Trip Facts:
Tour Duration: 11 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 20 people
Destination(s): Nepal
Specialty Categories: hiking and Wildlife safari
Season: March – December
Max. Altitude: 3200m
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Cost: Please contact us
If you wish to enjoy all the best of Nepal in a single visit, this could be the best trip for you. The main highlights of a Nepal trip are the spectacular Himalayas, the beautiful countryside, the heritage sites in Kathmandu, the wildlife safari in Chitwan National park and the whitewater rafting in the Himalayan rivers.
Initially explore the heritage sites in Kathmandu, next morning we fly to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara whose skyline is dominated by the mighty Himalayas - Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchare. A scenic four day trek to the Annapurna foot hills will expose you closer view of these mountains and offer an opportunity to experience Nepalese countryside. Next we head for Chitwan National Park in the tropical lowland of Terai. It is a great jungle trip to enjoy elephant back safari, canoe ride, bird watching and visit to the elephant breeding centre, elephant bathing centre etc. The trip concludes with a thrilling white water rafting in Trisuli River.
This itinerary is rushing free and enjoyed by people of all ages. However, for elderly people or for family groups with kids, the four day trek is better done in five days, making the trip length 12 days.
Best of Nepal - Itinerary
Day 01: Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our tour officer and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley including Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Bouddhanath stupa.
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara. Enjoy the serene mountains and boating on the Pewa Lake. Short sightseeing tour around Pokhara. Overnight in a hotel by the Lake.
Day 04: Two hours drive to Nayapul (trek starting point) and trek to Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m).
Day 06: Climb to poon hill 3200m, enjoy great Himalayan panorama and trek to Ghandruk.
Day 07: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive Pokhara to Chitwan (5 hrs). A few safari activities. Stay in a safari lodge by the national park
Day 09: Full day safari activities including canoeing on the river, elephant back Safari, bird watching, elephant breeding centre visit, jungle walk etc.
Day 10: Drive Chitwan to rafting point in Trisuli River for 2.5 hours. Enjoy three hours of thrilling rafting. Drive further to Kathmandu (3 hours). Celebrate your marvelous trip with farewell Nepali dinner.
Day 11: Transfer to airport and fly back home.
Note: If this itinerary could not meet your desires, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your desires. Please kindly let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
Cost Includes:
- All surface transfers including arrival and departure transfers in a private car.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara airfare.
- Guided tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara, all entry fees, boating fees etc.
- Three star hotel on bed and breakfast basis, in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Trekking permit and Annapurna conservation fees.
- Three meals with tea and coffee during trek days, accommodations on mountain lodges.
- Salary, insurance and all expenses of our guide and porter.
- Chitwan safari package on full board, with all safari activities, meals and accommodations.
- There will be an excellent safari lodge in Chitwan to stay.
- Farewell Nepali dinner.
Cost not includes:
- Nepal entry visa (requires USD 25 and one photograph, granted upon arrival in Kathmandu.
- Nepal internal airport tax USD 3.
- Water, alcoholic drinks, tips, lunch and dinner in Katrhmandu and Pokhara.
- Your insurance.
Recommended Equipment list for your Trip.
- Duffel or Rucksack bag (where you can put all your stuffs)
- Daypack (this is for you to carry during the tour, where you can put your passport, camera, money, water etc.)
- Walking shoes
- Walking pants
- Waterproof jacket or raincoat (Only if you are travelling during May to September)
- Full - sleeves shirt (If you are comfortable with)
- Jumper or pile jacket
- T - shirts (4 pieces)
- Sandal
- Socks
- Woolen socks (only in winter: December to mid February)
- Sun hat
- Beanie
- Sun block for lips
- Sun lotion
- Sunglasses
- Thermal Long underwear (only in winter: December to mid February)
- Sewing kit
- Medical & first aid kit
- Flash light
- Batteries and bulbs
- Swiss army knife (Optional)
- Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled
- Swim suit
Above list is only a guideline. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipments can be easily find in stores around Thamel in much cheaper price.
Please Note: Miniskirts, Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
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