Holidays in Nepal

Step into a wonderful wellness centre for a soothing sound bath session with traditional Nepalese singing bowls.

As the gentle vibrations flow through you, they work wonders on your mind and body: melting away stress, easing deep-rooted tension, and rebalancing your chakras.

Afterwards, enjoy a nourishing meal at the centre’s vegetarian restaurant in a peaceful setting.

It’s a deeply restorative experience that will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for the next part of your adventure.

Lace up your walking boots and set off on a 3-hour hike through the Himalayan hills to the Pokhara World Peace Pagoda, perched up high.

Built in 1996, the pagoda stands 35 metres tall, with 37 steps leading you to its second tier. Here, four Buddhas, each from a different cultural tradition, gaze out in all cardinal directions. The south is watched over by a standing bronze Buddha, while a meditative Sri Lankan Buddha faces the west. To the north, you’ll find a Thai Buddha, and looking east is a serene Japanese Buddha.

This serene monument is well worth the walk and offers staggering views over Phewa Lake all the way to Sarangkot on a clear day. Trust us, it’s a scene that’ll linger in your memory long after you’ve left.

But the adventure doesn’t end there. After soaking in the phenomenal panorama, you’ll walk down to the lake to go boating. As you gently glide across it, you’ll hop off onto a tiny island to visit another gem of a pagoda.

It’s the ideal blend of active exploration and quiet reflection, surrounded by the natural beauty of Nepal.

Glide down the Narayani River from Meghauli to Amaltari, keeping an eye out for creatures big and small – if luck’s on your side, you might spot a one-horned rhino by the riverbank.

After three leisurely hours on the water, you’ll arrive at a Community Homestay in Barauli, where your hosts will welcome you with a warm smile and a tasty home-cooked lunch.

Barauli is a hidden gem, far from the typical tourist trail. You’ll have the privilege of fitting into the daily life of the ethnic Tharu community, taking in their vibrant rice paddies and immaculate mud houses with towering haystacks.

As dusk falls, you’ll drift back downstream and are likely to be surrounded by a deep-orange sunset. You’re also likely to be the only tourist in sight. Magic.

Experiencing the Himalayas in Nepal doesn’t mean that you have to go on overnight treks. You can base yourself in or near Pokhara and we can arrange guided day hikes in the foothills to suit different fitness levels, always with fantastic views. Ideal if you have limited time, don’t fancy staying in mountain lodges or simply don’t want to spend every day walking! You can begin tour treks by taking a short road journey out of the town itself, alternatively if staying outside of town at properties like Tiger Mountain Lodge or Pavilions The Farm, you can begin tour trek directly from the hotel.

Tiger Mountain offers a variety of treks catering to different interests and fitness levels. For an introduction, short walks through local villages and forests provide glimpses into traditional agriculture and rich birdlife, with guides available for bird-watching tours. For more strenuous options, full-day treks like the Gurung Village Walk and Khahare/Naudanda Walk offer cultural insights and stunning views of the Himalayas. The Pokhara Valley Rim and Thulakot & Ramchekot treks explore historical sites and offer panoramic valley views. For gentler options, the Bijaypur River and Shanti Stupa walks provide scenic, relaxed routes.