Day 1 ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast visit Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal. We visit the vegetable & spice market in Ason, and see its many courtyards and bustling bazaars. We will also visit Durbar Square, one of the most popular site among tourists and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is surrounded with beautiful architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.
Much of the heritage sites have been damaged by the April 2015 earthquake. Restoration is under process.
Swyambhunath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient stupa is the most sacred Buddhist shrine of Nepal and is also known as a Self-Created stupa.
The April 2015 earthquake caused major damage to this Heritage Site and reconstruction is currently taking place.
Later, visit the magnificent Pashupatinath Temple with its astonishing architectural beauty, situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple comprises of a richly ornamented pagoda that houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva.
Transfer back to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 VISIT BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE AND NAGARKOT
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bhaktapur.
Visit Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon translated as the ‘City of Devotees’. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the extraordinary Bhaktapur Durbar Square has monuments that reflect the glory days of the Malla Dynasty when art and architecture thrived in the three cities of the Kathmandu valley.
Bhaktapur is one of the most affected areas of the April 2015 earthquake. Renovation is currently under process.
PM: Continue your drive to Nagarkot.
At an altitude of 2229m above sea level, Nagarkot is situated 35 km northeast of the Kathmandu city. Nagarkot is a renowned international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise over the mountains and sunset views. It is a popular over-night holiday destination for not just tourists but for the people of Kathmandu as well.
Overnight at Hotel [B/L/D]
Day 4 FULL DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 FULL DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 COMMUNITY SERVICE, EVENING DRIVE TO KATHMANDU
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 FLY TO POKHARA, HIKE TO AUSTRALIAN CAMP
Flight Duration (Domestic): 25 minutes approx.
Trek Duration: 2 hours approx.
Today we fly to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara, drive to Kande (1648m), which will take around 1 hour. Further hike to Australian Camp.
From Kande the trail goes gradually up passing through the rain forest from where we can see beautiful scenic views of Himalayas and Flora till we arrive at the Australian Camp.
Overnight at Tea-House/ Simple Lodge.
Day 8 HIKE TO DHAMPUS AND PHEDI
Trek Duration: 3 hours approx.
Altitude: 1,130 m/ 3,706 ft
The trail goes downhill passing through rice fields and vegetation till we reach Gurung villages of Dhampus. From Dhampus we hike to Phedi. Later we drive to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day will be free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu..
Later visit the medieval villages of Bungamati and Khokana.
Bungamati, a typical medieval Newari village, less influenced by modernization retains its age old charm. A tour through the village of Bungamati gives a clear picture of the primitive lifestyle of the Newari community.
Khokana is a small Newari village that was established in the 7th century by the mighty Licchhavi rulers of Nepal. A village of its own, Khokana has its own history. Warding off modern civilization Khokana has managed to retain its own culture and tradition.
Both villages suffered damages from the April 2015 earthquake and renovation is underway.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 FINAL DEPARTURE
Today you will be transferred to the airport for onward destination.
-Trip Ends-
Cost Includes
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Meet and assistance at the airport by our representative
• 01 night tea house/ lodge based trek on full board basis with supporting staff – 01 English speaking guide, 01 Sherpa/Sirdar and necessary porters
• 04 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing room on full board Basis
• 03 night’s accommodation in Nagarkot in twin sharing room on full board Basis
• 01 night accommodation in Pokhara in twin sharing room on full board Basis
• Surface transfer for the sector Pokhara- Kande and then Phedi – Pokhara by private vehicle
• Annapurna Conservation Fees and TIMS card
• Entrance fees as indicated in the program
• Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu will be provided as per the program with local English Speaking Guide on a private vehicle
• Sleeping bags while trekking
• 02 mineral water bottles per person/per day
Cost Excludes
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Airfare: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu [Will be Quoted Separately]
• Domestic Airport Taxes
• Refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills
• Insurance and rescue of any form
• Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control
• Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
• Gratuities, tipping to guides and drivers
• Extra cost and donation not included
