From the majestic Himalayas to the rich Buddhist & Hindi culture steeped in ancient traditions, Nepal offers a trip of a lifetime.
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International airport arrival at any time and transfer to hotel. Orientation & evening walking tour of Patan Durbar Square. Head to a rooftop terrace and cheers to new friends.
Accommodation: Hotel Traditional Stay- Historic locally owned hotel in the heart of Patan Durbar Square.
Meals: None. Quality food and safe drinkable water will be available at all our accommodations.
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Kathmandu city sightseeing. Pashupatinath temple, where the sacred Hindu cremations take place. Boudanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world where Tibetan Buddhists have their daily rituals. Kathmandu Durbar Square. Thamel street food tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Traditional Stay
Meals: Breakfast, Thamel street food
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Transfer to Bandipur by private mini-bus. Enjoy epic views as we drive along the Trishuli River passing villages backed by steep rice terraces and the foothills of the Himalayas. Stop for lunch at mountainside restaurant overlooking lush rice terraces. 4-6 hour drive. Orientation walk around Bandipur village.
Accommodation: Bandipur Village Inn. Eco-resort perched in the foothills overlooking Bandipur’s rice terraces.
Meals: Breakfast
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Early birds catch the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast leisurely hike up to Bandipur Great Wall for beautiful expansive views of the region. Rest of the afternoon & evening to enjoy Bandipur at your own pace.
Hike: easy 1-2 hour
Accommodation: Bandipur Village Inn
Meals: Breakfast
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Bandipur-Pokhara-Ulleri
Transfer from Bandipur to Pokhara in our mini-bus. 2-4 hour drive. Stop in Pokhara for lunch and option to rent/buy any trekking gear. Transfer from Pokhara to Ulleri village by jeep. 30 min - 1 hour drive. Relax & acclimate at your leisure in Ulleri village for rest of day.
Altitude: ~2000M
Accommodation: Homestay at Trekking Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
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Ulleri- Ghorepani
Kick off our trek around one of the world’s highest mountain ranges while encountering temples, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes. Sherpas will be carrying our luggage while our bilingual guide who’s been with us since day 1 will lead the trek.
Altitude: ~2800M
Hike: Moderate 4-5 hours ascending
Accommodation: homestay at trekking lodge.
Meals: none- no meals included during trek. All of our homestays will serve quality dinners and breakfasts at a cheap price. ~$2-$8 USD
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Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghorepani-Tadapani
Optional summit to Poon Hill at dawn to watch sunrise over the best view of Annapurna range. 1 hour steep hike. After soaking in the views head back to trekking lodge in Ghorepani for breakfast. Morning trek descending to Tadapani. 5-6 hour trek.
Altitude: 3210M Poon Hill. 2600M Tadapani.
Hike: Challenging. ~ 7 hours including optional sunrise Poon Hill summit.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge Homestay
Meals: none
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Tadapani-Ghandruk-Pokhara
Soak in the last day of trekking while we continue our descent to Ghandruk. Celebrate completing a once in a lifetime trek and have lunch in Ghandruk village then transfer to Pokhara. ~2 hour drive.
Hike: moderate. 3-4 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel Lake Star. Comfy hotel right next to Lake Phew in Pokhara’s tourist district.
Meals: None
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Free day. Opportunities in Pokhara are endless; get a massage, paddle Lake Phew, shop, visit Lord Shiva statue, paraglide. Optional Group dinner followed by a much deserved night out at one of Pokhara’s famous lakeside bars.
Accommodation: Hotel Lake Star
Meals: Breakfast
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Morning flight to Kathmandu(included). Airport transfer to hotel. Optional visit to Monkey Temple overlooking Kathmandu Valley followed by a farewell group dinner at a roof top restaurant in Thamel.
Accommodation: Hotel Landmark. 4* hotel in Thamel area
Meals: Breakfast
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All good things come to an end. Check out at your leisure and depart.
Meals: Breakfast
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Based on shared room with two double beds. Upgrade to private room for $185 USD- private room will not be accommodated during trek.
Tipping is expected in the tourism industry of Nepal. Instead of individually tipping we will collect a $100 USD tip from everyone and it will cover all tips for entire trip.
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Local Guide: Best local guide in Nepal, Nayaran, will be with us for entirety of trip ensuring we are having a great time. He has a wealth of knowledge and has been leading trips through Nepal for over 15 years. We are in good hands. Sherpas will carry our luggage during the trek for us.
Tour Manager: Me, I will be on the tour ensuring a great time.
Entry Fees and Trekking permits: Entry fees to Pashupatinath temple, Boudanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Poon Hill entry fee, Annapurna conservation trekking permit
Transportation:All transportation mentioned in Itinerary. Private mini-bus for road trips and local transport with our highly experienced driver, Om. Om has been a truck driver for many years in the Himalayas and now drives tourists because of his high safety ranking. Jeep transfer to/from trek starting/ending point. Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Accommodation: all accommodation is included. Shared room with two double beds. Solo travelers are welcome and will be paired with same sex roommate. All highly rated boutique hotels. However, during trek our accommodations will be in homestay trekking lodges that will be basic. You will have a bed with adequate blankets and access to safe food and drinking water, but expect rustic lodging.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel every morning except in trekking lodges. We will have access to clean food and water during trek for 3 meals per day. Treated water will be available for free in hotel and mini-bus. Thamel street food tour included.
Consultation: pre trip consultation to find the best international flight and to go over packing list.
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Meals not mentioned in itinerary. Souvenirs. Alcohol. Any activities you do on your own during free time. Visa on arrival $30 USD. international flight to Kathmandu. Travel Insurance.
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reach out to me at seanhira125@gmail.com or Direct message on instagram.
$600 USD deposit. $400 final deposit by Mar 2024. . If for some unforeseen reason the tour is cancelled the deposit will be fully refunded. If you have to cancel then I will do my best to get the deposit back but cannot guarantee it. I will provide you with an official receipt and invoice.
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Physical Rating: Moderate to Challenging. Accessible to most healthy people, who can handle pushing through some challenging but rewarding hiking.
Visa/Passport: $30 USD visa on arrival. Very straightforward and no pre-applications needed. Must have passport with 6 months validity.
Safety: Nepal is a very safe country where people abide to good karma. Some mountain roads are bumpy and heavily trafficked. We have a highly rated private driver with a quality private mini-bus to ensure smooth road tripping.
Comfort: You will need to be mentally prepared to get out of your comfort zone and be ready to be culture shocked if its your first time in Asia. Hotels will be plenty comfortable, but trekking lodges will be basic. You may have to use a squatty potty and probably won’t have much hot showers during the trek.
Food: Our guide will ensure we are eating at quality restaurants. Vegetarian options are abundant because of majority Hindu population. Recommend packing stomach medicine to be safe.
Email me with any more questions! Seanhira125@gmail.com