Making Nepal Your Honeymoon Destination

There are few places that appeal to adventure seekers (or adventurous married couples! ) more than Nepal. The perfect honeymoon destination is created when you combine traditional adventure sports like trekking and paragliding with the romanticism of gorgeous mountain vistas, opulent lodging, and atmospheric cultural sites.

It’s so dated to spend your honeymoon in a chain hotel! As a way to commemorate their marriage with an unforgettable journey, more and more newlyweds are choosing to embark on active honeymoons. Nepal is one of the most exciting places on earth. Here are some top recommendations for honeymooning in Nepal, from trekking to evocative historical culture to tranquil retreats.

Option 1: Trekking

There are numerous wonderful hikes that can suit your preference, depending on your time constraints and sense of adventure. Here are two choices that are particularly appealing to honeymooners.

Luxury Option

In the Everest region, you are only allowed to do a premium trek. The Everest region is a favourite destination for honeymooners, not just for the breathtaking scenery and Sherpa culture, but also because first-rate lodging is easy to find there.

In the Everest region, you are limited to luxury treks. The Everest region is a favourite choice for honeymoon destinations not only because of the breathtaking vistas and Sherpa culture, but also because there are many luxury hotels in this area.

These upscale boutique hotel businesses provide stunning lodges with superior hospitality and comfort, which are a step up from the modest tea houses that are commonplace along Nepal’s hiking paths. The best local cuisine in the Solukhumbu can be found here, along with a comfortable place to sleep, hot showers, and charmingly decorated furnishings. Since these lodges are strategically placed to take advantage of the surrounding terrain, the mountain views are no less impressive.

Helicopter flight is an excellent way to go about the Solukhumbu if money isn’t an issue. This offers breath-taking views while shortening the length of the walk.

The following is a suggested schedule for a trekking honeymoon in the Everest region that includes helicopter flights:

• Day 1: Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla (45 minutes); trek to Phakding (4 hrs), 2610m
• Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (6-7 hrs), the heartland of the Sherpa people, 3440m
• Day 3: Helicopter tour: EBC, Khumbu Icefall & Gokyo Lakes; Visit the Edmund Hillary school and Everest Museum, 3440m
• Day 4: Helicopter to Kongde, 4250m
• Day 5: Trek from Kongde to Phakding (5 hrs), 2610m
• Day 6: Helicopter from Phakding to Kathmandu

Option 2: Culture & Adventure in Kathmandu

For a couple of romantic days, you don’t need to venture far from the Kathmandu Valley. If you don’t have several weeks available for a honeymoon but yet want to see the finest of Nepal, stay in and around Kathmandu. A memorable honeymoon will undoubtedly result from a week spent in and around the capital city, living in opulent accommodations and engaging in absorbing cultural activities.

For at least three nights, base yourself in Kathmandu city. If you don’t have a strict budget, stay at the lovely Dwarika’s Hotel; otherwise, choose the Patan Inn for a more moderately priced boutique hotel. Spend a couple of days exploring Kathmandu’s cultural landmarks, including the ancient Durbar Squares, which served as the royal residences of the Kathmandu Valley’s monarchs, and Buddhist temples like the Swayambhunath and Boudanath stupas.

Take a beautiful flight early one morning to catch a glimpse of Mount Everest because it would be a shame to visit Nepal without doing so. Everyone is assured a window seat, and to celebrate, you’re given a glass of champagne! A unforgettable way to begin your marriage, without a doubt. If spending money is not an issue, you might choose to take a picturesque helicopter journey instead, which would get you to Everest Base Camp before lunch.

Spend a few days on the outside of the Kathmandu Valley to take in the fresh mountain air, expansive views, and a more tranquil atmosphere. If you prefer luxurious housing, stay at Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel, or go to the adjacent Namo Buddha Resort in the little Buddhist pilgrimage town for high-quality accommodations and delicious meals at a lower cost. Both Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha provide interesting day hikes to ethnic Tamang settlements, stunning temples and stupas, and along ridge lines with breathtaking vistas.

Option 3: Explore Pokhara

Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal, serves as an alternative (or complement) to the crowded capital. It features many of romantic and opulent locations and is wonderfully picturesque and laid back.

Ask for a seat on the right side of the plane for the finest views when taking a quick 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Beautiful accommodations can be found at the Temple Tree Resort, which also features a spa and a wonderful pool.

Enjoy some peaceful pursuits while remaining in the city, like canoeing on the magnificent Fewa Lake, or something more daring, like paragliding from Sarangkot. Any decision you make will have a stunning mountain backdrop, as the Machchapucchare (Fishtail) peak rises behind the hills enclosing the lake.

Get up early in the morning to view the sunrise from Sarangkot Hill. The Annapurna hills are visible on one side, and Pokhara and its lovely lake are seen on the other.

If you’re feeling energetic, Pokhara can serve as your home base for a few quick hikes nearby. If you have up to a week, the Poon Hill and Khopra Danda treks are fantastic, but there are also shorter hikes close to Pokhara, such the Panchase trip.

 Additional honeymoon options

* A yoga or meditation retreat. Mahalaya and Pranamaya offer yoga retreats to different destinations, and the meditation retreats at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu are well-reputed.

* a multi-day trip on whitewater in a kayak or raft. Take part in a group excursion or hire a team for a personal one. On several rivers, GRG’s Adventure Kayaking offers excursions lasting up to 11 days.

* Take a safari. From Kathmandu, it is simple to reach the Chitwan National Park, which is renowned for its rhino population. You are more likely to encounter a tiger in the rough, less-visited Bardia National Park in the extreme west. There are accommodations of the highest caliber in both parks.