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Hotel Barahi Kathmandu
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Hotel Barahi Kathmandu
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Hotel Barahi Kathmandu
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If it’s the final day of your Inner Expedition in Nepal. Your international flight departs from Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu.
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Walking & pace
This trip includes a multi-day trek through the Annapurna foothills. The walking days cover the villages of Dhampus, Landruk and Ghandruk, at altitudes between roughly 1,000 and 2,000 metres. The paths are well-marked and the terrain is varied: forest trails, stone steps and ridge walks with wide views.
You do not need to be an experienced trekker. A reasonable level of fitness is enough. The pace is gentle and the group moves together. The focus is not on distance or elevation. It is on being present.
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Practical
Everything you need to know before you go. Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this trip. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Feel free to reach out.
For questions about the sessions and guidance during the trip: reach out to Rosalie.
For questions about Nepal, the route and accommodations, contact us.
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Nepal Group Trip – The Inner Expedition
- A journey through Nepal, and through yourself
- Guided by Rosalie (Lighting Up) and Govinda (By Mountain People)
- Trekking, sacred sites and personal guidance in one trip
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