Kathmandu valley
Three royal cities (Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur) and the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, among seven UNESCO-listed monument zones in a single valley.
Nepal tours
Nepal tours, private and unhurried
Lucky Dragon plans private Nepal tours from Kathmandu: cultural journeys through the Kathmandu valley and Pokhara, jungle safaris in Chitwan, the Everest Base Camp trek and mountain-bike adventures, each easily linked to Bhutan by the one-hour Kathmandu–Paro flight. Most Nepal trips run 7 to 14 days; the best seasons are October to November and March to May.
Nepal tours and journeys
CulturalNepal: The Himalayan Heart
Kathmandu · Patan · Pokhara · Sarangkot · Kathmandu · Paro
$1,925pp
TrekkingEverest Base Camp Trek
Kathmandu · Lukla · Namche Bazaar · Tengboche · Dingboche · Gorak Shep · Everest Base Camp · Kala Patthar · Lukla · Kathmandu
On request
AdventureNepal Jungle Safari: Chitwan & Pokhara
Kathmandu · Chitwan · Pokhara · Sarangkot · Kathmandu
On request
AdventureNepal Mountain Bike & Safari Adventure
Kathmandu · Kakani · Chisapani · Nagarkot · Dhulikhel · Chitwan · Kathmandu
On request
Two countries, one trip
Combine Nepal and Bhutan
An hour's flight links Kathmandu and Paro. See our suggested Nepal and Bhutan tours, from 13 to 20 days.
Places to visit in Nepal
Pokhara
A relaxed lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas: boating on Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda and sunrise from Sarangkot.
Chitwan National Park
Grasslands and sal forest in the southern lowlands, home to one-horned rhinos, wild elephants and Bengal tigers.
Everest region
The Sherpa villages, monasteries and glaciers of the Khumbu, and the trek to Everest Base Camp.
Nagarkot
A hill station on the valley rim famous for Himalayan sunrises. On clear days the view reaches Everest.
Best time to visit Nepal
October and November bring the clearest skies and the most reliable mountain views. It's peak season for trekking and touring. March to May is warm, with rhododendrons flowering in the hills; views can be hazier by May.
December to February is cold in the hills but often crystal clear, and a good time for Chitwan. The monsoon (June to September) brings heavy rain, leeches on low trails and cloud over the mountains, though Kathmandu's festivals and green landscapes have their own appeal.
Planning your Nepal trip
Most nationalities get a Nepal visa on arrival. Read our Nepal visa guide for fees and requirements. Our Nepal trips are private, with licensed Nepali guides, private transport and hand-picked hotels, and every one can be tailored or extended into Bhutan.
Nepal travel
Your questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Ask our Thimphu team directly. We're happy to help.
Ask us on WhatsAppSeven days covers Kathmandu, Patan and Pokhara at a relaxed pace. Add three days for a Chitwan safari, or allow about two weeks for the Everest Base Camp trek. Many travellers combine a week in Nepal with a week in Bhutan.
October and November for clear skies and mountain views, or March to May for warm weather and flowering rhododendrons. December to February is cold but clear; June to September is the monsoon.
Most nationalities get a tourist visa on arrival in Kathmandu: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days. Indian citizens do not need a visa. See our Nepal visa guide for details.
Yes, Nepal is generally safe and welcoming for visitors. The main risks are practical (altitude on treks, mountain roads, flight delays and stomach upsets), which is why we plan with licensed guides, private transport and buffer days.
Our 7-day journey Nepal: The Himalayan Heart starts from USD 1,925 per person. Treks, safaris and cycling trips are priced on request, depending on group size, season and hotels.
Yes. Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines fly between Kathmandu and Paro in about an hour, with views of Everest on a clear day. We plan both halves, so the handover is smooth.
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