Nepal Exposed
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Safari
- City sightseeing
- Wildlife
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 10 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 8-75 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-17927
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +2
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- Chitwan wildlife safaris
- Pokhara lakeside
- Bandipur & Gorkha hilltop villages
- Ancient Bhaktapur.
This compact tour of Nepal gives you a taste of the countries beautiful mountain scenery, ancient cultures & religions, lush wildlife parks, remote hilltop villages, and includes time to relax in the lakeside town of Pokhara.
We start in Kathmandu with a guided walking tour through the bustling streets of the city to the central Durbar Square, full of ornate temples and palaces. Next we visit the hilltop temple of Swayambunath, overlooking the city.
Next we head to Chitwan National Park, which lies in the lowland Terai region of Nepal, bordering India. You have the option of an exciting day's white water rafting on the Trisuli River en-route to Chitwan if you wish. While at the park we include a jungle walk, river canoe trip, and a jeep safari, as well as a village walk and early morning bird watching walk.
Our next stop is the ancient Newari hilltop town of Bandipur. The centre of Bandipur has been restored and its a lovely place to spend a little time looking around and enjoying the great mountain views if the weather is clear. You also have some free time in the afternoon here to hike down to Siddha Cave, one of the largest in Asia, or take a walk through the hillsides, villages and farmland around Bardia to get a real taste for rural Nepalese life.
From Bandipur we head to the lakeside town of Pokhara with its impressive setting at the foot of the mighty Annapurna mountain range. We include a tour here and a full free day when you can take some more short (or longer walks), hire bikes to look around, take a rowing boat out on the lake, or just relax amidst the beautiful scenery.
We head back to the Kathmandu valley next and enjoy a night in the hilltop village of Nagarkot on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. With luck you can see Everest from here on a clear morning! Our final tours are to the ancient centre of Bhaktapur, a World Heritage Site, and to Pasupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa before you finish with one last night in Kathmandu.
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
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Day 2: Kathmandu walking tour. Swayambunath stupa
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Day 3: Drive to Chitwan National Park. Rafting option
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Day 4: Chitwan National Park wildlife safaris
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Day 5: Chitwan to the hilltop village of Bandipur
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Day 6: Bandipur to Pokhara. Afternoon tour
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Day 7: Pokhara. Free day
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Day 8: Drive from Pokhara to the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight Nagarkot
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Day 9: Bhaktapur ancient centre, Pasupatinath & Boudhanath
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Day 10: Kathmandu. Departure transfer to the airport
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Private vehicle transport , based on number of travellers
- All transport & transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Specialist city guides and wildlife safari guides as detailed in the itinerary
- Services of a local escort throughout the tour
- All national park entry and activity fees
- All rafting equipment on Trisuli rafting option
- All entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary
- International flights (available on request
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Visa fees (available on arrival in Kathmandu airport for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for tour leader, guides & driver
- Any other items not mentioned above
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Nepal Exposed tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceNepal Exposed tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Nepal Exposed tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
