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this Spring and immerse yourself in rich culture, nature and the sublime
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<p align="left">Challenge yourself with a 6 night medium altitude tea house trek 
surrounded by the breathtaking spectacle of the world’s largest 
Rhododendron forest in full bloom.</p>
<p align="left">We’ll also visit exotic Gurang villages and spend 3 nights in Chitwan
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elephants, up to 544 species of birds – and the very elusive Bengal 
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Enjoy the highlights of the Kathmandu Valley, trek to immerse 
yourself in the spectacle of the largest rhododendron forest in bloom. 
Then explore Chitwan National Park for rhinos and other wildlife. Learn 
about the culture and religions of the Nepalese people and their 
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Immerse yourself in rich culture, nature and the sublime beauty of this spiritual place

<div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><ul><li>Tour Highlights Explore Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan Head to the 
north eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley to Nagarkot and enjoy the 
famous sunrise and sets.</li><li>Enjoy Pokhara – boat ride on Phewa Lake and hike to World Peace Pagoda</li><li>Challenge yourself with a 6 night low altitude tea house trek – 
surrounded by the natural beauty of Nepal and enjoy the spectacle of the
 worlds largest Rhododendron forest in full bloom.</li><li>Experience the Gurung Villages along our trek</li><li>Enjoy 3 nights/ 2 full days in Chitwan National Park. Search for 
one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys and up to 544 species of birds. With a 
slight chance to see, wild elephants and the very elusive Bengal tiger.</li><li>End with a Nepalese dinner and culture show in Kathmandu.</li><li>Nepal will leave you wanting to come back and explore more!</li></ul></div><p></p>

Itinerary Highlights:

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<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix" style="display: block;"><h4>Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.</h4>
<p>You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Shanker or similar</strong></p>
<h4>Day 02: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan City</h4>
<p>In the morning after breakfast, we start our sightseeing tour of 
Pashupatinath – One of the holiest Hindu shrines situated on the banks 
of the Holy Bagmati River. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the 
sacred linga, (or phallic symbol) of Lord Shiva. This is also a 
cremation site for Hindus, where the dead bodies are burned with ritual 
ceremony on the banks of the holy river. Just a few minutes drive from 
Pashupatinath is Boudhanath which is one of the biggest stupas in the 
entire world. With its four pair of eyes in four cardinal directions, it
 keeps watch for righteous behaviour and human property.</p>
<p>In the afternoon drive to Patan city. This sister capital is an 
ancient city also known as Lalitpur and is situated on the southern bank
 of the Bagmati River, 5kms southeast of Kathmandu. This city is full of
 Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian 
deities and wonderful carvings. It is also known as the city of fine 
arts and for the superb craftsmanship of its artisans.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Shanker or similar (B)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 03: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur</h4>
<p>In the morning after breakfast drive to Swayambhunath. Regarded as 
more than 2000yrs old, this stupa is situated at 77m/252ft above the 
level of the valley and thus has a magnificent birds-eye view of 
Kathmandu Valley. From Swayambhunath we drive to Kathmandu Durbar 
Square. With more than 50 temples and shrines within a few blocks of one
 another, the square contains one of the most concentrated groupings of 
historical structures in the valley. This complex of palaces, courtyards
 and temples, built between the12th &amp;18th centuries, used to be the 
seat of ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu.In the afternoon drive to 
Bhaktapur. The urban city of Bhaktapur, from the medieval period also 
known as Bhadgaon, has an area of 4sq. miles in a conch-shell shape. 
Bhaktapur also means the city of devotees. We will visit the Nyatapola 
Temple, which at 30m/98ft., is not only the highest temple in the valley
 but also one of the best examples of traditional Nepali Temple 
architecture.</p>
<p>After the sightseeing we drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a village 
located 32kms/20miles east of Kathmandu. It is located on the 
north-eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation close to 
2,072m/6,800ft. It is one of the most scenic spots in the region, 
renowned for its sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas. You can pick
 Mount Everest out with its snow-topped peaks on a clear day as there is
 an observation tower at the very top of the village’s hills.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Country Villa (B)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 04: Transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara.</h4>
<p>After breakfast visit around Nagarkot then transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara.<br>The
 Pokhara Valley, the gateway to the Annapurna region is one of the most 
picturesque spots of Nepal. The never-waning beauty of the valley is 
enhanced by its lovely lakes – Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, surrounded by the
 glacial region of the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. This 
scintillating valley is situated 200kms/ 124miles west of Kathmandu, 
linked by the Prithvi highway. This highway passes along a highly 
picturesque region amidst the midland valleys and the Terai belt of the 
Kingdom. The magnificent views of the Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli, 
Macchapuchhre and five peaks of the Annapurna provide a highly dramatic 
view in a subtropical setting. Pokhara is definitely a place not to be 
missed.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Barahi (B)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 05: Phewa Lake boat ride &amp; Peace Pagoda</h4>
<p>In the morning take a boat ride on Phewa lake to the shore beneath 
the Peace Pagoda. Once there it’s a steep forest incline to the top that
 takes most people 45 minutes to climb. The trail can get muddy and 
slippery so do take caution. Once at the top make your way to the World 
Peace Pagoda. There are several small cafes nearby and an excellent 
viewing platform to see the Annapurna mountain range. After our lovely 
views we head back down to the lake. Once there, we drive back to our 
hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Barahi (B)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 06: Trek Pokhara to Tikhedhunga Walking 6-7kms/5miles 5hrs 1527m/5010ft</h4>
<p>Drive approximately 1.5 hours from Pokhara to Nayapul and start to 
our trek to Tikhedhunga on a nice dirt road alongside beautiful river 
stream. The beginning of the trek gives you glimpses of the Himalayan 
peaks, but the rest of the day we will enjoy the beauty of green 
mountain surroundings and local villages.</p>
<p><strong>We will spend the night at a comfortable Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 07: Trek Tirkhedhunga-Banthanti Walking 4hrs 2467m/8095ft</h4>
<p>After a mouth watering mountain breakfast at the tea house, we start 
the trek of the day. A difficult day of the trek, we have split with an 
overnight in Banthanti. The first part of the trek is a steep upward 
walk for and then a gradual upward walk. Approx. 3000 Stone Steps up to 
Ulleri – Walking distance Approx. 3 Hours and Ulleri to Banthanti – 
Walking distance Approx. 1 Hour. The walk on the stone paved steps is a 
daring adventure early in the morning. The whole trail leads you through
 villages and forest.</p>
<p><strong>We will stay the night at a Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 08: Trek Banthanti – Gorepani Walking approx 4hrs 2885m/9465ft</h4>
<p>After our breakfast we walk to Gorepani, by breaking up the journey 
we can take our time and arrive in Gorepani early for some wonderful 
views. Take our time to wander around town and get acclimatized to the 
higher altitude and rest up for the early departure tomorrow.</p>
<p><strong>We will stay the night at a Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 09: Excursion of Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani Walking 13kms/8miles 7.5hrs 2700m/8858ft</h4>
<p>Early morning, 1.5hrs hike to Poon hill, the highlight of the trip. 
We hope to see the spectacular sunrise and the views of 10 different 
peaks. After we have enjoyed the views, we will trek back to Ghorepani 
for breakfast.</p>
<p>After breakfast, we will trek to Tadapani, another great place to 
take in close up views of the Himalaya. It is a pleasant walk through a 
lush green forest.</p>
<p><strong>Eventually we will stay the night at a Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 10: Trek Tadapani (2675m.) Ghandruk Walking 6kms/4miles 3hrs 1950m/6398ft</h4>
<p>Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all days. We trek through
 the forests of Rhododendron and oak, while we hear the soothing chirps 
of birds on the way. This trek is great for birds lovers. Ghandruk is a 
big Gurung village, with a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From 
this village we will hopefully have good views of Annapurna South, 
Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m/24459ft), Annapurna III (7755m/25443ft) and
 Fishtail. Ghandruk village is a World Heritage Site.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Ghandruk. Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 11: Trek Ghandruk to Tolka walking 7kms/4.5miles 5-6hrs 1700m/5577ft</h4>
<p>After breakfast, we will have breath taking views of waterfalls, 
landscapes, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail and other mountains. We 
continue our walk steeply down, to Modi Khola and then climb up steeply 
about an hour more then to reach Landruk then on almost flat trails for 
about an hour – stone steps, then steep up for 20 mins to reach Tolka.</p>
<p><strong>Guest House (called the tea house) (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 12: Trek Tolka to Kande – drive to Pokhara walking 4-5hrs</h4>
<p>This morning we will have views of the Annapurnas, Himalayas &amp; 
scenic settlement villages as we walk 2hrs uphill and then 2-3hrs 
downhill. After we finish our trek we have a 30min drive to Pokhara. The
 rest of the day is free to celebrate finishing our trek!</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Barahi (B)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 13: Pokhara to Chitwan</h4>
<p>In the morning after breakfast we drive from Pokhara to Chitwan. 
Chitwan is located 125kms/77miles from Pokhara and 165kms/102miles from 
Kathmandu, it is best known for its culture and wildlife activities. 
Chitwan means “heart of the jungle”, because of its dense forests and 
wild animals. Chitwan offers many jungle, as well as cultural 
activities, such as canoeing trips, jungle walks, visits to ethnic local
 houses, cultural dances performed by local tribes people, visit to 
sunset point, jeep drive and more. Your Journey does not support 
elephant back safari rides that are offered in the park. This afternoon 
enjoy a village visit by oxcart.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Royal Park (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 14: Full days Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park</h4>
<p>You will spend a full day in the park – more chance to spot rhinos, 
elephants and the elusive Tiger. There are a few spots to visit in the 
park and look out towers to enjoy the view. Box lunch.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Royal Park (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 15: Bird Watching and Dug out Canoe ride</h4>
<p>This morning you will enjoy a birdwatching walk along the river, 
maybe spot some rhinos along your way. After a rest or wander around 
town and lunch you will head out for an afternoon dug out canoe ride.</p>
<p><strong>Overnights at Hotel Royal Park (B,L,D)</strong></p>
<h4>Day 16: Drive to Bharatpur and fly to Kathmandu</h4>
<p>Drive approximately 30mins to the Bharatpur airport for your flight 
back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met and 
transferred to the Shanker Hotel. In the evening we say farewell to our 
fellow travellers and guide, while we enjoy a Nepalese dinner and ethnic
 dance show.</p>
<p><strong>Overnight at Hotel Shanker or similar (B) Day 17: Departure home</strong></p>
<p>Day free until departure transfer to the airport for your international flight.</p>
<p><strong>$2,100USD per person based on twin share.<br>Single supplement of $395USD<br>Min 2 people travelling</strong></p>
<p><strong>$300USD non refundable deposit required to confirm your spot on the tour. Final payment due 75days prior</strong></p>
<p>COSTS INCLUDE:</p>
<ul><li>3 Nights twin sharing Hotel Shanker or similar Kathmandu inclusive of breakfast</li><li>1 Nights twin sharing Hotel Country Villa or similar Nagarkot inclusive of breakfast</li><li>3 Nights twin sharing Hotel Barahi or similar Pokhara inclusive of breakfast</li><li>3 Nights twin sharing accommodation at Royal Park Hotel or Similar in Chitwan including breakfast, lunch and dinner</li><li>Final dinner in Kathmandu</li><li>6 Nights/7 days teahouse trekking as per the above itinerary 
including breakfast, lunch and dinners, English speaking trekking guide 
and porters -1 Porter for 2 clients – Porters carries maximum 22 Kgs.</li><li>Flight Kathmandu Pokhara &amp; Chitwan/Bharatpur to Kathmandu</li><li>ACAP &amp; TIMs Fee – mountain trekking fees</li><li>All sightseeing tours and excursions as per the above itinerary</li><li>Jungle activities in Chitwan</li><li>All surface transportation by private vehicle</li><li>English speaking Guide during sightseeing tour, Monument entrance fees</li></ul>
<p>COST EXCLUDES:</p>
<ul><li>International airfares or airport tax, Nepal entry visa fee, 
Insurance, Lunches and dinners other than specified in the itinerary, 
Bottled drinks, Tips, Emergency evacuation/ rescue in any form, Expenses
 of personal nature such as bar bill, laundry, telephone calls etc., Any
 cost occurred in the extension of program due to cancellation of 
flights or any other reason beyond our reasonable control.</li><li>$300 Non refundable deposit is due at time of booking</li><li>60- 45 days prior to departure 50% non refundable , 44-31 days prior
 to departure 75% non refundable , 30days or less 100% non refundable</li></ul></div><p></p>

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