Honeymoon Tour in Nepal

Your arrival at the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, counts as the first day of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour. As your flight flies over the hills of Nepal, you will get to see the giant Himalayan ranges in the north. Depending on the weather, you can see the Annapurna Himalayan Range, Dhaulagiri range, Manasalu peak, and a bunch of Everest region peaks as well. After your flight lands at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will have to head towards the immigration section to get your tourist visa approved.

At the immigration desk, you should ask for a visa application form, fill it out, and pay your visa fees at the adjacent bank counter. They accept international credit cards as well, but sometimes it might just not work, which is why we always recommend visitors to carry enough cash to pay their expenses. After successfully paying your visa fees, you will get a payment slip.

You need to submit this slip, along with your visa application and a handful of other paperwork, to apply for a tourist visa to Nepal. You are required to submit your passport, two passport-sized photos, proof of stay, and return tickets, among other things. After you have successfully done all the pre-requisites, all you have to do is wait for the approval. This entire procedure will be over within an hour, but it might take longer at times of peak travel season.

After you get out of the terminal, one of our representatives will greet you and transport you to your 3-star hotel room for the night. Before you call it a night, we will have a short meeting with the crew members just to introduce you.

The 2nd day of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour begins with a lovely breakfast at last night’s accommodation. After a leisurely meal, we will begin the sightseeing tour around Kathmandu at about 9 in the morning. We will ride around the valley in a private vehicle, fully air-conditioned to beat the heat, and very comfortable as well. Our first stop of the day will be Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey Temple, because of the abundance of monkeys on its surrounding hills.

This gompa has been dated to be 2500 years old, featuring a 365-step staircase, representing the total days in a year. The inner shrines and temples are very artistic with paintings, murals, and statues of great style. Next up, we will visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing over 50 temples and notable buildings like the Kumari Ghar, Shiva-Parvati Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kasthamandap, and more. Kumari Ghar is the home to the only Living Goddess in Nepal.

Following that, our next stop is Bouddhnath Stupa, a 14th-century gompa that has been one of the main religious centers in Kathmandu for a long time. After a walk around the stupa, we will stop at a nearby restaurant of your choice for lunch. While the Nepal Honeymoon Tour package offers daily breakfasts, it does not cover your lunch and dinner expenses.

Post-lunch, we will head to the Garden of Dreams, a restored modern-style garden that recently got popular with visitors. This lovely garden has a total of 6 pavilions (seasonal), fountains, different types of exotic plants and flowers, making it a perfect escape from the crowded streets of Kathmandu.

Today is yet another exciting day on the Nepal Honeymoon Tour itinerary; we will drive to Nagarkot, arguably the best viewpoint near Kathmandu Valley. Nagarkot is the most visited
viewpoint around Kathmandu, thanks to its great range of facilities and accommodation. But en route, we will stop at Bhaktapur for a half-day exploration of the city. Our day starts at around 9 in the morning, which is when we will board the ride to Bhaktapur; we will be taking a private vehicle once again.

Starting off the day tour, we will head straight to the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which goes all the way back to the Malla era. This site requires an entrance fee, which will not be covered by our standard Nepal Honeymoon Tour package. This complex houses the 55-windowed Palace, the Nyatapola Temple, the Golden Gate, Pujarimath Museum, and more. All of these buildings are historic and hold great significance.

After a while of roaming around, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant, exclusive to the Nepal Honeymoon Tour package. While you are there, you should try Juju Dhau, a local specialty, served in a small clay pot or plate. Post-meal, we will visit the Taumadhi Tole workshops to look at traditional Thangka paintings, and artists painting artworks live. This will be followed by a walk through the Bindya Devi Temple alleyways, where traditional Newari architecture can be seen in full beauty.

After roaming Bhaktapur to our heart’s content, we will get back on the road to Nagarkot. From Bhaktapur, it will take us about 45 minutes to reach the viewpoint of Nagarkot. The sunset view from there is stunning, to say the least; many locals and international visitors visit this hilltop for sunrise and sunset views. After we get there, we will check in at our accommodation for the night and enjoy the sunset views. Before long, we will enjoy a lovely dinner and head to bed.

Day 4 of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour starts with a lovely sunrise scene from the viewpoint nearby. This viewpoint reaches 2175 meters above sea level, so the view is going to be unobstructed and clear. To enjoy this scene, we will have to wake up at around 5 in the morning and reach the viewpoint by 5:30 AM. We will climb the observation tower to enjoy this majestic scene, along with views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal Himal, and more. On a clear day, you can see dozens of peaks from this viewpoint.

After the golden hour ends, we will head back to our accommodation and have a leisurely breakfast. Your breakfast will be scenic as well. Following our morning meal, we can either get back to Kathmandu or go on a short optional hike to a nearby viewpoint. This will take us just 20 to 30 minutes, and the final destination is a less crowded alternative to the Nagarkot viewpoint.

After packing our bags, we will get on the ride back to Kathmandu. We will arrive at our hotel after about 2 hours of driving from Nagarkot. The rest of the day is completely yours; you are free to rest all day or explore the nearby areas on your own. You will spend the night in Kathmandu.

Following a lovely breakfast in Kathmandu, we will grab our bags and get on the road to Chitwan, starting the 5th day of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour. This ride spans over 7 hours, so it’s important that we start the ride early in the morning. Heading south from the city center, we will leave Kathmandu, passing by the beautiful Kritipur city. Shortly after Kritipur, the road winds left and right all the way past Dakshinkali Temple. We will stop there for a bit before moving on.

Heading southwest, we will traverse a windy road over the Tribhuvan Rajpath and arrive at Hetauda. From there, we will head west and get on the Mahendra Highway, the longest highway in Nepal. Passing by Bhandara, Ratnanagar, Bharatpur, and more, we will finally get to Chitwan. This ride will have us cover over 185 km; our lunch will be served at one of the highway restaurants of your choice or as per the recommendation of the tour guide.

Arriving at Chitwan will surely be a drastic change. The chilly air of Kathmandu is nowhere to be found in this hot sub-tropical city. We will check in at our hotel for the night, have a filling dinner, and call it a night. You should try the local specialties while you are there. Patushni, Taas, Sekuwa, Dhikri, and Ghonghi are some of the popular local food options. This is how your 5th day of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour ends.

Our day in Chitwan begins rather early in the morning, as we have so much to do. We will wake up around 5 in the morning, have our breakfast, and get ready for adventure by 5:30. Our first activity of the day will be a canoe ride in the Rapti River. The canoes we will be riding are made from a single tree trunk, which is why they are a bit narrow, but that is how they are traditionally made.

During your canoe ride, you will get to see freshwater crocs relaxing at the banks or swimming in the water, along with a bunch of different birds, including cranes, geese, kingfishers, Indian peafowl, and more. This ride lasts about an hour to 90 minutes; the boatman will row the boat for the whole ride, or you can try to row as well. Your main aim of this Nepal Honeymoon Tour should be to engage in activities and have a good time everywhere you go.

Following a scenic canoe ride, we will now get to the main event of the day, the jungle safari ride. There are three main ways to experience the Chitwan jungle safari: you can do it on foot, on the back of an elephant, or take a jeep safari. The choice is yours to make. You will cover more distance in a jeep and on an elephant, but walking is a more intimate experience.

The walking trail is approximately 12 km long, with a high chance of encountering animals such as rhinos, deer, sloth bears, wild boars, Bengal tigers, and a few more. En route, we will climb lookout towers to watch animals from afar. We recommend visitors wear some kind of insect repellent, bring a reusable water bottle, and most importantly, bring a camera to capture your moments.

After the jungle safari, we will have an amazing bathing time with the elephants at the shallow end of the Rapti River. This is one of the most exciting experiences of the entire tour. Following this, we will head to our hotel room and spend the night in Chitwan.

The 7th day of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour features a 6-hour ride to Pokhara from Sauraha. This ride spans over 160 km, starting with crossing the East Rapti River. Heading northeast, we will pass Pathani, Gitanagar, Bharatpur, and Narayangarh, and reach the Narayanghat-Mugling Highway. Driving over this highway, we will pass Ramnagar, Jugedi, and stop at Mugling for lunch.

Moving on, we will follow the Prithvi Highway, passing by Dumre, Damauli, Khairenitar, and Lekhnath, to reach our destination of the day, Pokhara. Arriving at the beautiful city of Pokhara is going to be a drastic change from the lush jungles of Sauraha. Pokhara is also referred to as the tourist capital of Nepal, since it caters to Westerners much more than other cities. After arriving at Pokhara, we will check in at our hotel for the night, have a lovely dinner, and get to bed.

Exploring Pokhara is one of the best things about this Nepal Honeymoon Tour. The day starts with a sunrise view from the Sarangkot viewpoint. We will wake up around 5 AM, get on a 45-minute ride to the Sarangkot hilltop, and enjoy a wide view of the Annapurna Himalayan range along with the sunrise. If you are into it, you can also paraglide your way down to the Lakeside from Sarangkot. A cable car ride is also a viable option to get back down to Lakeside.

After sunrise, we will get back down the hill and drive all the way to Barahi Temple, the floating temple in the middle of Fewa Lake. We will take a boat ride, the only way to get to the temple. Following a short exploration and worshipping session, we will get back to the shore and have a much-needed breakfast at last night’s accommodation. After a bit of rest, we will visit Davis Falls, a dramatic waterfall/sinkhole, followed by the Gupteshwor Cave, Bat Cave, and World Peace Stupa.

Likewise, we will visit many other sites before spending the evening at Lakeside; a romantic walk along the shore might be just what you need. After a lovely couple themed dinner, we will call it a night.

Pokhara to Kathmandu is the longest ride of the Nepal Honeymoon Tour. This 200-km ride will keep us on the road for more than 8 hours. But since the road conditions are now improving, we might get there sooner. We will get on a tourist bus since they are the most comfortable and spacious options out there. The bus will stop frequently for refreshments, and we will have lunch at one of the restaurants en route.

This the your last day on the Nepal Honeymoon Tour. After we are done with all the necessary procedures, we will bid you farewell and drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport to catch the flight to your next destination.