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UK KATHMANDU
Trek in the Himalaya Pokhara Mountain views & walks
Syaglung 1260m Chisapani 1260m Begnas Lake walks
ACTIVE
CULTURAL DISCOVERY
NATURE & WILDLIFE
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
THE HIMALAYA NEPAL
16 DAYS
Nuwakot Kathmandu & Bhaktapur Medieval city & temples
Bandipur Village stay Royal Chitwan NP Wildlife safaris
HIMALAYAN EXPLORER
Trip Notes Reference: AA visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk
Dates & Prices per person*
FLIGHTS Flights with Gulf Air via Bahrain from London Heathrow. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
! Operates on 2008 itinerary * Plus Local Payment of £100 Single room option from £62 For Insurance details see page 176 These prices are a guide and are subject to change in line with our pricing policy detailed in the essential reading at the back of the brochure. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date prices.
2008 Inc. flights Land Only ! Sat 13 Dec - Sun 28 Dec £1,599 £729 2009 Inc. flights Land Only Sat 07 Feb - Sun 22 Feb £1,289 £659 Sat 21 Feb - Sun 08 Mar £1,289 £659 Sat 14 Mar - Sun 29 Mar £1,289 £659 Sat 04 Apr - Sun 19 Apr £1,629 £669 Sat 26 Sep - Sun 11 Oct £1,649 £699 Sat 17 Oct - Sun 01 Nov £1,649 £699 Sat 31 Oct - Sun 15 Nov £1,649 £699 Sat 14 Nov - Sun 29 Nov £1,649 £699 Sat 19 Dec - Sun 03 Jan £1,649 £699 2010 Inc. flights Land Only Sat 20 Feb - Sun 07 Mar £1,349 £699 Sat 27 Mar - Sun 11 Apr £1,699 £699 Sat 10 Apr - Sun 25 Apr £1,699 £699 Sat 16 Oct - Sun 31 Oct £1,739 £759 Sat 30 Oct - Sun 14 Nov £1,739 £759 Sat 20 Nov - Sun 05 Dec £1,399 £759 Sat 18 Dec - Sun 02 Jan £1,749 £759
This trip is a great introduction to walking in Nepal. Though many would like the opportunity to walk high in the Himalaya, some first-time visitors prefer to undertake a shorter and lessdemanding trek. This wonderful trip offers a perfect combination of an easy three-day trek in central Nepal's Annapurna region, sleepy Nepalese villages and the best of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park.
Factfile
Essentials Walking is of moderate difficulty (approx. 5-6 hours per day for 3 days), maximum altitude 1260m. Anyone in good health who regularly goes walking should be able to take part. Porters carry main luggage on trek. Transport Minibus, elephant, on foot, canoe, domestic flight Accommodation Hotels (6nts), lodge (2nts), guesthouse (3nts), camping (2nts) Meals included 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners
Itinerary
Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu The Kathmandu Valley is a fascinating area full of contrasts. Exploring by bike (or vehicle if you wish) you'll visit Durbar Square with its concentration of royal and religious architecture and the sacred temples of Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath. Later you transfer to the one-time capital of Bhaktapur. Day 4/5 Nuwakot & Bandipur Head to the rural village of Nuwakot for a delightful stay in a converted farm house, and then on to Bandipur, another forgotten gem. There is the opportunity for rafting (optional) on the Trisuli river en route. Bandipur's excellent Himalayan views and distinctive Newari architecture make this a wonderful place. Day 6-9 Pokhara & Annapurna Foothills Travelling west you reach the lake-side town of Pokhara. From here you'll enjoy your porter-assisted trek into the foothills a relatively easy Himalayan walk, ideal for the first-time trekker. Day 10 Pokhara Free day to explore or relax in Pokhara. Day 11/12 Chitwan NP Heading south from Pokhara, you enter the steamy, low-lying jungle. In Chitwan
National Park you'll travel by elephant, canoe and on foot in search of wildlife. You should see a variety of birds, spotted deer, rhinos and perhaps, if very lucky, even tigers! Day 13/14 Kathmandu Return to Kathmandu; free day for exploring, shopping, or optional Everest flight. Day 15/16 Overnight flight to London.
Responsible Tourism
"Rajendra was a wonderful tour leader full of wit, knowledge and support... we were lucky to have him as our guide. The trip...was incredible value for money." Mr B Ireland For every person travelling to Nepal we donate $5 to support a village community centre at Trisuli which you may have the opportunity to visit during your trip.
Pokhara Average Daily Max Temp ŚC 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6 6 8 9 6 5 3 3 4 6 5 5 400 200 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 1000 800 600
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