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Nepal Adventuretripcodehnxa15 days, ex KathmanduORIGINALACTIVEDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kathmandu With its monkey temples,living goddess and colourful markets, Kathmandu is a legendarycity. Take a guided walk to Swayambhunath for fantastic views.Days 3-5 Kathmandu Valley Hike the Nepali countryside acrossa softly undulating landscape to Nagarkot’s spectacular lookoutpoint. Descend through terraced farmlands to quaint Bhaktapur,then get a taste of rural life on an overnight stay in a restoredfarmhouse in Nuwakot. Day 6 Trisuli River See Nepal from waterlevelwhile rafting along the Trisuli River. Camp overnight on theriverbank. Day 7 Bandipur Experience Newari village life in thehilltop settlement of Bandipur. Day 8 Pokhara Once part of thetrade route between India and Tibet, Pokhara lies in the shadowof the Annapurna Range. Perhaps prepare for the trek ahead witha ramble up to World Peace Pagoda or a bike ride through therural landscape. Days 9-12 Siklis Trek Follow roads less travelledon a hike through the remote Siklis area. Walk along the MardiKhola River through the land of the friendly Gurung people beforeclimbing through terraced fields and alpine forests to Tara Top - the180-degree panoramic views of the range is breathtaking. Enjoy ashady descent through rhododendron forests filled with orchids,lichen and moss on the return to Pokhara Valley. Day 13 PokharaUnwind at a cafe, take a boat ride across the lake or pick up someNepali or Tibetan trinkets at the Tibetan Refugee Camp Market.Days 14-15 Kathmandu Try and stay on a few extra days toexplore Nepal’s exciting capital.• Meet the colourfulcharacters ofKathmandu• Stay in a farmhousein the Nepalesecountryside• Go rafting on theTrisuli RiverPhysicalculturAL• Experience village lifein hilltop Bandipur• Shop for trinkets inPokhara’s Old Bazaar• Walk in the shade ofrhododendron forestsin the Siklis areaACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (9 nts), river camping (1 nt), trekcamping (4 nts) TRANSPORT Bus, minibus, raft GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 6Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs ofmeals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS SelectedSat GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 60 kgpp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLERRATING 4.74 out of 5Start Finish 07 May 21 May 12 Nov 26 Nov201104 Jun 18 Jun 26 Nov 10 Dec15 Jan 29 Jan 03 Sep 17 Sep 10 Dec 24 Dec12 Feb 26 Feb 17 Sep 01 Oct 201226 Feb 12 Mar 01 Oct 15 Oct 07 Jan 21 Jan12 Mar 26 Mar 15 Oct 29 Oct 28 Jan 11 Feb26 Mar 09 Apr 29 Oct 12 Nov 18 Feb 03 MarYoung monks at Swayambhunath temple, Kathmandu, Nepal10 Mar 24 Mar31 Mar 14 Apr21 Apr 05 May12 May 26 May02 Jun 16 Jun23 Jun 07 Jul107 NepalAnnapurna SanctuarytripcodehnxsORIGINALACTIVE16 days, Kathmandu to PokharaDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kathmandu A fusion of modern andhistorical, Kathmandu swarms with life and colour. Meet monkeyswhile climbing to Swayambhunath, walk around the mammothBodhnath Stupa and delve into the mystical charm of DurbarSquare. Day 3 Bhaktapur Ancient Bhaktapur is a haven ofintricate temples, grand old palaces and vibrant courtyards. Fewcars enter this town, so wandering through the paved streetsand narrow alleyways offers a sense of what Kathmandu waslike before the modern world came knocking. Day 4 PokharaTemples and palaces are replaced by soaring mountains andmirror lakes. Once on the vibrant trade route between India andTibet, Pokhara later became a hippy hangout. These days it is thegateway to some of Nepal’s greatest treks. Days 5-14 AnnapurnaRange Hike through lowland pastures and peaceful villages, pastthundering waterfalls and powerful glaciers, constantly surroundedby unspeakably beautiful landscapes. Stay in basic teahousesoperated by locals and learn about the daily lives of the Nepali hillpeople. Witness spectacular sunrises over the range and soak tiredmuscles in natural hot springs along the way. While the AnnapurnaSanctuary trek is challenging, it is a great way to experience thesespectacular mountains without the major issues associated withhigh altitude - the optional trek to the Annapurna Base Camp(4,130 m) is the greatest elevation reached. Days 15-16 PokharaBack in Pokhara enjoy a well-earned shower and plenty of time torelax, recover and reminisce.• Be swept up in thewarmth and vibrancyof Kathmandu• Explore the ancienttemples of Bhaktapur• Experience Nepalimountain lifePhysicalculturAL• Trek through theAnnapurna Sanctuary• Stay overnight intraditional teahouses• Rest tired muscles inhot springs• Relax in the friendlyvibe of PokharaACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (5 nts), teahouse lodge (10 nts)TRANSPORT Bus, minibus GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS No meals includedBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 64 kg pp per trip TRAVELLERRATING 4.78 out of 5Start Finish201115 Jan 30 Jan29 Jan 13 Feb12 Feb 27 Feb26 Feb 13 Mar12 Mar 27 Mar26 Mar 10 Apr09 Apr 24 Apr07 May 22 May10 Sep 25 Sep24 Sep 09 Oct08 Oct 23 Oct22 Oct 06 Nov05 Nov 20 Nov19 Nov 04 Dec03 Dec 18 Dec17 Dec 01 Jan31 Dec 15 Jan201214 Jan 29 Jan28 Jan 12 Feb11 Feb 26 Feb25 Feb 11 Mar10 Mar 25 Mar24 Mar 08 Apr07 Apr 22 AprPhoto Competition, Reaching the top of Manang, Annapurna, Nepal - Gaby GustAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com