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An excellent introduction to the joys of Nepal, exploring the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys and enjoying the immense beauty of the Himalaya. 3 nights are spent in the Chitwan National Park and we allow time for low altitude walks around Pokhara.
Kathmandu & Gorkha
First we wander around the bustling bazaars of Kathmandu and visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's holiest Hindu temple and Boudhanath Stupa - from which four pairs of eyes which looks at the four corners of earth with wisdom and compassion.
We then head to the Historic town of Gorkha - which gave the feared Gurkha soldiers their name - we head up to the old King's Palace for some great views of the Annapurnas and Manaslu. On the way to Gorkha you may like to take an optional half-day white water rafting trip on the Trisuli River, a really exhilarating experience.
Chitwan Wildlife
From Gorkha we drive down to the sub tropical Terai and Chitwan valley. We spend 3 nights at the Chitwan National Park, which supports a variety of game. Known for it's great one horned rhino and Royal Bengal tigers, there are also leopard, sloth bear, four kinds of deer and over 300 species of birds. After Chitwan we visit the old trading post of Bandipur, which is located under a canopy of pine and Sal forests. We spend two days doing short walks and exploring this historic town.
The 'Fishtail' Mountain
We continue to the verdant Pokhara valley, to enjoy the lakeside tranquility and breathtaking views of Machapuchare, the 'fishtail peak' (6997m). Various walks are possible, perhaps along a ridge between the pretty lakes of Begnas and Rupa, where we can enjoy mountain views of Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to Annapurna II in the east.
| Trekking Destination: | Tour of Nepal |
| Group Size: | Min-2, Max 12 |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Transportation: | Private Vehicle, Domestic flight, Elephant back |
| Type of Tour: | Historical, Cultural Tour |
| Total Days: | 15 Days |
| Trip Cost : | US$1750.00 |
| Day | Activities | |
| Day 1 | - | Join Kathmandu. |
| Day 2 | - | In Kathmandu, walking tour of old bazaar; visit Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa. |
| Day 3 | - | Drive to Nalang village. |
| Day 4 | - | In Nalang. Walks |
| Day 5 | - | Drive to Chitwan. |
| Day 6 | - | In Chitwan, nature walks, elephant safaris. |
| Day 7 | - | Drive to Bandipur, walks. |
| Day 8 | - | In Bandipur, walks, Gorkha visit. |
| Day 9 | - | Drive to Pokhara. |
| Day 10-12 | - | In Pokhara, choice of walks; half-day visit to Tibetan refugee village. |
| Day 13 | - | Fly to Kathmandu. |
| Day 14 | - | In Kathmandu possibility of Everest flight and optional tour of Bhaktapur in the afternoon. |
| Day 15 | - | Departure. |
| Day | Activities | |
| Day 1 | - | Join Kathmandu. |
| Day 2 | - | In Kathmandu, walking tour of old bazaar; visit Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa. |
| Day 3 | - | Drive to Nalang village. |
| Day 4 | - | In Nalang. Walks |
| Day 5 | - | Drive to Chitwan. |
| Day 6 | - | In Chitwan, nature walks, elephant safaris. |
| Day 7 | - | Drive to Bandipur, walks. |
| Day 8 | - | In Bandipur, walks, Gorkha visit. |
| Day 9 | - | Drive to Pokhara. |
| Day 10-12 | - | In Pokhara, choice of walks; half-day visit to Tibetan refugee village. |
| Day 13 | - | Fly to Kathmandu. |
| Day 14 | - | In Kathmandu possibility of Everest flight and optional tour of Bhaktapur in the afternoon. |
| Day 15 | - | Departure. |
| Duration | - | 15 days | |
| Trip Details: | - |
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| Activities | - | Cultural, Touring, Walking | |
| Trip Grade | - | Easy | |
| Mode of Travel | - | Bus/Elephant/Dugout Canoe, Domestic flight | |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver. | |
| Accommodation | - | Boutique hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara, Tented camp in Nalang, Resorts in Chitwan and Bandipur | |
| Land Cost | - | US$1750.00 | |
| Trip Dates | - | Trip date for 2010 | Trip date for 2011 |
| 3rd January - 17th January 2010 | 2nd January - 16th January 2011 | ||
| 17th January – 31st January 2010 | 16th January – 30th January 2011 | ||
| 31st January - 14th February 2010 | 30th January - 15th February 2011 | ||
| 14th February – 28th February 2010 | 15th February – 1st March 2011 | ||
| 28th February - 14th March 2010 | 1st March - 13th March 2011 | ||
| 14th March - 28th March 2010 | 13th March - 27th March 2011 | ||
| 28th March - 11th April 2010 | 27th March - 10th April 2011 | ||
| 11th April - 25th April 2010 | 10th April - 24th April 2011 | ||
| 25th April - 8th May 2010 | 24th April - 8th May 2011 | ||
| 19th September – 3rd October 2010 | 18th September - 2nd October 2011 | ||
| 3rd October - 17th October 2010 | 2nd October - 16th October 2011 | ||
| 17th October – 31st October 2010 | 16th October – 30th November 2011 | ||
| 31st October - 14th November 2010 | 30th October - 13th November 2011 | ||
| 14th November -28th November 2010 | 13th November -27th November 2011 | ||
| 28th November - 12th December 2010 | 27th November - 11th December 2011 | ||
| 12th December - 26th December 2010 | 11th December - 57th December 2011 | ||
| 19th December -2nd January 2011 | 18th December - 1st January 2012 | ||
Note: -Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 clients.
- Hotel Shanker (Former Palace turned into 4 star Hotel) or similar in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
- Hotel Barahi or similar in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis
- Hotel/ Lodges on twin sharing basis
- All transportation
- Responsible Adventures' Expert Trek leader
- All permits
- Twin sharing room on trek
- All meals on tour (Various resturants of our choice)
- Domestic airfare.
- International airport taxes
- Visas
- All optional additional tours or activities during free time
- Transportation outside of the tour program
- Travel insurance (buy insurance) (Compulsory to have insurance that covers helicopter evacuation)
- Tips(suggested amount; US$50 per week for staff only), Leader's tipping up to your discretion
- Items of a personal nature e.g alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.
Having recently completed a 14 day visit to Nepal, to trek in the Langtang valley and to Gosainkund lakes with Responsible Adventures, AKA Not Just Treks, I would like to highly commend this company on many unique features.
As a company, high priority is given to doing the best for Nepal as well as for the trekker. Every effort was made to enable us all to be environmentally aware, and to help us be aware of local customs and culturally appropriate actions including advice about our clothing.
We particularly enjoyed the high ratio of guides to trekkers, not only for our safety but also for the opportunity to see the sights through Nepali eyes,(which are also much better at spotting hazards, as well as wildlife). All enjoyed sharing their good knowledge of their country.
Jocelyn Heard
Tauranga, New Zealand
