Hi.
Welcome to KikiNetwork Travel.
I have a passion for taking small groups on life-changing adventures! Join me….
Hi.
Welcome to KikiNetwork Travel.
I have a passion for taking small groups on life-changing adventures! Join me….
KIKINETWORK TRAVEL
kiki@kikinetwork.com
Kiki 608-858-2733
Price per person (Shared Room): $6899.00
Single Room Supplement: add $1099.00
Embark on a bespoke journey of discovery where ancient spirituality meets breathtaking natural beauty. This exclusive 13-day Nepal & Bhutan Combined Tour offers a meticulously crafted experience, from witnessing the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of Nepal and delving into the vibrant history of Kathmandu's World Heritage Sites, to finding serene tranquility by Pokhara's Phewa Lake. Then, journey into the "last Shangri-La," Bhutan, where magnificent mountains, pristine forests, and centuries-old traditions will touch your heart and soul, culminating in an awe-inspiring hike to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery. This isn't just a trip; it's a personalized venture into the profound cultural tapestry and majestic landscapes of the Eastern Himalayas, designed for those seeking an truly unforgettable and deeply enriching adventure.
On arrival in Kathmandu Airport, you would be met and received by our representative & transfer to the hotel. After refreshment sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu visiting Durbar Square, a complex of palaces, courtyard and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel. (Welcome Dinner)
Your Nepal journey begins the moment you arrive—met by Kiki who ensures seamless transfer to your hotel before immediately immersing you in one of Asia's most captivating capitals. After refreshment, venture into Kathmandu Durbar Square, a complex where palaces, courtyards, and temples built between the 12th and 18th centuries reveal the architectural and spiritual legacy of the ancient Malla kings. This is no cursory introduction: you're stepping directly into six centuries of Himalayan dynasty, where intricately carved woodwork and sacred Hindu shrines create a living museum of Nepalese civilization.
Your first evening culminates with a welcome dinner—the beginning of an extraordinary expedition into one of the world's most mystical and dramatically beautiful regions, where ancient culture and towering peaks converge.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Kathmandu Guest House (Deluxe Rooms)
Meals: Welcome Dinner
After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Kathmandu. Visit the Swoyambunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa and Patan City. Swoyambhunath Stupa, atop the hillock is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal enlisted in the World Heritage Site. The stupa of Boudhanath lies 8 KMs east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal stupa is one of the biggest in the world and the center of Buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO Heritage Monument in 1979. Patan City is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyard and former palace complex. One remarkable monument here is a 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Your full day explores Kathmandu Valley's most profound spiritual and architectural treasures, beginning at Swayambhunath—the iconic hilltop stupa where Buddhist pilgrims have ascended for centuries, rewarded with panoramic views over the valley and the all-seeing eyes of Buddha gazing across the Himalayas. Continue to Boudhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and the beating heart of Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet itself. This UNESCO site pulses with devotion: watch monks in crimson robes meander around the massive white dome while prayer flags flutter overhead.
Journey south to Patan, the "City of Beauty," where former royal palaces and artistic courtyards reveal why this ancient kingdom rivaled Kathmandu in splendor. The highlight: a remarkable 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, built entirely of stone with intricate carvings that represent the pinnacle of Newar craftsmanship.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Kathmandu Guest House (Deluxe Rooms)
Meals: Breakfast
Today's journey unveils three of Nepal's most profound cultural treasures: begin at Pashupatinath, the sacred Hindu temple complex where the golden-roofed shrine to Lord Shiva presides over cremation ghats along the holy Bagmati River—a place of pilgrimage so revered it draws devotees from across the subcontinent. Continue to Changunarayan, Kathmandu Valley's oldest temple, before arriving in Bhaktapur, the superbly preserved medieval "City of Devotees" where time seems suspended. Wander Durbar Square's ancient palaces, marvel at the five-storied Nyatapola Temple—Nepal's tallest temple—and witness traditional pottery-making in the atmospheric Pottery Square, where craftsmen work clay using techniques unchanged for centuries. This is living history: a city where daily life still unfolds amid architectural masterpieces from the Malla dynasty.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Kathmandu Guest House (Deluxe Rooms)
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Pokhara, Nepal's jewel of natural beauty, where the mirror-like surface of Phewa Lake reflects the breathtaking Fishtail Peak and the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges—creating one of Asia's most breathtaking panoramas. After settling in, explore the region's diverse attractions: witness the thundering waters of Devi's Fall disappearing into subterranean passages, venture into the mysterious Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave with its sacred shrines, visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp where traditional crafts preserve ancient culture, and ascend to the gleaming Peace Stupa for sweeping views across the valley. This is the Himalayan gateway where serenity and grandeur converge, a place whose natural beauty has captivated travelers for generations.
Summary:
Accommodation: Hotel Barahi (Super Deluxe room)
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a rewarding day trek from Phedi to the mountain village of Dhampus, where the Annapurna range dominates the skyline in all its snow-capped magnificence. This five-hour journey through lush tropical forests and terraced rice fields offers authentic immersion into rural Nepalese life, witness farmers tending ancient paddies using time-honored methods, pass through traditional Gurung villages, and experience the rhythm of Himalayan agriculture unchanged for generations. Pause in Dhampus for an authentic Nepalese lunch surrounded by panoramic mountain vistas, then descend through equally stunning terrain to Kande before returning to Pokhara.
Summary:
Accommodation: Hotel Barahi (Super Deluxe room)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Savor your final morning in Pokhara with a tranquil hour-long boat excursion on Phewa Lake and enjoy the moment of pure Himalayan serenity. Explore the vibrant Lakeside district at your leisure, browsing boutiques offering Tibetan textiles, traditional crafts, and locally made goods before your scenic drive back to Kathmandu through the valley's dramatic landscapes.
Summary:
Accommodation: Kathmandu Guest House (Deluxe Rooms)
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in Paro, Bhutan and transfer to Thimphu, the world's only capital without traffic lights—a small, secluded city where monks in crimson robes walk streets lined with traditional architecture. Your exploration unveils the kingdom's living cultural heritage: visit the Memorial Chorten where locals circumambulate in devotion to Bhutan's beloved third King, witness master artists painting sacred thangkas (Buddhist scrolls) at the traditional Painting School, and browse the National Library's ancient manuscripts before exploring handicraft emporiums filled with exquisite hand-woven textiles, intricate silver jewelry, and masterful basketwork. Experience the vibrant Weekend Market where vendors from across the valleys gather, then visit the magnificent Tashichho Dzong—the fortress-monastery where Bhutan's King and Head Abbot govern this Buddhist kingdom in a delicate balance of temporal and spiritual authority. This is a capital unlike any other: intimate, authentic, and profoundly connected to traditions that elsewhere have vanished. Spend the night in Thimphu.
Summary:
Accommodation: Hotel Ariya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast w will begin at Pangri Zampa Monastery, the historic 16th-century temple that served as the first residence of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal—the visionary lama who unified Bhutan in 1616 and whose legacy still shapes the kingdom today. Journey through dramatic mountain terrain to Dochula Pass at 3,150 meters, where 108 memorial chortens crown the ridge and, on clear days, the entire Eastern Himalayan range unfolds in breathtaking panorama—pause here for tea while absorbing one of Bhutan's most spectacular vistas. Descend through the subtropical valleys to Punakha, the kingdom's ancient winter capital, where the magnificent Punakha Dzong rises at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (Male River) and Mo Chhu (Female River)—arguably Bhutan's most beautiful fortress-monastery and still the winter residence of the Head Abbot and Central Monastic Body. Cross the dramatic suspension bridge spanning the river, experiencing firsthand why this valley served as Bhutan's capital until 1955.
Summary:
Accommodation: Hotel Ariya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Journey to Paro, pausing at the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong—perched strategically at the confluence of two rivers with commanding views over ancient trade routes—and the historic Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's oldest fortress built in 1629 by the legendary Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, now home to the country's largest monastic school. Arrive in the bucolic Paro Valley, where despite hosting Bhutan's only international airport, terraced fields and traditional farmhouses remain unspoiled—the valley's homes are celebrated as Bhutan's most architecturally beautiful. Explore the National Museum housed in the cylindrical Ta-Dzong watchtower, offering panoramic valley views and extraordinary collections of sacred art and cultural artifacts, then descend via a covered wooden bridge to Rinpung Dzong, the magnificent 1645 fortress-monastery whose central tower features some of the nation's finest woodwork. This valley, among the first in Bhutan to embrace Buddhism, represents the kingdom at its most pristine—where spiritual devotion and natural beauty exist in perfect harmony.
Summary:
Accommodation: Kaachi Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Undertake Bhutan's most legendary hike to Taktsang Monastery—the "Tiger's Nest"—clinging seemingly impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the Paro Valley floor. This three-hour ascent through blue pine forest leads to one of Buddhism's most sacred sites, where Guru Rinpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, is said to have flown on a tigress's back in the 8th century and meditated in a cave for three months. Even from the viewpoint teahouse, where prayer flags flutter and monks' chants drift on mountain winds, the monastery's dramatic perch defies comprehension—a testament to devotion that transcends architectural possibility. Descend to experience authentic Bhutanese hospitality at a traditional farmhouse, where you'll enjoy a therapeutic hot stone bath—river stones heated in fire then placed in wooden tubs of medicinal herbs—followed by local refreshments, the perfect conclusion to your pilgrimage in this extraordinary kingdom.
Summary:
Accommodation: Kaachi Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, transferred to the Airport for a flight to Kathmandu. Late Afternoon or evening fly to Home. (Breakfast). Tip Ends.
Summary:
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
From The Beatles and Lonely Planet’s Tony Wheeler in the 1970s, legendary mountaineers, authors and explorers in the ‘80s & ‘90s to present-day parliamentarians, presidents and world-famous artists, the Kathmandu Guest House (KGH) has been housing travelers since 1968. From the iconic building built in 1902 to the modern-designed rooms in the new annexes, the KGH has always been at the top of restoration and upgrading every year. Being in the heart of Thamel, the KGH is known as a landmark, as it was the KGH that started the tourist hub of Thamel.
Hotel Barahi Pokhara opened in 1993 in the heart of Lakeside, Pokhara. It is named after the island temple of Barahi located in Phewa Lake just minutes away. Over the past three decades, the Barahi Hospitality & Leisure’s crown jewel establishment has built a reputation for the finest Nepali hospitality, quality customer service and opulent luxury.
Ariya is a contemporary hotel which seamlessly blends local heritage and modern comforts within its graceful architecture of clean lines and open spaces. Located at the southern entrance of the nation’s capital, Ariya’s personally appointed rooms have all the modern amenities for exceptional comfort and luxury. Enjoy our range of facilities, which include banquet, conference hall and lounge, a restaurant offering international and local cuisine, bar, café and the Ariya Touch Spa. Our hotel, nestled in the heart of Olakha, offers a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury. From the warm welcome to the meticulously decorated interiors, every detail reflects a commitment to providing an exceptional experience.
At Hotel Kaachi Grand, unrivaled comfort and luxury will elevate your holiday experience. Our luxurious selection of rooms will satisfy all of your requirements and make your stay unforgettable. Choose from our five categories of rooms, including Classic, Premier, Sky Deck, and Suites, each offering its own unique charm. Prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking views that accompany our rooms. Whether it's the town view, lush landscapes, or captivating vistas, each room offers a window to a world of beauty. Wake up to the gentle glow of the sun and let the scenic panoramas create an unforgettable backdrop for your stay.
Price per person (Shared Room): $6899.00
Single Room Supplement: add $1099.00
Group size is 10 - 12 participants. A deposit of 40% is required to reserve your place.
Commitment
Planning a trip can be daunting. We want you to relax and know that we are committed to ensuring that you will enjoy your journey. We work hard to create trips that have the feel of casual travel with friends rather than formal tours and plan itineraries that match your interests and fit your budget.
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We specialize in journeys of discovery and inspiration. Our adventures are all about local culture—the people, history, art, architecture, and food. Our trips showcase a rich source of inspirational people, landscapes, and cityscapes. Traveling is the time for discovery, exploration, and adventure.
Trusted Support
In case of an emergency, all our guides are licensed and trained to handle situations that may arise. We are always with you to assist in any way we can to make your trip safe and memorable.
Disclaimer
Payments: As soon as we receive your down payment, we will confirm your reservations and at this point, all change and cancellation policies will be in effect. KikiNetwork Travel will send you a finalized itinerary which will contain all necessary information including confirmation numbers, addresses, and phone numbers. We must receive 40% of the trip cost when you register for the trip. The full cost of the trip must be paid 75 days before date of travel, on August 15.
Forms of Payment: We accept ACH transfers (1% fee and .30) and credit cards (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard). There is a 2.9 processing fee for MC and Visa credit cards, and American Express incurs a 3.9% fee. If you pay by check there is no additional fee. You will need to mail the check to Kiki Keating, PO Box 223, Georges Mills, NH 03751.
Airfare/Visas/Special Permits: You are responsible for your flight to the place of the trip departure. I am happy to advise and recommend the best flights for you. Please email me at kiki@kikinetwork.com for more details.
I will inform you of any visa needs, and you must obtain any necessary visas and travel permits for all countries that you will be traveling to or transiting through. Visa and entry requirements may vary depending on your nationality, the length of your stay, and the purpose of your visit. Please make certain that your passport is valid for at least six months after the latest expected end date of your planned trip, as some countries will not allow entry if your passport expires sooner.
Insurance is required for any KikiNetwork Travel trip. KikiNetwork Travel requires an insurance plan with 100% of trip cost insured, $150,000 of emergency assistance and transportation, and a minimum of $50,000 medical evacuation coverage. I am happy to work with you to recommend one of my recommended insurance coverage companies. Please call me directly at 603-858-2733 to discuss and ask questions about travel insurance coverage.
Health and Safety Matters: Please visit your local hospital Travel Clinic. Your doctor will let you know what, if any, vaccinations or other health or safety precautions are necessary or recommended for your destinations. We are not physicians, and nothing we say should be interpreted as professional medical advice. Government health advisories can be found on the internet at: http://www.cdc.gov and http://www.who.int
Cancellations: In addition to any cancellation penalties related to trip components we are not responsible for (e.g. permits, airfare, travel insurance, etc.), the following fees will apply: 75 days or less, no refund AND UP TO to 90 days, 30% of trip cost is refunded.
Cancellation penalties apply as soon as we have received payment. Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is required.
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