Nepal — Land of the Gods

The gods mingle in both the sacred and the profane in this once-forbidden kingdom nestled in the world's highest mountains — the mighty Himalayas. Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest mountain peaks including Chomolungma — Mother Goddess of the World — Mt. Everest.

It is a land of enchantment with a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist culture, breathtaking natural beauty, religious mystique, ancient temples, and timeless traditions that transport one back to another time. Nepal's three ancient city-kingdoms of Patan, Bhaktitpur, and Kathmandu are living museums with magnificent examples of centuries-old masterpieces of Hindu and Buddhist sacred art. Their temples, shrines and monuments are amongst Asia's greatest architectural achievements that reflect their powerful religious and cultural traditions.

Although Nepal's spectacular pristine beauty, outstanding art and architectural treasures, and its fascinating culture that has lured travelers for decades, it is the people who inhabit this tiny kingdom that make it one of the most special lands in the world to visit. The Nepalese are friendly people who offer warmth and hospitality that manifest the benevolent ideals of their Hindu and Buddhist cultural and spiritual traditions.

During your journey you will explore the splendors of Nepal's sacred arts and experience firsthand its living Hindu and Buddhist traditions by actually staying in monasteries, country inns, and former Hindu palaces. Your guides are Buddhist monks and Hindu scholars who share their insights and personal knowledge. At your stay in a Buddhist monastery you will meet and receive lectures from the abbot on Buddhist philosophy and meditation. You will meet artists and artisans in their studios and learn how their timeless artistic traditions are still very much alive today.

Our itineraries are designed so that you may directly experience the heart and soul of Nepal's remarkable ancient cultural heritage. We invite you to discover for yourself why our trips to Nepal are an unforgettable experience — not merely a visit.