Olivia Norton

Sacred Hills and Himalayan Peace

The Pathivara Tour exceeded all my expectations. The road from Kathmandu to eastern Nepal was scenic — rolling hills, tea estates, and quiet villages — then trekking through rhododendron forests up to Pathivara Temple felt like a spiritual journey. Standing at the shrine at 3,794 m and seeing the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga in the distance was deeply moving. The night at the guesthouse near the temple, under clear mountain skies, added a peaceful touch. Skyline Treks handled logistics very well — transport, stay, meals — letting me focus only on the beauty and the devotion.