Nepal Holi 2026 -11 Days Tour: Culture, Comfort & Adventure in Color
Description
This isn't just another Nepal tour with Holi tacked on. This is 11 days designed around comfort, authenticity, and the kind of experiences that stay with you long after the colored powder washes off.
Why March 2026? Because that's when Holi happens.
You'll celebrate Nepal's legendary festival of colors in Kathmandu on March 2, the actual date determined by the lunar calendar. Join locals in Basantapur Durbar Square as the city erupts in music, laughter, and clouds of vibrant powder. This is Holi as it should be experienced: spontaneous, joyful, and utterly unforgettable.
Premium comfort without the premium price.
While other tours cut costs with 8-hour bus rides and budget hotels, we fly you between destinations (3 domestic flights included), put you in 4+ star accommodations, and include more meals than typical tours. The result? You spend less time in transit and more time actually experiencing Nepal, at a price that surprises most travelers.
What makes this tour different:
Your guides aren't low-paid contractors taking commissions from souvenir shops. They're licensed professionals with operational control who handle your pre-trip questions, know your preferences before you arrive, and choose restaurants for quality, not kickbacks. This model means better service, authentic experiences, and more of your money staying with skilled local professionals.
Your 11-day journey includes:
- Holi celebration in Kathmandu with local traditions
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Changu Narayan Temple
- Chitwan National Park: Ethical wildlife experiences including jeep safari and canoe rides
- Pokhara: Phewa Lake boat trip, mountain views from Sarangkot, plus a free day for paragliding or relaxation
- Himalayan panoramas: Sunrise views and cable car rides with mountain backdrop
- Cultural immersion: Farewell dinner with traditional dance performance
Inclusions that matter:
10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners • 3 domestic flights • Private transfers • Airport lounge access • All entrance fees and activities listed • Licensed professional guides throughout
Small group sizes. Pre-trip Q&A sessions with your actual guides. Transparent pricing. No hidden agendas or tourist traps.
This is Nepal done right: colorful, comfortable and completely authentic.
Included
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport: 3 domestic flights (Kathmandu–Bharatpur, Bharatpur–Pokhara, Pokhara–Kathmandu), private transfers throughout, airport pickup/drop-off
Accommodation: 4+ star premium accommodations (10 nights)
Activities & Entrance Fees Included:
Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple
Pokhara – Phewa Tal Lake boat trip, International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Cave
Sauraha – Tharu Stick Dance, Mountain Bike Tour
Chitwan National Park – Canoe ride, Jeep Safari, Elephant Breeding Centre visit
Bhaktapur – Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple
Patan – Durbar Square, Golden Temple
Chandragiri Cable Car
Farewell Dinner with Cultural Dance at Bhojan Griha
Entrance to Executive Lounge at Kathmandu Airport
Excluded
2 lunches and 4 dinners
Mount Everest Flight (optional for US$250)
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff. (US$100, bring in cash)
Travel insurance
Activities in Pokhara (free day)
Know before you go
Bring comfortable walking shoes for temple stairs, modest clothing for religious sites (shoulders/knees covered) and layers for variable temperatures (warm days, cool mornings).
For Holi on March 2, pack old white clothes you don't mind staining permanently, waterproof phone protection and shoes that can get wet.
Don't forget sunscreen, insect repellent for Chitwan, and US$100 cash for tips.
Neutral-colored clothing is recommended for wildlife safari and a light jacket is useful for sunrise viewings.