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Journey to Nepal
10 Days / 7 Nights from £1,245 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Himalaya · Chitwan Elephant Safari · Kathmandu Valley Culturally rich and extraordinarily beautiful, the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal offers a wealth of spectacular sights. This journey focuses on the finest, combining the ancient sites of the Kathmandu Valley, the mountains and valleys of the Himalaya and the jungles of Chitwan, home to the rare Bengal tiger. The tour includes an option to extend your stay with a trek through the mountain villages of the Annapurna Valley. INDIA & THE HIMALAYA
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Day 2 Kathmandu: Morning arrival and transfer to the Soaltee Crowne Plaza for 2 nights. (N) Day 3 Kathmandu: Morning tour of Kathmandu, including Durbar Square and Golden Swayambunath Stupa, one of the world's most magnificent Buddhist stupas, said to be over 2,000 years old. Afternoon drive to Bhaktapur, to explore the most traditional of Nepal's medieval cities. (B) Day 4 To Chitwan: Option to take a spectacular early morning mountain flight to see Mount Everest (weather permitting). After breakfast, fly to Bharatpur and transfer to Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge, in the heart of the Royal Chitwan National Park. Stay for 2 nights. Chitwan, originally a hunting ground of the Royal family, is now a reserve that protects the great one-horned rhinoceros and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Afternoon jungle walk or elephant-back safari. (B, L, D) Day 5 Chitwan: Early morning elephant-back safari through the dense grasslands that are a habitat for rhinoceros, tiger and other mammals.
JOURNEY TO NEPAL
Code ESCORTED GROUPS
No of nights
Pokhara
Later, take a boat excursion looking for gharial, marsh crocodile, fresh water dolphin, otter and a wide variety of birds. Afternoon elephant ride, including a visit to the elephant stables with a naturalist to learn about elephant behaviour. (B, L, D) Day 6 To Pokhara: Transfer by canoe to waiting vehicles and drive to Pokhara. Stay 2 nights at the Shangri-La Hotel, with stunning views of the Annapurna range. Afternoon tour of Pokhara Valley, visiting the city, new market and Tibetan Camp. (B) Day 7 Pokhara: Morning trek to the World Peace Stupa for views over Pokhara and the Himalaya (weather permitting). Continue on foot to Phewa Lake for a boat ride, before returning to Pokhara. Late afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 8 To Kathmandu: Fly to Kathmandu. This afternoon, visit the impressive Hindu temple at Pashupatinath and return to Kathmandu via
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
Single Supp Sole Supp
Bodhnath, the site of Nepal's largest stupa and a religious centre for the country's considerable Tibetan population. Overnight at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. (B) Day 9 To London: Morning at leisure. Overnight flight to London, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (B) Day 10 London: Morning arrival. (N) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability, and the prices for this option are shown on the price table. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys. Extensions: These include a trek in the Annapurna mountains (see page 50 for information) or an extended stay in Kathmandu. Please contact your Cox & Kings tour consultant for details. Note: This tour can be combined with Northern India's `Golden Triangle'. See pages 24-25 for details.
Departures on or between
19 Jan 08
02 Feb to 15 Mar to 16 Aug to 11 Oct to 15 Nov to 20 Dec to 17 Jan to 08 Mar 08 26 Apr 08 06 Sep 08 01 Nov 08 22 Nov 08 27 Dec 08 07 Mar 09
NEP
Journey to Nepal
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No. of nights
1245 1505
1295 1555
1345 1605
1395 1655
1695 1955
1395 1655
1595 1855
1345 N/A
245 415
Single Supp
N/A 495
Sole Supp
2008/9 DEPARTURE DATES
Out (Sat) 19 Jan 08 02 Feb 08 16 Feb 08 08 Mar 08 15 Mar 08 29 Mar 08 12 Apr 08 26 Apr 08 16 Aug 08 06 Sep 08 11 Oct 08 Rtn (Mon) 28 Jan 08 11 Feb 08 25 Feb 08 17 Mar 08 24 Mar 08 07 Apr 08 21 Apr 08 05 May 08 25 Aug 08 15 Sep 08 20 Oct 08 Out (Sat) 25 Oct 08 01 Nov 08 15 Nov 08 22 Nov 08 20 Dec 08 27 Dec 08 17 Jan 09 31 Jan 09 14 Feb 09 07 Mar 09 Rtn (Mon) 03 Nov 08 10 Nov 08 24 Nov 08 01 Dec 08 29 Dec 08 05 Jan 09 26 Jan 09 09 Feb 09 23 Feb 09 16 Mar 09
NEPANA + Annapurna
Code PRIVATE JOURNEYS
01 Jan to 30 Jan to 01 Apr to 13 Sep to 10 Nov to 13 Dec to 25 Dec to 01 Jan to 29 Jan 08 31 Mar 08 12 Sep 08 09 Nov 08 12 Dec 08 24 Dec 08 31 Dec 08 31 Mar 09
NPI
Journey to Nepal
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1445
1475
1545
1825
1545
1825
1575
1545
245
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Additional Information
High Season Single Room Supplement. UK Departures on or between the following dates:NEP: 17 Jan to 07 Mar `09 £265 Any mandatory Christmas and New Year meals are not included in the above prices. Meal Basis: As per itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals..
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JOURNEY TO NEPAL
Day 1 To Kathmandu: Fly overnight from London to Kathmandu, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (N)
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