Nepal has suffered more misfortune in recent years than any country should ever have to bear, especially one so spiritual and so beautiful. The good news is that it feels, finally, like the country is turning a corner, and we are delighted to be offering Nepal holidays again. Much to the excitement of the team at Original Travel, so many of whom have backpacked, trekked, tiger-spotted and even honeymooned in this charming Himalayan country that it feels like welcoming an old friend back into the fold. One of the reasons for revisiting Nepal has been the raft of new and renewed properties popping up across the country, creating a portfolio of luxurious mountain lodges to rival Bhutan’s. But people don’t tend to visit Nepal for the hotels; they come for the Himalayas, the apex (both literally and metaphorically) of Mother Nature’s grandeur. Here, deep, forbidding gorges rise to a skyline of snowcapped peaks; high-altitude deserts harbour hidden kingdoms and elusive snow leopards prowl beside silent, sacred lakes like Phewa Tal. In Kathmandu, where most of our Nepal holidays tend to start, everyday life shifts up a gear. From its tumult of monks and tumbling slums to medieval temples that still stand tall over the city, Kathmandu is intoxicating. Away from the capital, we always transfer clients around Nepal by car rather than plane, embracing the principles of slow travel and also allowing you to explore more of the country en route to Pokhara and others classic destinations. It’s often these in-between places that offer the best opportunities to interact with local Nepalese – in our experience some of the most charming people on our planet. They are eagerly awaiting the return of the tourists that are the lifeblood of the country's economy. We are delighted to be doing our bit to make sure that happens.

Nepal holiday ideas

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Why visit Nepal with Original Travel ?

Travelling with us means enjoying a trip that has been meticulously crafted by our team of experts, each knowing their specialised country like the back of their hand. Tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind, we can customise itineraries based on your taste, be that an architecture aficionado, a food fanatic or an environment enthusiast. Working hand-in-hand with local Concierges and guides, we’ll uncover spots perfect for you. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, our curated experiences are supported by an array of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline and an app full of recommendations.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Nepal

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Wi-Fi router and e-Sim
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

Nepal Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

What our clients say about us

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" This is the first time we went on a trip with Original Travel, a specialist advisor who listens to our expectations, and really the feeling of being pampered from departure to arrival. The concierge service is so efficient that we quickly become addicted. "

Our Nepal
specialists

Who better to entrust with your travel plans than our team of consultants, boasting eleven Conde Nast Top Travel Specialists among them? With regular research trips, they stay up to date on the best experiences and newest properties. And guess what – our expertise doesn’t end there. While you’re away, we’ll hook you up with the best guides around, teeming with contagious passion for their beloved country. For the finer details, our Concierges are clued up on your likes and dislikes and are just a WhatsApp away for personalised tips and tricks on where to go and what to see. In short, we’ve covered every possible travel-related base.

What can you find in Nepal that you won't find anywhere else?

The country is home to an impressive eight of the ten tallest mountains on Earth, and while they are mighty impressive even from afar, nothing beats getting up and close and personal with the mighty Himalayas on a trek. We work with only the finest guides and sherpas to make the experience truly memorable.

Away from the mountains, in the - relatively - flat grasslands and forests of the Terai lies the Chitwan National Park, home to one-horned rhinoceri and the elusive Bengal tiger. Visitors can enjoy game viewing in seriously beautiful surroundings from the comfort of a 4x4 or canoe.

Even better, the best way to travel from the mountains to the Terai is by whitewater raft, a beautiful and exciting way to enjoy the surroundings, and avoiding flying from Pokhara via Kathmandu in the process.

And speaking of Kathmandu, some visitors choose to bypass the ever so slightly bonkers capital city completely, but we think it merits at least a couple of days' exploration. Highlights include sitting at a café table drinking lassi and watching the bustling world go by; and the antidote to the charming chaos - a visit to the temple at Swayambhunath, a hugely important Buddhist pilgrimage site and wonderfully tranquil place of fluttering prayer flags, venerable monks and the aroma of cinnamon, clove, kusum and juniper.



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