This trip is particularly suitable for interested travellers who have never been to Nepal before and who are curious and willing to experience a holiday of a different kind. While being on this trip you encounter totally different ways of living and religions. There is a whole new world of plants and animals to discover in the virgin forests of Nepal and majestic mountains to be climbed in the Himalayan Range. It is surely not an easy trip, but definitely an inspiring and invigorating journey. Sometimes you will miss the comfort you normally expect and know from former holidays and sometimes things do not run smoothly and travel plans have to be changed.
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Tour as planned
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1. Day
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Flight from Frankfurt to Kathmandu.
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2. Day
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Arrival at Kathmandu (elevation: 1600 m) early in the morning. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel, where you are offered your first Nepalese milktea. In the afternoon you may take first steps into the centre of Kathmandu – Thamel, the Durbar Square and museums are waiting for you.
Overnight stay at the Tibet Guest House, Thamel. Breakfast included.
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3. Day
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Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley.
In the morning we visit the Durbar Square of Kathmandu. Afterwards we move on to the old king’s town of Patan and the afternoon is reserved for the Buddhist Temple Swajambhunath. In the evening the whole group is invited to experience a first Nepalese dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant. Cultural programme included.
Overnight stay at the Tibet Guest House, Thamel. Breakfast included.
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4. Day
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Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley.
In the morning, we visit the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and then go on to see the biggest Stupa of whole Nepal in Bodhnath. The afternoon and the evening are at yours disposal.
Overnight stay at the Tibet Guest House, Thamel. Breakfast included.
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5. Day
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In the morning we travel by bus from Kathmandu to the Chitwan National Park. In the afternoon you may take your possibility to ride on an elephants back through savannah and virgin forest accompanied by trained assistants.
Overnight stay at the Tiger Jungle Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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6. Day
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Chitwan National Park.
In the early forenoon you are invited to experience the flora and the fauna while riding on an elephants back for the second time. Again you are accompanied by trained assistants. In the afternoon we visit an elephant rearing station and then go on a two-hours-walk through the jungle. There will be professional assistance coming with us.
Overnight stay at the Tiger Jungle Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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7. Day
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In the forenoon we drive from Chitwan to Lumbini where Buddha is supposed to be born. In the afternoon we visit the old temple complexes and the garden of Buddha’s birthplace.
Overnight stay at the Htoel Buddha Maya. Breakfast included.
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8. Day
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We go on from Lumbini to Pokhara (elevation 900 m). For lunch we stop at Tansen (elevation 1700 m).
The next day we will start our trekking tour from Pokhara. The late afternoon is on your hands. You can take a boat trip on the Phewa Lake, go shopping or enjoy a piece of cake and a good cup of coffee in one of the cafés at the lakeside.
Overnight stay at the Castle Resort. Breakfast included.
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9. Day
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In the morning we meet our Nepalese assistance who will be coming with us on our trekking tour. We take a plane from Pokhara to Jomsom (elevation 2800 m). The plane is leaving very early in the morning, so we have breakfast at Jomsom. Our first aim is Tukuche. We follow the Kali Gandhaki for about four hours. Halfway we come across the small village of Marpha. We stop for a visit of the old monastery there.
Overnight stay at a teahouse (formerly named lodge). From today on till the end of the trekking tour breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
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10. Day
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Today we hike from Tukuche to Kalopani which takes approximately four hours. In the afternoon you can take the possibility to make a detour to the Dhaulagiri glaciers. This would take you up to an elevation of 3000 m and offers a breathtaking view over the 8000 m peaks of this region (Annapurna 1, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri). Maybe we even get to see a herd of yaks.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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11. Day
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Today we hike form Kalopani to Dana which takes approximately six hours.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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12. Day
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Today we hike from Dana to Tatopani, which takes approximately three hours. We descend to a height of 1200 m. The afternoon is on your hands. You might take a bath in the hot springs of Tatopani.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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13. Day
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Today we hike from Tatopani to Sikha, which is suited at about 2000 m. As you can see we have to remount another 800 m altitude difference. The effort is made up for by the impressive landscape with blooming rhododendron trees in front of the looming snow covered mountain peaks.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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14. Day
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Today we hike from Sikha via Chitre to Ghorapani. This part of the trek is another six hours ascend up to 2850 m.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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15. Day
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Today we get up very early to climb up to Poon Hill, a 45 minutes hike up to a lookout point, from where you can watch all peaks of the region, from Dhaulagiri in the west to the Manaslu in the east. We experience the sunrise and its breathtaking effects on the colours of the snow covered mountain peaks which seem to be just close enough to be touched. The rest of the day is reserved for your recreation.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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16. Day
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Today we hike from Ghorapani via Tadapani to Ghandruk. This part of the trek takes us through beautiful rhododendron forests and open areas.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
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17. Day
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The last day of trekking takes us from Ghandruk to Nayapul, a five hour hike. From Nayapul we take a bus to our hotel in Pokhara. The ride by bus takes about an hour. The afternoon is on your hands. You might want to go shopping in Pokhara?
Overnight stay at the ABC Hotel. Breakfast included.
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18. Day
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Flight back into the Kathmandu Valley in the early morning.
The last two days of our trip are reserved for relaxing, shopping or sightseeing
Overnight stay at the Dwarikas Village Hotel. Breakfast included.
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19. Day
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Tonight we meet for a farewell dinner to end our trip together.
Overnight stay at the Dwarikas Village Hotel. Breakfast included.
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20. Day
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Transfer to the airport in the early morning. Flight back to Frankfurt.
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This offer is organised by Heinrich Strohmeyer and his Nepalese associate partner, Sonam Sherpa.
