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108 NepalAnnapurna Circuittripcodehnxc22 days, ex KathmanduORIGINALACTIVEDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Kathmandu Experience the eclectic sightsof Kathmandu. Be sure to visit the ‘Monkey Temple’, the bustlingstreet markets and Durbar Square. Get the latest mountaineeringand environmental information and learn about minimum-impacttrekking at KEEP, the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project,which is an initiative supported by the Intrepid Foundation. Day 2Bandipur Be blown away by the fantastic views of the Annapurnaand Manaslu mountain ranges and the friendliness of the localson a stroll through this Newari village. Days 3-19 AnnapurnaCircuit Trek through rugged mountain scenery by day andrelax in cosy teahouses at night. Pause along the way to gaze atthe scenery, snap a photograph and acclimatise to the dramaticaltitudes. Complete a loop of the Annapurnas - cross icy rivers,traverse broad plains and climb alpine passes. Say hello to yakand goat herders and visit remote mountain monasteries to soakup Nepali history, culture and tradition. Cross Thorung Pass - thehighest on this trip at 5,416 m - and take a moment to revel inthe adrenaline rush that comes with such a grand achievement.Day 20 Pokhara This peaceful town is the perfect base to rest,reflect on a tremendous adventure and relax with a hot drink at atranquil lakeside cafe. Days 21-22 Kathmandu Enjoy free time tocontinue sightseeing or shopping for Nepali clothing, embroidery,carpets, jewellery and ceramics. The neighbouring towns ofPatan and Bhaktapur, with their wealth of ancient temples andfascinating monasteries, are also well worth a visit.ACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (4 nts), teahouse lodge (17 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 Sun GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 88 kg pp per trip TRAVELLERRATING 4.81 out of 5Start Finish201102 Jan 23 Jan23 Jan 13 Feb06 Feb 27 Feb27 Feb 20 Mar06 Mar 27 Mar13 Mar 03 Apr20 Mar 10 Apr03 Apr 24 Apr10 Apr 01 May17 Apr 08 May01 May 22 May08 May 29 May15 May 05 Jun21 Aug 11 Sep28 Aug 18 Sep04 Sep 25 Sep11 Sep 02 Oct18 Sep 09 Oct25 Sep 16 Oct02 Oct 23 Oct09 Oct 30 Oct16 Oct 06 Nov23 Oct 13 Nov30 Oct 20 Nov06 Nov 27 Nov13 Nov 04 Dec20 Nov 11 Dec27 Nov 18 Dec04 Dec 25 Dec11 Dec 01 Jan18 Dec 08 Jan25 Dec 15 Jan201201 Jan 22 Jan05 Feb 26 Feb04 Mar 25 Mar11 Mar 01 AprPhoto Competition, Trekking in Annapurna, Nepal - Jenny Piché18 Mar 08 Apr25 Mar 15 Apr01 Apr 22 Apr08 Apr 29 Apr15 Apr 06 May22 Apr 13 May29 Apr 20 May06 May 27 May13 May 03 Jun20 May 10 Jun• Discover the richnessof Nepalese traditionin Kathmandu• Mingle with Bandipur’swelcoming locals• Complete thechallengingAnnapurna Circuit• Soak up breathtakingHimalayan scenery• Trek to isolatedmonasteriesPhysicalculturAL• Experience mountainculture and traditionsNepal EncompassedtripcodehnxnORIGINALACTIVE20 days, ex KathmanduDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kathmandu A hive of activity,Kathmandu is awash with colour and culture. Join pilgrims atBodhnath Stupa, explore the ‘Monkey Temple’ of Swayambhunathand visit one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world atPashupatinath. Day 3 Bhaktapur Wander the narrowcobblestone streets of charming Bhaktapur. Days 4-9 LangtangTrek Enjoy a trek over rocky ridges and valleys, past rivers, overrickety bridges and through green pastures filled with yak. Stop atsmall villages along the way and enjoy local hospitality. Day 10Nuwakot Trek through dense woodlands to the village of Brabal,then drive on to historic Nuwakot. Day 11 Bandipur Tuckedaway high on a ridge, this ancient trading village is protectedby the goddess Durga. Mingle with locals, dine on traditionalfood and enjoy awesome views of the Annapurna and Manaslumountain ranges. Days 12-13 Pokhara The incredible sceneryand chilled-out atmosphere of Pokhara is enchanting. Rise earlyto see a spectacular sunrise over the snow-covered AnnapurnaRange from the viewpoint at Sarangkot. Visit the thundering DeviFalls and shop for handicrafts at a Tibetan market. Days 14-15Seti River Raft through the jungle on a journey down the mightySeti, camping overnight on white, sandy beaches. Days 16-18Chitwan National Park Paddle a canoe, ride an elephant andwalk through the jungle on a guided safari through the ChitwanNational Park. Days 19-20 Kathmandu Take a final stroll throughthe busy streets and bazaars.PhysicalculturAL• Trek through diverselandscapes• Camp by the Seti River• Go on safari in theChitwan National ParkACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (11 nts), teahouse lodge (6 nts),camping (2 nts) TRANSPORT Bus, minibus, jeep, canoe, raft, elephant GROUPSIZE Max 12 MEALS 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners BUDGET See tripnotes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personalspending DEPARTS Selected Sun GUARANTEE Departure guaranteedCARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 80 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement isavailable on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.00 out of 5Start Finish 24 Apr 13 May 20 Nov 09 Dec201129 May 17 Jun 04 Dec 23 Dec30 Jan 18 Feb 25 Sep 14 Oct 201227 Feb 18 Mar 09 Oct 28 Oct 08 Jan 27 Jan13 Mar 01 Apr 23 Oct 11 Nov 12 Feb 02 Mar27 Mar 15 Apr 06 Nov 25 Nov 11 Mar 30 MarSpotting rhinos on safari, Chitwan National Park, Nepal25 Mar 13 Apr08 Apr 27 Apr13 May 01 JunI highlyrecommend this trip.The cultural aspect wasthe most exciting partof the adventure. Ourleader went out of hisway to ensure a smoothand enjoyable trip.Kenzie Payne,United StatesTravelled on the HNXNFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com