Dolma Treks is delighted to introduce an extraordinary new experience — a 10-day luxury painting holiday in Nepal, led by acclaimed artist Kevin Scully, from October 13th to 23rd, 2026.

This exceptional journey combines art, culture, and Himalayan splendour, offering guests the rare opportunity to explore Nepal through a painter’s eye. With every brushstroke, discover the timeless beauty of this enchanting country — from ancient royal cities to tranquil mountain villages.

A Journey of Inspiration

Your adventure begins in the cultural heart of Kathmandu, where sacred temples and vibrant markets provide a perfect introduction to Nepal’s rich heritage. From there, travel to Patan and Bhaktapur, where centuries-old courtyards and artisan workshops inspire your creative spirit.

Continue to Pokhara, painting beside the serene Phewa Lake with the majestic Annapurna range reflected in its waters. The journey culminates in the picturesque Ghandruk Village, offering breathtaking Himalayan views — the ultimate setting for artistic reflection.

The Experience

Guests will enjoy thoughtfully selected accommodations, exquisite local and international cuisine, and seamless travel arrangements throughout the trip.
Under Kevin’s expert guidance and Dolma Treks’ professional care, participants of all painting levels will receive individual attention, ensuring a deeply enriching and relaxed creative experience.

This exclusive small-group tour blends comfort, culture, and creativity — a rare opportunity to paint, explore, and unwind in one of the world’s most inspiring destinations.

Find Out More

For full details of the itinerary, pricing, and inclusions, please visit:
 Painting in Nepal with Kevin Scully

Or contact us directly at info@dolmatreks.com

Spaces are limited — join us for an unforgettable artistic escape in the heart of the Himalayas.

Join Kevin Scully on a fantastic 10-day painting holiday to Nepal, a narrow country so different from anywhere else in the world, lying between Tibet and India with its stunning backdrop of Mount Everest. The trip is being organised in association with Dolma Treks, an experienced company that has been operating trips to Nepal for many years.

Itinerary Detail

On our arrival in Kathmandu we will be escorted to our hotel where we will have a welcome dinner and trip briefing. We will spend one night in Kathmandu before a morning transfer to Patan, where we will be painting at Durbar Square. In the evening we will transfer to Bhaktapur for a full day’s painting, and from there we will visit Balthali village.

On day 5 we will take a short flight to Pokhara where we will spend the day painting at Phewa Lake. We will be arriving on the first day of the Dashain Festival, the greatest celebration of Nepal Hindus.

From Pokhara we will take a jeep ride to Ghandruk Village where we will spend the afternoon painting with spectacular views of Annapurna South as our backdrop. On the following day there will be an early morning mountain painting session before returning to Pokhara after lunch.

We will spend a morning sketching at Sarangkot before flying back to Kathmandu in the afternoon.

On day 9 we will spend the day painting in the capital, which may include the Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. On our final day we will be transferred to the airport, taking home with us memories of our fantastic trip.
The holiday is for painters of all levels of experience in the medium of their choice, and as the group will be small, they will be assured of plenty of individual one-to-one tuition.

What’s included:

• 10 nights board in hotels and village accommodation
• All meals
• Transfers to and from Kathmandu Airport and throughout the holiday
• Full-time local tour manager
• Full painting tuition
• Internal return flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara
• Guided sight-seeing walks
• Jeep ride to Ghandruk

Price excluding flights:

• Single Occupancy: £2,200
• Sharing: £1,800
• Non-painting partner discount is £250