Nepal packs astonishing variety into a small, mountainous country. So you move from medieval temple squares to the foot of the world’s highest peaks in a matter of hours. There are gentle valley walks, jungle safaris and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. We have sent travellers here for many years, so we know its hidden corners. Every one of our tailor-made holidays is shaped around you. As a result, the country feels wonderfully personal.
Nepal is far more than a trekking destination. So you can combine culture, wildlife and mountains without ever pitching a tent. Meanwhile, the Himalaya forms a breathtaking backdrop to it all. The welcome is warm and the pace refreshingly unhurried. As a result, it suits walkers and non-walkers alike.
Most journeys begin in the Kathmandu Valley, a living museum of temples and palaces. So you explore the medieval squares of Bhaktapur and the great stupas at Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. The old city of Kathmandu hums with incense and ritual. You might stay at the exquisite Dwarika’s, a museum-hotel in its own right. As a result, the cultural heart of Nepal is unforgettable.
For many, the Annapurna region is the highlight. So you can trek gently through rhododendron forest or aim higher towards base camp. Our Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Style does the latter in comfort. For non-walkers, an Everest mountain flight brings Everest within touching distance. The Annapurna massif rewards every kind of traveller.
The steamy lowlands offer a complete change of scene. So you head to Chitwan for jungle safaris in search of rhino and tiger. The forests of Chitwan National Park teem with birdlife too. You might stay at the comfortable Kasara Resort. As a result, Nepal delivers mountains and wildlife in one trip.
There is a journey here for every traveller. So Classic Nepal and Nepal’s Golden Triangle cover the essentials beautifully. For something special, the Luxury Helicopter Tour reaches the remote high country. Families, meanwhile, love our High and Wild family adventure.
Nepal’s finest stays blend comfort with real character. So you might choose a heritage hotel in the valley or a cosy lodge in the hills. The Temple Tree in Pokhara sits handily by the lake. Meanwhile, the Inn at Patan places you among the old city’s temples. Of course, we match each stay to your taste.
Generally, October to early December and March to May bring the clearest mountain views. By contrast, the summer monsoon clouds the peaks. The lowlands of Chitwan, meanwhile, are pleasant through the cooler months. So we tailor the timing to your plans. Either way, we advise on the ideal window for your dates.
Whether you dream of temples, trails or tigers, we can weave them together. So you might pair the valley with a trek and a safari. When you are ready, simply get in touch with our specialists. We will then craft a private itinerary around your interests. As ever, every detail is arranged for you.
Nepal also rewards those seeking calm. So our Cleansing Body and Soul journey blends yoga, walks and quiet retreats. The Dwarika’s Resort at Dhulikhel gazes over the high Himalaya. Meanwhile, gentle day walks reach hilltop temples and villages. As a result, you can experience the mountains without a multi-day trek.
For walkers, the choice is superb. So our Nepal Trekking Holiday uses comfortable lodges night after night. The classic teahouse routes thread villages, forests and high pastures. For honeymooners, there is even a dedicated honeymoon trek. Either way, porters and guides carry the load while you enjoy the trail.
To see the country knit together, go overland. So our Nepal Overland journey links Kathmandu, Bandipur and Pokhara by road. Hilltop farmhouses and heritage stops break the drives beautifully. Meanwhile, the scenery shifts from terraced hills to river gorges. As a result, you understand Nepal far better than by flying between points.
Everything we arrange in Nepal is private and hand-built. So you travel with your own guide, driver and carefully chosen lodges. We have walked these trails and stayed in these rooms ourselves. Meanwhile, our partners in Kathmandu are on call throughout. As a result, even remote valleys feel reassuringly looked after.
Nepal’s charm lies in its everyday rituals. So you sip sweet chiya at a teahouse and share steaming momos in a courtyard cafe. A cycling tour of Kathmandu’s backstreets reveals shrines and bakeries the buses miss. Meanwhile, the old trading town of Patan rewards slow wandering. As a result, the small moments live longest in the memory.
In the end, Nepal works its way into the heart. So the mountain light and the easy warmth linger long after. Many of our travellers return within a year or two. Meanwhile, each season shows the country in a new mood. As a result, one visit is rarely enough.
Not at all. Culture, wildlife and scenic flights fill a trip easily. So non-walkers love Nepal too.
Very much so. Our family adventure blends gentle walks, rafting and safaris. So children are kept happily busy.
Entirely. Every itinerary is private and shaped around you. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.
This itinerary to Nepal has it all; exploring Kathmandu, a trek in the mountains, rafting down the Seti River, wildlife in Chitwan and relaxation at the end of the trip.
This is the ultimate Nepal Trekking Holiday. The mountain scenery of Nepal is impossibly spectacular, combine Kathmandu with a five day trek in the Annapurna Range and some R&R in Pokhara.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the best treks you can do in the Nepal. We use private porters, guides and superb lodges to ensure you have the best experience possible.
This classic itinerary combines Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park, taking your time to sit back and enjoy the views, without needing to head off trekking in the mountains.
Snow-capped mountains, Buddhist Monasteries, trekking and historic cities await you on a luxury private tour of Nepal and Bhutan, a perfect combination that makes the most of your time in the mountains.
Nepal and Oman is a perfect honeymoon combination, blending an colourful dash of culture, adventure and beach. Head in the mountains of Nepal before kicking back on the beaches of the Arabian Sea.
Nepal is quite simply one of the world’s best adventure playgrounds, one that makes for the ultimate family holiday combining so many amazing experiences that your children will love.
If you are looking for the ultimate luxury adventure to Nepal, then it has to include helicopters! Delve into remote corners of the Himalayas that take weeks to reach on foot.
A journey by road allows you see so much more than flying from place to place. You will pass through remote villages and towns, seeing the way of life far away from the main tourist routes.
There are fewer better destinations than Nepal for cleansing both body and soul; and we promise you will return back glowing! Combine three nights in Kathmandu, a four-day trek and then a five-night spa break at Dwarika's Dhulikhel.
The southern lowlands of Nepal are called the Terai, and are well known for the superb wildlife on offer. Chitwan and Bardia National Parks are both well known for the one-horned rhino, deer, Bengal tiger, leopard, muggar crocodile, sloth bear and over 500 species of birdlife.
The areas between Kathmandu and Pokhara make up the central regions of Nepal, linked by the main Tribhuven Highway that links the two cities. As you head off the main road, you find some interesting towns and villages.
Kathmandu is one of the most fascinating cities in the subcontinent. It was cut off from the outside world until the 1950s, and so it retains its own distinct character, architecture and history. Kathmandu is awash with pagoda style buildings, temples and shrines, and its narrow streets and bustling markets are ideal just to wander around seeing the traditional Nepalese way of life.
Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna Region, idyllically located next to the dramatic Phewa Lake with the snow-capped Annapurna Range as a backdrop. It is the main base for a trek into the mountains of Nepal.
Most importantly, our luxury Nepal holidays are fully customisable and conducted privately. For example, you can arrive and depart on any day you choose, and we can arrange international flights, or you can book these directly or with air-miles.
We always start with a blank sheet of paper when designing your holiday. Above all, the best way to begin is by calling us for a quick conversation about how we can make your trip to Nepal exceptionally special. For instance, let us know whether you dream of trekking, temples or tigers, and where you have enjoyed travelling in the past. As a result, we can craft an itinerary that fits entirely around you.
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January is an excellent month for views in Nepal. However, it gets a little chilly at higher altitudes. Therefore, Everest Treks are impossible, especially to Base Camp. However, Annapurna Treks are possible in the foothills, with temperatures lovely by day for walking and dropping down to about 5 degrees at night. Most lodges have beautiful fires to keep you warm.
February is a perfect month for a luxury Nepal holiday. It starts to warm up, and the views are still magical throughout Nepal. It's the peak month to trek in the Annapurna Range. It's best to ensure you book well to get the lodges you want.
It starts to get a little warmer during the day, and March is a beautiful time to visit Nepal. The rhododendrons come into bloom, making the trekking exceptionally picturesque. The days are longer, meaning you can walk a little further. It's a great time to visit the wildlife parks of Chitwan and Bardia.
April is considered the last month to trek, with daytime temperatures rising quite a bit, meaning you need to stop for water quite often. Although generally better in the mornings, the views are still pleasing before the clouds cover the snow-capped mountains. In the late afternoon, you might expect a short shower that helps clear the opinions for the following morning. Kathmandu welcomes the many mountaineers hoping to climb Everest the next month. It is another great month for wildlife viewings in the Terai.
May is traditionally the Everest summit month, and you can undoubtedly do the Everest Base Camp Trek to see it in full swing. Given the higher altitudes, the temperatures aren't too cold for you, although the views at lower elevations on the trek can be shrouded in clouds.
It gets sweltering in the early part of June, making trekking almost too hot in the Annapurna Region, although you could visit the Kathmandu Valley for a cultural tour. The monsoon breaks at the end of June when the temperatures drop, but the humidity rises.
July and August are some of the wettest months to travel to Nepal. You can visit Kathmandu, but expect rain and views shrouded in clouds!
The monsoon is in full swing, so we don't advise travelling in August for a Nepal holiday.
The monsoon starts to ease in September but can last until the end of the month, meaning that the snow-capped mountains might have cloud cover. Therefore, if you want to travel in September and trek, we advise you to leave it towards the end of the month.
October is one of the best months for a Nepal holiday. The monsoon has left the country green and lush, the clouds have dissipated, revealing the snow-capped mountains to show themselves, and the temperatures are lovely for trekking and touring. An excellent month to trek in the Everest Region before the winter temperatures arrive. The wildlife parks are OK to visit, but the undergrowth has returned, making sightings more difficult.
November is pretty much the best month to travel to Nepal. The views and temperatures are at their very best but do note that there can be many visitors during November, so book well to get the hotels and trekking lodges you want.
In December, the temperatures start to drop, meaning you get chilly nights, but daytime temperatures for trekking at lower altitudes (under 3000 metres) are lovely. The views are perfect and, in many ways, is a 'secret season' for a Nepal holiday, especially if you want to do an Annapurna Trek.
Autumn, from October to early December, is Nepal’s finest season. So the monsoon has rinsed the air clean, and the Himalaya stands sharp against deep blue skies. Trekking trails, temples and safaris are all at their best. As a result, these months book up earliest.
From March to May, spring runs autumn close. So the rhododendron forests blaze red across the Annapurna foothills, and the birdlife is superb. There is a little more haze than in autumn. Even so, the warm days make wonderful walking weather.
From December to February, the days are usually sunny, cool and clear at lower altitudes. So the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Chitwan’s jungles all reward a winter visit. However, nights turn cold, and the high trekking routes close. Pack warm layers and the season repays you.
The monsoon arrives in June and lasts into September. So afternoon downpours green the terraces, and the mountain views retreat behind cloud. Meanwhile, the Terai turns hot and humid. As a result, we generally steer holidays towards the other three seasons.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.