Places to go
Six valleys, one very different Nepal.
From monastery bells in the Kathmandu Valley to elephant-grass sunsets in Chitwan, each of our regions has its own season, food and rhythm. Here is how to choose.
Regions
Where do you want to wake up?
Every region is reachable from Kathmandu by road - no internal flights required.
Kathmandu Valley
Culture & food
Nagarkot
Mountain views
Pokhara
Lakes & adventure
Bandipur
Heritage hill town
Chitwan
Jungle & wildlife
Bhaktapur
Newari craft town
Experiences
What to do from your cottage
Every experience below can be arranged through your host - most within 48 hours' notice.
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Nagarkot
Sunrise over the Himalaya
Dhaulagiri to Everest on a clear morning, from the Nagarkot ridge. Tea in hand.
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Kathmandu Valley
Farm-to-table supper
Harvest with the family, cook with the grandmother, eat on the terrace in Banepa.
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Bhaktapur
Newari heritage walk
A slow loop through Bhaktapur's courtyards with a local carpenter-guide, carved windows above.
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Pokhara
Phewa Lake morning
A wooden boat across still water to the World Peace Pagoda, before the day heats up.
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Chitwan
Jungle birding at dawn
A naturalist-led walk along Chitwan's forest edge - kingfishers, hornbills and rhino tracks.
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Bandipur
Village homestay weekend
Two unhurried days in Bandipur: buffalo-milk tea, bhandara lunch, and the main square to yourself.
Slow travel
Small groups, real welcome
Community tourism demand grew sharply in 2025 as travelers sought stays that put money and respect back into villages [CLIENT-COPY: confirm growth figure with TIME 2025 coverage]. Our hosts cap group sizes and spread arrivals, so you meet the village - not a bus queue.
- Group sizes capped at eight per stay
- Arrivals staggered so hosts can actually host
- Local guides and cooks employed for every experience
- A share of each experience funds the village fund
- 45 min
- From Boudha to the Banepa hills
- 1 hr
- Kathmandu to Nagarkot ridge [CLIENT-COPY: confirm drive times]
- 5-6 hrs
- Kathmandu to Pokhara by road (25 min by air)
- 2,175 m
- Nagarkot's sunrise viewpoint altitude [CLIENT-COPY: confirm altitude]
Getting there & best seasons
| Destination | From Kathmandu | Best season | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Valley | 40-90 min | Oct - Apr | Culture, food, short breaks |
| Nagarkot | 1 hr | Oct - Apr | Mountain views, sunrises |
| Pokhara | 5-6 hrs road / 25 min flight | Sep - May | Lakes, hiking, paragliding |
| Bandipur | 4 hrs | Oct - Apr | Heritage town, slow mornings |
| Chitwan | 5 hrs | Oct - Mar | Wildlife, jungle walks |
Pack light. We will handle the rest.
Transfers, meals, guides and permits can all be arranged through your host before you arrive.