Kathmandu
4 Nights Featuring Kathmandu, Nepal and Mount Everest
Want to venture further into South Asia during your travels? Now you can, with a 5-day Journey extension to Kathmandu, Nepal! Catch a plane headed for Kathmandu, where you will enjoy 4 nights and 5 days, taking in some of the most impressive vistas of Mount Everest’s jagged peaks, old royal palaces, and the ancient religious architecture of Nepal. Indulge in a truly captivating experience with a scenic mountain flight of Mount Everest. Take in the sights during a tour of Kathmandu, with visits to Kathmandu Durbar Square (first of three royal palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Swayambunath, one of Nepal’s oldest religious sites. Marvel at Newar architecture in Patan Durbar Square and visit Boudhnath, one of the largest stupas in Nepal. Enjoy a local tea tasting, be dazzled by a Nepalese cultural show and more. Your awe-inspiring adventure awaits!
Priced at $2,199 per person
$2,599 for Solo Travelers
Extension Highlights
Memorable Experiences, Scenic Views, and Exciting Moments
Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu
Your Journey extension begins as you arrive in Kathmandu. You will be welcomed by your local host at the international airport where you will then transfer to your hotel to check in and relax. Later, join your group for an included dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 – Kathmandu
Enjoy the morning at leisure to relax and recuperate after such along flight. After lunch at the hotel, we will head out to visit Patan Durbar Square, one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our visit to Patan, known as the “city of fine arts, ”includes the Golden Temple, Patan Museum, and the house of Kumari Temple. Afterwards, enjoy a tea tasting at a local tearoom before proceeding to Boudhanath, one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. The stupas’ massive mandala dominates the skyline and is one of the largest stupas in the world. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 3 – Kathmandu
Today, you will set off early on an exciting adventure. Drive to the Kathmandu airport and delight in a scenic mountain flight of Mount Everest. Experience the Earth’s highest mountain from a perspective not seen by many. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterwards, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, another one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares. Our visit includes several temples within the Darbar complex. You will then have some time to peruse the local bazaars before sitting down for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will visit Swayambunath, an ancient religious architectural complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples. Learn about Nepalese prayer flags before returning to the hotel to relax over an included dinner.
Day 4 – Kathmandu
This morning we will visit the trade route linking Nepal to Tibet, named Dhulikhel. It is one of the more popular places from which to observe the high Himalaya—from the edge of the ridge, a stunning panorama of peaks unfolds. We will then proceed to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO Site, for a sightseeing tour of this “open museum” founded in the 9th century. The palace, temple, and pottery square are all part of the complex. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will then visit Pashupatinath, a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex located on the bank of the Bagmati River. After returning to your hotel, rejoin your group this evening for a captivating Nepalese cultural show followed by dinner.
Day 5 – Kathmandu
After having breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
For meals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Enjoy modern design, five-star service, and deluxe amenities with spacious, well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi.
This Extension
Airfare to and from Kathmandu, including transfers and baggage handling
4-night land program in Nepal
11 meals (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners)
Always Included
English-speaking Local Guide during land program on most departures
Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day (pre-cruise tours only)
Centrally located four- or five-star hotels
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What to Know Before You Go
This Extension should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking.
Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed. You may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to coach stations and airport terminals. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.
Wheelchair access at many sites is limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.
Many flights arriving to Kathmandu airport may require a longer layover in Delhi, where you may be required to have an overnight. We strongly recommend participating in our Custom Air Program, which is available to booked guests for an additional fee. Please call for details.
Included airfare is from select airports only. To inquire about a different airport, please contact your Personal Vacation Manager.
Enrichment Journeys is committed to providing remarkable experiences at extraordinary value. As a result, airlines and routes are selected to maximize that value and may involve multiple stops and extended layovers versus non-stop or direct flights. Passengers wishing to utilize specific carriers, direct/non-stop flights, Business Class upgrades, or to extend their time in any of our beginning or ending destination cities may do so by contacting Enrichment Journeys and inquiring about the Custom Airfare Program. There is a $100 per person charge for this service, however this charge will be applied toward any flights or upgrades you choose to purchase. The $100 charge must be paid prior to receiving a custom air quote.
To travel internationally, you must have a passport in good condition, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Visa requirements change frequently and for various reasons. As a result, our Personal Vacation Managers are not always able to provide visa information. The best way to obtain up-to-date information regarding visa requirements is to visit the official US government website for Americans traveling abroad, Travel.State.Gov (Canadian citizens should visit https://travel.gc.ca/, for all other countries please visit your government website or local embassy), which details specific information on the countries you would like to visit, including visa requirements. You may also use a third-party visa service, such as Expedited Travel. These services require an additional service fee but make the process of applying for a visa much simpler.
To extend a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your Journey, please speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for assistance in making those arrangements.
If you are interested in customizing your Journey, pairing it with a different cruise, or arranging a private tour for your party, you may be interested in our Private Journeys program. You can learn more about this program here, or speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for more information.
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