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Nepal Highlights and Events

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A land of geographic icons, historic adventurers and monumental landscapes, Nepal sits in the shadow of Everest but shines with myriad treasures. National parks hiding rare wildlife, vibrant cities filled with art and culture and simple villages preserving an ancient way of life make Nepal a constant source of inspiration for curious globetrotters in search of enlightening experiences.
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Tibet Unplugged

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15 days
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  • USD $2,720
    CAD $2,585
    AUD $2,495
    EUR €1,895
    GBP £1,580
    NZD $3,195
    ZAR R20,685
    CHF FR2,340
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Mountains & Monasteries

Happy monks
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18 days
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  • USD $3,890
    CAD $3,695
    AUD $3,575
    EUR €2,725
    GBP £2,265
    NZD $4,580
    ZAR R29,640
    CHF FR3,350
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Beijing to Delhi

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32 days
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  • USD $5,095
    CAD $4,845
    AUD $4,680
    EUR €3,625
    GBP £2,970
    NZD $5,995
    ZAR R38,800
    CHF FR4,445
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Kathmandu to Kolkata

Thar Desert
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67 days
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  • USD $3,995
    CAD $4,015
    AUD $3,880
    EUR €3,110
    GBP £2,420
    NZD $4,975
    ZAR R31,035
    CHF FR3,600
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  • USD $1,940
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  • USD $5,935*
    CAD $5,898*
    AUD $5,736*
    EUR €4,464*
    GBP £3,603*
    NZD $7,303*
    ZAR R44,527*
    CHF FR5,134*
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Highlights


Festivals and Events

Colourful festive foods

  • Phalgun Festivals

  • Kathmandu explodes into a whirlpool of colour, dance, music and rhythm with the annual Phalgun festivals - Losar, Shivaratri and Holi. Expect everything from public bathing ceremonies to people committing extreme feats of weight lifting with their body parts! With Tibetan rice wine flowing and an amazing array of festive food on offer - this is a great time to be in Kathmandu.
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Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.

Nepal's Top Picks

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Nepal's Himalayan marmot is one of the world's highest living mammals
 

Top 10 Must-Visit Places of Nepal

  1. Bhaktapur: This ancient, cultural gem draws people in with temples, grand palaces, colourful festivals, beautiful art and royal history. Walking the car, tuk tuk and rickshaw-free streets is a pleasant change from the electric energy of Kathmandu.
  2. Langtang National Park: Featuring everything from tropical rainforest to perennial ice, Langtang National Park is an example of Mother Nature at her most extreme. With so much geographic diversity, it's not wonder you'll be able to spot a menagerie of creatures including red pandas, musk deer, rhesus monkeys and Himalayan black bears. Langtang is simply unmissable!
  3. Kathmandu: Nepal's busy capital is an epicentre of trade, tourism and history. Acting as a launching point for international visitors, Kathmandu is a handicrafts hot spot, hippy hangout, travellers' rest stop and artistic enclave all at once.
  4. Pokhara: Pretty Pokhara offers travellers attractive vistas, tranquil ambience and views of three of the highest mountains in the world. Lakes, waterfalls and canyons ensure visitors are well rewarded for the effort.
  5. Bandipur: The hilltop town of Bandipur was once a very prosperous trading centre, and is now popular with tourists for its old-world charm, quiet atmosphere and nearby national park teeming with wildlife.
  6. Royal Chitwan National Park: A conservation success story, this park has managed to preserve one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Home to one-horned rhinos, wild elephants, hyenas, leopards and more than 450 species of birds, visitors will delight in the thrilling wildlife-spotting opportunities here.
  7. Annapurna Range: This popular trekking region can lay claim to some of the most beautifully treacherous peaks in the world. Surrounding valleys of green fields, wildflower-studded meadows and lowland villages just add to the stunning views on offer.
  8. Namche Bazaar: Once a trading post, now a popular stopover for Everest trekkers, the small settlement of Namche Bazaar is a fascinating place to spend a few days acclimatising. With yaks, sherpas, small cafes, bakeries and a vibrant weekly market, Namche Bazaar is a microcosm of Everest-life.
  9. Nuwakot: Experience an authentic slice of rural Nepal in Nuwakot. Organic farms, lush terraces, fresh mountain air and friendly locals make this idyllic country hideaway a rare find.
  10. Everest Base Camp: Sherpas, yaks, travellers, climbers, teahouses and tent villages - nothing beats the electric energy of Everest Base Camp. All have come to either tackle the mighty mountain or stand in its epic wake, either way it's a privilege and the experience of a lifetime.

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Nepal at a glance

  • 41
  • Kathmandu (population 700,000)
  • 29.5 million
  • Nepali
  • NPR
  • (GMT+05:45) Kathmandu
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type M (see D)
  • +977

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