Luxury Nepal

We start of exploration of Nepal from Kathmandu, a mystical mix of religion, culture and everything in between.

We explore Kathmandu Durbar Square where most of the temples and palaces dating back to the 17th and 18th century. Our time in Kathmandu also includes a visit to Swayambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple in Nepal. You can walk around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels engraved with chants and enjoy a spectacular hawk eye view of the valley.

Nearby is the Pashupatinath, a major pilgrimage destination to Hindus all around the world.

Earlier in the morning, you may enjoy an adventure of a lifetime–a scenic flight with close-up views of Mt. Everest and other peaks from as near as five nautical miles. This will incur an extra cost of $275 per person and includes to/from airport transfer with accompanying Lumle representative.

Take a short flight to Pokhara. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and explore the city that has it all. You could stroll lazily along the famous Fewa Lake or visit one of the several museums.

We will explore the city by visiting some of its famous lakes, temples like Gupteshwor Mahadev and David’s Fall. You’re accompanied by a driver and an English-speaking guide who can explain the history and cultural importance of each spot.

In the morning, we take a vehicle ride to Sarangkot to witness the sunrise. After viewing the beautiful scenery, we come down by vehicle and proceed to breakfast. Pokhara has something spectacular for everyone that is lucky enough to visit her– Stunning landscapes, adventure activities, cycling along the quiet streets and temple in the middle of the lake. You are free to explore the city on your own.

Upon return, you will enjoy breakfast and travel to Bandipur, the Newari town which has preserved its medieval essence.

Temples and palaces, dating back to as far as the 18th Century along with semi-urban cafes, hotels and restaurants will keep you occupied for rest of your leisure day.

Today, you drive to Chitwan and will be checked into a jungle lodge. Later in the evening witness the magnificent Tharu dance.

Your entire day is filled with activities like jungle safari, canoe ride and walk along the Tharu village. You most probably will encounter the famed one-horned rhino and other wildlife.

This morning, you will take a short flight to Kathmandu and be transferred to Nagarkot, a hill station near Kathmandu that offers the stunning view of the mountains, including a spectacular sunset.

If you feel like it, you can wake up early in the morning to view the Sunrise. If not, you can watch the mountains from the hotel balcony later on.

You are then at your leisure to relax & unwind.

[Optional soft hiking to Changu Narayan]

We will enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast, there will be some free time before we travel back to Kathmandu. For those who wish to opt in for optional hiking to Changu Narayan will be dropped to the hiking point Telkot. Those who do not wish to take hiking will continue to journey to Kathmandu.

Telkot-Changu Narayan Hiking [Easy hiking]

The soft hiking trail starts from Telkot and gradually you will walk through the terraced fields to the Tamang Village. The thatched houses are built with local stone hand-hewn by local craftsmen. These houses are normally 3 storied with a kitchen on the ground floor, a bedroom on the second and a store on the top. A courtyard in front has an adjoining shed for animals. The garden next to the house supplies all the household seasonal vegetables and fruit. Spring brings colour to the village with young goat kids and other young animals as well as beautiful bright blossoms everywhere. Local winemaking is pretty common throughout the year.

The first part of the hiking is largely a fascinating cultural encounter while the second part is more natural as the trail follows the ridge rich with deciduous forest. The Himalayas appear in the distance totally remote and undisturbed. The walking is easy with gradual downhill and fairly level paths. It is an easy hiking and will take about 3-4 hours to reach Changunarayan, the oldest pagoda style Hindu temple in Nepal. After visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site and having our lunch [at your own cost], we meet our driver and car to take a continued drive to Kathmandu to end our fascinating day hiking tour in Nepal.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

We stop for an en-route visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu where traditional craft and lifestyle is on full display. It is known locally as a living museum with its brick-paved enclave of the old Royal Palace, Nyathapola Temple and Datatriya temple’s exquisite artwork which all combines to give a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It’s renowned for its woodcarving and pottery and artists today still carve woods and craft pottery by the roadside.

The evening is free for you to enjoy on your own at Kathmandu; you might like to take a short walk in the local area and have a glimpse of Kathmandu City.

Transfer to the airport for your return flights home. Soak in everything you have experienced during your trip as you are escorted to the airport by a Lumle representative.