- Length
- 10 days
- Highest point
- 3,210 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Feb–Apr
- Starts
- Kathmandu
- Ends
- Pokhara or Kathmandu
- Group size
- 2 pax (couple)
- Sleeping
- Boutique hotels (3–4 star) + best available teahouses
Nepal's most romantic itinerary — a private ten-day journey blending Kathmandu heritage at golden hour, a hot-air balloon sunrise over the Annapurna range, gentle forest trekking to Poon Hill, Pokhara lakeside evenings, and an optional private helicopter flight over the Annapurna Sanctuary. Designed exclusively for couples.
- Hot air balloon sunrise over Annapurna and Pokhara valley (60 min flight)
- Poon Hill (3,210m) — watch the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri panorama paint gold side by side
- Private helicopter flight over Machapuchare and the Annapurna Sanctuary (optional upgrade)
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square at golden hour — UNESCO medieval city virtually to yourselves
- Romantic candlelit dinner on a Pokhara rooftop overlooking Phewa Lake and Fishtail Peak
- Couple's Ayurvedic massage session in Pokhara
- Phewa Lake sunset boat ride with reflections of Machhapuchhre
- Boudhanath stupa kora — walking the ancient circumambulation circuit at dusk
- Rhododendron forest trail through Ghorepani — blossoms in spring
- Thamel heritage walk on arrival evening — lantern-lit alleys and Newari courtyards
The climb, day by day
Day 1Arrive Kathmandu — Welcome at Thamel Boutique Hotel1,400 m
Your Nepal honeymoon begins the moment you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, where your private Travel Himalaya Nepal driver meets you with a flower garland and a name board. Transfer through the city to your boutique heritage hotel in Thamel — a converted Newari townhouse with carved wooden windows and a courtyard garden. After check-in and freshening up, your guide takes you on an unhurried 90-minute Thamel heritage walk as dusk falls: narrow lantern-lit alleys, the serene Kathesimbhu stupa, and Asan Tol market with its incense and spice vendors. A welcome briefing over tea sets the scene for the days ahead. The rest of the evening is free for a private dinner at one of Thamel's rooftop restaurants.
- Distance
- N/A
- Meals
- No meals included (welcome tea on arrival)
- Night
- Boutique hotel, Thamel, Kathmandu
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour — Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Bhaktapur at Golden Hour1,400 m
A full private cultural day through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Morning begins at Boudhanath — one of the largest Buddhist stupas on earth. Arrive just as monks begin their morning kora (circumambulation circuit); join the gentle clockwise walk, spin the prayer wheels together, and take tea at a rooftop café overlooking the great white dome. Next, Pashupatinath temple on the banks of the sacred Bagmati river — observe the ghats, the sadhus in ochre robes, and the peaceful riverside cremation rituals that form an unbroken thread of Hindu life. Afternoon drive to Bhaktapur, the medieval Newari city 12 km east of Kathmandu. Your guide times arrival for 4:30pm: as the tourist coaches depart, Bhaktapur Durbar Square turns gold. Walk the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola pagoda, and the pottery squares in near-solitude. Traditional Newari set dinner at a heritage restaurant in Bhaktapur before returning to Kathmandu.
- Distance
- Approx. 40 km by private vehicle
- Meals
- Breakfast included; Newari set dinner in Bhaktapur
- Night
- Boutique hotel, Thamel, Kathmandu
Day 3Fly Kathmandu → Pokhara — Lakeside Check-in, Sunset Boat Ride & Rooftop Dinner820 m
Morning domestic flight (25 min) or scenic tourist bus (7 hrs — optional for those who prefer mountains all the way) to Pokhara. Check in to your lakeside boutique hotel — rooms face west over Phewa Lake and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak). After settling in, the afternoon is yours: wander Lakeside (Baidam) at your own pace, browse Tibetan craft shops, or simply sit on the hotel terrace with a coffee. At 5pm your guide walks you to the lake jetty for a private 45-minute rowing boat ride on Phewa. The Annapurna massif reflects in the still water as the sun drops behind the Pokhara hills — one of Nepal's most iconic moments. Tonight: your first included romantic dinner on a candlelit rooftop overlooking the lake, with views of Machhapuchhre glowing in twilight. Menu of Nepali and continental dishes, seasonal vegetables, and freshly baked bread.
- Distance
- Flight: 185 km Kathmandu–Pokhara
- Meals
- Breakfast included; romantic rooftop dinner included
- Night
- Boutique lakeside hotel, Pokhara
Day 4Hot Air Balloon Sunrise over Pokhara and the Annapurna Range820 m
The alarm sounds at 5:00am — worth every second. Pre-dawn transfer to the balloon launch field on the edge of Pokhara. As first light silvers the Annapurna massif, your balloon lifts off for a 60-minute flight at between 900m and 1,500m above the valley. The panorama is extraordinary: Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and on clear days Dhaulagiri — all arranged in a single sweep of white peaks above the green Pokhara valley and the silver threads of Phewa and Begnas lakes below. A champagne (or juice) toast on landing, certificate, and a warm breakfast back at the hotel. The afternoon belongs entirely to you: the hotel spa for an oil massage, kayaking on Phewa Lake, browsing the Tibetan refugee market, or simply doing nothing on the balcony. No schedule, no obligations.
- Distance
- N/A
- Meals
- Breakfast included
- Night
- Boutique lakeside hotel, Pokhara
Day 5Drive Nayapul → Trek Tikhedhunga → Ulleri (1,960m)1,960 m
First day on the trail. After breakfast, private vehicle takes you along the Pokhara–Baglung highway (1.5 hours) to Nayapul, gateway to the Annapurna foothills. The trek begins in subtropical lowland: stone-paved trails through Birethanti (permit check), along the Modi Khola river gorge, and gradually up through terraced fields to the stone-stepped ascent above Tikhedhunga. The famous stone staircase — around 3,500 steps — leads through rhododendron and oak forest to Ulleri, a Magar village perched on a high ridge at 1,960m. It is a genuine climb and your calves will know it, but the views south over the Modi Khola valley and north toward the first glimpses of Annapurna South justify every step. Your porter carries the main packs; you carry only day bags. Arrive teahouse by early afternoon — time for tea, dal bhat, and the first stars appearing over the Himalayan horizon.
- Distance
- 12 km
- Meals
- Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at own expense (teahouse dal bhat ~$5–8)
- Night
- Best available teahouse, Ulleri
Day 6Trek Ulleri → Ghorepani (2,874m) — Rhododendron Forest2,874 m
The trail leaves Ulleri and enters the great rhododendron belt that makes this section of the Annapurna Circuit famous throughout the world. From March to April the forest is ablaze — crimson, pink, and white blooms overhead, petals on the trail. Outside bloom season the canopy is still magnificent: towering trunks draped in moss, shafts of mountain light, and near-silence except for Himalayan birds. The walking today is gentler than yesterday — mostly gradual ascent through forest with a few steeper pitches above Banthanti (2,250m) and Nangethanti (2,430m). Emerge at Ghorepani (2,874m) in early afternoon: a classic trekking village with a cluster of lodges, a dozen teahouses, and the first breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri. The sunset from the village ridge — Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri all in one frame — is a preview of what tomorrow's pre-dawn summit holds. Warm dinner, early night.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Meals
- Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at own expense (teahouse)
- Night
- Best available teahouse, Ghorepani
Day 7Pre-Dawn Poon Hill Sunrise — Trek to Hile, Drive to Pokhara3,210 m
4:45am. The temperature is close to zero. You and your guide climb by headtorch through sleeping Ghorepani and up the final 40 minutes to Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210m). The crowd that gathers here every morning does not diminish the moment — if anything, the shared silence as the first orange light touches Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and then Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and finally Machhapuchhre, is one of the most quietly powerful experiences Nepal offers. Tea from a hilltop vendor in your hands, the full arc of the central Himalaya in front of you. Return to Ghorepani for hot breakfast, then descend east via the forest trail to Tadapani and Ghandruk (a beautiful Gurung village alternative route), or directly south to Hile depending on trail conditions. Private vehicle meets you at the road and returns to Pokhara by late afternoon. Second included romantic dinner tonight — celebratory, at a Pokhara fine-dining restaurant overlooking the lake.
- Distance
- 14 km (trek) + 40 km (drive)
- Meals
- Breakfast included; romantic dinner included
- Night
- Boutique lakeside hotel, Pokhara
Day 8Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sunrise Tour (Optional Upgrade) — Free Afternoon4,130 m
For couples who have added the helicopter upgrade: departure from Pokhara airport at 5:30am for a private 90-minute helicopter flight deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary. Flying via the Modi Khola gorge, the helicopter lands at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) as dawn floods the amphitheatre — a perfect circle of 7,000m and 8,000m peaks: Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre. A 15-minute stop at ABC, then return via a high-level pass with views over Dhaulagiri. Back in Pokhara by 8:30am. For couples without the helicopter upgrade: a gentle 7:00am walk to the World Peace Stupa (Shanti Stupa) on the ridge above Pokhara — a 45-minute climb rewarded with a panoramic view of the full Annapurna and Manaslu ranges and Phewa Lake below. Afternoon entirely free for both options: couple's massage, lakeside café, cycling, or the Annapurna Museum. No schedule.
- Distance
- N/A (helicopter or short hike)
- Meals
- Breakfast included
- Night
- Boutique lakeside hotel, Pokhara
Day 9Full Free Day Pokhara — Couple's Massage, Cycling & Shanti Stupa820 m
Your last full day in Nepal and it belongs completely to you. Suggestions: begin with the included couple's Ayurvedic massage at a reputable Pokhara spa (60-minute synchronised oil massage for both of you, side by side — book at breakfast, typically starts 10am). Rent bicycles after lunch and cycle the flat lakeside road south to the Seti River gorge viewpoint and back. Late afternoon, if you didn't visit yesterday, climb to Shanti Stupa for a final mountain sunset. The third included romantic farewell dinner is this evening — choose from a Lakeside fine-dining restaurant with live Nepali folk music, a private terrace dinner arranged by the hotel, or a lakeside table with candles and mountain reflections. Tonight is for lingering. Pack for tomorrow's departure or onward journey.
- Distance
- Optional 15–20 km cycling loop
- Meals
- Breakfast included; farewell romantic dinner included
- Night
- Boutique lakeside hotel, Pokhara
Day 10Pokhara → Kathmandu — Departure1,400 m
Check out after breakfast. Private vehicle to Pokhara airport for your domestic flight back to Kathmandu (25 min), or continue by tourist bus if you prefer one last valley drive. In Kathmandu your driver meets you at the domestic terminal and transfers you directly to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure — or to a Kathmandu hotel if you have an extra night. Final goodbyes, a small parting gift from the team, and you carry home the Himalaya.
- Distance
- 185 km Pokhara–Kathmandu (flight) or 200 km by road
- Meals
- Breakfast included
- Night
- N/A (departure day)
The price includes
- 9 nights accommodation — 4 nights boutique hotel Kathmandu (3–4 star), 3 nights boutique lakeside hotel Pokhara (3–4 star), 2 nights best available teahouses on trek
- Daily breakfast throughout
- 3 romantic dinners: rooftop dinner Pokhara (Day 3), celebratory dinner after Poon Hill (Day 7), farewell dinner (Day 9)
- Hot air balloon flight over Pokhara (1 session per couple, couple-rate pricing applied)
- Kathmandu Valley full-day private heritage tour with licensed guide (Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur)
- Pokhara city orientation tour and Phewa Lake sunset boat ride
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout all 10 days
- Experienced porter on trek days (Days 5–7) — 1 porter per couple
- All trekking permits (ACAP — Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, TIMS card)
- All road transfers: airport pickup on arrival, Kathmandu–Pokhara tourist bus or flight upgrade available, Nayapul trailhead and return transfers, airport drop on departure
- Couple's Ayurvedic massage — 1 shared session (60 min each, side by side)
- Welcome flower garlands and room decoration on arrival night
- 24/7 support from Travel Himalaya Nepal operations team
You pay separately
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) helicopter tour — this is an optional paid upgrade; base package price is $1,680 pp WITHOUT helicopter. Price rises to $2,280 pp WITH the ABC helicopter sunrise flight added. Book at time of reservation or up to 72 hours before departure (subject to availability and weather)
- Nepal tourist visa fee (approximately $30–$50 USD, paid on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport)
- Travel insurance — mandatory; must cover helicopter rescue and high-altitude trekking
- Lunch and dinner on Days 1–2, 4–6, 8–10 (except the 3 included romantic dinners)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Entrance fees to Pashupatinath temple inner sanctum (Hindu-only access area)
- Tips and gratuities for guide, porter, and hotel staff (customary and appreciated)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (available for purchase)
- Any costs arising from flight delays, natural events, or itinerary changes beyond our control
- Room upgrades beyond standard category at boutique hotels
The Nepal Honeymoon Package combines the cultural richness of Kathmandu, the lakeside romance of Pokhara, and a private helicopter flight to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) in 10 seamless days. Kathmandu opens the trip with UNESCO heritage sites and a rooftop heritage dinner. Pokhara follows with a private sunrise boat on Phewa Lake and golden-hour views from the World Peace Pagoda. The helicopter to ABC is the centrepiece — standing in the Annapurna Sanctuary at 4,130 m, surrounded by Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli, back in Pokhara for lunch.
Private vehicle and licensed guide throughout. Welcome rose-petal arrangement, candlelit lakeside dinner, and room upgrade are standard inclusions. The itinerary is designed so neither partner needs trekking experience — the helicopter delivers the Himalayan high point without altitude demands.
Best seasons: October–November and March–May. Accommodation: 3–4 star throughout. ABC helicopter: Weather-dependent morning departure.