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110 NepalACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (7 nts), teahouse lodge (29 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 Every Sat from Sep-May GUARANTEEDeparture guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 148 kg pp per trip NOTESCombination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details.TRAVELLER RATING 4.77 out of 5Photo Competition, Up to Base Camp, Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal - Barb LowtherAnnapurna & Everesttripcode hnxgcORIGINAL37 days, ex KathmanduDeparts every Saturday from September - MayACTIVEDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Kathmandu Full of temples and stupas,rickshaws and markets, Kathmandu is an intoxicating start toany adventure. Visit the Kathmandu Environmental EducationProject to learn about responsible trekking before the excitingchallenge ahead. Days 2-13 Everest Base Camp Locally knownas Sagarmatha, Everest is the ultimate goal for mountaineersworldwide. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary andTenzing Norgay to reach Base Camp. Trek remote mountain paths,cross glaciers, traipse valleys, scale high passes and ascend to thefoot of the world’s highest peak. Days 14-16 Kathmandu Flyback from Lukla and relax with a spiced chai or head out to seethe resident monkeys at Swayambhunath. Day 17 BandipurTake a day relaxing in this tiny village that offers fantastic views ofwhat’s to come. Days 18-34 Annapurna Circuit See waterfallsof melted snow, cross fast-flowing rivers and traverse broadplains while trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Discover traditionalmountain communities, isolated monasteries and friendly localsherding yak. High-altitude trekking can be incredibly difficultbut the spectacular scenery, an encouraging guide and the odddip in natural hot springs keeps motivation levels high. Day 35Pokhara Stretch weary muscles on a easy stroll around a lake inpeaceful Pokhara. Days 36-37 Kathmandu Why not head out toPashupatinath on the holy Bagmati River, pick up souvenirs at themarkets or celebrate the end of the adventure with new friendsand a final Nepali feast back in the capital?• Listen for the whisperof prayer flags• Trek to EverestBase CampPhysicalculturAL• Greet monks infar-flung monasteries• Stay in traditionalmountain teahouses• Breathe in the crispHimalayan air• Wander street marketsfor shopping surprises• Complete thechallengingAnnapurna CircuitIsland PeaktripcodehnxiORIGINALACTIVE18 days, ex KathmanduACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (3 nts), teahouse lodge (10 nts),camping (4 nts) TRANSPORT Plane, minivan GROUP SIZE Max 8 MEALS3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costsof meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTSSelected Tue GUARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 457kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATING Not applicable as this is a new itineraryStart Finish201115 Mar 01 Apr29 Mar 15 Apr12 Apr 29 Apr26 Apr 13 May10 May 27 May13 Sep 30 Sep27 Sep 14 Oct11 Oct 28 OctClimbing to the Island Peak summit, Nepal25 Oct 11 Nov201213 Mar 30 Mar27 Mar 13 Apr10 Apr 27 Apr24 Apr 11 May15 May 01 JunITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kathmandu Narrow lanes lead tosmall squares and courtyards in colourful Kathmandu. Explorethe crowded bazaars, where stalls and tiny hole-in-the-wall shopssell everything from bangles to Buddhas. Visit the KathmanduEnvironmental Education Project to learn about the importanceof responsible trekking, environmental conservation andsustainability. Days 3-15 Island Peak Trek Get a taste of culturalNepal and its spectacular wilderness on a trek high into theHimalayas. Stay at traditional mountain teahouses and campsitesand pass monasteries, small villages and the odd herd of shaggyyak. Reach the Island Peak Base Camp and follow an experiencedporter through climbing practice sessions in preparation for thechallenge of the final ascent. It’s a gruelling 10 hours from BaseCamp to the summit and back, but reaching a height of 6,189 mand standing atop Island Peak is an exhilarating achievement.Look out over the fourth and fifth highest mountains in the worldand celebrate with a group photo. Day 16 Lukla Make a leisurelydescent to Lukla, where the active part of this adventure ends.Savour a hot cup of chai, rest those aching muscles and sleepsoundly in a traditional teahouse. Days 17-18 Kathmandu Flyback to Kathmandu and enjoy free time for further explorations.Durbar Square is a highlight, as is Swayambhunath - see whyit’s also known as the ‘Monkey Temple’. Otherwise, enjoy a restand pull up a chair in a rooftop cafe to reflect on this incredibleHimalayan experience.• Witness the beauty ofthe Everest region• Discover remotemonasteriesPhysicalculturAL• Soak up spectacularviews of the Himalayas• Revel at reaching thesummit of Island PeakUp for a challenge?Try combining this tripwith the Everest BaseCamp trip for ultimatetrekking thrills. See tripcode HNXE for more.For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com