Nepal & Kathmandu Valley Modules | Customize Your Trip!

Not Enough of Nepal?
We highly suggest taking advantage of your trip to Nepal, adding on excursions into the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Bandipur, Gorkha, the Annapurna Foothills, and Chitwan and Bardia National Park. Enjoy heritage tours, mountain biking, Kathmandu valley hiking, Himalayan panoramas with a hike down from the Chandragiri Cable Car, whitewater rafting, yoga and meditation courses, Nepali cooking classes, Buddhist or Hindu retreats, and much more. There are many wonderful, boutique, luxury, and heritage lodges in the Kathmandu Valley, and many options for world heritage sightseeing tours, bicycle trips, hikes, and craft-cuisine tours. Nepal boasts world-class restaurants, chic cafes, timeless alleyways to wander through, countless Hindu and Buddhist festivals, and lots of great shopping.

Don’t miss an Everest sightseeing flight or epic helicopter tour, sightseeing trips to Bhaktapur, Patan, and Panauti (Kathmandu Valley’s other historic and/or capital cities), a weekend at Shivapuri Heights Resort or Dwarikas in Kathmandu, a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for sunrise and sunset Himalayan panoramas, a spa and wellness getaway at the ultra-luxurious Dwarikas Dhulikhel Resort and visits to ancient temple and monastery complexes such as Namo Buddha, Changu Narayan, and Dakshinkali. Spend a night at The Old Inn in Bandipur or Three Mountain Lodge en route to Pokhara, or The Famous Farm in Nuwakot, and get to know Nepal’s Newar heritage.

Enjoy a luxury 3-6 day trek in the Annapurna Foothills, staying in the wonderful Ker & Downey luxury lodges. Relax in heritage style at Temple Tree Resort in Pokhara for some pampering at the spa and infinity pool, try out paragliding, zip-lining, and enjoy a morning of boating on the lake and the hike to Shanti Stupa. Once refreshed, drive to Chitwan National Park, spending a few nights at Maruni Sanctuary Resort or Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge for wildlife and bird spotting, river trips, and safaris in style. Tiger Tops also owns Karnali Lodge at Bardia National Park, reached by flight from Kathmandu, and there are nearby archeological sites to visit nearby.

Namaste!

Nepal Modules
Nepal & Kathmandu Modules | Customize Your Trip!

Kathmandu Valley Guided Sightseeing Day Tours
+ Kathmandu World Heritage Guided Sightseeing Tour (Full Day) | Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & Swayambunath ($125)
+ Kathmandu World Heritage Guided Sightseeing Tour (Half Day) | Pashupatinath & Boudhanath ($75)
+ Kathmandu World Heritage Sightseeing Car – No Guide (Morning or Evening) | Swayambunath ($35)
+ Kathmandu World Heritage Guided Walking Tour (Half Day) | Kathmandu Durbar Square ($50)
+ Kathmandu World Heritage Guided Tour (Half Day) | Patan Durbar Square ($65)
+ Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Sightseeing Tour (Full Day) | Bhaktapur & Changu Narayan ($135)
+ Kathmandu Valley Heritage + Craft Tour (Custom Tours)
+ Cycling Trip in Kathmandu Valley (Custom Trips)
+ Everest Express Sightseeing Flight ($225)
+ Everest Sightseeing Helicopter Tour (Custom Tours)

TOUR NOTE | Additional tour member + $30. Entrance fees not included.

Kathmandu Heritage Multi Day Tours & Hikes
Kathmandu Valley | Heritage Treks & Tours – Nepal

Kathmandu | Full Day World Heritage Sightseeing Tour | Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Swayambunath
Kathmandu is filled with World Heritage sites and sacred destinations, crowded with traditional neighborhoods and colorful festivals. Spend a few days exploring Nepal’s exotic capital and the history-laden Kathmandu valley. We can arrange sightseeing guide, vehicles and guides as required. See Kathmandu Heritage + Happenings for more details.

We recommend beginning with Pashupatinath in the early morning, and moving on to Boudhanath mid-morning. Hindu Pashupatinath on the sacred Bagmati river and its sacred temple complex is one of Nepal’s most important sites, a powerful cremation site and Nepal’s most important Hindu temple. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats, and trident-bearing saddhus draped in burnt-orange and saffron sit serenely meditating, when they’re not posing for photos-for-rupees. Local guides can explain the significance of the complicated ceremonies. Please be respectful when taking photos.

Boudhanath, in the midst of traditional monasteries (gompas) and hung with long strings of multi-colored prayer flags, attracts Sherpas, Tibetans and tourists alike for daily circumambulations (koras) of the iconic stupa. The striking Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa watch over a lively and colorful Tibetan community and attract pilgrims from all over the Himalayan Buddhist realm. There are wonderful spots for lunch at Boudhanath (Roadhouse Cafe has wood-oven pizzas and a breathtaking view of the stupa and colorful Nepals circling it), and it’s a good place to learn the technique of thanka painting and purchase a thanka (Buddhist mural). See also Bhaktapur for more options for shopping for thankas.

Wander through the many temples, pagodas, courtyards and the museum at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a timeless gathering spot and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kathmandu Durbar Square, including the old royal palace, is Kathmandu’s ‘Palace Square’, a showcase for the world renown artisans and craftsmen of Kathmandu and a synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist palaces, temples, stupas and statues. The Malla and Shah kings ruled over the Kathmandu Valley during the centuries of the building of the layers of this Durbar Square. Along with their opulent palaces, the square surrounds numerous courtyards and temples, all works of art with intricate and often erotic carvings. Kathmandu Durbar Square is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace. The social, religious and urban focal point of the city, Durbar Square is often the site of festivals, marriages and other ceremonies such as Teej. Some important structures are Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju Temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages.

In the evening (take the interesting back streets from Durbar Square) climb the many steps to the gilded Swayambhunath stupa (known as the monkey temple) which rises from the Kathmandu valley floor at 1420 meters and is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal. Swayambunath, the ‘self created’  stupa, was founded over 2000 years ago at a time when the Kathmandu valley was filled by a large lake, with a single lotus in the center. Mythology says that Manjusri, a bodhisvatti, drained the lake with one cut of his sword and the lotus flower was transformed into the stupa. From its commanding views of Kathmandu, circumambulate Swayambunath’s white-washed stupa, painted with distinctive Buddha eyes, the complex a unique synthesis of Buddhism and Hinduism. Another interesting time to visit Swayambunath is in the mornings, when Nepalis visit the temple dedicated to the God of Smallpox to with colorful offerings for the goddess.

Stop to photograph reflections in Kathmandu’s many pokhari’s, or ponds, including the beautiful Rani Pokhari (queen’s bath) near New Road, and the Naga Pokhari (pond of the snake gods of the underworld) just beyond the palace gates. The many bathing ghats, square enclosures with steps leading down to water spouts, often decorated with naga heads, are also interesting and colorful gathering spots.

Kathmandu | Half Day World Heritage Patan Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour
Visit the third of Kathmandu’s ancient capitals, known as ‘The City of Fine Arts’, best if you have an extra day in hand as Patan is also rich in cultural heritage, has many lovely roof-top cafes for lunch and world-class museums. Some of the highlights of Patan are its Durbar Square, the Krishna Temple within the palace complex of Patan (entirely made of stone, with 21 distinctive spires), and Hiranya Varna Mahavir, or the Golden Buddha Temple.

Kathmandu Valley | Full Day World Heritage Bhaktapur & Changu Narayan Sightseeing Tour
One more day in Kathmandu, with a sightseeing excursion by private vehicle to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur which translates as ‘Place of Devotees’ and is also known as Bhadgaon, is an ancient Newar city approximately 15 kilometers east of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur is one of three ancient capitals of the Kathmandu valley, the capital of the Newar Kingdom and a city of artisans and craftspeople famous for its art and architecture: intricate carvings, sculptures, paintings, thankas, pottery, statues and temples, or pagodas. Bhaktapur has a well-preserved ‘durbar square’, or palace square, and has been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO because of its incredible temples, pagodas, wood carvings, stone carvings and metalwork. Bhaktapur is also famous for its yogurt, called curd in Asia, a taste which hasn’t been duplicated anywhere.

Spend the day exploring Bhaktapur and its rich cultural heritage, where a majority of enthnic Newaris live in traditional ways, and life seems to stand still. There are many great restaurants and cafes to rejuvenate, and it’s possibly the best spot in Kathmandu for purchasing a thanka after watching the technique, as well as shopping for endless other locally produced crafts. Bhaktapur is home to countless local festivals, so if you are lucky and arrive on a festival day, enjoy the timeless and colorful events unfold.

You’ll also visit at Changu Narayan, a few km from Bhaktapur and one of Kathmandu’s oldest Newari temple villages. Legend has it that Changu Narayan was given to the daughter, Champak, of a Kashmiri king of Nepal when she wedded the prince of Bhaktapur. The important Vishnu temple is one of the oldest temples in all of Nepal, and was damaged during the 2015 earthquakes.

Everest Sightseeing Mountain Flight
An hour long extravaganza of the world’s 8000 meter peaks. Airport Transfers not Included. (+$250 or Market Price)

Everest Sightseeing Helicopter Tour
Inquire for prices and options for a once in a lifetime helicopter trip flying right over Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar, the Khumbu Glacier, plus incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Pumori and more! Cost per helicopter, option to stop at Everest View Hotel for an ‘Everest breakfast’. (+$Inquire for Options)

Cycling Trip Kathmandu Valley
Many options for day trips, or extended trips, in the Kathmandu Valley. We can customize a cycling trip for you in partnership with one of our knowledgeable partners in Kathmandu. (+$Inquire for Options)

Shivapuri Heights Cottages
A wonderful get away 20 km north of Kathmandu, Shivapuri Heights Cottages are stylishly designed and personal cottages built around a ‘common house’, where you can breakfast overlooking the stunningly beautiful Kathmandu valley. Massages available on request. (+$Inquire for Options)

Extra Days in Kathmandu | Customize your Journey!
We have plenty of great suggestions for extra days, or weeks, in Nepal! See our Nepal & Kathmandu Modules | Customize Your Trip! for ideas to put together the perfect journey.

We recommend Kathmandu Valley heritage tours to Bhaktapur or Patan (the Kathmandu Valley’s other historic capital cities), mountain biking, river rafting, yoga retreats, get-aways to Gorkha, Bandipur, Panauti or Namo Buddha to visit traditional hill villages, temples, monasteries and fortresses or a tour of the Newari temple of Changu Narayan and a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for sublime Himalayan panoramas!

Everest sightseeing flight or an epic helicopter tour over Everest Base Camp, a luxurious stay at Temple Tree Resort & Spa in Pokhara or Himalayan Front in Sarangkot, paragliding, hiking or zip-lining over Phewa Lake, a spa + wellness getaway at Dwarikas Resort in Dhulikhel, a relaxing, luxury wildlife excursion to Chitwan National Park staying at Tharu Lodge or Maruni Sanctuary Lodge, a chic wildlife safari in Bardia National Park at Tiger Tops, a weekend of adventure, sauna and pampering at The Last Resort or 5-star treatment in historic Dwarika’s Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu.

Kamzang Journeys can customize any of these wonderful excursions for you!

Kathmandu Valley Cultural Treks & Tours
We have created heritage Kathmandu Valley Cultural treks along the historic Kathmandu Valley rim, short hikes following old trade routes through some of the Kathmandu Valley’s most idyllic landscapes, staying in some of the valley’s boutique resorts and hotels. You’ll trek through traditional Nepali villages, and are treated to sublime Himalayan panoramas, diverse cultures and diverse topography with a maximum altitude of just over 2000 meters.
Kathmandu Valley | Cultural Treks & Tours

Everest Helicopter Tour Kwondge | Dinner Sunset & Sunrise over Everest – Yeti Mountain Home
An epic private helicopter tour for an extra day in the spectacular Khumbu region. Sunset dinner and sunrise breakfast overlooking some of the best Himalayan views on the planet! Board your private helicopter from Namche for the quick flight to Kwongde YMH Lodge, and enjoy lunch overlooking this vast panorama of peaks. Views include some of the highest peaks on the planet, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Gyajung Khang (the highest peak under 8000m), and the majestic Ama Dambam. From the YMH Lodge, you can look down on Kwonde Lake, generally hidden, and up the awe-inspiring Khumbu valley. The Kwongde YMH (Yeti Mountain Home) is a luxury lodge, one of the world’s highest hotels in one of the Himalaya’s most dramatic locations. Your epic helicopter tour finishes back in Namche Bazaar, but you have the option to charter the helicopter back to Lukla or Kathmandu.
+ Price Per Helicopter – Namche to Namche ($1800)
+ Max 4 Passengers
+ Price Per Person Yeti Mountain Home – Breakfast + Dinner ($175)
+ Single Supplement ($75)

Everest Mountain Helicopter Sightseeing Tour | Namche to Namche | Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Cho La Pass (Gokyo Valley), Renjo La Pass (Thame Valley) & Namche
A once in a lifetime helicopter tour of the Everest region’s spectacular peaks, glaciers, and Himalayan passes! Your private helicopter picks you up in Namche Bazaar, from where you will fly over the Khumbu Glacier and to Everest Base Camp, as well as the incredible Everest icefall. You will have a chance to stop on Kala Pattar for photos of this spectacular setting. Back in your helicopter, your flight path takes you over Dzongla Lake, the glaciated Cho La pass, and into the stunningly beautiful Gokyo valley, flying low over the turquoise Gokyo Lake, with another touch down to splash some sacred lake on yourself before crossing the Renjo La pass to the traditional Thame valley, the old trade route to Tibet. Your epic helicopter tour finishes back in Namche Bazaar, but you have the option to charter the helicopter back to Lukla or Kathmandu.
+ Price Per Helicopter ($2750) – Namche to Namche
+ Max 4 Passengers

Everest Mountain Epic Sightseeing Tour | Kathmandu to Kathmandu | Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Cho La Pass (Gokyo Valley) & Namche
The full helicopter deal, all the way from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, and much more! A once in a lifetime helicopter tour of the Everest region’s spectacular peaks, glaciers, and Himalayan passes! Your private helicopter picks you up at Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu, from where you will fly up to the fabled Tenzin Norgay airport in Lukla. After a cup of tea in Lukla, you will reboard your helicopter and fly over the Khumbu Glacier and to Everest Base Camp and the sublime Everest icefall. You will have the unique chance to stop at Everest Base camp for photos of this spectacular setting.

Back in the helicopters, your flight path takes you over beautiful Dzongla Lake, the glaciated Cho La pass, and into the stunningly beautiful Gokyo valley, flying low over the turquoise Gokyo Lake and down the Gokyo Valley. Your epic helicopter continues by flying back over Namche Bazaar, and back through Nepal’s lush middle hills to Kathmandu.
+ Price Per Helicopter ($5000) – Kathmandu to Kathmandu
+ Max 4 Passengers

Annapurna Foothills Luxury Trek
This wonderful luxury Annapurna Foothills trek is the perfect introduction to the diversity and excitement of trekking. The sub-tropical forests come alive with an immense variety of bird life, waterfalls thunder down from steep cliff sides and monkeys chatter from the tree tops. Trekking higher into the green, terraced hills we wander through ancient, mossy rhododendron forests to reach the cooler Buddhist and animistic middle hills, where Buddhist chortens and prayer flags send prayers out to the gods and the Gurung and Magar inhabitants are more Tibetan than Nepali. Terraced fields and tropical fruit trees surround the neat, white washed Gurung villages of the higher regions, leading the eye to vistas dominated by some of the Himalaya’s most majestic peaks. The Annapurna region is truly the heart of the Nepal Himalaya. Accompanied by views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Lamjung Himal, we trek through the heart of the Annapurnas.

We stay at the wonderful Ker & Downey lodges, the premiere luxury lodges in the Annapurna region. The collection of lodges is spread out within the Annapurna Conservation Area, separated by picturesque terrain and a moderate half-day hike. Each lodge offers a unique view and new perspective on the region, overlooking its hidden villages and shadowed by its towering peaks. Private baths with hot running water come standard in all of the guest rooms, with cozy blankets and down bedding warmed nightly by a hot water bottle.
Annapurna Foothills Luxury Trek – Nepal

Annapurna Peaks & Villages Boutique Trek | Annapurna Foothills Trek
Explore historic Kathmandu’s World Heritage sites in style, indulge yourself with a spa day + an infinity pool in balmy, lakeside Pokhara and enjoy eight days of beautiful, low-altitude trekking in the Annapurna region to Poon Hill. Kamzang Journeys has crafted three price options for this trip, from traditional boutique to deluxe to cater to all types of travel.

This wonderful journey is the perfect introduction to the diversity and excitement of trekking. We start our Nepal hike in steamy Hindu villages, where water buffalos wallow in the rivers, colorful, sari-clad women sit and weave by thatched huts, and villagers perform ancient rituals to appease their local deities. The sub-tropical forests come alive with an immense variety of bird life, waterfalls thunder down from steep cliff sides and monkeys chatter from the tree-tops. Trekking higher into the green, terraced hills we wander through ancient, mossy Rhododendron forests to reach the cooler Buddhist and animistic middle hills, where chortens and prayer flags send prayers out to the gods and the Gurung and Magar inhabitants look more Tibetan than Nepali. Terraced fields and tropical fruit trees surround the neat, white-washed Gurung villages of the higher regions, leading the eye to vistas dominated by some of the Himalaya’s most majestic peaks. The Annapurna region is truly the heart of the Nepal Himalaya.

Accompanied by views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Lamjung Himal, we trek in the heart of the Annapurna circuit. From Deurali, the amazing mountain views begin, and we contour through traditional villages to reach the bustling Gurung villages of Landruk and Gandruk. At Poon Hill, near Ghorepani, we are treated to a 360-degree sunrise Himalayan panorama. Back down through golden, terraced villages dominated by Machhapuchhre, the ‘Fish Tailed’ mountain, we continue to hike through Ulleri to the end of the circuit at Naya Pul and drive to Pokhara. This is a classic tea-house trek run in our special Kamzang-style; instead of camping out in the cold, we enjoy the dining-room stoves and famed hospitality of the local people of the Annapurna region, our gear is carried by porters, and we have local guides to explain the various cultures, mountains and sights to us along the way. Finishing back in Kathmandu, it’s been a wonderful journey through diverse regions and landscapes of one of the most spectacular regions of the Himalaya!
Annapurna Peaks + Villages Trek (Poon Hill) – Nepal

Incredible Nepal | Kathmandu & Annapurna Trek. Plus Pokhara & Chitwan Tour
Kamzang Journeys has put together a specially crafted journey to visit some of Nepal’s most incredible sights. Explore historic Kathmandu, its World Heritage sites and ancient capitals, and wander through its fascinating back alleyways, where timeless crafts exist side by side with some of Asia’s best hotels and restaurants. Embark on a low altitude Annapurna trek, hiking through traditional Nepali villages while being treated to sublime Himalayan panoramas.

Pokhara’s sub-tropical, relaxed environment invites massage and spa treatments, casual strolls, boating on Phewa Lake, a hike to Shanti Stupa and of course a bit of shopping for local crafts! Or you can opt for the adventurous option and try paragliding, zip lining, trekking or bicycling. Chitwan National Park is home to the Bengal tiger and Asian one-horned rhino as well as a large variety of rare bird and wildlife. Nepal’s most popular national park is populated by the Tharu ethnic group, and is a serene and beautiful get away. Ride an elephant and spot Kingfishers through the morning mist on a private canoe tour. Enjoy charming, traditional Bandipur village, a Newari village half way between Pokhara and Chitwan, and The Old Inn a relaxing place to experience Nepali village life with Himalayan views.
Incredible Nepal | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Trek + Chitwan

Amazing Nepal | Chitwan Wildlife Safari, Kathmandu, Pokhara & Bandipur
Looking for a more inclusive journey in Nepal? Kamzang Journeys has put together two specially crafted journey to visit some of Nepal’s most incredible sights. Explore historic Kathmandu and its World Heritage sites, and wander through its fascinating back alleyways, where timeless crafts exist side by side with some of Asia’s best restaurants. Fly to Chitwan National Park, home to the Bengal tiger and Asian one-horned rhino as well as a large variety of rare bird and wildlife. Nepal’s most popular national park is populated by the Tharu ethnic group, and is a serene and beautiful get away.

Bandipur is a charming Newari village half way between Pokhara and Chitwan, a relaxing place to experience traditional Nepali village life with Himalayan views. Chitwan National Park, home to the Bengal Tiger and Asian one-horned Rhino as well as a large variety of rare bird and wildlife, is one of Nepal’s best National Parks, populated by the Tharu ethnic group, and a truly peaceful retreat. Pokhara’s sub-tropical, relaxed environment invites massage and spa treatments, casual strolls, boating on Phewa Lake, a hike to Shanti Stupa and of course a bit of shopping for local crafts! Or you can opt for the adventurous option and try paragliding, zip lining, trekking or bicycling.
Amazing Nepal | Chitwan, Tharu Villages, Kathmandu + Pokhara

Annapurna Royal Trek & Rupkot Resort
The perfect introduction to trekking in the beautiful Annapurna region, with a luxurious stay at Rupakot Resort en route, followed by time for relaxation or adventures in Pokhara. Options for a Chitwan Wildlife Safari after the trip.
Annapurna Royal Trek + Rupakot Resort

Royal Treatment | Pokhara & Kathmandu in Style
Pamper yourself at the incredible Himalayan Front Resort or Temple Tree Resort + Spa in Pokhara, where you can spend the day at the infinity pool, having massages or indulging in various spa treatments. The Himalayan Front Resort is situated in Sarankot, and features some of the best Himalayan panoramas from the windows of your room. Temple Tree Resort + Spa is on Lakeside in town, close to shopping, paddling and restaurants, bars and cafes. And to top of your trip in royal style, spend a few days in the ultra five-star and stylish, one of a kind Dwarika’s in Kathmandu!

Chitwan National Park | Wildlife Safari
Chitwan National Park is home to the Bengal Tiger and Asian one-horned Rhino as well as a large variety of rare bird and wildlife, and a lovely national park surrounded by traditional Tharu villages. If you have an extra day on hand we will adjust so that you have time to sit on the breezy deck with a book, rent bikes to explore the traditional thatched hut Tharu villages, where water buffaloes laze under tropical skies. Or to continue with the river paddles, spotting more varieties of Kingfishers.
Amazing Nepal | Chitwan, Tharu Villages, Kathmandu + Pokhara

Chitwan National Park | Maruni Sanctuary Lodge
Amazing Nepal Heritage Tour | Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur & Pokhara

Chitwan & Bardia Luxury Wildlife Safaris | Tiger Tops Lodges
Tiger Tops Wildlife Safaris | Chitwan Tharu Lodge + Bardia Karnali Lodge

Birdwatching Tours
See Chitwan & Bardia tours, which include some amazing bird watching. 

Nepal offers some of Asia’s best cycling opportunities, and Kamzang Journeys offers many set-departure guided cycling trips in Nepal, the Indian Himalaya, Tibet, Bhutan and Pakistan. If you only have a few days to spare, we’re happy to put you in touch with local cycling companies to help arrange Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara or other shorter or day trips.

Cycle the Himalaya | Guided Cycling Trips
Cycle the Himalaya

Cycle the Himalaya | Cycling Photos
Cycling Photos

Dwarika’s Kathmandu & Dhulikhel
Celebrate life with Dwarika’s super luxurious boutique retreats, spas, cleanse, yoga & revitalization packages! We get a small discount from one of Asia’s best hotels, and often a few perks …
Dwarika’s Spa, Yoga & Wellness Retreats

Dwarika’s Boutique Luxury Accomodation
Dwarika’s Rooms

Dwarika’s Culinary Experiences
Dwarika’s Restaurants

Dwarika’s 5-star Spa
Dwarika’s Spa

Dwarika’s Added Extras
Dwarika’s Facilities

While in Nepal, take advantage of an extra week or so to fly or drive to Lhasa and explore this wonderful country. We offer jeep safari tours and treks in the Land of the Snows. 

A mysterious, once forbidden and sacred land of Tibetan Buddhist lamas and oracles, gilded, ochre Buddhist monasteries, the massive, history-laden Potala Palace, deep chanting and juniper incense, Buddhist prayer beads and colorful prayer flags, Mount Everest and the Kangshung Face, the green and remote Kharta Valley trek, sacred Mount Kailash, Tibetan pilgrims circumambulating sacred spots, nomads, Pashmina goats, sheep, yaks and yak-hair tents, the high Changthang plateau and rare, migratory wildlife, sacred mountains, breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, rivers and lakes, dramatic canyons, traditional Tibetan white washed villages, Tibetan mastiffs, ancient, crumbling fortresses, the ancient Bon kingdoms of Guge, Zhangzhung and Kyunglung, bustling, colorful markets, Central Asian influence, and Silk Road routes, soaring Himalayan snow peaks and the resolutely independent, joyful and religious Tibetans themselves …

Join us on one of our Tibet treks, a Tibet jeep safari, a sacred trek around Mount Kailash, a trip to ancient Kyunglung and the Guge Kingdom or an epic bicycle trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Explore Tibet’s important Buddhist monasteries and palaces – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Shigatse Fortress, Tashilungpo, Sera, Drepung, Ganden + Gyantse Monasteries – and more. We specialize in customized trips to the Roof of the World, your own personalized Tibetan journey!

Tibet Journeys | Treks, Jeep Safaris & Cycling Trips
Tibet Journeys

While in Nepal, take advantage of an extra week or so to explore Bhutan, the Land of Happiness, one of Central Asia’s most exotic and breathtakingly beautiful destinations. A land of flying tigers, snow leopards, Buddhist lamas dances, ancient dzongs, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, the cliff hugging Tigers Nest, traditional towns and villages such as Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang, Punakha, Phobjhika, Haa and Trongsa, smiling Bhutanese dressed in the national dress (gho & kira), a national dish of chili and cheese, and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the Himalaya.

Bhutan is a world-renown trekking destination, best known for the Lunana Snowman Trek, one of the most challenging treks in the Himalaya. Bhutan is also emerging as one of Asia’s top bicycling destinations, the best trip being the epic Great Bhutan Bicycle Journey all the way to Assam, India.

Bhutan has some of the world’s top luxury and boutique hotels, so you can enjoy your trip in real style! Be one of the few tourists to venture through Bhutan on a customized Bhutan tour, Bhutan trek or Bhutan bicycle trip. We specialize in customized excursions through this magical Kingdom, your own Bhutan journey …

Bhutan Journeys
Bhutan Journeys

Nepal’s 11 Best Himalayan Viewpoint Get-Aways | Boutique & Luxury Hotels
We can book you rooms and transport to any of these amazing locations, in heritage hotels of your choice (although we’re always happy to recommend our favorites). The list not in order of best views!

1 – Nagarkot
2 – Dhulikhel
3 – Chobar
4 – Kakani
5 – Shivapuri
6 – Daman
7 – Bandipur
8 – Hetara
9 – Sarankot
10 – Godavri
11 – Phulchowki

Kamzang Journeys offers several yoga treks and Himalayan retreats, and partners with wonderful organizations such as Himalayan Hermitage to offer specialized yoga, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy retreats. Nepal, a land of yogis, saddhus, Buddhist lamas and the King Fu nuns, is one of Asia’s top yoga, meditation, and retreat destinations, with a history that dates back thousands of years to the Lord Buddha. Buddhists and Hindus live happily together in the vibrant, ancient capital of Kathmandu, gilded temples, stupas, and monasteries adorn every street corner and hill top, colorful festivals are celebrated throughout much of the year. Kathmandu features some of Asia’s top luxury and boutique hotels and spas so you can travel in style. A trek can be combined with spa getaways in tranquil retreats for the perfect vacation. Join us for one of our unique Kamzang Journeys yoga, spa, and meditation trips …

Kamzang Journeys | Yoga in the Himalaya 
Yoga in the Himalaya

Everest Yoga Spirit Trek
A specially crafted boutique Yoga Spirit Trek in the Everest region of Nepal, with a focus on energizing and rejuvenating yoga and light meditation to enhance peace, clarity and mindfulness. Enjoy yoga practices under Nepal’s sacred Himalayan peaks!
Everest Yoga Spirit Trek

Annapurna Foothills Yoga Spirit Trek
A very special Annapurna Yoga Spirit Yoga Trek in the sublimely beautiful Annapurna foothills, under Nepal’s sacred Himalayan peaks!
Annapurna Foothills Yoga Spirit Trek

Himalayan Pilgrimage | Yoga, Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy Retreat 
Explore Nepal and its most sought after sacred sites in the Kathmandu valley as we weave yoga and meditation practices into our days, combined with hikes in stunning nature. Walk in the footsteps of fully realised yogis and yoginis, as we visit monasteries that are nestled inside a ‘pure-land’. 
Himalayan Pilgrimage

Kopan Monastery Retreats – Kathmandu
Kopan Monastery offers group retreats as part of its yearly course program. These retreats are lead by experienced teachers. Depending on the type of retreat, students might be accepted by application only and special conditions may apply. Please find out more on the requirements as well as application form for these retreats below by clicking on the title of the retreat.
Kopan Monastery Retreats

Pranamaya Yoga Retreats
Pranamaya follows the lineage of the Himalayan tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. However, with a diverse group of teachers, Pranamaya is proud to offer different styles of modern day yoga practices and traditional classical yoga trainings at our studio in Thamel above Himalayan Java cafe. We also offer yoga retreats, workshops and teachers training programs in different locations of our associates.
Pranamaya Yoga Retreats

Lumbini Pilgrimage Tours
Customized Tours
+ Helicopter Options

Vespa Valley | Kathmandu Vespa Tours
Enjoy a quirky day touring Kathmandu on a vespa, with a guide who can show you all the secrets of exotic Kathmandu!

Vespa Indulgence
This Kathmandu massage tour is the ultimate day of relaxation, indulgence and Vespas! We pick you up on vintage Vespa and cruise through the streets of Kathmandu, through the colourful bazaar and onto our first sanctuary of calm and relaxation in the Gokarna Forest. Here we enjoy a full hour body massage and morning tea in our tranquil surroundings. This is a stunning setting for your Kathmandu massage experience, with a striking difference between the bustling streets and your serene forest hideaway. We then head to the pioneering pancha-karma centre in Nepal, for an ayurvedic head and feet treatment. Nepal has a special place in the history of Ayurveda. It is thought by many that the original knowledge of Ayurveda was obtained in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. We then discover the modern day Nepal with a late lunch at a local cafe, opened by a group of young Nepali entrepreneurs.

Start 9:00 am (5 1/2 hours)
Price – $Inquire

(Not Your Standard) Kathmandu City Tour
So we’re heading out to see all the big UNESCO sites of the city. Patan, Pashupati and Boudha. WOW! Incredible places to see and definitely not to be missed in any Kathmandu city tour. Touring in style on two wheels, we’ll be on the vintage Vespas, ensuring you really feel part of the city. On the way we stop in at some of our other favourite places: the best sweets and pastries in Kathmandu, cups of tea “local style” and lunch with an amazing Stupa view. It’s all the stuff you’ve read about Kathmandu, plus all the stuff you haven’t! This Kathmandu City Tour is for anyone wanting an ‘up close and personal’ experience of the city. You’ll encounter locals using the city space for their daily needs; bustling around and finding spiritual peace and solitude.

Start 10:00 am (6 1/2 hours)
Price – $Inquire

Nepali Food Safari
So much more than dal bhaat, discover the wonder of Nepali food and in particular the cuisine native to the Kathmandu Valley, Newari food. We take you on a progressive tour of street stalls, local shops and restaurants, tasting along the way. Meet the entrepreneurs behind these small businesses to find out what makes Nepali food special. Best of all, your ride for the day is a vintage Vespa which is sure to turn heads as we weave in and out of the local streets of Kathmandu. Between tasting stops, you’ll be transported through the streets of Kathmandu, through the bustling local bazaar, past temples which provide a quiet oasis from the busy city streets and around the back alleys and courtyards. Please note this tour can also be adapted to dinner – please enquire here for availability.

Start 11:00 am (5 hours)
Price – $Inquire

Villages of the Valley
Get out of the city for a day and step into village life of the Kathmandu Valley, where your daily routine involves tending to the animals and crops, harvesting food for your family and producing goods to sell at the local market. We can see mustard seeds being pressed for their oil and other traditional farming techniques being used, depending on the season. We’ll stop along the way to help with harvesting the rice and plowing the fields and we’ll enjoy a local lunch, made from local village produce. Feel the freedom of the roads, fresh village air in your hair and see the local side of the Kathmandu Valley, up close and personal via vintage Vespa! The Kathmandu Valley is known for its unique fusion of culture, religion and ancestry. This tour highlights the difference between city and village life, the difference in pace and various industries that keep both city and village supported.

Start 10:00 am (4 1/2 hours)
Price – $Inquire

Bhaktapur & Back
Bhaktapur is one of the three ancient cities of Kathmandu which has been incredibly preserved. You get a real sense of how the city functioned in ancient times. We pick you up on vintage Vespa from Kathmandu, weaving through the back streets we make our way out of the city. See and feel the streets as you never have before, on our Vespas, wind in your hair, especially once we hit the open road to Bhaktapur. Once in the ancient city, we pass the local potters who occupy a whole square with their handiwork, the working thanka artists and living museum of wood carvings in the local buildings.

Start 10:00 am (5 1/2 hours)
Price – $Inquire