Shangri-La Holidays Incentives

Shangri-La Holidays is sure to make your stay in Nepal much more enjoyable, exciting, relaxed and comfortable with its exclusive services and programmes, while you capture the beauty of the Himalayan Kingdom.

Company Profile
Incentive Information
Association Membership
Past Events
Nepal's First Incentive

Company Profile-
Shangri-La Holidays promotes its bylined Tours of Enchantment and Treks of Enchantment, aims to see extended lengths of tourist stay and unique, unusual programs in Nepal. It believes in and promotes an alternative Nepal. It aims to see that the income of tourism filters down to the village and artisan level.

Incentive Information-
Shangri-La Holidays handles the major share of Incentive travel into Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet as it produces innovative packages for corporations and travel industries of France, Italy, Spain, UK, Canada, USA, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden and Germany.

Association Membership-
Nepal Incentive and Convention Association (NICA)

Past Events-
Some of the major incentives created and operated in Nepal include...

TF1 (France's Premier Television Channel) - see below, Le Figaro (France's Premier Newspaper), Haut Ecole de Commerce (HEC), Mazda, Association Marbielles, Lufthansa Club Escape, Club Negobois, Havas Communication Voyages - Annual Convention, ODA, Union des Assurances de Paris, Iskra Autoelectrique, Pirelll, Corona, Vania, and Placoplatres.

Nepal's First Real Incentive - Courtesy of The Kathmandu Post - 1 May 1995
A group of 90 French media tycoons were treated to an uniquely different touristic experience late last week After being greeted at Tribhuvan International Airport by a panoply of musicians, dancers and singers they were transported to their hotel, where they were allowed to rest before the most spectacular, non-stop extravaganza of Nepal.

Highlights for this group who are associated with TFI - a opinion making French Television network, included a day when they breakfasted at 16,000 feet below the towering heights of Gosaithan peak, had lunch that very day on the Trishuli and dined that same evening at Chitwan.

This Yeti to Tiger via Fish programme, the first ever of its kind in Nepali tourism, was designed by Utpal Sengupta who also concocted other delights such as son-et-lumiere at Bhaktapur and a spiritually rejuvenating dinner in a monastery that was totally renovated and redecorated for the occasion. "I am excited to change the normal two and a half day programmes that are typical for this country's tourism. This new programme is innovative and may lead the future for growth of our industry in our beautiful country." said Sengupta.

Members of the TF1 group trekked through the countryside around the Valley of Kathmandu, worshipped at Boudhanath, where they were blessed by a reincarnate Lama, listened to Mozart on a beach, watched masked dances by the light of 2000 flickering butter lamps, listened to the music performed by members of the Royal Nepal Academy and even attempted to learn the traditional stick dancing, beloved of the Prajapati sect of the Newar community. Also on the menu of this magical mystery tour, was dinner in a restored Newari house and a sari-tying competition for the ladies.

The group comprised top echelon management from Fortune 500 companies such as - Renault, Aerospace, Nintendo, Coca-Cola, Toyota and Reebok amongst a host of others.

Overwhelmed by Nepalese hospitality, the elegant Madame Ariele Renouf generously offered education sponsorship for needy children and hinted at a possible documentary programme for airing in France promoting Nepal as a destination. Madame Renouf, a noted philanthropist and oriental philosopher, showed both the Buddhist and the Hindu side of Nepal to her group of TF1 supporters.

Over 300 people ranging from monks and artistes, to caterers and hoteliers helped in making a French dream of Nepal come true.

Please contact us to help make your incentive travel programme a success.

Incentives ::..

Nepal - 3 nights 4 days

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Newari welcome at Hotel by Panch Kanyas in traditional costumes, who will put Tika on the guests, with musicians playing in the background Fresh fruit juice and mineral water will be served while guests are assembling in the Lobby
Guests will be escorted to their rooms by Hotel staff
In the evening, departure for Thamel
Arrival at Thamel (the Freak Street of Kathmandu) Walk through the streets browsing through shops (time given for shopping)
Arrival at Thamel house – a traditional Newari Restaurant serving authentic Newari cuisine
Dinner will be served in traditional style, with musicians playing in the background
After dinner, a rickshaw-ride through the streets of old Kathmandu
Return to Hotel for overnight stay

Day 2 Early wake up call and breakfast in the Hotel.
Departure by coaches for Majhimtar (2Hrs)
Arrival at rafting put-in-point (The river guide will give a safety briefing)
After the briefing, we wear our safety jackets and helmets and start rafting
We raft for a period of 2 hours 30 minutes, going over various rapids (Grades I- III) and then float onto the beach at Kurintar
Lunch with wash & change facilities will be provided at the beach by the side of the Trisuli River
After lunch, board coaches for drive to Chitwan National Park (2 hrs)
Arrival in Chitwan and reach Chitrasari
Board Land rovers / Jeeps for transfer to Wildlife Camp
Arrival at Lodge
Rooming of guests and refreshments
Time for rest.
Wash and change, taking photographs
Tharu Dances followed by Gala Barbecue Dinner
Overnight at Lodge

Day 3 Early morning wake up call
Tea / coffee will be served at the Lodge
Start of elephant safaris to view animals in the jungle (2hrs)
Return to Lodge for breakfast, wash and change
After breakfast, start a canoe ride down the river till Rapti ghat (1hr)
Here, bullock carts wait to take you (30 minutes) for a visit of a typical Tharu Village
Return to Lodge in jeeps. (20 minutes)
Arrival at Lodge and time for wash and change
Early lunch will be served at the Lodge
Departure for Bharatpur airport and board flight to Kathmandu (30 minutes)
Arrival at Kathmandu and proceed for sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square
After the visit, transfer to Hotel
Arrival at Hotel and time for wash and change
Departure for Bhaktapur (45 minutes drive)
Arrival at Bhaktapur. Sightseeing of the old city
Guests will walk along the cobbled streets of Bhaktapur, past temples and monuments and small shops
Departure from Bhaktapur
Return to Kathmandu
Return to Hotel
Barbecue dinner with masked dances in the Garden

Day 4 Early wake up call and breakfast
Departure transfer for airport
Arrival at airport and immigration formalities
Departure flight

Nepal - 4 nights 5 days

Day 2 Wake call
Breakfast in Hotel
Departure for sightseeing Patan
Lunch will be served in Patan Museum
Departure for Kathmandu Durbar Square
Visit Kasthamandap and the temple of the Living Goddess
Return to Hotel for wash and change
In the evening, departure for Bhaktapur
Arrival at Bhaktapur
Guests will be escorted by a procession of young children with torches, accompanied by musicians
Guests will walk along the cobbled streets of Bhaktapur, past temples and monuments and small shops, till they reach the Nyatapola square
Here, they will watch masked dances, with the backdrop of Nyatapola temple a five-story pagoda temple, illuminated by lamps
Dinner will be served here in the Nyatapola Square, with musicians playing
After dinner, transfer back to Hotel

Day 3 Early wake up call and breakfast in the Hotel.
Departure by coaches for Majhimtar (2Hrs)
Arrival at rafting put-in-point (The river guide will give a safety briefing)
After the briefing, we wear our safety jackets and helmets and start rafting
We raft for a period of 2 hours 30 minutes, going over various rapids (Grades I – III) and then float onto the beach at Kurintar
Lunch with wash & change facilities will be provided by the side of the Trisuli River
After lunch, board coaches for drive to Pokhara (3 hrs)
Arrival in Pokhara and continue on to Lumle (1hour)
Arrival at Lumle and walk for 45 minutes till Chandrakot Village
Arrival at our camp where hot towels, tea/coffee, biscuits will be served followed by installation in tents
In the evening, barbecue dinner with campfire, followed by local village dances
Overnight camping

Day 4 Early wake up call to view sunrise over the Annapurna and Macchapuchare mountain range
Hot breakfast will be served in the camp
After breakfast, start trek to Nayapul via Birethanti (2hrs)
Arrival at Nayapul and board coaches for drive to Pokhara (1hr)
Tika welcome with welcome drink, followed by wash and change (either in rooms or a dip in the swimming pool, gazing at the mountain ranges)
Barbecue lunch with local musicians
After lunch transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu (30 minutes)
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Free time for shopping / rest
In the evening, departure for Boudnath
Arrival at Boudnath
Perambulate around the largest stupa in the world and walk to the Sherpa Monastery
Here, guests will be greeted by Lama musicians in the courtyard
Guests will then be escorted by hostesses dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes, into the Monastery hall, to be seated at the tables
The Lama monks will perform a long life puja (prayer) for our guests and a Lama incarnate will then invite them to light a lamp each ( The Lamas will be chanting hymns all this while)
The ceremony will be followed by dinner with the Lamas
After dinner, the Rinpoche will present a silk scarf (khada) with his blessings
Return to Hotel for overnight

Day 5 Wake call
Transfer to airport for departure flight

Nepal - 7 nights 8 days

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Assistance with Immigration and Baggage
Transfer to Hotel
Newari welcome at Hotel by Panch Kanyas in traditional costumes, who will put tika on the guests with musicians playing in the background
Fresh fruit juices and mineral water will be served while guests are assembling in the Lobby
Guests will be escorted to their rooms by Hotel staff
In the evening, departure for Thamel
Arrival at Thamel (the Freak Street of Kathmandu)
Walk through the streets browsing through shops (time given for shopping)
Arrival at Thamel house – a traditional Newari restaurant serving authentic Newari cuisine
Dinner will be served in traditional style with musicians playing in the background
After dinner, a rickshaw-ride through the streets of old Kathmandu
Return to Hotel for overnight stay

Day 2 Breakfast in Hotel
After breakfast, sightseeing Patan and the Tibetan Refugee Camp
Lunch in Patan Museum Courtyard
After lunch, sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Temple of the living Goddess and Boudnath Stupa
Barbecue dinner in the Garden

Day 3 Early wake up call and breakfast in the Hotel
Departure by coaches for Majhimtar (2Hrs)
Arrival at rafting put-in-point (The river guide will give a safety briefing)
After the briefing, we wear our safety jackets and helmets and start rafting
We raft for a period of 2 hours 30 minutes, going over various rapids (Grade I – III) and then float onto the beach at Kurintar
Lunch with wash & change facilities will be provided by the side of the Trisuli River
After lunch, board coaches for drive to Pokhara (3 hrs)
Arrival at Pokhara and transfer to Resort
Tika welcome with welcome drink in the garden, followed by rooming of guests
Dinner in Hotel

Day 4 Early Breakfast in the Hotel
Board coaches for drive to Nayapul (1hr 15 minutes)
Arrival at Nayapul and walk to Birethanti (1hr)
Lunch at Lodge, by the side of the river
Trek up the hill to Chandrakot village (2 Hrs) till the Lodge
Arrival at camp- hot towels, tea / coffee, biscuits will be served
Installation in tents, followed by time for wash and change, taking photographs
In the evening, barbecue dinner followed by local village dances around the campfire
Overnight in Tented Camp

Day 5 Early wake up call to view sunrise over the Annapurna and Macchapuchare mountain range
Hot breakfast will be served in the camp and walk to Lumle (45 minutes)
Arrival at Lumle and board coaches for drive back to Pokhara (1Hr)
Arrival at Resort
Tika welcome with welcome drink
Rooming of guests and time for wash and change
Lunch by the poolside
After lunch, sightseeing of Pokhara
Dinner and overnight at Resort

Day 6 Breakfast in Hotel
Transfer to Pokhara airport
Charter flight to Meghauly (Chitwan)
Transfer to Jungle Lodge
Arrival at Lodge and rooming of guests
Lunch in Jungle Lodge
In the afternoon, boat ride down the river for viewing crocodiles
In the evening, dinner followed by local tribal dances

Day 7 Early wake up call and tea / coffee, biscuits will be served
Transfer in jeeps to the tented camp
Breakfast surrounded with elephants
After breakfast, 2-hour elephant safari through the jungle, till the Lodge
After lunch, transfer to Meghauly airport for return Charter Flight to Kathmandu (30 minutes)
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Time for rest / leisure till 1700 hours when you depart for Bhaktapur
Arrival at Bhaktapur
Guests will be then escorted by torch bearers and musicians through the streets of the old city till they reach Nyatapola square where they will watch dances in the surrounding of old temples all lit up by diyas (earthenware lamps)
Departure for Boudnath and the Sherpa Monastery
Arrival at Monastery and welcome by lama musicians
Welcome drink of Rakshi will be served
Guests will then be escorted into the Monastery by hostesses dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes
Monks will perform a Puja for the guests
Dinner will be served inside the Monastery
After dinner, the Lama Incarnate will present a silk scarf (Khada) to each guest on departure
Transfer back to Hotel

Day 8 Breakfast in Hotel
Transfer to airport for departure flight

Nepal / Tibet - 7 days

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Assistance with Immigration and baggage
Transfer to Hotel
Arrival at Hotel
Newari Welcome at Hotel by Panch Kanyas in Traditional costumes, who will put Tika on the guests with musicians playing in the background
Fresh fruit juices and mineral water will be served while guests are assembling in the Lobby
Guests will be escorted to room by Hotel staff
In the evening, departure for Thamel
Arrival at Thamel (the Freak Street of Kathmandu)
Walk through the streets, browsing through shops etc.
Arrival at Thamel House – a traditional Newari restaurant serving authentic Newari cuisine
Dinner will be served in traditional style with musicians playing in the background
After dinner, a rickshaw-ride through the streets of old Kathmandu
Return to Hotel for Overnight Stay

DAY 02 Breakfast in Hotel
Visit of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudnath
Tandoori Lunch at Hotel
After Lunch Sightseeing of Patan, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Kumari Temple
Dinner in the Hotel garden, with Nepali cultural dances and musicians

DAY 03 Early breakfast in Hotel
Fly from Kathmandu to Gongkar airport in Lhasa
Lunch is to be arranged at a spot about 30 minutes drive from Gongkar airport
After Lunch, drive to the River Point and cross over the Tsangpo River in boats with outboard motors (01 hour)
Upon arrival at the Samye Side beach, board trucks for drive to Samye Monastery
Upon arrival at Samye Monastery, prayer ceremony inside the Monastery and traditional masked dances in the courtyard outside (Total time at Samye will be about 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Escort the group till the camp (Walking)
Guests will be escorted to their tents
Time for wash and change and rest
Barbecue dinner with local Tibetan dances and musicians

DAY 04 Breakfast in camp, followed by display of archery by local villagers and yak ride for the guests
Board trucks for ride to the Tsangpo River
Cross the river in boats and board coaches for drive to Lhasa
Arrival at Lhasa Hotel
Welcome with Yak dance and welcome drinks to be served in the lobby
Rooming of guests in Hotel
Lunch in Hotel restaurant
After lunch, board coaches for drive to Potala Square (Brief stop for taking photographs)
Visit of Jokhang Monastery and Barkhor Market
Return to Hotel
Tibetan Dinner in Hotel

DAY 05 Breakfast in the Hotel
Visit to Potala Palace
Lunch at Local restaurant in town booked for the group
After lunchtime at leisure for shopping (Guides to accompany & assist)
2000hrs: Departure for Potala Palace (entry from the front)
Surprise Gala Farewell Dinner in the front courtyard of the Potala Palace
The walkway leading up to the palace to be lit with butter lamps
Lamas will welcome the guests and walk in a procession up to the courtyard
Butter lamps will be lit and kept on wooden stands (Choktey) in two or three places in the courtyard
Lamas will be seated on the balcony overlooking the courtyard chanting prayers
As soon as the guests enter the courtyard, they will start blowing horns and beating drums
22hrs: Departure from the palace for the Hotel

DAY 06 Early Wake up call and breakfast
Departure for airport
Arrival at airport
Assistance with immigration and baggage
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Installation in rooms
Lunch in Hotel garden
Rest of the day free for shopping, leisure, and rest
In the evening, transfer to Bhaktapur
Arrival at Bhaktapur
Guests will be escorted by torch -bearers and musicians through the streets of the old city till they reach Nyatapola square, where they will witness dances in the surroundings of old temples all lit up with Diyas (earthenware lamps)
Farewell dinner in Nyatapola square with musicians
After dinner, transfer back to Hotel

DAY 07 Breakfast in Hotel
Transfer to airport for departure flight

Nepal / Bhutan - 6 days

Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu
Assistance with Immigration and baggage
Transfer to Hotel
Arrival at Hotel
Newari Welcome at Hotel by Panch Kanyas in traditional costumes who will put Tika on the guests with musicians playing in the background
Fresh fruit juices and mineral water will be served while guest are assembling in the lobby
Guests will be escorted to rooms by Hotel staff

Day 02 Fly to Paro
Breakfast in Hotel
Transfer to airport
Flight to Paro, Bhutan (2150 meters), a 55 minutes flight along the eastern Himalayan range
Arrival at Paro airport and assistance with immigration customs and baggage handling
Transfer to Kichu Resort in coaches (15 minutes drive)
Welcome ceremony with welcome drink
Installation in rooms and time for rest, wash and change
Lunch in Hotel garden
After lunch, excursion to Drogyel Dzong (Trout fishing activity on Paro River for those interested)
Welcome dinner with barbecue and cultural program
Overnight at Kichu Resort

Day 03 Drive to Thimpu/ Visit Thimpu
Breakfast in Hotel
Drive to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan(01 hour)
En route, visit Simthokha Dzong, which houses the national language and dance school
Arrive at River View Hotel
Welcome ceremony with welcome drink
Installations in rooms
Lunch in Hotel
After lunch, visit the national Painting School and continue to the birds eye view point and visit the mini zoo to see Bhutan’s National animal-Takin- a rare species
End the day by visiting the Tashichho Dzong which houses the administrative center
Dinner in Hotel

DAY 04 Drive to Paro/ visit Paro
Breakfast in Hotel
Drive to Paro
Check-in to Kichu Resort
Excursion and trek up Taktsang Monastery (Perched on the Cliffside), a 2-hours trek
Hot lunch will be served on the way
After visiting the Monastery, trek down to the road (1 hour) and drive back to Kichu Resort
Time at leisure for rest/visiting the small town of Paro and shopping for handicrafts
Gala dinner at Rinpung Dzong with traditional music and dances
Overnight at Kichu Resort

Day 05 Fly Paro/ Kathmandu – S/S Kathmandu
Early breakfast in Hotel
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu and assistance with immigration
Transfer to Hotel
Check-in and rooming of guests
Time for rest, wash and change
Transfer to Patan, for lunch in Patan Museum
After lunch, visit Patan and Kathmandu city
In the evening, departure for Thamel
Arrival at Thamel (the Freak Street of Kathmandu)
Walk through the streets, browsing through shops
Arrival at Thamel House – a traditional Newari House converted into an excellent Restaurant serving authentic Newari cuisine
Dinner will be served in traditional style with musicians playing in the background
After dinner, a rickshaw-ride through the streets of old Kathmandu
Return to Hotel for overnight stay

Day 06 Final Departure
Breakfast at Hotel Shangrila
Departure from Kathmandu