Luxury Honeymoon in Nepal with Responsible Adventures
For couples who don’t want to spend their honeymoon sunbathing on a beach, this Luxury Nepal honeymoon by Responsible Adventures is an exhilarating alternative. Fascinating culture, charming people, and some of the world’s most spellbinding mountain scenery make a honeymoon in Nepal one to remember forever.
Responsible Adventures knows Nepal inside and out and has crafted honeymoons that combine adventure, relaxation, gastronomy, indulgent hotels and endless beautiful scenery - perfect for couples in search of something special to celebrate their commitment.
This 16-day itinerary idea showcases the best of Luxury Nepal for a honeymooning couple and takes them on a safari, a helicopter expedition, a wellness retreat, luxury accommodations and a wealth of cultural experiences.
Kathmandu
Start with a splash of culture in Kathmandu, Nepal’s beguiling capital. Stay at Dwarika’s hotel, a stunning heritage property with gorgeous rooms and fantastic service. The restaurant and spa are the perfect place to indulge after a long flight.
6-course welcome dinner
There’s no better way to get under the skin of a destination than by sampling its food. This 6-course menu will give you the perfect introduction to Nepalese cuisine, with freshly prepared dishes served at your hotel’s restaurant. All the menus at Dwarika’s are dependent on the ingredients available in the hotel’s organic farm, so quality and flavour are all part of the package.
Buddhist blessing ceremony
Visit Seto Gompa and embrace Nepal’s spiritual side as a monk performs a blessing ceremony. Continue to explore some of Kathmandu’s important temples, including Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. You’ll also visit Patan Durbar Square, one of 3 royal squares in Kathmandu, famed for its temples, monuments and festivals. Here, you’ll enter Kumari Ghar, a place of worship on the square, where you’ll be blessed again, this time by a living Goddess.
Rickshaw tour
Embrace local transport as you explore Kathmandu’s markets by rickshaw. Get lost in Asan Bazaar, one of the city’s oldest and most famous markets. It’s a lively spot with a permanent buzz of locals and tourists picking up souvenirs and foodstuffs. You’ll also explore Indra Chowk, a square packed with stalls and people.
Chitwan National Park
Fly to Chitwan for an unforgettable safari in the park’s forest and marshland. Chitwan was the first National Park to be established in Nepal and is home to rhinos, monkeys, sloth bears and an abundance of bird species. Stay at the Barahi Jungle Lodge for a focus on sustainability and authenticity or the Taj, Meghauli Serai hotel for more sophisticated luxury.
Cultural experiences in Chitwan
Start by exploring a local Tharu village and learning about life within the National Park. You’ll then return to your camp for sundowners, where you’ll be treated to a Tharu dance performance.
Jeep safaris and jungle walks
The undeniable highlight of a trip to Chitwan National park is the wildlife. Explore by jeep, canoe and on foot, searching for one-horned rhinos, rhesus monkeys, crocodiles, tigers, elephants and antelopes. The local guides are adept at spotting and tracking wildlife and you’ll be in good hands. End your day of wildlife spotting with a bush dinner, prepared by a private chef and served by a private butler.
River Float & Sundowners
After a day of Safari, guests can enjoy a relaxing and romantic river float by wooden boat down the river ending with sundowners and snacks on the river sandbanks to watch the sunset and enjoy the view of the river and jungle.
Pokhara - VISIT THE HIMALAYAS
Lakeside Pokhara is Nepal’s adventure capital, with jaw-dropping mountain scenery to boot. Come here for an adrenaline fix and unwind by the water in the evenings. For traditional luxury with a sustainable edge, stay at The Pavilions Himalayas Farm. The individual villas are tucked away in a forested valley with the Himalayas as a backdrop. Another great luxury and sustainable option is Pavilions The Farm.
Boating on Phewa Lake
Cross the glittering waters of Phewa Lake, surrounded by forested hills. Relax and enjoy views of Fishtail mountain and other snow-capped peaks reflected in the water.
Explore Devi’s Fall & Gupteswore Cave
Pokhara is stunning. And its lakes and mountains are an exhilarating playground for adventures. Explore Devi's Fall, where the river disappears into an underground canal beneath the falls. You can’t hop in for a swim here (the falls get their name from a hiker that fell in and disappeared so that should give you some idea) but it’s a beautiful spot. Then visit Gupteswore Cave, one of the largest caves in Pokhara that’s dedicated to Lord Shiva.
World Peace Pagoda & temples of Pokhara
Start with a visit to the Bindabashini Temple, an important place of worship among Pokhara’s Hindu population. People flock here daily to pray and sacrifice animals to the Hindu deity Durga, a bloodthirsty goddess. Weddings are also commonplace here.
Continue to the World peace Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa that was idealised by Nichidatsu Fuji, a devotee of Mahatma Gandhi. After a meeting with Gandhi in 1931, he dedicated his life to promoting peace and started building shrines and peace pagodas to support his mission.
Pokhara’s World Peace Pagoda sits high above Phewa Lake on a narrow ridge and enjoys incredible views over the Annapurna Mountains. After your visit to the temple, hike down to the lakeshore and cross the lake by boat, making a final stop at the Barahi temple.
End the day with a candlelit dinner on the lakeshore.
Upper Mustang - Explore within the Himalayas
Kali Gandaki Valley
This is mountain country and a spectacular flight in sets the scene for your time in Mustang’s Kali Gandaki valley. You’ll land at Jomsom airport, ready for a jeep drive into the valley, stopping at villages and passing plentiful fruit orchards. Stay at the luxury Moksha Mustang (soon to be renovated) or Thasang Village Lodge a simple lodge that’s perched on a hilltop and surrounded by dramatic peaks that’ll take your breath away. The views are simply magical.
Spend your time here relaxing, soaking in the views and walking in the foothills and visiting local monasteries before embarking on the ultimate part of your trip - a 3-day helicopter adventure around some of Nepal’s biggest peaks, including Everest, Cho Oyu and other 8,000m+ mountains in the Himalayas and Annapurna range.
3-Day Himalayas Helicopter EXPEDITION TO EVEREST
Day 1 - flight from Kali Gandaki to Kathmandu via Annapurna
Soar past Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest peak in the world at 8,167m and the proud host of the world’s largest sheer ice face - not fun to climb but beautiful to look at from your helicopter. You’ll also fly past Annapurna, the world’s 10th-highest mountain, enjoying views of the impressive gorge below, which is 5 times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Continue east to Kathmandu, passing Mt Manaslu (8,163m) and a handful of 7,000 and 6,000m peaks. Stay in Kathmandu for the night.
Day 2 - Flight from Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar
Fly to the eastern edge of Nepal and take in striking views of Kanchenjunga (8,586m) and Makalu (8,481m). Land in Namche Bazaar, a bustling hub and the starting point for treks to Everest base camp and beyond. At 3,608m, Namche Bazaar is a great place to begin acclimatisation for higher treks.
Stay in a small lodge outside of the main village that’s owned by Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa, a photographer, activist and manager of the Sherpa Cultural Museum and Everest Documentation Centre. He’s a man with some incredible stories of the mountains and adventurers who’ve passed through Namche Bazaar - if you want to spend some time with Lhakpa, the team can arrange for him to join you for dinner.
Day 3 - Flight from Namche Bazaar to Kathmandu via Everest and Lukla
Depart early in the morning for an unforgettable flight to see Mount Everest (8,848m). You’ll also pass Lhotse (8,502m). If authorities allow, you’ll land at Kalapathar, a viewpoint that sits above Everest Base Camp and provides incredible views of the mountain.
Continue flying into the Gokyo Valley for views over the shimmering waters of Gokyo Lakes. Finally, soar above the Ngozumba Glacier on Cho Oyu (8,201m) and prepare to land at Everest View Hotel for a champagne breakfast. Once the experience has been well and truly toasted, you’ll fly to Dhulikhel, stopping in Lukla to refuel.
Dhulikhel Wellness Retreat
For the last few days of your honeymoon, indulge in the Honeymoon Package at luxurious Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel. The package is centred around relaxation and wellbeing and includes Ayurvedic treatments, romantic dinners, yoga and meditation sessions, pottery and painting class, and massage treatments. Throughout your stay, you’ll be thoroughly pampered, and ready to return home. You can even land here in your helicopter following on from your Everest adventure.
Check out another Luxury Nepal Itinerary and an example of Off the Beaten Track Trekking HERE.
If you’re interested in learning more about incredible experiences in Nepal, both on and off the beaten path, we’d love to arrange some training for your team with Responsible Adventures. Get in touch to set a date and to get more information.