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Holiday type
Tailor-made
Highlights
Classic Nepal
On this tailor made tour of classic Nepal you’ll get the chance to delve into Kathmandu's magnificent medieval old town and join the whirlwind of pilgrims at the country's most sacred temples. The search is on for rhino and tiger in Chitwan National Park but, if it’s altitude you seek, you can see the Himalaya unfurl from the hilltop villages of Bandipur and Dhulikhel. As you sail across Phewa Lake you can watch the boat’s ripples gently distort the iconic reflection of the Annapurna range. Our Classic Nepal is a tailor made tour that keeps the emphasis firmly on class.
Fly, via Doha, to Kathmandu, Nepal's charismatic capital. Make your home at Dwarika’s, a cluster of exquisitely carved and decorated Nepali houses and courtyards.
Kathmandu
The sacred city of Kathmandu is an ancient trade hub and a cultural cauldron sitting in the shadow of the snow-capped Himalaya. From the gilded Taleju Temple and the House of the Living Goddess, you can plunge into the medieval Old City's labyrinthine back streets. In the hills, Swayambhunath is a 2,500-year-old ‘Monkey Temple’, that’s decoratively draped in prayer flags. Over at Patan, a once-independent kingdom is now an arts and crafts epicentre.
Kathmandu - Pokhara
On arrival visit Devi’s Falls and cruise on Phewa Lake. Tucked in the foothills of magnificent Mount Macchapuchre (known as Fish Tail), Pokhara is just a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu, but feels a world away. Enchanting, tranquil and picturesque, lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to embark on treks or rafting expeditions, or simply drink spicy chiya tea by the water's edge, gazing up at the high Himalaya.
Pokhara
Get lost in Pokhara's old bazaar, an early Newari settlement on the Trans-Himalayan trading route. The Bhadrakali Temple is dedicated to the Hindu’s black goddess of Kali and is lavishly decorated. After a relaxed morning, choose to go birdwatching or walk around the local villages.
Pokhara - Bandipur
It's a scenic drive through unspoiled valleys to reach the sleepy hilltop village of Bandipur. A hub for Newari craftsmen since the 19th-century, amble amid the old bazaar and handsome traditional architecture to soak in its relaxed atmosphere. Bandipur is often described as a natural lookout, and it affords some of the finest views of the gargantuan Annapurnas.
Bandipur
Revel in Bandipur's magical old-world ambience, and head out to nearby Sidhha Cave. Discovered in 1987, it's thought to be the largest cave on the South Asian subcontinent.
Bandipur - Chitwan
Veer south into Nepal's tropical terrain as you enter Chitwan National Park, one of Asia's finest and richest wildlife sanctuaries. Chitwan is truly a wildlife wilderness. Its densely forested hills and steamy riverine grasslands are serenaded by a choir of crickets and stalked by a wealth of predators. Look out for myriad bird species, wild elephant, rhino and the majestic, but elusive, Bengal tiger.
Chitwan National Park
An early start works best when it comes to spotting wildlife in Chitwan's sal forest and grassy plains. An expert naturalist will open up the wilderness on a walking safari. They’ll point out birds, identify scat and tracks, and increase your chances of encountering wild animals. In the afternoon, you’ll cross the river by boat to head yet deeper into the jungle.
Chitwan - Kathmandu - Dhulikhel
After a quick flight to Kathmandu, visit the ancient royal city of Bhaktapur. Next, after a short onward drive, you'll arrive in the ridge-perched town of Dhulikhel. This bastion of Newari tradition and culture is crammed with temples. Dhulikhel also boasts a breathtaking panorama of the Himalaya.
Dhulikhel
Soak up those matchless mountain views, then pay a visit to the Namo Buddha. Adorned with fluttering prayer flags, it’s set against a backdrop of glistening peaks.
Dhulikhel
Today is at leisure. You can choose to go bird watching, hiking, partake in yoga or meditation, or arts and crafts.
Dhulikhel - Kathmandu - UK
Make a leisurely return to Kathmandu and head to the airport for your return flight. Make sure you secure a window seat for one final Himalayan view!
Asia & Indian Subcontinent team
From Tokyo's sacred shrines to the faith, colour and culture of the Indian subcontinent, our well-travelled team will craft the right itinerary for you
