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Nepal Adventure
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Kathmandu)
Highlights:
Experience rural Nepal, Trek the remote Siklis area, Explore Kathmandu Valley, Sip chai by the lake in Pokhara
Trip Code:
NXA
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $910
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Do you yearn for travel laced with adventure? This is an action-packed trip full of variety and adventure, featuring challenging treks, river rafting, mountain vistas and ancient kingdoms. So if you fancy heading deep into the jungle, walking among the majestic Himalayas and having a riveting cultural experience to boot, the Nepal Adventure is definitely for you.
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meals included: 6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
transport: Bus, boat, minibus, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), teahouse lodges (1 nt), river camping (1 nt), trek camping (4 nts)
budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes: The Siklis Trek (days 9-13) is a fully-supported tented trek. Please see Trip Notes for details.
Days 1-2 Kathmandu
With monkey temples, living goddesses and markets of every kind, Kathmandu is a legendary city. Climb up to Swayambhunath for fantastic views.
Days 3-5 Kathmandu Valley
Enjoy a taste of the Nepalese countryside. Hike in Kathmandu Valley, through sub-tropical forests and across a softly undulating landscape to Nagarkot's spectacular lookout point. Descend across terraced farmlands to the quaint Nepali town of Bhaktapur.
Day 6 Trisuli River
See Nepal from water-level along the Trisuli River, camping overnight on a river beach.
Day 7 Bandipur
The hilltop village of Bandipur has been largely untouched by tourism and is an excellent opportunity to experience Newari village life.
Day 8 Pokhara
Once part of the trade route between India and Tibet, Pokhara lies in the shadow of the Annapurnas. Prepare for the trek ahead with a morning walk to Sarangkot or a bike ride through the rural landscape.
Days 9-12 Siklis Trek
Head along the road less travelled and enjoy a taste of remote Nepal on trek through the Siklis area. Travel along the Mardi Khola River through the land of the friendly Gurung people before climbing through terraced fields and alpine forests to Tara Top for spectacular views of the ranges. Enjoy a shady descent through rhododendron forests filled with orchids, lichen and moss on the return to Pokhara Valley.
Day 13 Pokhara
Unwind in one of the many cafes, take a boat ride across the lake or pick up some Nepali or Tibetan trinkets in the Old Bazaar.
Days 14-15 Kathmandu
An incredible adventure comes to an end back in Nepal's exciting capital.
| start date | finish date | places available | bookings |
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| Sat 13 Sep 08 | Sat 27 Sep 08 | 2 | book now |
| Sat 27 Sep 08 | Sat 11 Oct 08 | bookings closed | |
| Sun 12 Oct 08 | Sun 26 Oct 08 | 3 | book now |
| Sun 26 Oct 08 | Sun 09 Nov 08 | bookings closed | |
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| Sun 23 Nov 08 | Sun 07 Dec 08 | 3 | book now |
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| Sun 21 Dec 08 | Sun 04 Jan 09 | 6 | book now |
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| Sat 11 Apr 09 | Sat 25 Apr 09 | 7+ | book now |
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The trip itin are really intereting
Nattawoot Intarakhamhaeng
Our leader (Arjun) was phenomenal!! He anticipated the group's needs and responded rapidly. He was humble, competent, informative, funny, inspiring and great with our team of porters and assistants. The itinerary was also EXCEPTIONAL: What a range of terrains. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Kallen Tsikalas
This trip was much more than I had expected. It has so much variety from visiting remote villages, to strolling through the local towns to the good but hard treking through forests of so much greenery with spectacular scenery to the near mountains.
Kevin Montaperto
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