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Highlights of Nepal in Style
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
8 days (ex Kathmandu)
Highlights:
Soak up the exotic atmosphere in Kathmandu, Chill-out in lakeside Pokhara, Embark on a wildlife safari on elephant back in Chitwan National Park, Experience Nepalese hospitality in elegant hotels
Trip Code:
NAH
Price:
Prices from USD $1190
Low season rates from May08-Sep08
High Season Oct-Apr
Sgl USD1925, Dbl USD1230 & Tpl USD1160
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Extras:
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All the highlights of Nepal are included in this non-trekking trip. Staying in the award-winning heritage Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu, lakeside Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara and Chitwan Jungle Lodge, the emphasis of this trip is comfort and discovery. You experience the colourful Nepalese culture, explore one of the best wildlife parks in Asia and wonder at the inspiring Himalayan scenery.
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meals included: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
transport: Plane, private vehicles, jeep, canoe, elephant
accommodation: 5-star hotel (Kathmandu, 3 nts), lodges (4 nts)
budget: Allow USD $130 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes:
1. Round trip airport to hotel transfers are included. Please advise us of flight details at least 14 days prior to departure.
2.If you are making your own pre/post tour arrangements then arrival/departure transfers are not complimentary. Intrepid will only provide one complimentary arrival/departure transfer even if clients are arriving/departing at different times
Days 1-2 Kathmandu
Visit the fascinating medieval town of Bhaktapur, the monkey temple of Swayambhunath and the atmospheric cremation ghats at Pashupatinath. Take a walk through the heart of the Old City to historic Durbar Square.
Days 3-4 Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara, a beautiful lakeside town set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Observe the majestic views from Sarangkot, visit David's Falls and take a boat trip on Phewa Lake.
Days 5-7 Chitwan National Park
Home to the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino, the Chitwan National Park offers the possibility of close-up views of wildlife in their natural habitat. Stay in a beautiful lodge and wake in the mornings to the sound of forest birdsong. Enjoy a traditional dance performance by the Tharu tribe.
Day 8 Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu and enjoy leisure time until your transfer to the airport.
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
Our trip through beautiful Nepal was enhanced by the presence of our tour leader Puskar who was extremely polite and patient and did his utmost to teach us everything he knew about Nepal. We experienced local cuisine at a lovely restaurant at Bhaktapur which we will always remember. The highlight of our trip was the spur of the moment decision to go Paragliding in Pokhara where Puskar and the 4 of us all ran screaming off the top of the mountain only to have a smile on our faces for days afterwards. Thank you Intrepid for providing us with Puskar for our trip.
Janice Maxfield
Excellent trip. Wish it was longer. Would have loved an extra day in each location.
Peter Gillham
Excellent trip. Wish it was longer. Would have loved an extra day in each location.
Margaret Mclean
Our trip through beautiful Nepal was enhanced by the presence of our tour leader Puskar who was extremely polite and patient and did his utmost to teach us everything he knew about Nepal. We experienced local cuisine at a lovely restaurant at Bhaktapur which we will always remember. The highlight of our trip was the spur of the moment decision to go Paragliding in Pokhara where Puskar and the 4 of us all ran screaming off the top of the mountain only to have a smile on our faces for days afterwards. Thank you Intrepid for providing us with Puskar for our trip.
Mark Maxfield
5 weeks in India and Nepal on 3 trips gave a wide variety of experiences, mostly good and certainly not to be missed. Comfort level higher than expected but so was the physical activity! Would definitely recommend.
Sue Vickers-thompson
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