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Nepal Experiencetripcodehnka10 days, ex KathmanduComfortDEPARTUREGUARANTEED109 NepalITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kathmandu This colourful capital is bestexplored on foot. Head to Durbar Square to admire its delightfularchitecture and to observe city life. Tour Bhaktapur, a small feudalcity where cobblestone streets wind between temples, courtyards,shrines and wells. Day 3 Bandipur This charming mountain town,surrounded by orange orchards, has views to the north over thefoothills towards the Annapurna Range. Take a leisurely afternoonwalk to meet locals and admire traditional Newari houses with slateroofs and carved wooden windows. Day 4 Begnas Serene andpicturesque, the lakes of Begnas and Rupa are surrounded by thickforest echoing with birdcalls. Discover peaceful mountain trails, gofishing or take a boat for a paddle. Days 5-6 Pokhara Situatedon the shores of Nepal’s second-largest lake, Pokhara has a relaxedambience. Meet local carpet weavers and craftspeople, hike to theWorld Peace Pagoda or relax with a tea in a cafe. Support a greatcause by purchasing souvenirs or gifts at the Tibetan refugee camp.Days 7-8 Chitwan National Park Safari on elephants and incanoes through the tangled jungle of Chitwan National Park. Glidedown a river that is one of the last remaining habitats of gharials- fish-eating crocodiles that have been hunted close to extinction.Keep an eye out for rhinos and the elusive Bengal tiger, pay a visitto an elephant breeding stable and explore dense woodlands ina jeep. Days 9-10 Kathmandu Back in the capital, spend timerelaxing with a cup of hot chai or head to the markets to haggle fora final souvenir or two, before this adventure finishes up.• Be enchanted byKathmandu’s culture• Enter a time warp infeudal Bhaktapur• Relax in Bandipur• Explore mountaintrails in BegnasPhysicalculturAL• Hike to World PeacePagoda in Pokhara• Safari on the back ofan elephant in ChitwanNational Park• Learn about locallife and meetNepalese villagersACCOMMODATION Hotel (7 nts), lodge (2 nts) TRANSPORT Plane, privatevehicle, jeep, boat, elephant GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 4Lunches, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals notincluded, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat fromSep-Mar GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET341 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. Arrival airport to hotel transfers are included.Please provide your flight details at time of booking. 2. A single supplement isavailable on this trip. TRAVELLER RATING 4.41 out of 5Start Finish 12 Mar 21 Mar 19 Nov 28 Nov 11 Feb 20 Feb201126 Mar 04 Apr 03 Dec 12 Dec 25 Feb 05 Mar02 Jan 11 Jan 10 Sep 19 Sep 17 Dec 26 Dec 10 Mar 19 Mar15 Jan 24 Jan 24 Sep 03 Oct 31 Dec 09 Jan 24 Mar 02 Apr29 Jan 07 Feb 08 Oct 17 Oct 201212 Feb 21 Feb 22 Oct 31 Oct 14 Jan 23 Jan26 Feb 07 Mar 05 Nov 14 Nov 28 Jan 06 FebPhoto Competition, Friendly local, Kathmandu, Nepal - Catherine GastonEverest via GokyotripcodehnxhORIGINALACTIVE21 days, ex KathmanduEverest TrekGokyoMt EverestLakesITINERARY... Day 1 Kathmandu Discover the sights and scentsof this intoxicating city. Kathmandu is a fascinating mixture oflegend and modern development with a rich artistic and culturalKathmanduNEPALPhakdingLuklaheritage. Narrow lanes lead to small squares and courtyardswhere ornate carved balconies overlook shrines and temples.Visit the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project to learnabout sustainable trekking. Day 2 Phakding Take a short andscenic flight to Lukla and embark on an easy hike through the lushlandscape of the Himalayan lowlands to Phakding. Days 3-17Everest Trek From a gentle rise through rhododendron andmagnolia forests to an arduous climb to Base Camp, this 15-daytrek to Everest will test the character and delight the senses.Traverse the glorious Gokyo region, rising along narrowly craftedstaircases and steep passes, to take in the five stunning lakes. StopPhysicalculturAL• Absorb spectacularHimalayan vistas• Be challenged by anEverest climb• Trek the Gokyo regionalong the way in remote and vibrant market towns and retire eachevening in simple, yet comfortable, teahouses. Relish the momentof standing at the base of the highest point of the world thendescend through plains filled with yak herders and their charges.Day 18 Lukla Wind down with a walk through scrub forests tothe ambient village of Lukla. Days 19-21 Kathmandu There areplenty of sights and optional activities on offer in this colourfulcity. Head to Durbur Square to catch a glimpse of the Kumari Devi,cycle through Kathmandu Valley or visit the aptly named ‘MonkeyTemple’. Alternatively, rest weary legs and celebrate the end of thejourney over a meal of tasty local cuisine in a rooftop cafe.An excellent trip!I had lots of fun. Wereally got to experienceNepal - the beautyof the landscape, thewarmth of the peopleand the richness ofits unique culture.Arturo Crespo,United StatesTravelled on the HNXHACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (3 nts), teahouse lodge (17 nts)TRANSPORT Plane, bus GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS No meals includedBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Wed GUARANTEE Subject tomin 4 CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 130 kg pp per trip NOTES This trip startsat 13:00 on day 1 TRAVELLER RATING 4.92 out of 5Start Finish201116 Mar 05 Apr13 Apr 03 May18 May 07 Jun14 Sep 04 Oct28 Sep 18 Oct12 Oct 01 Nov26 Oct 15 Nov09 Nov 29 Nov201214 Mar 03 AprPhoto Competition, Tibetan market, Namche Bazaar, Nepal - Marlene Fegan28 Mar 17 Apr11 Apr 01 MayAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com