Despite being a small landlocked country, Nepal has endless things to offer and entertain travellers all around the world. From the gigantic mountain to plain lands, Dense forests to the desert of Mustang, city of temples Kathmandu to Lake city of Pokhara, hundreds of Temples, Architectural buildings, and fascinating tradition and culture this country has been blessed with compact diversity.
Our Trip 'Discovery Nepal' is well thought of a program that allows you to see Nepal from different perspective and light. If you are looking for a relaxed and efficient way to spend your vacation in Nepal without having to compromise on beauty and adventure, this is the perfect trip that allows you to discover Nepal while you discover your inner self.
Trip Code
NE41
Starts
Kathmandu
Finishes
Kathmandu
Duration
10 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Group-Size
2 - 7
Age
Minimum 16
Seasons
Mar-May,Sep-Nov
Elevation
2000 m/ 6561.7ft
Trip View
3491
Activities
Cultural Tours
Hiking
Travel Style
Comfortable
Trip popularity
Special Discount
5 %
TRIP FACTS
This trip includes activities like hiking, rafting, sightseeing, jungle safari, and cultural tours;
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Chitwan are the major places to be visited included in this trip;
Exploration of cultures, art, and architecture along with the ancient Nepali handicrafts and paintings inside the Kathmandu Valley;
The trip to Nagarkot and Pokhara proffers us with the amazing views of Nepal Himalayas.
Why this Trip
This is a week-long trip that gives you the most of this beautiful country.
Trip Notes
•We reserve the right to change and that the program may be reversed. Things can happen that make it impossible to meet them as planned. If any meeting or plan would not be feasible, we always try to find an equivalent alternative. In Nepal, you always have a plan B and C!
•What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible
This is going to be the first day of Nepal adventure. At the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be waiting with a placard-carrying your name on it. The airport representative will explain the program upon arrival and escort you to the hotel on a private vehicle. Overnight in Kathmandu;
After breakfast, Kathmandu tour begins. Kathmandu valley is an incredibly diverse city with a breathtaking Newari culture, centuries-old Hindu and Buddhists cultural sites alongside a plethora of ancient monuments. The capital of the country and home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kathmandu, bridges modern facilities with centuries-old traditions and cultures with its tourist-friendly accommodations and the ancestral etiquette “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning "Guest is equivalent to God". Throughout the day, most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu will be observed. Overnight stay at the hotel;
Pokhara (city of lakes) is a beautiful city with alluring natural beauty. We will go for sightseeing around the World Peace Stupa, Tal Barahi Temple, Begnas Lake, and others as per your choice. Boating around Fewa Lake is set to be an astounding experience. We can also go for shopping around the city. You can roam around the beautiful lakeside which comes alive in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel;
The next morning, we wake up and have breakfast, packing our bag packs we head to Kande and from Kande, we begin hiking to Australian Base Camp, it is a peaceful place where chill weather is sure to make you feel wonderful. We stay at Australian Camp rejoicing the refreshing weather. Overnight at Australian camp;
We wake up before dawn so that we can see the glorious sunrise from the cliff at Australian Camp. It’s so enchanting to watch the sunrise with the spectacular views of high snow-capped mountains. After breakfast, we visit the small village of Pothana and descend gradually to the Gurung Village of Dhampus. From Dhampus, we ride back to Pokhara and enjoy the city. Overnight in Pokhara
On this day, on an adventurous mood, we drive for 1.5 hrs to Damauli, a starting point for our rafting, this rafting is of grade 2. This will be very adventurous rafting lasting about 3 hours. After that, we will relax at the beach. Overnight at Seti river camp;
Soon after breakfast, we start the day by rafting for 2 hrs which ends at Gaighat. Upon reaching Gaighat, we then drive for 1.5 hrs to reach our hotel in Chitwan. Upon reaching Chitwan, we visit the oldest national park in Nepal, Chitwan national park. It is the sanctuary to varieties of rare and endangered animals like one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, sloth bear, etc. Protecting more than 932 sq. km of forests, marshland, and grassland, this national park is enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage site. We can enjoy multiple unique cuisines there in Chitwan. Overnight stay at hotel in Chitwan;
We start our tour with a full day jungle safari in Chitwan National Park. After breakfast, we go for a short walk around the jungle. In the afternoon, we drive through the jungles on Jeep and later go for a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we tour around the jungle and get chance to spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, along with other wild animals. If lucky, we will get to spot the rare Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with freshwater dolphins, otters, and wide varieties of water birds. In the evening, we observe Tharu cultural dance. Overnight at the hotel;
After the week-long adventure, you deserve to relax at chill weather with astonishing mountain views. So we head directly to Nagarkot from Chitwan via Kathmandu. Early in the morning, we hike to the tower of Nagarkot to view splendid sunrise with the alluring beautiful views of mountains and hills. We can also spot Mt. Everest from here on clear weather. After the day visit in Nagarkot, we rest the half-day around Nagarkot. We get back to the same hotel in Nagarkot for night stay;
For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trip, we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
We believe in operating small intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the hike hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their need and suitability. We do not incorporate more than 14 People in a group, unless we get special requests from our clients.
Our trip "Discovery Nepal" is a well thought of program that allows you to see Nepal from different perspective and light. This trip is popular for its gigantic mountainous views to plain lands, from its dense forests to dessert, from the city of temples of Kathmandu to the lake of Pokhara, hundreds of temples and architectural buildings, fascinating culture and tradition blessed with compact diversity.
Yes, Nepal can boast as one of the safest country in South Asia for women. You will find people very friendly and respectful towards foreigners especially towards women. As this trip is not so hard to finish, you won’t be having any difficulty while doing this trip.
We make sure to take security measures during your exploration trip to make your trip delightful. We hire experienced and license holding guides to safeguard your life. We suggest you to follow the guide’s instruction carefully and take responsibility for personal belongings. Always keep your valued belongings near you and lock the door from inside during the night.
The "Discovery Nepal" trip is for all the beauty and attraction purpose. Hence, this region provides wide range of delicious western meals like Pasta, noodles, bread, soup etc. Dal Bhat (Rice, Lentils and Vegetables) are great way to gain energy and be healthy.
There are plenty of water stations and mini markets and shops where you can easily get bottled water. We recommend that you bring water purifier tablets with you in case you need it for yourself. You have to buy it for yourself.
We use private car, van and deluxe minibus with A/C depending on the size of the group for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and fly to Pokhara. We also pick up and drop from the starting and ending point of trip on private car or jeep.
Yes, of course. Your security is our first priority. In any kind of emergency, ask your guide to contact us immediately so that we can manage vehicle for you ASAP and you will be directly transferred to hospital for the treatment.
Weather here in Kathmandu Valley is moderate type so you will not have to carry heavy clothes for this trip. So carry light weight waterproof jacket along with comfortable pants and thermal inner wear. Make sure you bring at least one warm jacket with you in case of sudden weather change.
We contact the hotel owner for reservation of the room before the trip on a particular day so that we can get you a room as per your own personal desire.
All our guides are reliable holding license from Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Government. They are the most valuable assets of the company. Guides know the route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety.
Yes, you will get telephone service which is available in the hotel you will be staying at. In case of emergency, you can also ask your guide for his/her help.
If you need extra day to add on your trip, you will need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to your trip can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guide’s schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all. So, we really do not recommend this to our clients unless there is an emergency case. But it is true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
Before coming to Nepal, make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trip without any complication.
We follow established trails used by local people for the trip. In the case of walk from Pokhara to Australian base camp, you need to walk for about 4 to 5 hours.
To confirm your booking, a deposit of 15% of total trip amount is required if you are booking at least a year in advance before trip departure date. If booking is made between 100-364 days before the trip departure, you'll need to pay 20% to confirm the trip. If payment is made between 99-60 days, 25% of the total trip amount will need to be paid and if booked between 59-30 days, 50% of the total trip amount needs to be paid and finally, if you are booking 29 days prior to trip departure, then 100% payment should be made. The payments can be easily made by the bank transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash (preferably USD/EURO) or card on POS/credit card machine. Please note that non refundable fee is 10% or $200 whichever is greater.
