Essential Nepal
Essential Nepal
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Essential Nepal
9 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Naya Pul, Namaste Guesthouse - Tolka Nepal, Dhampus, Chitwan, Phedi, Chitwan National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NE
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-59
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Keen to experience the vibrant sites and culture of Nepal? This 9 day Essential Nepal tour lets you experience the wonders, incredible natural beauty and history of Nepal. Home to the Himalayas, meet with local villagers, visit sacred temples and religious sites and explore the colourful towns and villages. Take a journey to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, to the green jungle of Chitwan National park and beautiful landscapes in Pokhara.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Truly Asia Boutique Hotel- 2 Star
Welcome to Nepal! At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Kathmandu hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30pm for an informal meeting with tour guide and group. After the meeting, you can join us for an optional group dinner.
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner
Day 2 : Kathmandu City Tour
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Truly Asia Boutique Hotel- 2 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day by exploring Kathmandu City, Swyambhunath and Patan. Our first stop will be Swayambhunath, an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley where the Buddhist Stupa is said to be more than 2000 years old. This hill also has a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. Our second stop will be Kathmandu City known as Kantipur. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence, Kasthamandap temple, the source of the name Kathmandu and the Durbar Square, which has an array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Ex Nepalese Royalty. In the afternoon we visit the ancient city of Patan, once a kingdom in itself. Patan Durbar Square offers the finest display of Newari urban architecture in Nepal and there are temples devoted to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu all actively visited. Late in the afternoon you are free to explore the city.
Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Kathmandu
Sightseeing of Swayambhunath
Sightseeing of Kantipur
Sightseeing of Patan
Optional Activities Group Dinner
Entrance Fees
Kathmandu Durbarsquire - USD 11
Patan Durbar Squire - USD 8
Day 3 : Kathmandu, Pokhara
Location: Pokhara, Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ustab Himalaya Hotel- 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have an early start to drive for about 6 hours to reach the Pokhara after breakfast which is the second largest city in Nepal and enjoy the landscape on the way to Pokhara. Meet your trekking guide get prepared for the next day once all done you’ll be able to wander around the beautiful lake city known for its superb mountain views. It is an enchanting city nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif in a tranquil valley and is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu and generally a few degrees warmer, Pokhara has a tropical feel to it and has the diversity of beautiful subtropical flora.
Optional Activities Group Dinner
Day 4 : Pokhara, Nayapul, Trek Tolka
Location: Naya Pul, Pokhara, Namaste Guesthouse - Tolka Nepal
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It is the first day of our trekking adventure where we start our journey by private transport to Nayapul to reach the Australian Camp. This camp offers a spectacular view of the snow-clad mountains of the Annapuran ranges, Hiunchuli, Fish Tail, Lamjung Himal and Manasla. We gradually descend up to Pothana then will stop at Deurali where we have lunch. After lunch, we progressively incline to Tolka where we stop for the night and stay in a local lodge. Here, you’ll see a spectacular view of Annapurna South and Himchuli mountains.
Included Activities
Trekking to Tolka
Day 5 : Trek to Dhampus
Location: Dhampus
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, the trek begins downhill and offers views of the Annapurna mountain range. You will pass more Gurung villages allowing you to see the huge farming communities in which they live in. Passing on, you will reach the villages of Pothana and Dhampus. Dhampus is one of the most famous touristic villages of western Nepal and offers visitors breath-taking panoramic views the Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan mountain ranges. Tonight you’ll have dinner and stay overnight at a local lodge.
Included Activities
Trekking to Dhampus
Day 6 : Trek to Phedi, Chitwan
Location: Chitwan, Phedi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Wildlife Camp - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s an early morning start so you can enjoy the colourful sunrise over the Himalayas and then you’ll take an easy downhill trek to Phedi where you will pass rice fields and small cottages. When you reach the village of Phedi our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara and then to continue our drive to Chitwan.
Included ActivitiesTrekking to Phedi
Day 7 : Chitwan National Park
Location: Chitwan National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Wildlife Camp - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have full day of exciting jungle activities today. The best way to reach the national park is by a jungle safari where you’ll end up at Chitwan National Park. This is considered one of the richest wildlife areas in Asia and boasts the last and largest remaining area of tall grassland habitat. Not to be compared with the wide open spaces of Africa, the intimacy of the search and discovery of Asian wildlife in its dense habitat is considered by many travellers to be equally rewarding and exciting.
Included ActivitiesVisit of Chitwan National Park
Day 8 : Chitwan, Kathmandu
Location: Chitwan, Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Truly Asia Boutique Hotel- 2 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu and in the afternoon you have free time for shopping and wandering.
Day 9 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel at 11:00am.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star hotels and Local Lodge during trekking,
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Meals
8 breakfasts | 1 lunch | 4 dinners
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Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
What's Not Included
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Any flights
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Travel insurance
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Meals not stated in the itinerary
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Items of a personal nature
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Visa fees
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Entrance Fees
For sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under age 18.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
30
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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