7 DAYS · 2,200 M
The Kathmandu Circle
Nepal Essence — easy
From
$1,150
THE JOURNEY
Nepal Essence
Seven days of the valley's depth — UNESCO cities, Newar kitchens, dawn at Boudhanath, a ridge-top sunrise over Everest, and a gentle Nagarkot walk.
Duration
7 days
Altitude
2,200 M
Difficulty
easy
Best time
Oct–Mar
THE ROUTE — DAY BY DAY
The itinerary is the journey
DAY 01 — KATHMANDU
Arrival & evening at Boudhanath
Check in, then the kora clockwise around the great stupa as the light goes amber.
1,400 M
ALTITUDE PROFILE
1,400 M
WHERE YOU SLEEP
4 nights
Kathmandu — Dwarika's
A living museum; the definitive heritage stay.
1 night
Nagarkot — Club Himalaya
Panoramic ridge sunrise rooms.
1 night
Bhaktapur — Heritage guesthouse
Brick courtyard, 15th-century quiet.
THE GALLERY
INCLUDED
- 6 nights heritage hotels (B&B)
- Private car & licensed cultural guide throughout
- All entrance fees; 2 Newar feast dinners
- Everest scenic mountain flight (guaranteed window)
- Nagarkot sunrise with Everest view breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights & visa
- Insurance
- Lunches & drinks
- Tips
REQUIREMENTS
- Easy walking; no altitude concerns below 2,200 m
TRAVELLER STORIES
Yuki T. — Japan
Feb 2026
“As a Japanese traveller I came for the mountains but the Newar feast dinner in Bhaktapur was the surprise — nine courses, a family courtyard, my guide translating not just the words but the recipes. I understood my own region's food history better after it.”
Nepal Essence · ★★★★★
BOOK THE JOURNEY
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Departures are small by design. Tell us your dates and party size — we confirm availability within one working day, with a full transparent quotation.
- · Free date changes up to 45 days before departure
- · 20% deposit to confirm; balance due 30 days before
- · Full refund on cancellations 30+ days out
- · Licensed operator — Government of Nepal Tourism Board