Classic Nepal tour
15 days
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Group Tour
This classic Nepal combination tour gives you a taste of everything this beautiful Himalayan country has to offer, including sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley, an optional taste of white-water rafting, wildlife safaris in Chitwan National Park, a short trek in the Annapurnas to Poon Hill, the hilltop villages of Bandipur and Nagarkot, and ancient Bhaktapur
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This classic Nepal combination tour gives you a taste of everything this beautiful Himalayan country has to offer, including sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley, an optional taste of white-water rafting, wildlife safaris in Chitwan National Park, a short trek in the Annapurnas to Poon Hill, the hilltop villages of Bandipur and Nagarkot, and ancient Bhaktapur
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- Private car, minivan or minibus subject to group size
- All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Services of a local escort throughout the tour
- Specialist city guides and wildlife safari guides in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Chitwan
- Trekking guide
- Trekking porters (provided with clothing, footwear and accommodation as per IPPG recommendations)
- All national park entry and activity fees
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
We greet you on your arrival in Kathmandu airport today and transfer you to your hotel in the Thamel tourist disctrict of the city. Our rep will help you settle in and familiarise you with the local area.
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu - 3 star hotel
Day 2, Kathmandu city tour. Swayambunath stupa
Our tour starts today with a guided walk from our hotel in Thamel through small back streets full of numerous tiny shops, workshops, temples, and stupas to Durbar Square with its array of wooden and stone carved temples and palaces. After lunch at a rooftop restaurant ov...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Kathmandu to Chitwan. Trisuli rafting option
This morning we drive out of the Kathmandu Valley and drive to Chitwan National Park in the lowland Terai region of Nepal that borders India. This will be our first taste of rural Nepal, and we'll see terraced farmland, forested hills, and rushing rivers. An option is av...
| OVERNIGHT:
Chitwan - Lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Trisuli white water rafting option
Day 4, Chitwan National Park. Wildlife safaris
We spend today exploring Chitwan National Park in search of, amongst others, tiger, rhino and wild elephant. In the morning we’ll take a walk through the jungle and enjoy a canoe trip. Later on, in the afternoon you take a jeep safari further into the park.
| OVERNIGHT:
Chitwan - lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5, Chitwan to Bandipur
Early this morning you can take a walk outside the park dedicated mainly to bird watching. After breakfast wethen leave Chitwan and the Terai and drive to the ancient hilltop Newari trading village of Bandipur. The centre of Bandipur has been restored, and is vehicle fr...
| OVERNIGHT:
Bandipur - Guesthouse
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6, Bandipur to Pokhara
We leave Bandipur this morning and drive on to the lakeside town of Pokhara, which sits at the base of the Annapurna range of mountains and is the main access point for trekking and rafting in the area. We will visit various places around Pokhara this afternoon, including the Peace Pagoda, Tibetan refugee camp and Devi Falls.
| OVERNIGHT:
Pokhara - 3 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Start trekking to Ghandruk
We drive through low hills and valleys to Nayapul this morning, via the village of Lumle. We begin trekking from Nayapul to Birethanti which takes approximately 1-2 hours. Continuing on from Birethanti the path which follows the Modi Khola river is fairly flat until you begin your long ascent from Shauli Bazaar to Ghandruk. The total trekking for today is approximately 5-6 hours.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ghandruk - trekking lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Trekking Pack (sleeping bag, walking poles, down jacket)
Day 8, Trekking from Ghandruk to Tadapani
The walk from Ghandruk to Tadapani passes through several types of forest, some with unusual trails of moss hanging down from the tree branches. Once you arrive in Tadapani you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. The total trekking for today is approximately 4 hours.
| OVERNIGHT:
Tadapani - trekking lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, Trekking from Tadapani to Ghorepani
The trail between Tadapani and Ghorepani crosses several river valleys and winds its way through rhododendron forests where monkeys are often seen. After leaving the mountain forests behind you can get some clearer views before arriving in Bantanthi. You have time to res...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ghorepani - trekking lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, Sunrise on Poon Hill. Trekking from Ghorepani to Tirkhedunga
We start early this morning and make the climb up to Poon Hill, where we get great views of the Annapurna Range and Macchapuchare in particular. The rising mists over the foothills of the Himalayas stretching away from you are also a beautiful sight. After returning to t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tirkhedunga - trekking lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 11, Finish trek. Free time in Pokhara
We finish our trek today with a walk back from Tirkhedunga to Naya Pul which includes some more steep descents and beautiful scenery. We then take a local transfer back to Pokhara where you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is free for you to...
| OVERNIGHT:
Pokhara - 3 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 12, Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
We leave the Annapurna region behind today and take a tourist bus back to Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is free to settle back into the bustle of city life.
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu - 3 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 13, Everest flight option. Ancient Bhaktapur. Hilltop Nagarkot
This morning you have the option of taking a spectacular mountain viewing flight to see Everest and its surrounding peaks up close. Otherwise, the morning is free to check out the shops and markets in Kathmandu for some souvenirs. This afternoon we visit one of the other...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nagarkot- 3 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Everest mountain viewing flight
Day 14, Nagarkot. Pasupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa
This morning we hope for spectacular sunrise views from Nagarkot before walking down a ridge through the Tilkot Forest Resever and passing typical Nepali terraced farmland to the crumbling and atmospheric Changu Narayan temple (approx. 2-3 hours walking). We then we head...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu - 3 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 15, Kathmandu. Free time. Transfer to airport
You have some free time in Kathmandu today until we transfer you to the airport for departure.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra nights in Kathmanadu; Bardia National Park extension; Further trekking or rafting
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Price per day$146
Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting.
Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary (budget around US$60 for lunches & dinners on the trek)
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for tour leader, guides and porters
- Any other items not mentioned above
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