Himalayan Escapades and Wildlife Encounters in Nepal

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Spot rare wildlife and embrace serene Himalayan landscapes on this 11-day Nepalese adventure. Ride a rickshaw through the capital, Kathmandu, and visit nearby Kirtipur before heading north to Nuwakot – a village known for its seven-storey palace complex. Continue west to Sarangkot, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the Annapurna Range, and boat ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Kathmandu on a guided rickshaw tour
    • Get a taste for rural Nepalese life on a hike between Sarangkot and Naudanda
    • Boat across Phewa Lake in Pokhara
    • Learn how to make momo dumplings at a Tibetan refugee camp
    • Go wild camping and white-water rafting along the Seti River
    • Embark on a safari in the Chitwan National Park, home to Bengal tigers

What's this trip about?

    Spot rare wildlife and embrace serene Himalayan landscapes on this 11-day Nepalese adventure. Ride a rickshaw through the capital, Kathmandu, and visit nearby Kirtipur before heading north to Nuwakot – a village known for its seven-storey palace complex. Continue west to Sarangkot, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the Annapurna Range, and boat across Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Learn how to make traditional momo dumplings, go white-water rafting on the Seti River, and search for Bengal tigers and rhinos in the Chitwan National Park. Finally, return to Kathmandu and wrap up your trip with a farewell dinner.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Chitwan National Park
  • Himalayas
  • Kathmandu
  • Mount Everest
  • Pokhara

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Safari
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Trip includes

    • Three nights heritage hotel accommodation
    • Two nights jungle lodge accommodation
    • Two nights Himalaya-view hotel accommodation
    • One night mountain lodge accommodation
    • One night rural ranch accommodation
    • One night Seti River-side camp
    • Private and local transport
    • Airport transfers
    • 10 breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Kathmandu rickshaw tour
    • Seven Women Centre visit
    • Cooking class
    • Kirtipur walking tour
    • Nuwakot village walking tour
    • Nuwakot Durbar visit
    • Sunrise yoga session
    • Sarangkot to Naudanda hike
    • Phewa Lake boat trip
    • International Mountain Museum visit
    • Refugee camp visit
    • Momo dumpling making class
    • Seti River rafting
    • Rapti River canoe ride and sundowner
    • Wildlife safari
    • Village walk
    • Mount Everest summiteer meeting

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel Manaslu

Activities Included: Kathmandu rickshaw tour, Welcome dinner

After touching down in Kathmandu, take a transfer to the hotel where you’ll be greeted by our Local Insider. They will accompany the group throughout the trip. Gath...

Day 2: Visit the Seven Women Centre and explore Kirtipur

Accommodation: Hotel Manaslu

Activities Included: Seven Women Centre visit, Cooking class, Kirtipur visit

This morning, you’ll visit the Seven Women Centre – a social enterprise which empowers marginalised Nepalese women by providing them with education ...

Day 3: Explore the Nuwakot Durbar temple complex

Accommodation: The Famous Farm

Optional Activities: Nuwakot village walking tour, Nuwakot Durbar visit

Today, venture 80km (50mi) north to the hilltop village of Nuwakot (on the old trade route between Tibet and the Kathmandu Valley), overlooking the Tri...

Day 4: Drive to Sarangkot and spot majestic Himalayan peaks

Accommodation: Sarangkot Mountain Lodge

After breakfast, hit the road and start a scenic 190km (118mi) journey west to Sarangkot – a tiny mountain village on the outskirts of Pokhara (the second-largest city in Nepal). If the conditions are clear, you’ll be abl...

Day 5: Hike to Naudanda and boat on Phewa Lake

Accommodation: Hotel Barahi

Activities Included: Yoga session, Sarangkot to Naudanda hike, Phewa Lake rowing boat trip

Kick-start your day with an early morning yoga session while watching the sun rise over the snow-capped mountains. You’ll then set off ...

Day 6: Learn how to cook momo dumplings at a refugee camp

Accommodation: Hotel Barahi

Activities Included: International Mountain Museum visit, Refugee camp visit & Momo dumpling making class

Today, you’ll visit the International Mountain Museum to learn about the history of mountaineering worldwide – with ...

Day 7: Raft down the Seti River and go wild camping

Accommodation: Wild camping

Activities Included: Seti River rafting

Ready for a wild adventure? After breakfast, you’ll head to Damauli to begin an epic white-water rafting trip down the Seti River. Pass through valleys, rolling hills and thick jungle as...

Day 8: Embark on a canoe ride in the Chitwan National Park

Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge

Activities Included: Seti River rafting, Rapti River canoe ride and sundowner

Hop back on the raft for the second phase of your voyage, continuing southeast towards Gaighat, at the confluence of the Seti and Trishuli ri...

Day 9: Search for Bengal tigers and rhinoceros on a wildlife safari

Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge

Activities Included: Wildlife safari, Village walk

Climb aboard a Jeep for a wildlife safari, accompanied by an experienced naturalist. Keep an eye out for one-horned rhinos, (there are more than 600 in Chitwan National...

Day 10: Return to Kathmandu and meet a Mount Everest summiteer

Accommodation: Hotel Manaslu

Activities Included: Mount Everest summiteer meeting, Farewell dinner

Leave the Chitwan National Park behind as you make the 180km (112mi) eastward journey back to Kathmandu. Feel free to spend the rest of the afternoon roami...

Day 11: Depart from Kathmandu

The time has come to pack your bags and bid farewell to your new friends as your trip comes to an end. Check out of the hotel and take your private transfer to the airport to catch your flight home – or choose to extend your stay and see what else Nepal has to offer.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

,Hotel Manaslu, Kathmandu This elegant hotel, in the Lazimpat district of Kathmandu, is ideally located for exploring the capital. Inside, it seamlessly integrates traditional Nepalese design and artisan craftwork with modern furnishings. Outdoors, the garden, covered courtyard and outdoor pool offer respite from the busy city streets. The Famous Farm, Nuwakot This converted Newari manor house, steeped in rustic charm, is in the foothills of the Himalayas, overlooking a fertile valley. Expect authentic Nepalese architecture, comfortable rooms and sumptuous home-cooked food, which you can enjoy on the candlelit terrace. Sarangkot Mountain Lodge, Sarangkot Take advantage of the infinity-edge rooftop pool and 360-view bar, with breathtaking vistas of the Annapurna Range and Pokhara Valley, at this stylish mountain retreat. Rooms feature private balconies, wood-panelled ceilings and sleek, contemporary furnishings. Hotel Barahi, Pokhara Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the shores of Phewa Lake, this cosy hotel in Pokhara has a large outdoor pool, a wellness centre and bright, airy rooms. The all-day restaurant, Pokhara Flavor, serves a wide variety of cuisines and hosts traditional Nepalese dance shows every evening. Wild camping, Seti River The beauty is in the tranquility of this secluded camping spot on the banks of the Seti River. Relaxing on the river beach, huddling around a wood fire and sleeping under the stars is an unforgettable experience – no luxuries required. Barahi Jungle Lodge, Narayani Expect homely, rustic-chic bungalows, fine cuisine and warm hospitality at this atmospheric jungle hideaway on the edge of Chitwan National Park. Unwind by the pool, sip a cold cocktail by the Rapti River or treat yourself to a soothing massage at the spa.
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
25 years and up
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