Nepal Introductory Tour - 13 Days
Nepal Introductory Tour - 13 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Overview
This tour gives you an opportunity to explore the different regions of the country, varying from the cultural hub teemed with fascinating ancient and historical architecture, folk-cultures and colorful cities. You will experience the river rafting experience, the breathtaking scenery of Annapurna Range and the Lake city of Pokhara. You will also experience an epic mountain flight to get the close-up view and personal with Mount Everest and its range. The sub-tropical forest in the Terai region of Nepal offers rare sightings of the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhino. This remarkable trip will make you realize that Nepal has much to offer.
Trekking in the foothills of Annapurna trail gives you the knowledge of the mountain lifestyle. In Pokhara you can add few other adventure activities like Bungee Jump, Paragliding and Zipline, are few of other popular adventure activities you can add in your Nepal trip.
Trips Highlights
- Visit UNESCO world heritage sites
- Admire the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas
- Hike at the foothills of Annapurna Mountain
- Experience the etiquette and tradition of Newari people Of Kathmandu Valley
- Adventurous river rafting at Trisuli River
- Beautiful view of the Phewa Lake and Annapurna Himalayan mountain range
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure and sightseeing tour in Nepal, tour arranged by A.A will be easy trip but also sometimes weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so, you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Responsible Travel
As the responsible tour operator, we realize our responsibilities towards our community. We know the small effort we put for the betterment of the community and the environment on the destinations where we operate our tours and treks can bring the significant changes in the lives of the people living there.
The prioritized areas under our CSR Policy include health, education, awareness campaigns, and environment. At the meantime, while the devastating quake that has resulted panicking situation in the rural villages of Central Nepal, our priority has shifted a bit. We have goals to support the rebuilding process in the villages badly hit by the quake 2015. We promote village tourism, which is the part of our CSR Policy and to support the rural communities we prefer to use local goods and resources.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu (Tribhuvan intl.) airport our airport representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel. At the evening, you'll transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Morning Mountain flight and Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Breakfast
Today we wake up early in the Morning for Mountain flight. The one hour flight takes you within camera range of the heights peaks in this world. The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately, the peaks come into view. After the mountain flight, we had breakfast at your hotel and we will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu; including visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and the living goddess Kumari in central Kathmandu. Overnight.
Day 03 Trishuli River Rafting
Altitude: 446m/1463ft
Overnight in River fun Beach Resort
Meal Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel you will be transfer by private vehicle to the Trishuli river rafting spot (around 3 hours’) drive through the countryside. Today we have 3 hour Trishuli River rafting with different grades of rapids. After finishing to rafting we had very good lunch and relax at the river bank. We stay overnight at the Trishuli River Fun Beach resort. Evening we will go for little walk at the nearby village and overnight.
Day 04 Drive to Chitwan
Altitude: 189m/620ft
Overnight in Chitwan
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast in the river fun beach resort you will be transfer to Chitawan (around 3 hours’) drive through the countryside to reach the Chitawan and you will be transfer to the hotel. After check in to the hotel and refreshed you will brief about full nature programs by our nature guide and head on for activities. After briefing about the nature programs, you will have guided for village walk and sunset view, visit elephant breeding center and evening dinner with cultural program and overnight.
Day 05 Jungle Excursion at Chitawan
Altitude: 189m/620ft
Overnight in Chitwan
Meal Included: Full board meal
Today, you will get a wake up called at 6 am with bed tea and after breakfast you will transfer to the Elephant back safari for jungle excursion. After lunch will have chance to view an elephant bath and you will take to the canoe ride and jungle walk and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 825m/2706ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Drive by private vehicle to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara. This nice and pleasant drive will give you a complete idea of the landscape of Nepal. And after reaching at Pokhara you will transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Sunrise & Sightseeing tour
Altitude: 1600m/5248ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning you will drive by private vehicle to Sarangkot to see the Sunrise views over Himalayas (1& 1/2 hours) and back to Hotel. After breakfast at your hotel you will be transfer for full day sightseeing trip to Pokhara city, at Davi’s falls, Guptashor cave, Seti Gorge & Peace stupa. Evening explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus
Altitude: 1650m/5412ft
Overnight in Dhampus
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast we start the day with a short drive to Phedi to begin the trek to Dhampus, supported by porters and your fully qualified trek guide. Considered an easy peak to climb, Dhampus provides spectacular views of Machapuchare (fishtail), Annapurna massif and other giant peaks. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 09 Trek to Ghandruk
Altitude: 2012m/6599ft
Overnight in Ghandruk
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast trek to Ghandrung, one of the most famous destinations for trekkers and known for its beautiful mountain views. Ghandrung is also home to the Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. The Gurung have their own dialect, culture, costumes, and life style. We will have an opportunity to visit the Gurung museum. Overnight at the lodge (extension is possible including 2 more days round trip to Poon Hill).
Day 10 Trek to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 825m/2706ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast we trek down through the uphills and down hills to Nayapul and meet our vehicle for the drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Drive to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel you will be departure to Kathmandu by private transportation (about 5/6 hours) through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside you will reach at your hotel in Kathmandu and overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Sightseeing tour in Patan & Bhaktapur
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Farewell Dinner
After breakfast you will be transfer to visit Patan Durbar Squire one of the old durbar square. The principal attraction of this place is fine pagoda temples and stone statuary. The Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. After your lunch at Patan visit another place Bhaktapur Durbar Squire. The main attraction of this place is the palace of 55 windows, Nyatapola Temple constructed as a pagoda style, Dattatraya Temple, Museum, Pottery squire & then you will transfer back to the hotel in Kathmandu for overnight.
Day 13 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meal Included: Breakfast
Shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
"End of our services"
What's Included?
- Assistance on arrival & departure
- Welcome cultural dinner program
- 04 nights on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley and in Pokhara as per itinerary
- 01 night on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Riverfun Beach Resort
- 02 night on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Pokhara
- 2 nights 3 days Jungle activities in Chitwan as per itinerary
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (as per itinerary)
- Services of an experienced English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours (as per itinerary)
- Trekking activities as per itinerary on full board basis
- River rafting in Trisuli River
- Applicable monument entrance fee (as per itinerary)
- All applicable taxes (subject to change)
What's Not Included ?
- Any personal nature expenses such as beverages, laundry, telephone call, etc.
- Any services/optional activities/meals not mentioned in the inclusions/itinerary
- Nepal visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Any domestic or international airfare (unless specified in the inclusion)
- Tips and gratuities to staff and driver
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Even for the most seasoned traveler, it's still important to be up to speed on Nepal before you arrive in the country. So here are few things to be considered:
Best Season
Nepal has five season temperate climate. Due to its location, landscape and power outages those seasons often dictate when the best time to visit.
Autumn: The peak tourist season is in the autumn between September to late November. This is just after the monsoon season so the air is dry and clear. This is perfect time for visiting Nepal if you are going trekking also.
Winter: December and January are cold winter months throughout Nepal. Though it doesn't snow in any of the main non-trekking cities in Nepal it does hit freezing.
Spring: February to April is Nepal's second busiest tourist season. The climate starts cold but in preceding months get increasingly warm. Flowers in the valleys begin to bloom and there's little rain. It does however get quite hazy so mountain views will be lessened.
Summer: May to June is the start of the pre-monsoon summer. It gets hot and humid with several showers on the hottest of days. Climate change has meant a lengthening of showers.
Summer (monsoon): June to late August is when the monsoon rains hit Nepal. Climate change again mean that the monsoon may be earlier or later than this. Rain are heavier and there's a risk of flooding in places. The sky is heavy with cloud but it also means blooming flowers and lush green valleys.
Nepal Visa/Entry Requirement
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with a light background. Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa. Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days.
Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, and Tel: 00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453)
Download visa form: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Money Matter
Always keep your encashment receipt while making foreign exchange payments or exchanging rupees from any foreign currency. You might need the receipt to exchange the money left over from your trip before you leave. Service providers such as hotels, travel agencies, and airlines accept foreign currency for payment of service provided. American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted by the tourism service providers. ATM machines are available in most of the cities but many local banks do not offer withdraw service to the foreign cards. You can contact some international banks such as Standard Chartered, Nabil, SBI and Everest to withdraw money from ATM.
Health Advice
No vaccinations are required. But it's wise to be inoculated against typhoid and hepatitis A. Depending on how long you plan to stay, you may also want to get vaccinations for rabies, meningitis and Japanese encephalitis. We recommends to carry mosquito repellents if you are visiting in summer can be wise or you can buy it in Kathmandu if you are travelling to the southern plain of Nepal. Consulting your doctor is a better idea.
People/Language/Time Difference/Currency
Nepal is a country of mixed settlements of various ethnic groups and castes. They welcome travelers with their best hospitality. Nepalese greet each other by saying "Namaste" joining both palms together meaning "I salute the divine in you". It is used both when people meet and depart. Nepali is the official language. Other Hindu dialects are spoken however English is widely spoken across the country.
The GMT of Nepal is +5:45 and currency used is Nepalese Rupees (NPR).
Tailor-Made Trip & Departure
Explore Culture with adventure covers Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Pokhara with rafting activity. We have some fixed departures for this tour. However, we can tailor this trip to suite your specific requirement. You can either shorten this tour to meet your planning time or extend the journey to explore other places in Nepal. Advanced Adventures Nepal is there to assist you.
Group Size
Minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is twenty or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Or join our estimated group departure dates available online or request us with your personal dates. We will open group date on the same date.
Guides/Trip/Safety
With Advanced Adventures, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour in which they have very well and depth of knowledge about history, culture, tradition and places as well. We assure you that your trip is at the right and in professional hands.
Accommodations
For Kathmandu, we use three star hotel while in Nagarkot and Pokhara local five star hotels which are available for the overnight. Based on your requirement, we can arrange suitable budget hotels from standard, deluxe to luxury.
Meals
All meals in hotels include only breakfast. Day of your arrival, there is welcome cultural dinner hosted in typical and authentic Nepali restaurant. Lunch included after three hours of rafting in Trisuli Resort.
Transportation
In every trip, we use our private transport based on your itinerary. We provide car for 1-3 person, jeep or tourist van for up to 10 persons.
Road Safety
Due to country geographical region, few roads in Nepal that are badly maintained with massive potholes and many are constructed round the terrain which includes winding roads, bends and steep precipices with no safety barriers. Thus, driving during night is particularly dangerous in Nepal and any journey is best done in daylight hours. Also depending upon the weather and traffic conditions, your trip duration might extend but it is very less probability. Advanced Adventures team will assists you over such matters.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us. Please ensure that you know exactly what you are covered for such as trip cancellation insurance, general medical expenses and hospitalization.
To Book
Once you choose which trip you would like to book, write to us with the information or call us on our number for the trip booking confirmation. In our online trip booking option, you may go on the link, choose your trip, date and follow the instruction with information required and submit to us. Each tour has an itinerary with everything that is included for that specific trip. Once your trip booking request is received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected trip.
Please contact us with any concerns or questions.
Note: After the devastation earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May 2015, the country is slowly getting back on its feet. Keeping this in a view, Nepal government has come up with the project to promote the tourism in Nepal by announcing "Visit Nepal 2020".
1. Do I need a visa for this tour?
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport need to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with light background. Please visit the link below for online visa form -
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
2. Is the country politically stable and safe?
Nepal has a low crime rate and is generally a safe country. Nepal is one of the new democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas and leaders. As such there might be some disturbances in some parts of the country. But it does not affect the daily life of the residents in other parts. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed.
3. Is this tour a private tour or group tour? What is your typical group size for this tour?
This tour itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip. While planning your trip, our team of experts, tour Consultants can arrange a tailor-made, private holiday or you can even join our group tour. Minimum group size is two and maximum is twenty or above.
4. I am solo female traveler. Am I allow to join this tour? Is it safe?
Travelling alone in this picturesque pocket of South Asia is generally safe for both men and women but it’s still worth understanding a few cultural norms and doing some research to maximize the enjoyment and ease of your trip. Arm yourself with a few resources, a whole lot of curiosity and an open mind, and travelling solo to Nepal for female could be the pilgrimage of your lifetime. Yes, you can join this tour and Nepal is a safest country to travel.
5. Is there a supplemental cost for single traveler?
Yes, there is a supplemental cost if you are travelling alone. Or if you wish to stay in single room we can also make an arrangement. You will have to pay for single room supplement. Please contact us to find out more.
6. Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. This is to ensure that you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information, please see it in our website under Travel Guide sections.
7. Is there a guide or are there lady guides in Nepal?
Yes. You are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Lady guides are available on request.
8. What are the accommodations, meals and transportations provided in this tour?
Accommodations provided in this tour are three star in Kathmandu and local five star in Nagarkot and Pokhara. Selected meals are included as per the itinerary. If you have specific dietary requirement please contact our Travel Experts to see what options are available. Private transportations throughout your trip is included in this tour.
9. How fit do I need to be for this tour?
This is a cultural tour with easy hiking and rafting adventure requiring no technical and physical skills. Normal walking for about 3 hours in a day with a light weight daypack from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan. During your rafting, you will be in the care expert river-men employed by government authorized agencies. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disability, you might increase the risk of your requiring medical attention. You need to inform to Advanced Adventures Team.
10. What is the best time to do this tour?
This tour is an excellent combination of nature and culture as one gets to enjoy the adventure as well as serenity. Best time to visit is late September-November and February-April. During monsoon (June to mid-September) the river will have extreme rapid so rafting must be avoided.
11. Are there ATM all over Nepal?
Many bank have opened ATM outlets in most of the city in Nepal. The bank informed the customers owning Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay and SCT can directly withdraw money from its ATM outlets.
Note: During your hiking, we recommends our traveler to carry few Nepalese rupees for your emergency service.
12. Is giving tip mandatory to guide/driver/porter?
Tipping a guide in Nepal is a small way of honoring them right back. Tipping is also taken as token of love and as a gesture of satisfaction from the guests. There is no fixed tipping rate for guides in Nepal. It is not compulsory to tip in Nepal but it is highly recommended to tip your guide/driver/porter.
Trip Overview
This tour gives you an opportunity to explore the different regions of the country, varying from the cultural hub teemed with fascinating ancient and historical architecture, folk-cultures and colorful cities. You will experience the river rafting experience, the breathtaking scenery of Annapurna Range and the Lake city of Pokhara. You will also experience an epic mountain flight to get the close-up view and personal with Mount Everest and its range. The sub-tropical forest in the Terai region of Nepal offers rare sightings of the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhino. This remarkable trip will make you realize that Nepal has much to offer.
Trekking in the foothills of Annapurna trail gives you the knowledge of the mountain lifestyle. In Pokhara you can add few other adventure activities like Bungee Jump, Paragliding and Zipline, are few of other popular adventure activities you can add in your Nepal trip.
Trips Highlights
- Visit UNESCO world heritage sites
- Admire the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas
- Hike at the foothills of Annapurna Mountain
- Experience the etiquette and tradition of Newari people Of Kathmandu Valley
- Adventurous river rafting at Trisuli River
- Beautiful view of the Phewa Lake and Annapurna Himalayan mountain range
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure and sightseeing tour in Nepal, tour arranged by A.A will be easy trip but also sometimes weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so, you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Responsible Travel
As the responsible tour operator, we realize our responsibilities towards our community. We know the small effort we put for the betterment of the community and the environment on the destinations where we operate our tours and treks can bring the significant changes in the lives of the people living there.
The prioritized areas under our CSR Policy include health, education, awareness campaigns, and environment. At the meantime, while the devastating quake that has resulted panicking situation in the rural villages of Central Nepal, our priority has shifted a bit. We have goals to support the rebuilding process in the villages badly hit by the quake 2015. We promote village tourism, which is the part of our CSR Policy and to support the rural communities we prefer to use local goods and resources.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu (Tribhuvan intl.) airport our airport representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel. At the evening, you'll transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Morning Mountain flight and Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Breakfast
Today we wake up early in the Morning for Mountain flight. The one hour flight takes you within camera range of the heights peaks in this world. The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately, the peaks come into view. After the mountain flight, we had breakfast at your hotel and we will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu; including visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and the living goddess Kumari in central Kathmandu. Overnight.
Day 03 Trishuli River Rafting
Altitude: 446m/1463ft
Overnight in River fun Beach Resort
Meal Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel you will be transfer by private vehicle to the Trishuli river rafting spot (around 3 hours’) drive through the countryside. Today we have 3 hour Trishuli River rafting with different grades of rapids. After finishing to rafting we had very good lunch and relax at the river bank. We stay overnight at the Trishuli River Fun Beach resort. Evening we will go for little walk at the nearby village and overnight.
Day 04 Drive to Chitwan
Altitude: 189m/620ft
Overnight in Chitwan
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast in the river fun beach resort you will be transfer to Chitawan (around 3 hours’) drive through the countryside to reach the Chitawan and you will be transfer to the hotel. After check in to the hotel and refreshed you will brief about full nature programs by our nature guide and head on for activities. After briefing about the nature programs, you will have guided for village walk and sunset view, visit elephant breeding center and evening dinner with cultural program and overnight.
Day 05 Jungle Excursion at Chitawan
Altitude: 189m/620ft
Overnight in Chitwan
Meal Included: Full board meal
Today, you will get a wake up called at 6 am with bed tea and after breakfast you will transfer to the Elephant back safari for jungle excursion. After lunch will have chance to view an elephant bath and you will take to the canoe ride and jungle walk and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 825m/2706ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Drive by private vehicle to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara. This nice and pleasant drive will give you a complete idea of the landscape of Nepal. And after reaching at Pokhara you will transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Sunrise & Sightseeing tour
Altitude: 1600m/5248ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning you will drive by private vehicle to Sarangkot to see the Sunrise views over Himalayas (1& 1/2 hours) and back to Hotel. After breakfast at your hotel you will be transfer for full day sightseeing trip to Pokhara city, at Davi’s falls, Guptashor cave, Seti Gorge & Peace stupa. Evening explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus
Altitude: 1650m/5412ft
Overnight in Dhampus
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast we start the day with a short drive to Phedi to begin the trek to Dhampus, supported by porters and your fully qualified trek guide. Considered an easy peak to climb, Dhampus provides spectacular views of Machapuchare (fishtail), Annapurna massif and other giant peaks. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 09 Trek to Ghandruk
Altitude: 2012m/6599ft
Overnight in Ghandruk
Meal Included: Full board meal
After breakfast trek to Ghandrung, one of the most famous destinations for trekkers and known for its beautiful mountain views. Ghandrung is also home to the Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. The Gurung have their own dialect, culture, costumes, and life style. We will have an opportunity to visit the Gurung museum. Overnight at the lodge (extension is possible including 2 more days round trip to Poon Hill).
Day 10 Trek to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 825m/2706ft
Overnight in Pokhara
Meal Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast we trek down through the uphills and down hills to Nayapul and meet our vehicle for the drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Drive to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel you will be departure to Kathmandu by private transportation (about 5/6 hours) through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside you will reach at your hotel in Kathmandu and overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Sightseeing tour in Patan & Bhaktapur
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meal Included: Farewell Dinner
After breakfast you will be transfer to visit Patan Durbar Squire one of the old durbar square. The principal attraction of this place is fine pagoda temples and stone statuary. The Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. After your lunch at Patan visit another place Bhaktapur Durbar Squire. The main attraction of this place is the palace of 55 windows, Nyatapola Temple constructed as a pagoda style, Dattatraya Temple, Museum, Pottery squire & then you will transfer back to the hotel in Kathmandu for overnight.
Day 13 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meal Included: Breakfast
Shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
"End of our services"
What's Included?
- Assistance on arrival & departure
- Welcome cultural dinner program
- 04 nights on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley and in Pokhara as per itinerary
- 01 night on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Riverfun Beach Resort
- 02 night on twin sharing accommodation on BB basis in Pokhara
- 2 nights 3 days Jungle activities in Chitwan as per itinerary
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (as per itinerary)
- Services of an experienced English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours (as per itinerary)
- Trekking activities as per itinerary on full board basis
- River rafting in Trisuli River
- Applicable monument entrance fee (as per itinerary)
- All applicable taxes (subject to change)
What's Not Included ?
- Any personal nature expenses such as beverages, laundry, telephone call, etc.
- Any services/optional activities/meals not mentioned in the inclusions/itinerary
- Nepal visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Any domestic or international airfare (unless specified in the inclusion)
- Tips and gratuities to staff and driver
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
| Start Date | Group Joining | Trip Price | Action |
|---|
Useful Information
Even for the most seasoned traveler, it's still important to be up to speed on Nepal before you arrive in the country. So here are few things to be considered:
Best Season
Nepal has five season temperate climate. Due to its location, landscape and power outages those seasons often dictate when the best time to visit.
Autumn: The peak tourist season is in the autumn between September to late November. This is just after the monsoon season so the air is dry and clear. This is perfect time for visiting Nepal if you are going trekking also.
Winter: December and January are cold winter months throughout Nepal. Though it doesn't snow in any of the main non-trekking cities in Nepal it does hit freezing.
Spring: February to April is Nepal's second busiest tourist season. The climate starts cold but in preceding months get increasingly warm. Flowers in the valleys begin to bloom and there's little rain. It does however get quite hazy so mountain views will be lessened.
Summer: May to June is the start of the pre-monsoon summer. It gets hot and humid with several showers on the hottest of days. Climate change has meant a lengthening of showers.
Summer (monsoon): June to late August is when the monsoon rains hit Nepal. Climate change again mean that the monsoon may be earlier or later than this. Rain are heavier and there's a risk of flooding in places. The sky is heavy with cloud but it also means blooming flowers and lush green valleys.
Nepal Visa/Entry Requirement
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with a light background. Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa. Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days.
Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, and Tel: 00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453)
Download visa form: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Money Matter
Always keep your encashment receipt while making foreign exchange payments or exchanging rupees from any foreign currency. You might need the receipt to exchange the money left over from your trip before you leave. Service providers such as hotels, travel agencies, and airlines accept foreign currency for payment of service provided. American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted by the tourism service providers. ATM machines are available in most of the cities but many local banks do not offer withdraw service to the foreign cards. You can contact some international banks such as Standard Chartered, Nabil, SBI and Everest to withdraw money from ATM.
Health Advice
No vaccinations are required. But it's wise to be inoculated against typhoid and hepatitis A. Depending on how long you plan to stay, you may also want to get vaccinations for rabies, meningitis and Japanese encephalitis. We recommends to carry mosquito repellents if you are visiting in summer can be wise or you can buy it in Kathmandu if you are travelling to the southern plain of Nepal. Consulting your doctor is a better idea.
People/Language/Time Difference/Currency
Nepal is a country of mixed settlements of various ethnic groups and castes. They welcome travelers with their best hospitality. Nepalese greet each other by saying "Namaste" joining both palms together meaning "I salute the divine in you". It is used both when people meet and depart. Nepali is the official language. Other Hindu dialects are spoken however English is widely spoken across the country.
The GMT of Nepal is +5:45 and currency used is Nepalese Rupees (NPR).
Tailor-Made Trip & Departure
Explore Culture with adventure covers Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Pokhara with rafting activity. We have some fixed departures for this tour. However, we can tailor this trip to suite your specific requirement. You can either shorten this tour to meet your planning time or extend the journey to explore other places in Nepal. Advanced Adventures Nepal is there to assist you.
Group Size
Minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is twenty or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Or join our estimated group departure dates available online or request us with your personal dates. We will open group date on the same date.
Guides/Trip/Safety
With Advanced Adventures, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour in which they have very well and depth of knowledge about history, culture, tradition and places as well. We assure you that your trip is at the right and in professional hands.
Accommodations
For Kathmandu, we use three star hotel while in Nagarkot and Pokhara local five star hotels which are available for the overnight. Based on your requirement, we can arrange suitable budget hotels from standard, deluxe to luxury.
Meals
All meals in hotels include only breakfast. Day of your arrival, there is welcome cultural dinner hosted in typical and authentic Nepali restaurant. Lunch included after three hours of rafting in Trisuli Resort.
Transportation
In every trip, we use our private transport based on your itinerary. We provide car for 1-3 person, jeep or tourist van for up to 10 persons.
Road Safety
Due to country geographical region, few roads in Nepal that are badly maintained with massive potholes and many are constructed round the terrain which includes winding roads, bends and steep precipices with no safety barriers. Thus, driving during night is particularly dangerous in Nepal and any journey is best done in daylight hours. Also depending upon the weather and traffic conditions, your trip duration might extend but it is very less probability. Advanced Adventures team will assists you over such matters.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us. Please ensure that you know exactly what you are covered for such as trip cancellation insurance, general medical expenses and hospitalization.
To Book
Once you choose which trip you would like to book, write to us with the information or call us on our number for the trip booking confirmation. In our online trip booking option, you may go on the link, choose your trip, date and follow the instruction with information required and submit to us. Each tour has an itinerary with everything that is included for that specific trip. Once your trip booking request is received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected trip.
Please contact us with any concerns or questions.
Note: After the devastation earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May 2015, the country is slowly getting back on its feet. Keeping this in a view, Nepal government has come up with the project to promote the tourism in Nepal by announcing "Visit Nepal 2020".
Frequently Asked Questions !
1. Do I need a visa for this tour?
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport need to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with light background. Please visit the link below for online visa form -
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
2. Is the country politically stable and safe?
Nepal has a low crime rate and is generally a safe country. Nepal is one of the new democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas and leaders. As such there might be some disturbances in some parts of the country. But it does not affect the daily life of the residents in other parts. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed.
3. Is this tour a private tour or group tour? What is your typical group size for this tour?
This tour itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip. While planning your trip, our team of experts, tour Consultants can arrange a tailor-made, private holiday or you can even join our group tour. Minimum group size is two and maximum is twenty or above.
4. I am solo female traveler. Am I allow to join this tour? Is it safe?
Travelling alone in this picturesque pocket of South Asia is generally safe for both men and women but it’s still worth understanding a few cultural norms and doing some research to maximize the enjoyment and ease of your trip. Arm yourself with a few resources, a whole lot of curiosity and an open mind, and travelling solo to Nepal for female could be the pilgrimage of your lifetime. Yes, you can join this tour and Nepal is a safest country to travel.
5. Is there a supplemental cost for single traveler?
Yes, there is a supplemental cost if you are travelling alone. Or if you wish to stay in single room we can also make an arrangement. You will have to pay for single room supplement. Please contact us to find out more.
6. Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. This is to ensure that you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information, please see it in our website under Travel Guide sections.
7. Is there a guide or are there lady guides in Nepal?
Yes. You are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Lady guides are available on request.
8. What are the accommodations, meals and transportations provided in this tour?
Accommodations provided in this tour are three star in Kathmandu and local five star in Nagarkot and Pokhara. Selected meals are included as per the itinerary. If you have specific dietary requirement please contact our Travel Experts to see what options are available. Private transportations throughout your trip is included in this tour.
9. How fit do I need to be for this tour?
This is a cultural tour with easy hiking and rafting adventure requiring no technical and physical skills. Normal walking for about 3 hours in a day with a light weight daypack from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan. During your rafting, you will be in the care expert river-men employed by government authorized agencies. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disability, you might increase the risk of your requiring medical attention. You need to inform to Advanced Adventures Team.
10. What is the best time to do this tour?
This tour is an excellent combination of nature and culture as one gets to enjoy the adventure as well as serenity. Best time to visit is late September-November and February-April. During monsoon (June to mid-September) the river will have extreme rapid so rafting must be avoided.
11. Are there ATM all over Nepal?
Many bank have opened ATM outlets in most of the city in Nepal. The bank informed the customers owning Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay and SCT can directly withdraw money from its ATM outlets.
Note: During your hiking, we recommends our traveler to carry few Nepalese rupees for your emergency service.
12. Is giving tip mandatory to guide/driver/porter?
Tipping a guide in Nepal is a small way of honoring them right back. Tipping is also taken as token of love and as a gesture of satisfaction from the guests. There is no fixed tipping rate for guides in Nepal. It is not compulsory to tip in Nepal but it is highly recommended to tip your guide/driver/porter.