Authentic Nepal

Experience a few days in rural Nepal as an add on to your trek, jungle safari or Bhutan tour. Escape from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and immerse yourself in our pick of Nepal’s most peaceful yet accessible countryside.

Visit Namo Buddha, an important pilgrimage site with an impressive Buddhist monastery. Explore nearby villages and observe the local way of life. At your peaceful rammed-earth accommodation, enjoy fresh home cooked meals and learn about the sustainable practices in their extensive organic garden.

Experience sunrise and sunset in the ancient city of Bhaktapur as the daytime crowds disperse, staying overnight within a stone’s throw of the city’s oldest square. Continue to the edge of Shivapuri National Park. Tonight’s accommodation is set in a peaceful hillside garden overlooking Kathmandu without being immersed in it. Relax in the afternoon, go for a hike or enjoy the view of the city from the hot tub.

Continue to the largely undiscovered district of Nuwakot, where you will be based in a lovingly restored heritage farmhouse for two nights. Relax in the garden, join a guide for a village walk or explore the historic hilltop fortress and durbar square.

This tour is ideal for people who love exploring off the beaten track from the comfort of their own vehicle and enjoy hand picked boutique accommodation without joining a large group.

US$1,475*

*Per person. Minimum 2 pax for this package.

DEPARTS: kathmandu

Availability: Late February to April & October to December

* Price based on twin share accommodation. Single room supplement available subject to availability
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TRIP EXCLUSIONS

Tourist guide
Transport around Kathmandu
Nepal tourist visa
Comprehensive travel insurance.
Most lunches and some dinners
Alcoholic or soft drinks
Tips for driver

Trip Inclusions

Private vehicle with driver beyond Kathmandu
Quality accommodation
All breakfasts and some dinners

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ITINERARY

DAY 1

Kathmandu: Your journey begins in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Stay in comfortable boutique accommodation as you settle into the rhythms of Nepali life. Explore some of the most atmospheric and holiest sites in Kathmandu, such as the ancient Stupas of Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath.

Overnight: Kathmandu ( no meals included)
Altitude: 1,400 m.

DAY 2

Kathmandu: Continue your exploration of Kathmandu at your own pace.

Overnight: Kathmandu (breakfast included)
Altitude: 1,400 m.

DAY 3

Drive to Namo Buddha: Leaving Kathmandu, drive to Namo Buddha, one of Nepal’s holiest Buddhist sites, where a young prince sacrificed his life to a tigress. The monastery attracts large numbers of pilgrims, and is open to all visitors. There are various cafes around the temple complex, where you can get some lunch. Spend some quiet time inside the main prayer hall. After lunch, continue to your peaceful accommodation, set in an abundant garden.

Driving Time: 2 hours
Overnight: Namo Buddha (breakfast and dinner included)
Altitude: 1,750 m.

DAY 4

Relax in Namo Buddha: Enjoy a day hike, explore local village life, sign up to a Nepali cooking class or relax in the garden.

Overnight: Namo Buddha (breakfast and dinner included)
Altitude: 1,750 m

DAY 5

Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Descend back along the country roads to Bhaktapur, Nepal’s best-preserved medieval city. A UNESCO world heritage site, Bhaktapur’s durbar square is scattered throughout the city. Enjoy an evening stroll through the historic centre once the tourists have gone home.

Driving Time: 1.25 hours.
Overnight: Bhaktapur (breakfast included)
Altitude: 1,400 m.

DAY 6

Shivapuri Heights: Take an early walk to Durbar Square providing great photo opportunities in the morning light. Then continue to a family-run luxury homestay, enjoying phenomenal service in authentic Nepali-style guest rooms, against a backdrop of Shivapuri national park.

Driving time: 1.5 hours
Overnight: Shivapuri (breakfast and dinner included)
Altitude: 1,600 m

DAY 7

Drive to Nuwakot: Take a morning hike or linger over breakfast before skirting the city to head over Shivapuri to Nuwakot. Famous as the ‘City of Nine Hills’, Nuwakot holds historical importance in Nepal’s history. Nuwakot Palace was built by Nepal's first king Prithvi Naryan Shah in the 18th century. Sadly, it was badly damaged in the earthquakes of 2015 but is under renovation. Continue to a lovingly restored hillside farmhouse, your accommodation for the next two nights.

Driving time: 2 hours
Overnight: Nuwakot (breakfast and dinner included)
Altitude: 950 m