Luxury Nepal Adventure HIMALAYAS

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    The Luxury Nepal Adventure - Himalayas is a cultural sightseeing trip which includes activities of sightseeing of regular nature - guided walks, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled. As a special excursion - your trip also includes visit to lower Mustang valley between Mt Dhaulagiri & Mt Annapurna across the Himalayas.

    Highlights
    -Easy access to sights, no difficult hike.
    -Sunrise views and the views of the Himalayas
    -Two days of jungle safari at Chitwan national park
    -Four UNESCO sites sightseeing in Kathmandu
    -Three domestic flights to shorten the road drive
    -Mustang visit - enlisted on New York Times 2025 visit lists! 


    Kathmandu, Chitwan, & Pokhara are most beautiful places in the country. Above all a visit to the Mustang valley between Dhaulagiri & Annapurna Himalayas along Kali Gandaki river is a lifetime adventure. These destinations are the best blend of nature & cultures. A 16 days experiential journey will include visits to the best wonders including UNESCO sites, a few hikes, jungle safari, mid hill villages, beautiful cities, and a visit right to the heart of the Himalayas! And yet - the trip is a perfect blend of activities and free time! 
     

    Itinerary

    Arrive in Kathmandu. It will take about 30min time to clear the immigration. Upon arrival, we meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel and free and easy rest time. 

    After a short rest - we will have a short tour briefing session. We will explain you how your trip has been arranged with possible time tables, weather updates, and other most basic yet useful information etc.

    At 6pm - enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner and get more acquainted with your tour guide & driver.
    Hotel: Dwarika’ Hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: Welcome Dinner.
     

      Morning breakfast at the hotel & at 9am drive to Patan Durbar Squre - 30min drive. Patan is a medieval Newari Buddhist town which houses dozens of Buddhist temples, and a  Palace square courtyards. This is a small but very beautiful town in southern Kathmandu. 

      From Patan drive to Pashupatinath temple - 30min drive. Visit Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath temple is a Hindu shrine and most visited temple in the country. It is a Lord Shiva (Shiva literally means that god which is not: formless) temple. Shiva is also the greatest guru for all the yogis (who traditionally believe in yoga and meditation and live an ascetic life). So we see a lot of colorful Yogis here. At the Bagmati River bank we also get to see the Hindu death rituals. Everyday and every moment, many dead bodies are being burnt in the open air. Tourists basically see them across the holy river (just small steam). Pashupatinath temple is the earliest human settlement in Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath literally means lord (Pati/Nath) of all the living beings (Pashu). Yogis normally explain it as the consciousness which guides us every moment and prevailing in all the beings. Some interesting activities will include taking photographs with yogis, observing death rituals (before burns there are some rituals family members do), walk through deer park and temple park on the other side hill and observe the main two storied Pashupatinath temple from view point across the river. We enter from the Southern side and walk through the temple complex and end the tour at the northern gate where our car will pick up. And from here, we drive to Bouddhanath Stupa, 10min drive. 

      Here we come to the number one tourist attraction in Kathmandu!! Bouddhanath Stupa is the biggest and tallest Buddhist stupa in South Asia. And the best way to observe the magnificent stupa is a coffee break at one of the rooftop restaurants in the temple complex (it's about noon or 1pm and  I suppose it's already a break time as we started at 830am in the morning). The Stupa is surrounded by human settlement with tourist shops and restaurants and rooftop restaurants offer great views of the stupa. After the coffee break, circumambulate the stupa clockwise walking and probably spinning the prayer wheels. We will also visit some of the Tibetan monasteries in the temple complex and observe their everyday rituals or stay in meditation for some minutes in silence. One of the rooftop restaurant at Bouddhanath Stupa could be your lunch stop for today. From Bouddhanath temple drive to Swayambhunath - the. Monkey temple - 30min drive. 

      Visit Swayambhunath - the Monkey temple. As we arrive at the bottom of the temple (Bhagwan Pau = feet of the God), It will be a great experience to walk to the top of the temple hill, as it also offers great views of the Kathmandu Valley on a clear day. And normally Kathmandu is. very clear in winter as Kathmandu is located at 1350 meters altitude. Monkey temple is a Buddha temple, some 20min drive away from the hotel and about 10min walk to the top. It is an ancient Buddha period temple in north-western Kathmandu. We will pay a visit to the main Stupa and other temples in the temple complexes. Four of many stupas are dated from the ancient period. Alongside, also enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley and Himalayas in the northern side. The tour will be about 1and half hour to explore the temples and visiting monasteries (where children monks live and study). After the Monkey temple tour, drive back to Kathmandu Durbar Square - 15min drive.

      Kathmandu Durbar Square is the medieval Palace square and home to dozens of temples including living goddess Kumari Temple, an Old Nepali style Palace and a classical palace. It has been the main center of cultural and financial activities in Nepal since ancient times. At Kathmandu Durbar Square also called Basantapur Durbar Square we will visit Kasthamandap Temple (temple of wood and recently restored after 2015 earthquake), Maru Ganesh, Kumari Temple, Shiva and Vishnu temple (under renovation after earthquake), Classical Palace, Kalbhairav Statue and Akash Vairab Statue, Hanuman Dhaka Palace courtyards (main palace with Newari wooden architectures), Taleju Temple (distant sight since it very sacred temple and open only one day in a year), a small museum portraying earthquake devastations and other temples. Kathmandu Durbar Square also offers great Coffee places. It will be about 2-3 hours of walking around the Palace square. 

      From Kathmandu Durbar Square, a new tour experience will start - that is a rickshaw tour to the oldest part of town in Kathmandu from the Hotel through the oldest markets of Ason and Indra Chowk. The iconic rickshaw tour (the main means of transport for tourists around Kathmandu Durbar Square and Thamel since the 1960s) will take about 30min and will go through the old market. Ason and Indrachowk are the places where Nepalis find everything they need from Noon to Soon (literally salt to gold).
      Same hotel. Meals: Breakfasts.
       

        Enjoy the great location of the hotel & their good services. In the late afternoon - enjoy a short (about 30min to 90min) warm up walk on the Sarangkot hill with sunset views. Overnight at Sarangkot. 
        Hotel: Sarangkot Mountain Lodge. Deluxe Room. 
        Meals: Breakfasts. 
         

          Breakfast & trek to Dhampus - 5 hours trek. Although the trail passes through different villages and offers great views of Pokhara Valley, Helma Valley & Annapurna Himalayas. Overnight at Dhampus Village. 
          Hotel: Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. 
           

            Enjoy the sunrise & Annapurna Himalayas. Breakfast & trek to Majhgaon Overnight at Ker & Downey Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. 
            Hotel: Mountain Lodges of Nepal. All Meals: Lunch, dinner, Breakfasts.

              Breakfast & a short hike to Lumle|Chandrakot - 90min hike & drive to Ghorepani - about 4 hours private jeep drive. Overnight at Ghorepani. 
              Hotel: The Sunny Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner.
               

                Early morning a short excursion to Poonhill - about an hour hike before the sun rises. Enjoy the Mt Dhaulagiri from Poonhill & back to hotel for breakfast. After the breakfast - drive to Mustang - about 5 hours drive. En route - also visit natural hot spring at Tatopani. Enjoy the Himalayas & amazing views from your hotel room. Free & easy late afternoon. Late after
                Hotel: Lo Mustang Resort. Meals: Breakfasts, Lunch & dinner.
                 

                  Breakfast & explore villages like Kagbeni, Muktinath Temple, & Jomsom. Overnight at same hotel. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. 
                   

                    Breakfast & explore Marpha Village & a short hike to Dhumba lake. Enjoy the Himalayas and Himalayan villages rich with Buddhist cultures. Overnight at same hotel. 
                    Meals: Breakfast, & Dinner. 

                      Breakfast & drive to Pokhara. Check - in & overnight at Pavillion Himalaya Lake View Resort. Free & Easy late afternoon. 
                      Hotel: Pavillion Himalaya Lake View Resort. All Meals: Lunch, dinner, Breakfasts. 
                       

                        Walk around Lakeside Bazaar in the late afternoon - a short drive to Pumdikot Shiva Temple & World Peace Stupa. En route visit Gupteshwar Cave. Overnight at same Resort. Meals: Breakfast, snacks & dinner. 
                        Hotel: Pavillion Himalaya Lake View Resort. All Meals: Lunch, dinner, Breakfasts. 
                         

                          Breakfast & drive to Chitwan, 190KM - 4hrs drive. Check in at the Barahi Jungle Lodge. Lunch & rest at resort. Late afternoon - a short nature walk with sunset views.
                          Hotel: Barahi Jungle Lodge. All Meals: Lunch, dinner, Breakfasts. 
                           

                            Morning Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast take a Jeep drive to the National park. Chitwan national park is home mainly to Royal Bangel Tiger, One horned rhinos and elephants among hundreds of birds, reptiles, and animals. Winter is a great season to spot wild animals as they come out from the bushes for sunbathing. The jeep drive is about 3-5 hours. 

                            Lunch at the hotel. After lunch in the late afternoon, canoeing at Rapti river & exploring elephant breeding centers. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
                            Hotel: Barahi Jungle Lodge. All Meals: Lunch, dinner, Breakfasts. 
                             

                              Breakfast & Fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival & Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing. You will also have a great lunch time at this medieval square at one of the rooftop with views or a at traditional cafe. Late afternoon further drive to Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort -1hr drive.
                              Hotel: Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort. Meals: Breakfasts. 
                               

                                Breakfast & a short day trip to Panauti village & Namobuddha Monastery. Enjoy most of at the afternoon at Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort. The Resort itself has plenty of complimentary & payable activities inside the Resort. It is really nice place in the mountain. 
                                Hotel: Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort. Meals: Breakfasts. 
                                 

                                  Breakfast & relaxing day at Dwarika’s Dhulikhel Resort. We will drive you to the airport 4 hours before the flight time - 25KM - 1 hour drive to the airport. Depending on your exact arrival & departure time - I will suggest you the best locations of the last 2 night stays.
                                   

                                    Trip Information


                                    Luxury Nepal is the most famous cultural travel route along with some beautiful hikes in the country. You will enjoy a mix of temple visits, Annapurna Foothill Hikes, jungle safari, and some relaxing time for your own.

                                    Trip Name: Luxury Nepal Adventure                    Trip Period: Autumn 2025/2026/27

                                    S.No       Highlights  
                                    1             Trip Luxury Nepal Adventure    
                                    2              Main Destinations    Kathmandu Valley | Annapurna| Pokhara | Bandipur | Chitwan | Dhulikhel    
                                    3              Total days    15 nights 16 days    
                                    4               Max Altitude    2850m at Mustang.     Max day visit - 3800m at Mustang.
                                    5               Tour Style    Personalized & Private Trip    
                                    6                Meals | Room Plan    Double Sharing with most Meals.     Few nights include only breakfasts

                                     

                                    Nepal Visa Requirements:
                                    All citizens of the world require a visa to enter Nepal except Indian passport holders. Except few African, and asian countries all world citizens can obtain visa on arrival.

                                    Visa    15 Days - USD 30    30 Days - USD 50    90 Days - USD 125
                                    Please apply visa here: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/


                                    Hotel Address Info for visa application purpose
                                    Dwarika’s Hotel
                                    Battisputali - 31, Kathmandu, Nepal.
                                    Phone: 9841697870

                                    Trip Values & Guidelines

                                    At Thamel Travel safety is NUMBER ONE. Guests are the final decision makers, and all the arrangements are aimed to make their holiday a lifetime experience. Four Main Core Values that Thamel Travel Upholds are: Honesty, Guest’s Privacy, Responsible Travel, and Simple Reservation Terms, & Trip with a Skillful Leader. These are the main guidelines on our responsibility & behavior towards the Guests, Environment, and Communities.


                                    Honesty: Transparency is the most integral part of our honesty. All costs offered does not have any hidden fees. Trip Inclusions and Exclusions are clearly mentioned, and any possible extra expenses, or extra available activities are also suggested with possible expenses. We are committed to transparent conversation, transactions, and services!


                                    Guest’s Privacy: We are committed to keep the guests’ identities, contact information, and schedules private, & safe. Every trip reservation is simply private. Privacy is maintained on all trips including small group joining tours. Even when we post the group photos of the trip activities, we do so with trip names only & with consent from the group.    
                                     

                                    Responsible Travel: We do NOT organize activities that involve animal abuse for recreation. And to keep the earth for our future generations too, We aim to pose least impact on environment. All our trips are environment, communities, and local culture friendly; involving local communities in crew, Observing local traditions, and inspiring positive impacts through Travel.


                                    Schedule Flexibility & Trip with a Skillful Leader: 
                                    As this will be a private tour - you will have all minimum schedule flexibilities on each days time schedules. To offer an experiential trip, we ensure your trip with a skillful leader! Beside being licensed & knowledgeable, our tour leaders are further trained to be hospitable, friendly, & skillful!

                                     

                                     


                                     
                                     

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