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Start your day with a calm canoe ride on the Rapti River. You might see many birds and two special crocodiles—the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial—resting by the water. After the ride, enjoy a guided walk through the jungle. You’ll learn about useful plants, see butterflies, and maybe spot some shy animals hiding in the trees. On the way back, you can watch—or even help—wash elephants in the river.
After lunch and some rest, embark on an exciting jeep safari in Chitwan National Park. Look out for the one-horned rhinoceros, various deer, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloth bears, and, if you’re lucky, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
In the evening, enjoy a Tharu dance show, a fun way to learn about the local people and their culture.
Chitwan National Park is the best destination in Nepal for jungle activities. The park is rich in flora and fauna and will satisfy any jungle-lover's expectations! Located in the south-west of Nepal, the park is the oldest national park in the country and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
This 3-day, 2-night package tour offers jungle activities such as an elephant back safari, canoe ride, visit to elephant breeding tour and bird watching. In addition to jungle activities, the package also includes a tour to an ethnic Tharu village in a traditional oxcart and a Tharu cultural program show.
As the national park is home to several wild animal, reptiles and bird, you will have the opportunity to spot several species of wildlife such as the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, spotted deer, crocodile, python and others. There are also about 450 species of birds in Chitwan National Park.
You will be accommodated in one of the best hotels in Chitwan, Hotel Green Park, on a full board basis.
Chitwan National Park is the most popular nature reserve in Nepal. Located in the southern plains of the country, it is home to some of the most threatened wildlife on earth, including one-horned rhinos and the majestic royal Bengal tiger.
Join us in this short, three-day trip to discover Chitwan. Explore its dense thickets during an elephant safari as well as during a jungle walk and spot a variety of wild animals. Also included in the itinerary is a canoe ride in the Rapti River, which bisects the park, as well as a Tharu dance performance. The Tharus are a group of people indigenous to the Terai plains of Nepal.
Experience the best of Nepal's natural beauty during this short trip. Please scroll down for more details.
Travel through the heart of Nepal, from the mountain-fringed tranquillity of Dhulikhel to the spiritual and cultural treasures of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Walk to remote villages, witness sacred rituals at ancient temples and stupas, and glide across the waters of Pokhara’s serene lake. Along the way, meet locals keeping centuries-old traditions alive and take in unforgettable views of the Himalayas - with the chance to spot Everest itself.
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Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Chitwan National Park is one of the most popular wildlife safari destinations in Nepal. Located in the plains of the Terai in the southern part of the country, this national park is known for its abundance of wild animals, including some endangered species such as one-horned rhinos and royal Bengal tigers.
Join us on this 3-day trip to the national park and get to enjoy the best of Nepal's rich biodiversity. The national park came into existence in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated it a world heritage site. This wildlife reserve is home to 56 species of mammals, including endangered one-horned rhinos and royal Bengal tigers, 543 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 590 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles.
You will take a comfortable tourist bus from Kathmandu to Chitwan on the first day of the trip. The next two days, you will be occupied in jungle safaris, nature walks, bird watching, local boat rides, and a traditional performance by the Tharus, an ethnic group indigenous to the southern plains of the country.
The best time to visit the national park is from March to May and from September to December. Head for the bus station on the last day of the tour and catch the bus to Kathmandu. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
This 1-day Yoga Retreat in Nepal is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to enjoy yoga and Ayurveda in a peaceful location near Kathmandu. Guided by experienced and certified yoga gurus, the program includes Hatha, Pranayama, Ashtanga, and Bhakti yoga, along with meditation.
This is probably the best retreat experience tourists can have in Nepal within such a short period of time.
The retreat runs from early morning to evening and offers Ayurvedic treatments such as massage, steam therapy, and Shirodhara (subject to availability). Breakfast, lunch, and transportation are included, giving you a complete yoga and wellness experience with beautiful views of the Himalayas.
This is a world-class trek that takes you through beautiful wooded valleys, along cold, clear mountain rivers, and into the soaring, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The trek culminates in a climb to the high mountain glacial region of Everest Base Camp. The trek is justifiably famous for being both challenging and rewarding, and yet remains open to most who have the stamina and determination to make it.
You start this tour in Kathmandu where you meet your trekking guide to travel by road to Salleri where your trek to Everest Base Camp begins. Starting in Salleri means you avoid the flight into Lukla and instead add 3 beautiful days of trekking through the foothills of the Himalays in areas with few other tourists. This is a lodge-based trek, which gives you the chance to spend time meeting and talking with other trekkers and guides in the evenings, as well as enjoying a little more comfort at the end of each day and ensures you contribute to the local economy.
From Salleri the trek spends the first few days climbing gradually through the Himalayan foothills, crossing several deep, wooded river valleys before following the Dudh Khosi up to Namche Bazaar, an historical Sherpa trading centre of the Khumbu Region. From here you enter into the Sagarmatha National Park area, and tremendous mountain scenery surrounds your trail as you make your way towards the high mountain glacial region of the Everest Base Camp. Several acclimatisation days are built in en-route to ensure you ascend safely.
Beyond Lobuche, snow-capped mountains close around as you follow the Khumbu Glacier up to Gorak Shep (5,288m), and ascend Kala Pattar (5,545m). The view of Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Everest, from the summit of Kala Pattar, is truly breathtaking. The following morning, you trek up to the Everest Base Camp area, from where so many expeditions have begun. From Base Camp you retrace your steps back to Lukla, along the way appreciating spectacular views of peaks from angles you may have missed on the way up.
From Lukla you catch the morning flight back to Kathmandu where you have a little free time to do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing around the city and surrounding valley.
All those joining our Classic Everest Trek will receive free trekking pack hire (normally costs $45), containing a down jacket and sleeping bag; suitable for the season in which you are travelling.
If you prefer a slightly shorter trek, you may consider our 15 day Everest Base Camp Trek, which starts with a flight to Lukla.
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Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay
Age Range
12-75 yrs
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english
Destinations
Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lob
Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Namche Bazar, Lukla, Kharikhola, Paiya, Phakding, Thengboche
This comprehensive 20-day Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek is a remarkable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and physical challenge. The journey commences with a scenic flight to Lukla, followed by a trek through charming Sherpa villages, including Phakding and the vibrant Namche Bazaar, allowing you to acclimatize to the high altitude and experience the local way of life.
As you venture deeper into the Everest region, the trek leads you through lush rhododendron forests, across suspension bridges, and past cascading waterfalls. Highlights include reaching the iconic Everest Base Camp, standing in awe of the world's highest peak, and ascending Kala Pattar for unparalleled panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and the sprawling Khumbu Glacier. The trek also challenges you with the crossing of the Cho La Pass, a high-altitude pass that rewards your efforts with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Himalayan giants.
The journey then takes a scenic turn towards the tranquil Gokyo Lakes, where you can marvel at the turquoise waters and the majestic Cho Oyu peak. You'll have the opportunity to hike to Gokyo Ri for even more spectacular views and explore the serene beauty of this high-altitude region. As you make your way back, you'll pass through picturesque villages like Machermo and Dole, enjoying the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people and immersing yourself in their rich culture.
The trek concludes with a final descent to Lukla, where you'll catch a flight back to Kathmandu
As flights between Lukla and Kathmandu can at times be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions, we recommend adding at least 1 extra night post-tour in Kathmandu.
All those joining our Everest & Gokyo Lakes Trek will receive free trekking pack hire (normally costs $45), containing a down jacket and sleeping bag; suitable for the season in which you are travelling.
If you prefer a shorter trek, you may wish to consider our 15-day Everest Base Camp Trek.
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Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
If you don’t have enough time, are hiking with family, or prefer a short and easy adventure, this day hike from Pokhara to Australian Camp and Dhampus is a perfect choice. The journey begins with a 2.5-hour uphill hike from Kande through forests and villages, offering breathtaking views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli.
After a scenic lunch at Australian Camp, enjoy a gentle 45-minute downhill walk to Dhampus village. This Gurung village gives you a glimpse of local life, terraced fields, and traditional hospitality. It’s a great option for those seeking light hiking, nature, and culture—all in one day, close to Pokhara.
Nagurjun Hike is a day program with a hike to the nearby Nagarjun hill located 23 km north-west of Kathmandu city. Nagarjun hill is at 6300 feet above the sea-level and this program is one of the popular day hikes around Kathmandu Valley.
The hike is through Shivapuri National Park which has abundant flora and faunas. Upon reaching the top, the summit provides majestic panorama view of the entire Kathmandu Valley including the snow-capped mountains like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal and other majestic Himalayan peaks.
Any age groups can participate in this and it gives a nice approach to what it’s like to be hiking in the Himalayan region, albeit much closer to Kathmandu City, compared with e.g. a trek to Annapurna Circuit.
We look forward to giving you a great day hike.
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