Off-the-Beaten-Path Luxury Nepal Journey
Highlights
At Going Nepal – Luxury DMC, we design journeys not as tours, but as privately curated lifestyle experiences. This 12-day Off-the-Beaten-Path Luxury Nepal Journey is created for discerning travelers who value authenticity, privacy, comfort, and meaningful connection.
Our philosophy blends hidden Himalayan villages, refined heritage, spiritual wellness, and world‑class hospitality. Guests go beyond sightseeing into immersion — walking through terraced farms, planting and harvesting with locals, meditating in sacred spaces, attending early‑morning Aarati ceremonies, and enjoying mindfulness sessions framed by the Himalayas all while staying in Nepal’s most iconic luxury retreats.
With Going Nepal, every moment is personal, seamless, elegant, and exclusive — from private transfers and expert cultural hosts to hand‑selected boutique lodges and signature wellness experiences. This journey delivers luxury with soul, privacy with purpose, and discovery with distinction.
Itinerary
Drive: Airport → Hotel (30 min)
VIP welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport and private transfer to a heritage luxury hotel. After refreshment, enjoy a gentle heritage walk around old Kathmandu, visiting local markets and courtyards. Evening wellness briefing and light meditation session. Welcome dinner with cultural insights.
Meals:
Breakfast: Wellness buffet with Ayurvedic and continental selections at Dwarika’s.
Lunch: Heritage‑inspired organic lunch (farm‑to‑table).
Dinner: Signature gourmet Nepali–international fusion with romantic courtyard setting (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Drive: 25 km / 1 hr
Early morning visit to Pashupatinath Temple for Aarati ceremony. Explore Boudhanath Stupa with monks’ chanting. Continue to a traditional Newari village in Kirtipur for village walk, farming interaction, local cooking experience, and cultural exchange. Afternoon mindfulness and sound healing session.
Meals:
Breakfast: Wellness buffet with Ayurvedic and continental selections at Dwarika’s.
Lunch: Heritage‑inspired organic lunch (farm‑to‑table).
Dinner: Signature gourmet Nepali–international fusion with romantic courtyard setting (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
Drive: 75 km / 3 hrs
Scenic drive to the quiet hills of Nuwakot. Visit ancient palace, local villages, terraced fields, and interact with farmers. Participate in plantation or harvesting depending on season. Evening sunset meditation overlooking Himalayan ranges.
Meals:
Breakfast: Organic wellness breakfast with Himalayan herbal teas.
Lunch: Farm‑to‑table lunch using lodge‑grown produce.
Dinner: Detox‑inspired gourmet dining with valley views (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: The Famous Farm Nuwakot (Rural Heritage Accommodations)
Walking: 3–4 hrs village exploration
Guided village walk through Tamang settlements. Experience organic farming, cattle care, weaving traditions, and local lifestyle. Afternoon spa, yoga, and mindfulness retreat. Evening cultural storytelling with locals.
Meals:
Breakfast: Organic wellness breakfast with Himalayan herbal teas.
Lunch: Farm‑to‑table lunch using lodge‑grown produce.
Dinner: Detox‑inspired gourmet dining with valley views (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
The Famous Farm Nuwakot (Rural Heritage Accommodations)
Drive: 240 km / 6 hrs (Luxury SUV)
Drive through river valleys and rural landscapes to Pokhara. Check-in lakeside luxury retreat. Evening boat ride on Phewa Lake and peaceful lakeside meditation.
Meals:
Breakfast: Healthy lakeside breakfast with fresh juices and superfoods.
Lunch: Experiential gourmet lunch or picnic style on excursion days.
Dinner: Romantic lakeside fine dining with fusion cuisine (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: The Pavilions Himalayas, Pokhara
Drive: 12 km / 30 min
Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Himalayan sunrise views. Visit local village, interact with farmers, and explore hillside plantations. Afternoon spa, yoga, and leisure by the lake. Evening Aarati ceremony at lakeside temple.
Meals:
Breakfast: Healthy lakeside breakfast with fresh juices and superfoods.
Lunch: Experiential gourmet lunch or picnic style on excursion days.
Dinner: Romantic lakeside fine dining with fusion cuisine (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: The Pavilions Himalayas, Pokhara
Drive: 55 km / 2.5 hrs Walk: 3 hrs village trail
Drive to Nayapul and begin a soft luxury walk through forests and terraced fields to Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village. Cultural village tour, museum visit, and interaction with local families.
Meals:
Breakfast: Energizing Himalayan breakfast.
Lunch: Trail picnic or village organic lunch.
Dinner: Authentic Gurung cuisine elevated to gourmet style.
Overnight: Gurung Lodge, Ghandruk
Walk: 4 hrs
Scenic walk to Landruk via suspension bridges and farming settlements. Experience seasonal plantation, harvesting, and traditional cooking. Sunset mindfulness session with Annapurna views.
Meals:
Breakfast: Mountain wellness breakfast with local honey and grains.
Lunch: Village farm lunch with seasonal produce.
Dinner: Chef‑crafted Himalayan gourmet dinner with romantic ambience.
Overnight: La Bee Lodge, Landruk
Walk: 4–5 hrs
Continue walking through rhododendron forests and stone villages to Dhampus. Afternoon village exploration, interaction with locals, meditation overlooking Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
Meals:
Breakfast: Sunrise wellness breakfast with detox juices.
Lunch: Organic ridge‑top lunch experience.
Dinner: Fine dining with Annapurna panorama (À la Carte / Set Menu for Groups).
Overnight: Sarangkot Mountain Lodge
Walk: 2 hrs Drive: 170 km / 5 hrs
Descend to Phedi and drive to Chitwan National Park. Check-in luxury jungle lodge. Evening Tharu cultural experience and riverside mindfulness.
Meals:
Breakfast: Healthy jungle breakfast with fresh fruits and yogic options.
Lunch: Lodge gourmet lunch between activities.
Dinner: Signature Tharu‑inspired fine dining by the riverside.
Overnight: Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan National Park
Activities: Jeep safari, canoeing, village walk
Morning jungle safari, bird watching, and canoe ride. Visit Tharu village, learn farming traditions and lifestyle. Afternoon spa and wellness therapy.
Meals:
Breakfast: Healthy jungle breakfast with fresh fruits and yogic options.
Lunch: Lodge gourmet lunch between activities.
Dinner: Signature Tharu‑inspired fine dining by the riverside.
Overnight: Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan National Park
Fly: Flight: 25 min
Return to Kathmandu by domestic flight. Final shopping, farewell Farewell Dinner at Krishnarpan a fine signature dinning of Hotel Dwarika’s.
Breakfast: Healthy jungle breakfast with fresh fruits and yogic options.
Lunch: Lodge gourmet lunch between activities.
Dinner: Signature Tharu‑inspired fine dining by the riverside.
Last minute shopping and Check out. and private airport transfer.
Meals:
Breakfast: At Dwarika’s Kathmandu.
Lunch: Farewell gourmet lunch in Kathmandu. (Depanding on flight time)
Quick Enquiry
Inclusions
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Private airport transfers
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All ground transportation in Private vehicles
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Domestic flight (as specified)
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Professional guide and wellness facilitator
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All 3 daily meals during the trip
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Village tours and cultural interaction
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Seasonal Farming, plantation & harvesting activities
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Meditation, yoga, mindfulness sessions
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Aarati and temple visits
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National park activities in Chitwan
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Trekking permits and monumental entrance fees
Exclusions
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International airfare
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Nepal visa fees
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Travel insurance (mandatory)
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Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, phone, etc.)
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Alcoholic beverages unless specified
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Optional spa treatments and premium wellness upgrades
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Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff
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Camera / drone fees where applicable
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Any services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
Packing List
- Lightweight breathable outfits for daytime
- Warm layers for evenings in the hills
- Comfortable walking shoes + sandals
- Smart-casual evening wear for luxury lodges
- Rain jacket (seasonal)
- Daypack for excursions
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Light scarf for temples and villages
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Passport, visas, and copies
- Personal medications
- Power bank and universal adapter
- Camera / phone for village immersion
- Yoga / meditation clothing
- Journal for mindfulness sessions
- Eco-friendly toiletries
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