We Love —
- Visiting ancient temples, charming towns and watching the sunrise over the Himalayas.
- Staying with a family in Panauti, a truly authentic experience where we eat delicious Nepali food made by the host family.
- Having an English-speaking guide at several sites and activities who will explain the history, culture and secrets of the places we visit.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover Nepal's most beautiful sites during a fascinating private tour in 7 or 9 nights. Between mystical temples, monasteries and bustling cities, a real change of scenery awaits you. Let yourself be captivated by the authenticity of a country known for its warm welcome and its breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains and verdant valleys.
Your itineraries:
Private Tour in 7 nights -
Day 1: Kathmandu
Day 2: Bhaktapur
Day 3: Bhaktapur - Namobuddha
Day 4: Namobuddha - Panauti
Day 5: Panauti - Kathmandu
Days 6 to 8: Kathmandu
Private Tour in 9 nights -
Day 1: Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu - Swayambunath - Thamel - Kathmandu
Day 3: Patan - Bugmati - Khokanna
Day 4: Drive to Panauti
Day 5: Drive to Bhaktapur
Day 6: Morning walk to Bhaktapur - Drive to Pokhara
Day 7: Pokhara
Day 8: Drive to Gorkha
Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
7-Night Tour
Day 01 - ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu
Transfer to hotel in Bhaktapur and check-in
Overnight stay at the hotel
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be warmly welcomed with flower garlands and transferred to your hotel.
Arrive and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhaktapur.
Day 02 -BHAKTAPUR
Drive to Changu Narayn and short easy hike to Telkot
Visit Bhaktapur
Overnight at the hotel
After breakfast, board your vehicle and drive towards Changu Narayan.
Changu Narayan Temple is the oldest temple in the valley, located 22 km from Kathmandu and a 25 minute drive from Bhaktapur town. The original temple was built in the 4th century during the time of the Lichhavi rulers and is perched on a hill overlooking the nearby town. Much of it was rebuilt in the 18th century.
Later, enjoy a walk from Changunarayan to Telkot. The walk follows the ridge with a breathtaking view of the valley on the right and the Himalayas on the left side [2-3 hours of easy walking, no real difficulties].
Bhaktapur, literally known as the 'City of Devotees', is renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colourful festivals, traditional dances and typical Newari lifestyle. Explore the Royal Palace, the Golden Gate and the 55-window palace entrance, known as the most important work of art in Nepal. Afterwards, visit the highest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, Nyatapola Temple.
Overnight at the hotel in Bhaktapur.
Day 03 - BHAKTAPUR - NAMOBUDDHA
Drive to Namobuddha and walk 2km to the Monastery
Check-in at the Monastery before prayers
Overnight at the Monastery
After breakfast, drive to the small village of Namo Buddha. Its small size conceals its enormous importance to Buddhists and is an interesting place to visit to escape Kathmandu for a few days.
Overnight and dinner at Namobuddha Monastery.
Day 04 - NAMOBUDDHA - PANAUTI
Sunrise over the Himalayas
Morning prayers
Breakfast at the monastery
Walk or drive to Panauti
Check in at the Home Stay
Visit to Panauti
Overnight at the Home Stay with a local family
After breakfast, drive to Panauti or hike to Panauti, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, depending on what you want to do.
The village of Panauti is located in a peaceful valley about six kilometres south of Banepa. It has a number of interesting temples, one of which is perhaps the oldest in Nepal.
Get closer to the authentic lifestyle of the Nepalese people, meeting the villagers of Panauti and breathe in the fresh air of the lush Panauti Valley.
Overnight and dinner at a local's home in Panauti.
As you will be staying in a local house, it is important to know that your stay will not be like a hotel. The facilities are basic but comfortable, and you will live like the host families. This is the magic of the homestay experience! Remember that you are in the host family for an authentic Nepali experience, not for luxury and comfort.
You will also get a taste of the local produce. Our host families only offer Nepali food, but your hosts will be happy to cater for any dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan etc).
The homestay promises many unique stories and memories. You will always remember wearing traditional Nepali dress, cooking and eating local recipes and laughing with your host family. You may even have the chance to plant rice in the fields with your host family, pick fruits and vegetables from their garden or learn Nepali words.
Day 05 - PANAUTI - KATHMANDU
Drive to Kathmandu
Check-in at the hotel
Visit Buddhanath and Pashupatinath
Overnight at hotel.
Buddhanath Stupa: One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. It is built on a flat surface on different levels of terraces and is painted in pastel with prayer flags. It is defined in a Mandala design. A total of 108 Buddha images and 147 sets of prayer wheels adorn the base of the vast circular building. The Buddhanath settlement has the largest community of Tibetans - twelve thousand in total.
Pashupatinath Temple: This is one of the most incredible Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located five kilometres east of the Bagmati River, Lord Shiva's Pashupatinath Temple, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver gates, is famous for its superb architecture. It is an annual pilgrimage centre on Maha Shivaratri day. It is a quiet and peaceful place to see the largest religious temple in the world. The entrance to the main temple is only allowed for Hindus, but visitors can clearly see the temple and its activities inside from the eastern bank of the Bagamati River
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 06 - KATMANDU
Morning visit to Bugamati and Khokanna
Afternoon visit to Patan
Singing bowl therapy.
Dinner with a local family Option
Overnight hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Guided tour of Bungamati Khokana.
Leave for a guided tour of the ancient city of Patan.
Dinner option with a local family.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 07 - KATMANDU
Morning walk in Kathmandu and visit Swayambhunath
Afternoon free in Thamel for shopping and other activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, board the vehicle and head to Makhahal Temple. Start walking in the old Ason marekt and then head to Kathmandu Durbar Squar. This is the complex of many temples, pagodas and courtyards, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, which once housed the Malla kings of Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 08 - KATHMANDU
After breakfast, and depending on the flight schedule, you will be taken to the airport to catch your return flight.
9-Night Tour
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome at Bouddhanath Stupa with Khada and visit the Monastery for blessing
Visit Thanka painting house
Check-in at Hotel & Refreshment
Drive to Pashupatinath Temple to see the Arati ceremony on the bank of the Bagamati River
Overnight at Hotel
Day 2: KATHMANDU - SWAYAMBUNATH - THAMEL - KATHMANDU
Breakfast at the hotel.
Walk to Asaon market and Kathmandu city.
Visit Durbar Square.
Swayambhunath and visit the stupa and nunnery.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 3: PATAN - BUGAMATI - KHOKANNA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Bugamati and Khokanna.
See word carving, stone carving and women waving matter and other goods of rice-wheat straw.
Tour of Patan Meet Living Kumari and receive Tika
Visit the Goldsmith and Silversmith workplace to see how they make jewellers.
Meet the singing bowl master
Night walk from Mangal Bazar to the hotel to see the nightlife of the local people.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 4: DRIVE TO PANAUTI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Panauti
Check-in at Home Stay: your base just for the experience.
Spend time with family and locals to discover the local Nepali village lifestyle.
Dinner with the family
Overnight at home
Day 5: DRIVE TO BHAKTAPUR
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning walk of about 20 minutes.
Board the vehicle and drive to Bhaktapur.
Arrive Bhaktapur
S/s tour of Bhaktapur
Visit Nepal paper making factory, curd making, Bhatgaunla cap making, pottery and local winemaking.
Night lamp illumination in the courtyard of Manju Baha
Overnight at Hotel
Day 6: MORNING WALK IN BHAKTAPUR - ROAD TO POKHARA
Early morning visit to the city.
Breakfast, then board the car and drive to Pokhara.
Arrival and check-in at Hotel
Visit International Mountain Museum + Old Bazaar
back to hotel
Overnight at Hotel
Day 7: POKHARA
Early morning visit Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) for sunrise.
After breakfast, drive to the Tibetan camp at Henja.
Have a cup of tea at the Monastery with Lamas.
Visit the Tibetan Refuge camp and discover the Tibetan culture and discuss with the locals over a cup of tea.
Board and drive back to Pokhara.
Arrival in Pokhara
Boat ride on Phewa Lake before sunset to enjoy the cool atmosphere.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 8: DRIVE TO GORKHA
Breakfast at Hotel
Drive to Gorkha (73 km)
Arrive and check in at Gorkha Gaun.
Drive to the Old Palace and walk to the market where you will see the village. You will walk with the people who come to the village to sell or buy.
Tea with local
Afternoon return to Hotel
Overnight in Gorkha Gaun
Day 9: DRIVE TO KATMANDU
Wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise over the Himalayas for an unforgettable view.
Back to the hotel for breakfast.
Drive to Kathmandu
Arrival and check-in at Hotel
Free time in the Thamel district for shopping or to enjoy the Nepali lifestyle.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 10: DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Airport for connecting flight.
Your Tour Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
During your tour, you will have the choice between 4* or 5* hotels. In Panauti, you will stay with local people for a unique experience.
7-Night Tour:
Your 4* category accommodation:
In Kathmandu: Maya Manor Hotel
In Bhaktapur: Hotel Heritage Bhaktapur
In Namobuddha: Namobuddha Monastery
In Panauti: Homestay
Your 5* category accommodation:
In Kathmandu: Aloft-Katmandu-Thamel
In Bhaktapur: Hotel Heritage Bhaktapur
In Namobuddha: Namobuddha Monastery
In Panauti: Homestay
9-Night Tour:
Your 4* accommodation:
In Kathmandu: Maya Manor Hotel
In Panauti: Homestay
In Bhaktapur: Hotel Heritage Bhaktapur
In Gorakha: Gorakha Gaon
In Pokhara: Water Front / Atihi Resort / Pokhara Batika
Your 5* accommodation:
In Kathmandu: Aloft-Kathmandu-Thamel
In Panauti: Homestay
In Bhaktapur: Hotel Heritage Bhaktapur
In Gorakha: Gorakha Gaon
In Pokhara: Bar Peepal Resort
Hotels listed in the program, in case of unavailability of these, accommodation in hotels of similar category.
Your Dining Choices
Enjoy a Board Type according to the programme: Your Board Type in detail : 7-Nights Tour: In Kathmandu: Breakfast In Bhaktapur: Breakfast At Namobuddha Monastery: Half board (excluding drinks) In Panauti at the local's house: Half board (excluding drinks) 9-Nights Tour: In Kathmandu: Breakfast In Bhaktapur: Breakfast In Pokhara: Breakfast Namobuddha Monastery: Half board (excluding drinks) In Panauti: Full board (excluding drinks) In Gorakha: Breakfast
Guests staying on Christmas Eve (24th December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.
Guests staying on New Year's Eve (31st December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.
Your Optional Excursions —
Flight over the Himalayas (day 2 or 3)
Enjoy the closest possible aerial views of Mount Everest, Kanchanjunga and the Tibetan Plateau. Twice the size of the Alps, their immensity is breathtaking.
This 45-minute flight offers incredible views, and you can take photos of the world's highest mountain from the cockpit.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destination —
Kathmandu
The magic of the Himalayas is condensed in Kathmandu. The capital of Nepal is a city with an undeniable charm that envelops its visitors, offering them unique memories. You will feel that time flies by on your walks through Kathmandu. In this city, the aroma of tradition, rich culture, and the lights of progressive modernization are mixed in a unique way.
Kathmandu is located in the centre of a valley where up to seven Unesco World Heritage sites are counted. These sites offer you the opportunity to observe, first-hand, the complex geometry, grandeur, and majesty of Nepalese art and architecture and the respectful simplicity of the two dominant religions in Nepal: Hinduism and Buddhism. Kathmandu is worth it!
