Intrepid Sightseeing

Walk up to the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal, Swoyambhunath, and to one of the oldest parts of Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square, to discover the true Kathmandu with its local market squares, centuries old temples and courtyards. Purchase your own choice of vegetables and head to your host family to prepare the Nepalese staple food for lunch.

Take the local transport to the site of sleeping Vishnu- Buddanilkantha. After visiting the holy site, make your way to the Shivapuri National Park. Hike through the pleasant woodlands to the hill, atop which is located the Nangi Gompa (Buddhist monastery). Round off the hike at Sundarijal and back on the local transport to the city.

Ride out of the city and divert off the main road to take the dirt track negotiating a few demanding uphill and downhill sections, through the woods, farmlands and villages, to Kalikasthan. It’s plain sailing from thereon to Begnas Lake. Explore the environs and try out the lake fish before making your way back to the city.  

Set the day off the blocks with a ride on a local transport from Lakeside to the city outskirts and hit the gradually inclining trail that meanders through laid-back settlements and verdant farmlands to Naudanda and then to Sarangkot before making a descent to the Lakeside. The hike offers wonderful impressions of Nepal pastoral life and the prospect of great mountain views

Discover authentic Kathmandu on an evening cycle rickshaw ride through town. Start in the colourful tourist hub of Thamel and head towards Durbar Square. Pass by buzzing night bazaars and through lively market squares. Sit back and be enchanted as silhouetted temples take on timeless hues as the sun sinks. This Kathmandu tour will not easily be forgotten.

Explore the different side of Kathmandu away from the run-of-the-mill touristy destinations on a mountain bike. See the impressive Chobar Gorge and learn about the legend of the emergence of Kathmandu valley from a mythical lake. Ride through the narrow alleyways of the ancient town of Kirtipur. Try-out local delicacies of the original inhabitants of the valley, the Newars. 

Mix with the holy Hindu men ‘sadhus’ in Pashupatinath temple and the monks of Bodhnath. Get an insight into their life of renunciation and salvation. Wrap up your spiritual journey with a visit to the renowned astrologer.