Kathmandu and Pokhara Honeymoon

Six days built for couples - heritage courtyards, a candlelit dinner by Phewa Lake and a private boat at sunset.

Overview

This is our most-booked honeymoon, and the thing couples tell us afterwards is that the pace was right. Two full days in the Kathmandu valley, three by the lake in Pokhara, and no morning that starts before six except the one you will be glad about.

Rooms are booked for the view, not the room type, and we confirm it in writing before you pay. A candlelit dinner on the lake and a private sunset boat are included. Flowers and a cake at check-in are arranged free of charge - just tell us the date.

Everything is private: your own vehicle, your own guide, your own schedule. If you want to swap a temple morning for a lie-in, the guide can do that on the day.

Destinations covered

  • Kathmandu
  • Bhaktapur
  • Pokhara
  • Sarangkot

Highlights

  • Candlelit lakeside dinner A table for two at the water in Pokhara, included on your second evening.
  • Private sunset boat An hour on Phewa Tal with the boat to yourselves as the light goes.
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square The best preserved of the three royal squares, and the quietest at the end of the day.
  • Sarangkot sunrise One early start, for the moment when the Annapurna range turns gold.
  • Room with a view Mountain or lake facing rooms, confirmed in writing rather than requested.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu

Private transfer to your hotel, flowers and cake waiting in the room. Evening walk through Thamel and dinner at a courtyard restaurant.

  • Stay Boutique hotel, Kathmandu
  • Meals Dinner
  • Altitude 1,400 m

Day 2 – Kathmandu valley heritage

Swayambhunath in the morning light, Patan Durbar Square and its metalworkers, and Boudhanath at dusk when the lamps are lit.

  • Stay Boutique hotel, Kathmandu
  • Meals Breakfast

Day 3 – Bhaktapur, then drive to Pokhara

A morning in Bhaktapur before the coaches arrive, then the highway drive west along the river to the lake.

  • Stay Lakeview hotel, Pokhara
  • Meals Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 – Sarangkot sunrise and a lakeside evening

Out early for the mountains, back for a long breakfast. Afternoon free, then the private sunset boat and a candlelit dinner at the water.

  • Stay Lakeview hotel, Pokhara
  • Meals Breakfast, dinner

Day 5 – Pokhara at your own pace

Peace Pagoda, the caves and falls, or nothing at all. Optional paragliding in the morning if you want the day to have an edge to it.

  • Stay Lakeview hotel, Pokhara
  • Meals Breakfast

Day 6 – Depart Pokhara

Late checkout where possible, then the flight or drive back to Kathmandu and your onward journey.

  • Meals Breakfast

What is included

  • Five nights in hand-picked hotels with a confirmed view
  • Flowers, cake and a room decoration on arrival
  • One candlelit dinner by Phewa Lake
  • One hour private sunset boat
  • All transfers and sightseeing in a private air-conditioned car
  • English or Hindi speaking guide in both cities
  • All monument entry fees in the itinerary
  • Government taxes and service charges

What is not included

  • Airfare, and the Kathmandu to Pokhara flight if you prefer it to the drive
  • Lunch throughout, and dinner where not stated
  • Paragliding and other optional activities
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Can you upgrade the hotels?
Yes. We quote two or three upgrade options at the time of booking, including the five star properties in both cities, so you can see the difference in price before committing.
Is the room view guaranteed?
We confirm the specific room category in writing with the hotel, not just a request on the booking. If the hotel cannot honour it, we move you.
Can we add Chitwan or Nagarkot?
Both work well. Chitwan adds two nights on the drive between the cities, Nagarkot adds one night at the end for the sunrise view.

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