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Nepal Adventure tour

Nepal Adventure

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4.6 . Excellent
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Travel Style: Array Full on
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
4 days
From: $ 1,050 $ 263 / day
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • EXPLORE Kathmandu and Patan
  • VISIT the shrine of Swayambhunath near Patan and and the UNESCO listed city of Bhaktapur
  • VIEW the Hanuman Dhoka palace complex, Mahadev Temple, House of the Goddess Kumari, Taleju Temple in Kathmandu and the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple in Patan
  • DIVE INTO CULTURE
  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Short Description

A soul-stirring journey to the spiritual centre of Nepal - an ancient mountain kingdom whose palaces, temples and golden roofs reveal traditions that have remained unchanged for centuries.

Style Group tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Lodging Level Comfort (4*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Start City Kathmandu
End City Kathmandu

Destinations

Nepal

Attractions & Cities Visited

Durbar Square Kathmandu Tibet

Activities & Interests

Culture Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu

Keep a keen eye out for the rainbow-coloured prayer flags flapping in the wind as your transfer from Kathmandu Airport takes you to your hotel. Spirituality is the cornerstone of Nepalese culture, and this is revealed in the many shrines and temples that dot its capital, which you'll get to explore in the coming days. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Stupas and Temples of Kathmandu and Patan

Your first stop today is the UNESCO-listed shrine of Swayambhunath. Uncover its history spanning millennia. Admire the galleries of prayer mills and gleaming white stupa, whose gilded spire provides the colourful eyes of Buddha a lofty vantage point from which to survey the surrounding valley. Share the intricately carved stone façades with the resident monkeys and admire the artistry of Nepalese craftsmanship. You'll see all this as you walk through the remnants of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, said to be around 2000 years old. Proceed to the heart of the old town and Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will gain a deeper understanding of its role in the centuries of rule over this mountain kingdom. See the traditional pagoda-style architecture reflected in the temples and palaces that surround the square - the Hanuman Dhoka palace complex, the Mahadev Temple, the House of the Goddess Kumari and Taleju Temple. After some free time for lunch, journey to nearby Patan, renowned for its collection of ancient temples, carvings and palaces, which you will see first-hand during a visit to Patan Durbar Square, a generic name given to plazas and areas located opposite Nepal's old royal palaces. Delve into the ancient Buddhist heritage of the City of Beauty and visit the Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. Later, 'Make A Difference' during your visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp, which features a handicraft centre and provides shelter to the families of Tibetan refugees who fled the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959. Among these were gifted Tibetan carpet weavers whose talents remain on display today at the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre. You could choose to buy some of the traditional Tibetan handicrafts as a memento of your trip. Then it's back to Kathmandu for a well-deserved evening at leisure.

Day 3: Explore Kathmandu

The UNESCO-listed city of Bhaktapur and its impressive Durbar Square are the main attractions today. While the city is rebuilding its fallen temples, it remains a cultural centre. Stroll along narrow alleys and admire artisans at work. Watch how they weave cloth, carve timber and make pottery, which dries in all its terracotta brilliance in open squares for all to admire. 'Dive into Culture' and join a local potter for a workshop to learn how Bhaktapur has been a pottery centre for centuries. You'll see first-hand how traditional techniques are still used. Large spinning wheels are coaxed into action with a long stick and the rapid stirring of the talented potters to shape all sorts of ceramics out of lumps of clay. Get your hands dirty and hone your own pottery talents as you make your own creation to take home as a memento of your visit. If you have time, stop in one of the squares and sample the famous Juju Dhau, Newari yoghurt treat, enjoyed in a 'takeaway' pottery bowl. Later, return to the hotel and enjoy some free time. You could consider joining an Optional Experience to witness a poignant Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Day 4: Farewell Nepal

Your soulful encounter with Nepal at its end, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Price Per Day: $ 263 per day
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The tour guides were not very good over all. One was amazing but the others were so so. Our tour guide was never around. He did not give clear directions and seemed bothered by us.
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Our travel director Sally Reynolds was the best. I think having an experienced, fun, knowledgeable director is key. The local experts were very good. Opttional experiences were well worth the time and cost.
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A wonderful experience!

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I had a wonderful time on my India/Kerala vacation with Trafalgar. The hotels were beautiful with nice amenities and food varieties for everyone’s taste. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and was a big part of what made our vacation so wonderful! It was interesting to see this part of India and would definitely recommend for someone to add this itinerary to the rest of there India itineraries.
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By having an excellent tour director Lisa.

Organized trip with some improvements

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The tour itself is comprehensive in terms of coverage. I felt like I saw the different sides of Turkey. They are good at handling our luggage and the we were safe all through out the trip.

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Improve customer service with your Asian office. I had a hard time reaching out to Nancy. I booked online so all my questions will be handled by the Singapore office. When I emailed Nancy with all my concerns i need to follow up via whatsapp so she can read my email.

Most of the people I talked to during the trip wanted to have more time and days on areas/ location that is more popular. Example: we could have stayed in Ankara one more day to see the area. Most of the time we will arrive at the hotel 4pm to 5pm. Dinner would be around 6:30pm, dinner will end approximately 8:30pm to 9pm. Then, an early morning departure will cut the night. It would be good to extend another day on certain locations that are popular so guests can have a time for themselves.
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Hotel in Montecatini and Venice are subpar hotels

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Flight & Transport Inclusions

Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport

Group Size

Intimate Group - 12 max

Accommodations

  • Crowne Plaza Soaltee

Additional Information

  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • Handcrafted Highlights

Trip ID#:

trafalgar-INEPN17

Meals Included

  • 3 breakfasts
  • 1 dinner
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