
Hilltops and Village Tour of Nepal
Walk among the mid hills and villages in Kathmandu & Pokhara
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8 Days
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Nepal is renowned for its majestic mountain surroundings and beautiful vista; however, it offers so much more than meets the eye. This itinerary which has been revised and now adapted to the flow of travel, highlights the historical monuments, cultural diversities, charming mid-hills and villages, flora, fauna, and friendly people of this captivating destination. Hilltops and village tour of Nepal will certainly leave you with cherished memories that will stay with you.
Set off on a swashbuckling adventure that includes leisurely day walks amidst majestic peaks. Unveil quaint villages and get the opportunity to interact with the locals, all while discovering various landmarks and attractions. Gain a deeper understanding of the surroundings and create experiences that will last a lifetime.
The Hilltops and Village tour of Nepal begins with discovering notable sites in Kathmandu Valley, after which the focus shifts readily to the historical renaissance city of Bhaktapur, where every carved wooden structure has its own story to tell. Navigating further, we are closer to the essence of this trip, visiting the least explored villages of Namo Buddha and Pokhara Valley.
In Pokhara, we will spend two nights on the higher ridge near Sarangkot. From where we can get better views and cooler climes. Complete your experience by marveling at the timelessness of Bandipur – a place where life slows down and locals radiate their warmth and hospitality.
To give an extra dimension to your experience in the villages, we use a boutique village Inn, where traditional ambiance and rural flavor are the order of the day. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we use modern hotels with a swimming pool.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Visit Bhaktapur & Namobuddha
Day 3: Around Namobuddha
Day 4: Fly to Pokhara & Drive to Sarangkot
Day 5: In Pokhara
Day 6: Drive to Bandipur
Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 8: Departure
Trip Highlights
- See the real Nepal; go beyond the beaten track and discover the least touched villages.
- Enjoy the spectacular views from every village on this tour.
- Stay at Boutique hotels and Eco Resorts in villages and modern hotels with swimming pools while in Kathmandu and Sarangkot. Each hotel is thoughtfully selected, for experience, comfort, and great food.
- Visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.
- Relax and enjoy the peace and serenity in villages where life is unhurried, people are friendly, and views are amazing.
- A close encounter with locals with an opportunity to learn, and share experiences.
- Enjoy gentle walks that keep you active and outdoor.
Detailed Itinerary
Expand AllArrival in Kathmandu
Bhaktapur & Namobuddha
Around Namobuddha
Fly to Pokhara-Drive to Sarangkot
Excursion to Pokhara
Drive to Bandipur
Drive to Kathmandu
Departure
Departure Dates
Cost Information
The cost is based on the group size to offer the lowest possible cost.
The trip is available for daily join-in group departure with a maximum of 8 members or travel independently with any group size.
Included
- Accommodations as listed or similar hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner in the hotels.
- All land transfers by good quality vehicle
- English speaking local guide.
- Sightseeing admission fees.
- Kathmandu-Pokhara airfare.
Not included
- International flight
- Nepal Visa fee
- Travel & Medical insurance
- All lunches, bar/beverages, drinks, laundry, telephone, tips and other personal expenses.
- Any extra expenses incurred as a result of your health, or due to weather, political situation, and other unforeseen events.
Hello Anand,
Sorry for the delay to answer. I was out of Montreal.
We are glad to share with you our thoughts about our trips in Nepal and Bhutan. Some of the feedbacks have already been given verbally to Jambay when we met him in Thimphu. Overall, we are very pleased of our experience. ;o)
Hilltop Village Tour of Nepal
First of all, Kunmar was an excellent guide and it was a pleasure to discuss with him and visit places in his presence. We felt he was enjoying our presence too. When it was time to choose Nepalese food, he provided good advices too and explained to us how to eat some plates.
As for the tour, it was diversified and gave us a good sample of what Nepal can offer. We liked the activities planned and the hikes in the mountains. The visit of Bhaktapur was a bit short but worth it. Regarding the stay in Balthali Village Resort, the location is great but the room we had was really a lower standard than all the others on this trip and not really in good condition. On their Web site, we see better rooms. The night we were there, there was a big party, so I guess they gave us the room that was far from the noise. Also, the day after, was quite a long drive to Bandipur (which was a very beautiful place). It would have been interesting to cut that road trip in half, this would mean to had another day to the trip or instead of sleeping in Balthali, sleep in another place that would reduce the road trip. This would mean to skip the hikes we had once we reached the hotel, which was also very interesting.
As for the meals, it would be important to inform future customers that they may have to pay for the guide meals when the restaurant was charging it. Even though it was not expensive, it kind of surprised us because we were not used to that usage and we have been traveling in quite a few countries up to now.
We didn’t know Windhorse before booking and we were a bit worried to pay the amount of money without being sure that the company really existed (many scam companies exist on the Web), but the pre-trip discussions with especially Ugen and Jambay reassured us. You have a good customer service. ;o)
Thank you all for the trips you provided to us, it has been a marvelous experience. Take care
Jean-Sebastien and Lucie