Travel to Nepal from Malaysia? Nepal is a beautiful country to visit, offering opportunities to explore its natural and cultural sites. Touring Nepal from Malaysia may be exhausting, but once you set foot on the land of Nepal, you will be amazed by its beauty.
Nepal is blessed with natural beauty, as you can find dense forests, the natural habitat of thousands of animals and plants, and thousands of water resources, including Rivers, Ponds, the Highest Lakes, and waterfalls. The world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, also lies in Nepal at 8848.86 meters.
Nepal is also rich in culture. During your visit to Malaysia, you will be amazed to see people from different cultures, religions, and languages living together without discrimination and with strong involvement in one another's cultural activities. You can find temples, churches, Monasteries, and Masjids in Nepal. The place where Gautama Buddha (Light of Asia) was born, Lumbini, also lies in Nepal.
Flight Information about Travel to Nepal from Malaysia
Malaysia has direct flights to Nepal. This means there will be no unnecessary transit issues. There are three routes to travel to Nepal from Malaysia. However, we'll use Kuala Lumpur International Airport, as it has the shortest travel time, approximately 4 hours and 40 to 50 minutes.
Documents required to enter Nepal from Malaysia
When traveling from Malaysia to Nepal, several documents are required for entry. Malaysians are required to present a valid passport valid for at least 6 months when visiting Nepal. Nepal Immigration (Tribhuvan International Airport) issues visas upon arrival for travelers from Malaysia.
Where do I go?
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport will take you to Nepal's sole Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, in Kathmandu. Upon arrival at your destination, we will send a representative from Boundless Adventure to pick you up at the Airport. We can arrange a private, comfortable jeep or car to drop you off at the Hotel, as per your preference.
Otherwise, travelers from Malaysia can manage ground transportation independently.
Hotels in Kathmandu
There are many comfortable hotels near Kathmandu, Nepal. But most Hotels for tours and travel are situated in Thamel, Kathmandu. Thamel is a tourist hub, and many travelers prefer to stay there while visiting Nepal.
Hotels are categorized into five groups. Hotels in Nepal are rated 1-, 2-, and 3-star. In 1—and 2-star rated hotels, only the bare necessities are fulfilled. In 3-star-rated hotels, more than just necessities and an average level of comfort are provided. Meanwhile, a high standard of service, cleanliness, hospitality, design, and luxurious facilities is provided in Nepal's 4— and 5-star-rated hotels.
Boundless Adventure can book a comfortable and satisfying Hotel within your budget. Malaysian citizens can also book directly through online platforms.
Best Seasons
There are four different seasons in Nepal. But only four months of the Himalayas are visible.
September to December is the best season to visit Nepal. During this period, the skies are clear and blue, with a dazzling view. The mountain ranges are clearly visible during these seasons.
The weather will be dry, with temperatures varying between regions. September to late November is also considered the best season for trekking.
Kathmandu Tour Packages
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and a hub of culture and the arts. Kathmandu is known for its historical monuments and heritage. Throughout your tour of Kathmandu, you will be amazed by the carved arts in the walls of Temples, Mosques, Monasteries, and historical houses.
Some of the famous places in Kathmandu to visit are as follows:
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of Kathmandu's most popular destinations. It is the historic Durbar Square, built by King Mahendra Malla between the 12th and 18th centuries.
It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The exciting thing about Kathmandu Durbar is that it is where Nepal's former kings were crowned, and that the whole nation was once ruled from here.
Kathmandu Durbar Square features several sites you can explore. Hanuman Dhoka Museum is one of them, where you can explore the former monarch's royal lifestyle and possessions. Several Hindu temples are also located here.
Another interesting place to explore is the Basantapur Street, where you can find a variety of handicrafts and unique jewelry. You can purchase them and add them to your collection based on your interests.
Jame Mosque and Kashmiri Mosque
Nepal is a culturally diverse country. Nepal has multiple religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. If Nepal has thousands of temples, it also has thousands of monasteries and mosques.
Jame Mosque and Kashmiri Mosque are famous mosques located in Kathmandu. They are situated at Ratnapark and Swoyambhunath Temple.
The architecture of both mosques is stunning. Several windows are plain glass, with a minaret and a crescent moon. The crescent moon atop mosques represents God's guidance on life's path.
You can visit mosques for the prayers.
Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath
Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath are both holy places for Buddhists.
Swayambhunath is the oldest stupa of its kind. Other stupas have references from the Swayambhunath. The meaning of Syambhunath is (Self Existent One). To reach the main stupa of Swayambhu, you must climb 365 stairs, representing the human lifecycle. The stupa of Swayambhunath is located in the middle of the compound and represents the wisdom and enlightenment of Gautama Buddha.
Bouddhanath is one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Represents Buddha's fully awakened eyes, who is known as the Lord of Awakening. The stupa contains a white dome symbolizing the Universe.
Both Buddhist pilgrimages share similarities. One of the main similarities is that the main stupa of both places contains the eyes of Buddha, which represent that Buddha is observing everything.
Pokhara Tour Packages
Pokhara is the second most popular tourist destination in Nepal. It is 200km west of Kathmandu. Okh is renowned for its stunning views of Nepal's mountain ranges, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. It is also the gateway and endpoint of the Annapurna Region.
We can explore the different places in Pokhara. Okhar is full of mysteries and Adventure. Pokhara Tour highlights include Fewa Lake, David's Fall, Gupteshwar Cave, Bindhyabasini, and more.
Devi's Fall Pokhara
Devi's Fall Pokhara, Patale Chhango, is located in the Kaski district of Pokhara. It differs from other waterfalls due to its unique natural phenomenon.
David's fall is named after a Swiss man who was swept away by the waterfall in 1961 A.D.
Devi's Fall in Pokhara marks the point where the Pardi Khola disappears, leaving no trace of its existence. The source of Devi's Fall is Phewa Lake.
View from Sarangkot
Sarangkot is another popular destination in Pokhara, 1600 m above sea level.
Many people prefer Sarangkot for its spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges, including Mount Annapurna, Mount Dhaulagiri, and Mount Manaslu, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Adventurous activities such as paragliding and ultralight rides are also available in Sarangkot. With these activities, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and the sights of Pokhara.
We provide paragliding and Ultra-Light tours in Pokhara. The tours last 15 to 60 minutes, excluding ground time.
Fewa Lake
Fewa Lake is the second-largest lake in Nepal, covering 5.7 km². It is one of Pokhara's most popular destinations, located at an elevation of 742 m (2434 ft).
Fewa Lake is primarily famous for boating. In the middle of Phewa Lake is a Hindu pilgrimage site: the temple of Lord Barahi, Tal Barahi Temple. It is located on the island in Lake Phewa, making the lake a popular destination for exploration.
You can do several activities on the lakeside in Pokhara, such as camping. Camping on the lakeside will be memorable, as you can gaze at the night sky and see the stars.
A beautiful reflection of the Nepali Himalayan ranges, including Mount Machhapuchre, Annapurna, and Mount Dhaulagiri, can be seen on the surface of Fewa Lake.
A comfortable flight of approximately 20-25 minutes from Kathmandu Airport to Pokhara is available. Pokhara also offers hotels across various categories. However, Boundl's Adventure will manage the Hotel according to your cost. Moreover, if you want to take in Pokhara's beauty and the stunning view of Fewa Lake, we recommend booking a Hotel near the lakeside.
Mardi Himal Trek packages
Pokhara is also famous for trekking and tour destinations—one of the most adored is hiking to Mardi Himal in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Mardi Himal's elevation is 5,587 m (18,330ft) above sea level. It is situated above Mount Machhapuchre. Basil Goodfellow first summited Mardi Himal in 1961 A.D.
Mardi Himal Trekking
Trek to Mardi Himal is considered one of the best short treks in the Annapurna region. The total distance of the Mardi Himal trek from Pokhara, including hiking, is 57 km (35 miles). The trek's maximum altitude is 4220 meters. Trek to the Mardi Himal trail and the journey through scenic landscapes and diverse Flora and Fauna. This is a moderate trek; you can find a teahouse along the way for a rest stop.
Trekking Permit in Mardi Himal
Trek to Mardi Himal requires an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) and a TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) permit. Since Mardi Himal does not require a special permit, there is no need to trek in restricted areas.
Ground Transportation
To trek in the Mardi Himal from Pokhara, you must take a vehicle from your Hotel in Pokhara to the starting point of the Mardi Himal Trek, Kande.
Kande is situated on the north side of Pokhara. The distance between Pokhara and Kande is 27 kilometers, and the trip takes approximately 1.5 hours. Other private jeeps and buses are available for your short journey from Pokhara to Kande. However, you can select transportation based on the group size.
Accommodation and Meals
As you walk approximately 6 to 7 hours daily, sound sleep and energy-giving food are essential to stay active for the next day's trekking. Guest houses are available for accommodation and meals during the trek to Mardi Himal.
Tea houses along the routes to Mardi Himal will not be as luxurious as hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. However, it will fulfill the necessities.
Scenery during the trek
Mardi Himal features diverse landscapes. The lower trek to Mardi Himal features beautiful rhododendrons throughout the forest. Above the dense rhododendron forest, oak, pine, maple, and Hemlock trees can be found along the Mardi Himal trail. As you ascend, you will see the Alp pasture and rock-covered terrain. The diverse landscapes of the Mardi Himal Trek make the entire trek more exciting and unique.
During the trek to Mardi Himal, you can see animals such as Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black Bear, and Sika Deer, as well as birds such as Pheasant.
The Mardi Himal trek is famous for its breathtaking scenery of snow-capped mountains, including Machhapuchhre (6993 meters), Mount Annapurna I (8091 meters), Himchuli (6441 meters), Annapurna III (7555 meters), Gangapurna (7455 meters), and Mardi Himal (5587 meters).
Guide and Porter
The trek to Mardi Himal has well-marked trails throughout. If fully prepared, you can trek to Mardi Himal without a guide.
However, taking a local guide is more suitable, given their experience and knowledge. Even with thorough preparation, environmental and health issues may arise during the trek, and the guide can handle them more effectively than the trekkers.
We also recommend you take a local professional guide with you.
Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek
The Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is nine days long. It includes the journey from Malaysia to Kathmandu, the Departure section, and the arrival and departure sections.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Your flight will land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal's sole international Airport, located in Kathmandu. After your arrival, a representative of Boundless Adventure will warmly welcome you to Nepal. We will arrange a private, comfortable jeep to pick you up from the Airport and drop you off at the Hotel.
After you have had some time to rest at your Hotel, we will briefly meet again to discuss the itinerary for the trek to Mardi Himal.
Day 2: Flight/Ride to Pokhara
The next day, we will fly to Pokhara early in the morning, approximately 20-25 minutes. Taking a flight is more comfortable and time-saving than taking a ride.
Driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. The route to Pokhara follows the Prithvi Highway, which offers beautiful river valley scenery. During the drive, we will stop at several places for a light meal.
After reaching Pokhara, we will move to a comfortable Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Kande and Trek to Deurali
After a warm breakfast at Pokhara Lakeside Hotel, we will drive for an hour to Kande and enjoy the beautiful views of diverse landscapes and the Himalayan range.
We begin the trek to Mardi Himal at Kande. Lunch will be at Australian Base Camp, where you can enjoy the photo session.
The trek from Kande to Deurali is approximately 4 to 5 hours. He treks along the beautiful road, taking in the mesmerizing view of Mount Machhapuchhre. We will stay overnight at the Deurali tea house.
Day 4: Trek to Forest Camp
On the fourth day of our trek to Mardi Himal, we will have breakfast and continue to Forest Camp.
We will ascend to the forest camp from Deurali, where we will hear the beautiful chirping of various bird species. The trek to Forest Camp follows an isolated trail with stunning views of oak forests and Nepal's national flower, the Rhododendron.
Forest Camp is located at 2,540 meters above sea level, where we rest before continuing our journey to Mardi Himal. Vernight will be at the teahouse.
Day 5: Trek to High Camp
The fifth-day trail will be slightly more difficult than on previous days. However, the outcome will be more impressive.
After having a warm breakfast, we will continue our trek to High Camp, enjoying the scenery of the dense Alpine, Maple, and orchid forests.
High Camp is at an elevation of 3,580 meters and offers spectacular views of the Mountain ranges, including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and Himchuli.
We ensure that you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of these mountains. Tonight, we will be at the tea house.
Day 6 Mardi Himal Base Camp
After having a warm breakfast at the teahouse, we will follow a single track through the region's hill ridge.
It would be best if you were more careful from now on, as we are on an extremely slippery, snowy path.
After reaching the top of the Mardi Himal Base Camp, elevated at 4500 meters, you cannot take your eyes away for even a minute. The mesmerizing view of Mount Annapurna, Fish Tail, Dhaulagiri, and Mardi Himal appears right before you.
Tea houses are unavailable in the high Camp, so we will eat a packed lunch and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. After some time, we will return to the base camp and spend the night there.
Day 7: Trek to Siding and drive to Pokhara
After breakfast, we will descend from High Camp to Siding (Low Camp). We will stop at some points to rest, as the hike is not easy.
After reaching Sidhing, we will take a private Jeep to the Pokhara Hotel and stay overnight.
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu
From here, your journey to Mardi Himal in Pokhara ends, and we will return to Kathmandu. On our way to Kathmandu, we will follow the same route as before along the Prithivi Highway, passing through beautiful landscapes, riverbanks, and rice fields.
Alternatively, you can take a flight to Kathmandu, which is more comfortable.
Overnight will be at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 9: Departure
Day 9 is the last day of your journey. After breakfast at the Hotel, our representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
By the end of the journey, we ensure you will be overwhelmed by Nepal and the hospitality of the Nepali people, and that you can return to this beautiful country.
Conclusion
Boundless Adventure is a renowned tour and trekking company in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
We organize our tours and trekking services throughout Nepal. We also offer tours and trekking in Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal. We have provided our tour and trekking services to thousands of International travelers, and we are pleased to inform you that every traveler has been satisfied with our service.
Lastly, we request that Malaysian citizens consider us. We assure you of our best hospitality.