Experience Nepal Tour

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. After completing visa formalities and collecting your luggage at the airport, please exit the arrival hall. Your tour leader will be waiting for you just outside the arrival hall and will take you to hotel in Kathmandu. Then depending on the time, you will have time to walk around familiarize yourself near hotel.

Max altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft.
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Hotel Vajra
Meals: Dinner

Early in the morning, you depart from your hotel for an hour-long mountain flight and get close-up aerial views of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, the world's second highest peak, Kanchenjunga, Cho You, Lhotse and other high Himalayas, as well as a clear glimpse of the Tibetan plateau. And in the afternoon, you visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square is filled with ancient palaces with magnificent art and architecture. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest places for Hindus. The ancient Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world and Swayambhunath Stupa, which means "self-existent", is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys in the area. Spend the night at Hotel Vajra, Kathmandu.

Duration: 1 hour (Flight)
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Hotel Vajra
Meals: Breakfast

You will take off from Kathmandu to Pokhara early in the morning. From the right side seat of your plane, you can enjoy the amazing views of the Himalayas. Upon arrival in the beautiful lake city of Pokhara, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. After few an resting, you will drive to Nayapul and begin the trek. You will trek through subtropical valley forests, sometimes on paths carved into the sides of cliffs. After lunch, you will cross the Modi Khola (river) and reach Tikhedunga village via a suspension bridge. Ulleri mountain with thousands of steps and boulders will prove to be a test of your endurance as you continue your climb. You will reach Ulleri by late afternoon. You will spend the night in Ulleri.

Duration: Flight: 25 min: 6 hrs (Hiking)
Max altitude: 2,050m/6,726ft
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, you will proceed to Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani means ‘horse-water’ in Nepali because of its role as an important camp site for traders before it became a stopover for trekkers. Ghorepani is an interesting place with small shops and stalls selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts: one in the saddle and the other a few hundred feet below. You will stop at the upper part of Ghorepani village from where you will have panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including the Annapurna South and the Nilgiri Mountain. Since Ghorepani is located much higher than your previous stop, you will start to feel the cooler weather, especially in the evenings. Spend the night in Ghorepani.

Duration: 4-5 hrs (Hiking)
Max altitude: 2,850m/9,351ft
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, you make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poonhill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region and a great viewpoint to enjoy amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photographs and having some coffee or tea or hot chocolate, you return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, you head east and climb a nearby ridge. You descend through rhododendron forests, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani to spend the night.

Duration: 6-7 hrs (Hiking)
Max altitude: 3,210m/10,532ft - 2,630m/8,600ft
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Tadapani, you will descend steeply through dense and dark forests. This part of the trek will pass through a dense forest of old rhododendron trees, which when in bloom, when viewed from the air or from a distance, truly transform into a garden of bright red flowers. By afternoon, depending on the season of the trek, you will be pleasantly surprised by the sight of cherry blossoms blooming on the slopes on the other side of the creek. After trekking for some time, you will enter Ghandruk village, a hillside settlement with stone houses where the Gurung people live mostly. Apart from enjoying the lofty views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South and Hiunchuli mountains, you will also get acquainted with the simple yet rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.

Duration: 4-5 hrs (Hiking)
Max altitude: 1,940m/6,365ft
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you will hike from Ghandruk to Naya Pul and then return to Pokhara. The trek to Birethanti will be a downhill trek. You will step on a staircase made of stone slabs, which meander in and out of villages and then terraced farms. It continues downhill from Ghandruk to the Modi Khola (river) valley with almost no breaks. When you reach Birethanti, some of you may feel like you have just participated in a downhill marathon. But your hardships are not over yet. A half-hour hike from Birethanti will take you to Naya Pul. The trek ends at Naya Pul. Then, you will drive from Naya Pul to Pokhara to spend the night.

Duration: 4 hrs (Hiking) - 1hr drive
Max altitude: 827m/2,713ft
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Hotel Mount View
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Early in the morning you depart for Sarangkot, a hill station overlooking the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges to the north and Pokhara city to the south. From here, you will get amazing views of the sunrise over the mighty Himalayas. Then you will return to Pokhara and visit the landmarks of the city. Davis Falls is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal that has no end. Shiva Cave is located near Davis Falls and has a temple dedicated to the primary Hindu deity Lord Shiva. You also take a few boat rides on the Phewa Lake, Pokhara’s largest lake, and visit the Barahi Temple located in the center of the lake. You visit the famous International Mountain Museum (IMM) which records, documents and presents the history of the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and especially in the Himalayas. You also visit the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicraft items. Spend the night in Pokhara.

Max altitude: 827m/2,713ft
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Hotel Mount View
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you bid farewell to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and head towards Chitwan, a city located at the foot of the Churia mountain range and famous for housing Nepal’s first national park, Chitwan National Park (CFR), which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon reaching Chitwan, you will undertake a jungle/nature trek depending on the location within the national park. During the nature trek, you will enjoy the company of a wide variety of flora and fauna and spend some time bird watching. In the evening, there will be a presentation on the wide range of flora and fauna of the CFR. Overnight in Chitwan.

Travel Distance: 134 km - drive 4-5 hrs
Max altitude: 415m/1,362ft
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Chitwan Forest Resort (CFR)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you will excite the animal lover in you. Early in the morning, you will be taken on an elephant safari through the dense grasslands and see wildlife in their natural habitat. After breakfast, you will visit the elephant enclosure and bathe the elephants. In the afternoon, you can go by jeep into the forest or take a boat ride on the Rapti River. During the safari, you will go deep into the forest and may see deer, the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, among other wild animals. If you are lucky, you may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. While canoeing, you can get a close look at gharials and crocodiles, as well as freshwater dolphins, otters and a variety of water birds. Or, you can go bird watching or go for a nature walk and get up close to the diverse wildlife and fauna found in the park. Spend the night in Chitwan.

Max altitude: 415m/1,362ft
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Chitwan Forest Resort (CFR)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early in the morning, you will be busy birding. Chitwan National Park is home to a variety of resident and migratory birds. Then you will have breakfast and drive towards Kathmandu. Your journey in and near Chitwan will be through the Terai plains and will gradually take a winding road as you approach Kathmandu. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful hilly terrain and small houses. You will reach Kathmandu in the evening. To celebrate the successful completion of your journey, you will have a farewell dinner in the evening.

Travel Distance: 127 km - drive 4-5 hrs
Max altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: "Deluxe" Hotel Vajra
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Your Experience Nepal tour end today! An AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions representative will transfer you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Once you return home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast