The Himalayas at their most accessible, from Kathmandu to the trekking trails
Nepal is the gateway to the world's highest mountains: the chaos and charm of Kathmandu, the lakes of Pokhara, and the trails that lead toward Everest and Annapurna. We plan Nepal for travellers who want trekking, mountain views, spiritual culture and a country that is more varied than its peaks — with the timing, the routing and the rooms decided before you leave, and someone reachable while you are away.
A typical Third Door itinerary here leans on a sunrise flight over the Everest range, the old city of Kathmandu and the stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, trekking in the Annapurna foothills without going to altitude. We book direct with the properties we know, hold the details that matter — the room with the view, the table that is hard to get, the driver who knows the road — and keep the plan flexible enough to change once you are in it.
March – May
Rhododendrons, warmer temperatures, clear mornings. Best for trekking.
June – August
Wet, cloudy, leeches in the low hills. Not ideal for trekking or views.
September – November
The clearest skies, the best mountain views, the busiest trekking season.
December – February
Cold at altitude, clear skies, quiet trails. Good for lower treks and cultural touring.
Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Temples, palaces, stupas and a living Newari culture.
Lake Phewa, mountain views, and the gateway to Annapurna treks.
Lukla, Namche, the Khumbu and the highest peaks on earth. Requires fitness and altitude respect.
Terai jungle, rhinos, elephants and a lowland contrast to the mountains.
Kathmandu
A heritage hotel built from salvaged Newari woodwork, the most atmospheric in the city.
Annapurna Foothills
Comfortable lodges with hot showers, private rooms and excellent meals on the trail.
Chitwan
A Taj safari lodge with rhino walks and jeep safaris.
Pokhara
A quieter lakeside option away from the Pokhara tourist strip.
Land, unwind, and get your bearings with a private guide who sets the context rather than reading a script. Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Temples, palaces, stupas and a living Newari culture.
Lake Phewa, mountain views, and the gateway to Annapurna treks. This is where most of the trip's character lives, so we give it the most room.
Lukla, Namche, the Khumbu and the highest peaks on earth. Requires fitness and altitude respect. A deliberate shift in rhythm before you travel home.
Private transfers, late checkout where we can arrange it, and a single point of contact from the day you land to the day you leave.
Kathmandu
Dwarika's traditional Nepali tasting menu, served in a wood-panelled room.
Pokhara
A long-standing favourite for lake-view dining and international comfort food.
October to November for clearest skies; March to April for warmer trekking is the window we recommend most often. Rhododendrons, warmer temperatures, clear mornings. Best for trekking. We will steer you by what you actually want from the trip rather than by peak season alone.
7–12 nights for Kathmandu and a short trek; longer for high-altitude treks. Shorter is possible and we plan it regularly, but the pace changes: fewer bases, less driving, one region done properly instead of three done quickly.
Low to high; Kathmandu and Pokhara are inexpensive, luxury lodges and helicopter trips are premium. Once we understand your dates, party and the standard of stay you have in mind, we come back with a costed proposal rather than a range.
Most visitors need a visa on arrival or e-visa. We plan acclimatisation carefully and only recommend treks that match fitness levels. We flag entry requirements early, arrange ground transport and private transfers, and keep the day-to-day logistics off your plate.
Pet travel here needs more lead time and, in some cases, a different destination. We will tell you honestly what is workable and what is not, and suggest alternatives if the regulations make it unfair on the animal.
No. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and a mountain flight give you a full Nepal experience without hiking.
Tell us your dates, party and the feeling you want. We will come back with a first proposal built around this destination.