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Nepal Experience

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
3. Moderate
Max group size: 
12
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Asia, Nepal | 11 days
Trip code: 
HNKA
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What's included: 

Transport - Private Bus, Boat, in country flight

Accommodation - Hotel (7 nts), Lodge (2 nts)

Meals - 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Trip Highlights: 
Lakeside Pokhara
Traditional sleepy villages
Breathtaking mountain views
Canoe safari in Chitwan
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Nepal Experience

(Departures in 2013-14)
  • Day 1-2 - Kathmandu
  • Day 3 - Bandipur
  • Day 4 - Begnas
  • Day 5-6 - Pokhara
  • Day 7-8 - Chitwan National Park
  • Day 9 - Kathmandu
  • Day 10 - Tour ends
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Day
1-2
Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the airport. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a city with an interesting mix of modern and ancient. You will explore the city sights including Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Swayambhunath Temple. Take a full day tour to nearby Bhaktapur, a small town which seems to be in a timewarp filled with rich heritage and ancient traditions. Walk through the cobbled streets and perhaps join a local potter in the square. Hotel - 2 nights (B)

Day
3
Bandipur

Bandipur

Drive (approx 4 hours) to the hilltop village of Bandipur today. You will stop for lunch and see the Big Fig an enormous Banya tree before arriving in Bandipur in the later afternoon just in time for afternoon tea. Surrounded by awesome mountain and valley views you will take a walk here to get a taste of local life. Take in the Newari achitecture featuring slate rooves and carved wooden windows and absorb the traditional atmosphere of this hidden gem of a place. Hotel - 1 night (B)

Day
4
Begnas

Begnas

Today after a last wander round Bandipur you depart to Begnas Lake (approx 2 hours drive), a 20 minute boat ride takes you to your hotel. Walking along Sundari Danda ridge you can take in the views all around you of hills and the twin lakes of Rupa and Begnas. Why not try your hand at fishing or maybe do some yoga on the lakeshore, it feels like the perfect place for either.  Hotel - 1 night (B)

Day
5-6
Pokhara

Pokhara

Enjoy a relaxing morning at Begnas before you drive on to Pokhara (approx 30 mins). You will find a very laid back atmosphere here and numerous cafes and bars to hang out in as you relax into the local pace here. The following day is free for your choice of activity; you may wish to take a day trip into the mountains, go hiking to the World Peace Pagoda or you might wish just to enjoy this relaxing lakeside town. The Tibetan market offers a selection of handicrafts. Hotel - 2 nights (BLx2 D)

Day
7-8
Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park

Onwards today and you will reach the jungle lowlands of Chitwan National Park (approx 5 hours). Here you will canoe along the Rapti river, search for fish eating crocodiles and other wildlife. You also have a bird watching tour and will see a traditional stick dance performed for you by the Than tribe. Your overnight jungle lodge is reached by 4WD, here hot water is generated by solar power, electricity supply is not allowed in the park and please note that whilst there is power the generator will be switched on only for brief durations in the day.  Lodge - 2 nights (BLD)

Day
9
Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Free time in the morning followed by a flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival you have free time in the city.  Hotel - 1 night (B)

Day
10

Tour ends

Tour ends today in Kathmandu. (B)