• Updated on Dec 29, 2025

Planning for a Luxury travel in Nepal? If so, this blog will assist you in knowing more about how to travel to Kathmandu in a luxurious way, skipping the unwanted crowd and city life.

Many travelers recall Nepal only as a country with the Himalayas, and to explore those, one needs to go Trekking or Hiking. The Himalayas are associated with Nepal; however, apart from those snow-capped high Himalayas, there is a bounty of different activities one can do while being in Nepal.

Those can be in a Luxurious way, spending a joyful time in the city or the surrounding hill station with magnificent Himalayan vista, surrounding hills, and exploring the majestic culture, art, and architecture, and the nomadic country lifestyle.

There are abundant beautiful places in Kathmandu that will allure one with the tradition, culture, and religious practices, which differ from place to place and location to location.

Luxury Kathmandu Tour can be one of the best memories for any traveler that will provide you with a majestic glimpse of the city and village life in one frame, and the majestic hill station and the high-standing Himalayas in the other frame. And all these go in just a one time-frame of visit.

Now, the question comes, where can one spend Luxurious time in and around Kathmandu to explore the majestic adventure and encounter cultural diversity. There are numerous places one can spend overnight and explore the beauty, and encounter the history and culture of the places that fall within the trail.

Kathmandu Valley is a vast area that covers 3 popular and ancient kingdoms of medieval Nepal. These include a. Kathmandu b. Lalitpur and c. Bhaktapur. With stunning ancient temples, Buddhist shrines, old towns, villages, etc, the entire valley is an open living museum that allures travelers.

Some of the best destinations that one can spend a luxury stay in Kathmandu valley include the following destinations that fall within the Valley:

  • Kathamndu
  • Hattiban
  • Buddhanilkantha
  • Bhaktapur
  • Nagarkot
  • Dhulikhel
  • Balthali, etc, are some of the names that will be the best trip for travelers who prefer to enjoy a pristine environment close to nature, exploring the cultural and local heritage.

Senior Citizen Kathmandu Tour: 14 Nights 15 Days Itinerary

The following program is a suggested itinerary and can be customized to fit your schedule, ranging from 5 to 14 days. 

DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Thamel Hotel, and an afternoon visit to the Thamel area

  • Include: International pick up + Hotel + Lunch + Dinner
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 2: Full-Day Patan Tour + Golden Temple 

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 3: Kopon Monastery, Bouddhanath stupa, Thimi tour (Overnight: Nagarkot)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 4: Explore Nagarkot

  • Includes: Guided Tour +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 5: Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Tour (Overnight: Bhaktapur)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 6: Visit Nala and Drive to Dhulikhel (Overnight: Dhulikhel)

  • Includes: Guided Tour +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 7: Namo Buddha and Khopasi Tour (Overnight: Balthali Village Resort)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 8: Explore Village: Balthali Walking Tour, Village, Temple, etc

  • Includes: Guided Tour +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 9: Bungmati and Khokona Tour (Overnight: Hattiban Resort)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 10: Dhakchinkali, Pharping, Cave, Monastery Tour (Overnight: Hattiban Resort)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 11: Kritipur and Swyambhunath Tour (Overnight: Buddhanilkantha)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 12: Explore Buddhanilkantha Idol Washing Ceremony (Overnight: Buddhanilkantha)

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 13: Full day EVEREST BASE CAMP HELICOPTER TOUR & Evening Pashupati Aarati Tour 

  • Includes: Helicopter tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 14: Kathmandu Durbar Square and Ason Tour 

  • Includes: Guided Tour + Transportation +Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Entrance Fees + Hotel
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

DAY 15: Final Departure

  • Includes: Breakfast + Airport Transfer
  • Excludes: Personal Expenses

Cost Includes

  • International airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All Ground Transportation in a comfortable private car/ van/jeep/coaster/bus
  • 4 nights in Dwarika's Kathmandu in a deluxe room on a twin-sharing basis
  • 2 nights in Haatiban Resort in a Kantipur superior room on a twin-sharing basis
  • 2 nights in a luxury hotel, Nagarkot, in a superior room on a twin-sharing basis
  • 2 Nights in Balthali Village Resort in a superior room on a twin-sharing basis
  • 1 Night in Bhaktapur Heritage Hotel on a twin-sharing basis
  • 1 Night in Luxury Dhulikhel Hotel on a twin-sharing basis
  • 2 nights in Holiday Inn Resort in Buddhanilkanta
  • Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) throughout the trip
  • 1 Dinner with a cultural Program
  • English-speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Private Tour
  • Private Transport
  • All entrance fees during the tour

EXCLUDES:

  • Personal Expenses
  • Bar Bills, Laundry, Hot/Cold Drinks, etc
  • Tips for your Guide and Driver

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7 Night / 8 Days proposed itinerary 

DAY 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

DAY 2: Full-Day Relaxing Kathmandu Valley Tour (Chandragiri Hills, Swyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square)

  • Visit Chandragiri Hills, Monkey Temple, and Patan Durbar Square

DAY 3: Bhaktapur Tour and Dhulikhel Overnight

  • Full-Day Bhaktapur Tour and Visit Dhulikhel and explore the Dhulikhel Village

DAY 4: Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour, and Nagarkot Overnight

  • Visit Namo Buddha Monastery and Panauti Heritage Village

DAY 5: Bouddhanarth Stupa and Pashupatinath Tour and Dwarika Overnight

  • Visit the Bouddhanath Stupa and the Pashupatinath Temple, and the Suspension Bridge

DAY 6: Mountain Flight and Kathmandu Heritage Walking Tour and Dwarika Overnight

  • Explore the enchanting Ason Local Market and Kathmandu Durbar Square, and visit Dreams of Garden

DAY 7: Bugmati, Khokana, Pharping Tour and Dwarika Overnight

  • Visit the historical Bungmati and Khokona Village, and Pharping, a popular monastery village

DAY 8: Departure from Kathmandu

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5 Night 6 Day Short Luxury Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

  • Altitude: 1350 m/4,429 ft
  • Duration: 20 Minutes
  • Accommodation: Dwarika's Kathmandu
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 2: Full-Day Relaxing Kathmandu Valley Tour (Chandragiri Hills, Swyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square)

Visit Chandragiri Hills, Monkey Temple, and Patan Durbar Square

  • Altitude: 1,350 m/4,429 ft
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Dwarika's Kathmandu
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Include: Tour Guide+ Private Transportation+ Entrance fees

DAY 3: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour + Bhaktapur Tour and Dhulikhel Overnight

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour + Bhaktapur Tour and Visit Dhulikhel and explore the Dhulikhel Village

  • Altitude: 1,550 m/5,085 ft
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Include: Tour Guide+ Private Transportation+ Entrance fees

DAY 4: Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour, and Nagarkot Overnight

Visit Namo Buddha Monastery and Panauti Heritage Village

  • Altitude: 175 m/ 7,136 ft
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel Country Villa
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Include: Tour Guide+ Private Transportation+ Entrance fees

DAY 5: Bouddhanarth Stupa and Pashupatinath Tour and Dwarika Overnight

Visit the Bouddhanath Stupa, the Pashupatinath Temple, and the Suspension Bridge

  • Altitude: 1,350 m/4,429 ft
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Dwarika's Kathmandu
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Include: Tour Guide+ Private Transportation+ Entrance fees

DAY 6: Departure from Nepal.

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Kathmandu

There are numerous historical and cultural sites in Kathmandu and some are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites as well. Those includes a. Kathmandu Durbar Square b.Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) c. Pashupatinath (Cremation Temple) and d. Bouddhanath Stupa

Apart from those particular UNESCO Heritage sites, Kathmandu itself is a city of fantasy. There are numerous places one can visit around and explore the exotic culture, tradition, art and architect, temples, shrines, bahas, alleys and old markets.

A walking tour around those places will be an amazing experience for travelers. One can spend days exploring this old city and the history will amaze you.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Dwarika’s Hotel
  • 2. Marriott Hotel
  • 3. Hotel Yak and Yeti
  • 4. Hotel Hyatt Regency
  • 5. Hotel Soltee Crown

Dwarika's hotel Kathmandu

Hattiban

Haatiban, a pristine destination lies on the top of a hill is one of the best place to spend couple of nights in a fabulous environment by the nature. Surrounded by wild forest and pine trees, Haatiban provides panoramic views of the Himalayas and the Kathmandu valley.

Travelers can explore the nature with the vista of the Himalayas and short hiking around will be one of the best activities to do. In a short driving distance lies the most popular religious sites of Hindu and Buddhist.

Dakshin Kali Temple is one of the popular Hindu Shakti Pith, where devotees flock every day with a wish in their heart. Saturday and Tuesday is regarded as the auspicious days for devotees and visit the temple with animals such as chicken and goats to sacrifice and some with pigeon to fly over the temple premises.

Further, Pharping close by to Haatiban is yet another popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites for travelers. Holds more than a dozon of Buddhist Monastery. Pharping became popular with the visit of Guru Padma Shamvab (Guru Pinpoche) during late 7th Century and spend some time meditating in the Cave, that is still regarded as an auspicious place to conduct meditation.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Haatiban Himalayan Resort

hattiban resort

Budha Nilkantha

Budha Nilkantha, a popular destination for Hindu and Buddhist followers is an abode of Vishnu and Buddha. With the excavation of huge statue of Vishhnu to Hindu and Buddha for Buddhist in somewhat 7th Century or may be century earlier is a peaceful place close to the hill slope to the north of Kathmandu.

With the Statue, the entire area is named after Buddhanilkantha. The popularity of Budha Nilkantha is of the temple, meditation center and one of the famous hiking destination just by the Kathmandu and is popularly known as Shivapuri Hike.

budhanilkantha temple

Spending a night or two will be a perfect place nearby the Buddhanilkantha temple. Early morning devotee will be able to explore the ritual ceremony in the temple and during the day they can enjoy short hikes around the Shivapuri National Park exploring the nature and the scenic view of the Kathmandu Valley and Buddhist shrines.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Holiday Inn Resort
  • 2. Lemon Tree Premier 
  • 3. Park Village Resort 

Himalayan Holidays Inn

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur, one of the oldest city and kingdoms in Kathmandu Valley, was also the richest of its time. A city under the shape of flying pigeon was once the capital of whole Nepal from 12th-15th Century AD.

Bhaktapur a perfect city/kingdom is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal covering an area of 6.88 Sq. Km, a perfect place to spend a full day exploring the daily activities of the people and visiting the popular sites within the kingdom premises, such as Natapola Square, Dattatraya Square, Pottaary Square and Durbar Square.

With the finest art and architecture, the temples, shrines etc Bhaktapur has everything that travelers prefer not to miss while being in Nepal. The old houses, small alleys etc are fascinating views that will mesmerize everyone.

Within this kingdom, not too far away but in a driving distance lies a popular Changunarayan Temple on a hill top, dating back to 3rd Century AD is another assets of the Bhaktapur and is also the UNESCO Heritage Site.

With finest structure and statue of gods, mainly incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Changuunarayan is believed to be the oldest settlement in Kathmandu valley.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Hotel Bhadgaon
  • 2. Heritage Hotel

bhaktapur durbar square

Nagarkot

Just an hour drive from Kathmandu lies a beautiful old Tamang Village, popularly known as Nagarkot Hill station is one of the popular tourist destinations to explore the range of the Himalayas along with sunrise and sunset viewpoints.

Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge Nagarkot

Nagarkot is a hill station with multiple luxury hotel and resorts that attracts travelers to spend a night or two in a peaceful environment surrounded by lush green hills and the Himalayas beyond.

Travelers can enjoy exploring around and conduct some short hike. Further, Nagarkot is also popular for Suspension bridge and Zip-line activities to do.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Hotel Country Villa
  • 2. Mystic Mountain
  • 3. Mountain Vista Retreat
  • 4. Club Himalaya Resort
  • 5. Kavya Himalayas, Nagarkot

Hotel Country Villa in Nagarkot

Dhuikhel

Dhulikel is a popular village with magnificent resorts and hotels surrounding. Lies on the hilltop, the trail through Dhulikhel used/is to be the trade route to Tibet. Travelers can enjoy panoramic views around Dhulikhel with the stunning Himalayan vista and the valleys that passes towards Tibet.

Apart from these, one can explore the old villages to explore the culture and tradition and visit Temples and Buddhist shrines.

Further, in a driving distance from Dhulikhel lies the popular Namo Buddha Monastery, a holy Buddhist pilgrimage sites and worth to visit to explore the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.

namobuddha monastery

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1. Dwarika’s Resort
  • 2. Dhulikhel Lodge Resort
  • 3. Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort
  • 4. Aagantuk Resort 

Dhulikhel

Balthali Village

Balthali Village lies in a pristine environment far from city crowd, a majestic place to spend couple of nights exploring the nature, the Himalayan vista, surrounding hills, rivers, villages etc.

Hiking around the villages, mainly the Tamang and Newari ethnic community. One will be able to experience the daily activities of the people, the farmland and cultivation, the rural lifestyle, daily activities of the people and the stunning landscape.

Balthali Village Tour

Further, exploring the typical Khopasi Newari Village and Panauti Village, you trip also includes the the silkworm farming centre.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION.

  • 1. Balthali Village Resort

Balthali Village Resort

What Makes the Kathmandu Luxury Tour an Unforgettable Experience:

Kathmandu Luxury Tour will be one of the greatest experiences for travelers, whether they are solo or in a group with friends or family.

The entire luxury trip in Kathmandu will go in a private way accompanied by a professional guide, a private luxury transport, Luxury Hotels and Resorts in the esteem destination.

This Luxury Kathmandu Tour includes the entire Nepal is one frame from city to villages, historical and cultural sites to hill station and from hills to Himalayas. Within this one will be able to see the entire Nepal.

dinner in dwarika's hotel

Who can travel this Luxury Trip?

Luxury Kathmandu Tour will be an amazing experience for any traveler, despite their age or gender. This will be a relaxing package that we are flexible to customize according to the traveler's time frame and budget.

The entire Luxury Trip will go in a Private way, without any group-joining option, to make sure that the trip goes in a flexible way.

Further, if you want to extend the trip to other parts of Nepal, we are flexible and will customize the entire trip in a clean sheet of paper to forward you.

luxury hotel

Why Discover Altitude Treks

Discover Altitude Trek is one of the pioneer travel agencies in Nepal, focusing on the travel destination in mainly 3 countries, namely Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in a luxury way. We are a team of highly professional holding our service for more than 2 decades.

Our expert team is highly professional and qualified in the service their area of. Over 1000+ satisfied travelers, we are fully devoted towards our travelers' comfort as per their interests and requirements.

We are certified with all the National Agency of Nepal Government related with our tourism services.

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How to book the Luxury Kathmandu Tour

Booking Luxury Kathmandu Tour is flexible for travelers because this is a Private Tour for the existing group. So, travelers can contact us with their requirements and interest along with the number of days they prefer to spend in Kathmandu or other parts of Nepal, as per their interest.

Further, if you want to extend the Luxury Tour to other parts of Nepal, such as Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini etc,. we can customize the entire trip accordingly.Feel free to get with us and inquire about the Luxury Tour in Nepal.

We will check you vacation duration and will suggest the best that will provide you comfort and also help achieve an amazing experience.

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Kumar Lamsal

Kumar Lamsal

Kumar is one of the Co-founders and Managing directors of Discover Altitude holding 18 years of experience in the tourism sector of Nepal. He has trekked to almost all the popular regions of Nepal and is an authorized trekking and tour guide.

Started his career as a porter to support his study, now holds MPhil and LLB degree, and is doing his Ph.D. in religious studies. He loves traveling to the Himalayas and has deep knowledge about religion, culture, and history.

Kumar is also involved in the teaching sector as a part-timer to deliver his research related to the cultural and religious diversity of Nepal and is the one who mostly answers your queries giving them his personal touch through his decade-long experience.