Welcome to Nepal
Nepal offers the ultimate mountain country. Go for gold and head out on the high-octane paths to Everest or take a slower pace to explore the Himalayas and its breathtaking scenery. In Kathmandu find Buddhist monks praying at tiny temples or discover ornate stupas in the valley, dotted around World Heritage sights like jewels in a crown.
It is difficult to match Nepal for dramatic scenery: home to the world-famous, 8,848 metre high Mount Everest, it is a completely dominated by the Himalayan range. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley alone - most of them ancient temple or palace complexes that display extraordinary craftsmanship. The Nepalis' complex blend of religious beliefs and traditions is reflected in the exquisite thangkas, gold-painted stupas and intricate carvings seen at every turn. Up in the hills around Kathmandu are the lovely rural retreats of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot, perfect two-night escapes from the city. Further west, by the serene Phewa Tal Lake and dominated by the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, is the adventure capital of Pokhara. To the south, on the grass plains of the Terai, is Chitwan National Park, where visitors go on elephant-back rides in search of tigers or one-horned rhinos. The holy town of Lumbini, with its famous bodhi tree, is the reputed birthplace of Buddha and is a great pilgrimage site.
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Our suggested tours in Nepal
Luxury Adventure in Nepal
From the Himalayan mountains to the jungle habitats of the tiger, this itinerary combines adventure with the best of Nepal:...
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The perfect short tour of Nepal combining its cultural and scenic wonders. Explore ancient Hindu and Buddhist sites in Kathmandu;...
View hereUltimate Helicopter Tour of Nepal
A real holiday of a lifetime around Nepal by private helicopter with an expert guide throughout – on foot this...
View hereGrand Tour of Nepal
This itinerary includes the best of Nepal: the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley, jungle safaris in Chitwan...
View hereThe Ancient Kingdoms of Nepal & Bhutan
A perfect tour for those who are looking for an exhilarating Himalayan adventure with contrasting views of two Himalayan kingdoms…
View hereSome of our favourite hotels in Nepal
Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge ,
Chitwan National Park
Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge is quietly nestled within Chitwan National Park’s western buffer zone, standing close by the Narayani River. What...
View here Dwarika's Resort ,
Dhulikhel
The Dwarika’s Group has a fabulous new addition, the Dwarika’s Resort, a Nepal wellness resort high up in the hills...
View here Kasara Jungle Resort ,
Chitwan National Park
Opened in October 2013, Kasara Jungle Resort is perhaps the most deluxe camp in Nepal’s beautiful Chitwan National Park. The...
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Kathmandu
Dwarika’s Kathmandu is an institution in the city, ask any taxi driver and they will know it straightaway. It is...
View hereSome of our favourite places of interest in Nepal
Nagarkot
Located 30 kilometres east of Kathmandu, at an altitude of 2,175 metres, Nagarkot is a well known hill station famous...
View hereKathmandu
Kathmandu, rather like Timbuktu, has a mysterious, exotic and otherworldly allure to it; arriving there makes you feel like an...
View hereNamche Bazaar
The remarkable town of Namche is the largest and most prosperous in the Khumbu region, Nepal, a historical trading centre...
View hereLumbini
One of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, yet still largely unknown to the outside world, Lumbini in...
View hereJomsom
Jomsom is the capital and administration headquarters of Mustang district, which stretches from the Tibetan border to Ghasa along the...
View hereDhulikhel
The last town in the Kathamandu Valley, Dhulikhel is well known for its fine Newari brick mansions with latticework windows,...
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