Cultural Discovery and Hiking in Nepal
NAMASTE NEPAL
From the bustling, historic cities of Kathmandu valley to the beautiful Pokhara, this exciting journey through Nepal, showcases the cultural and architectural richness of the cities as well as nature’s splendour right from the sub-tropical jungles of the Tarai, reaching up to the mighty snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
From the cities to the Himalayan foothills
We begin our journey in the heart of the Capital city and drive up to fascinating monuments: Swoyambhu and Boudha (the two oldest Buddhist stupas in the valley) and move on to Pashupatinath (a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva) which showcases the harmony of these two ancient religions which have existed side by side for centuries. We then bring you to a city from the past: Bhaktapur, the most beautiful medieval city of the valley with brick-paved roads that lead you to busy squares where life has changed little over the centuries. We then drive to another world: full of lakes, greenery, and adventure in the valley of Pokhara. Two days of excursions, as we discover life in the villages at the foot of Mount Machhapuchhare before we reach the Tarai (plains). The last leg is the most exciting; canoe rides and elephant rides in the pristine Chitwan National Park encountering the One-horned rhinoceros, deer and Langur monkeys... and if lucky, maybe a tiger!
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley.
- Countryside walks to discover picturesque Nepal.
- Possible Himalayan views from Namobouddha, Pokhara and Bandipur.
- Safari adventures in the Chitwan National Park.
Itinerary
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- Accommodation: Hotel Newa Chen.
- Meals on your own
- Duration of hike: 1 hr
- Accommodation: Same as the previous day
- Lunch on your own
- Accommodation: Guest House
Spend the morning strolling down the narrow, shady alleyways of Bhaktapur. Then drive up to Changu Narayan on a hilltop nearby to see the oldest pagoda temple of the valley, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Enjoy the panoramic views before moving on to Dhulikhel for superb views of the Himalayas. Drive on to the historic site of Namobuddha, a Buddhist pilgrimage site where once a holy boddhisatva is said to have sacrificed his flesh to a starving tigress. (Option of climbing up to Namobuddha Monastery).
- Lunch on your own
- Accommodation: Namo Buddha Resort
- Meal on your own
- Duration of hike: 3hr
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
We leave Kathmandu Valley and head for Chitwan National Park in the Tarai (plains) region. We arrive at the Community Lodge near a Tharu village. The lodge is located near a river where Tharu people come to fish. Optional activities you can engage in: fishing, cooking, or dance workshop...
- Full board
- Duration of drive: 5 hr
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Accommodation: Same as previous day
- Lunch on your own
- Duration of drive: 3 ½ hr
- Accommodation: Homestay
- Meals on your own
- Accommodation: Hotel
Drive to Kande for a short trek. Climb up to Australian Camp to discover a splendid viewpoint looking towards Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. A gradual climb follows to reach the small pass of Deurali. Cross the pass and descend to Tolka to arrive at the Gurung village of Landruk. Enjoy marvelous views of Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South.
- Ascent: + 100 m.
- Descent: - 450 m.
- Duration of hike: 4 ½ hr
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 600 m.
- Descent: - 400 m.
- Duration of hike: 3 ½ hr
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Dinner on your own
- Ascent: + 50 m.
- Descent: - 250 m.
- Duration of hike: 4 hr
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals on your own
- Duration of hike: 4 hr
- Accommodation: Same as the previous day
- Free time
- Meals on your own
- Accommodation: Hotel
Free time and transfer to TIA (Kathmandu Airport) depending on your flight time.
End of our services.
What's included
- 2 nights in Newa Chhen or similar in Patan on a B&B basis
- 2 nights in Lake View Resort or similar in Pokhara on a B&B basis
- 2 nights in Maruni sanctuary in full board, with national parc entrance tickets and activities (included the elephant ride)
- 1 night in Shiva Guest House Deluxe or similar in half-pension
- 1 night in Old Inn in half-pension in Bandipur
- 1 night in Namo Budha Resort in a cottage in half-pension
- 1 night in Dhundrup Guest House or similar on a B&B basis
- During the trek : 2 and ½ day in lodges full board
- Trekking team: 1 porter for 2 people and 1 Sherpa for a group of 4 people or more
- Visits and site entrance tickets as per program
- ACAP trekking permit & TIMS card
- English -speaking cultural guide
- Domestic flight Pokhara – Kathmandu (125 US$, might change)
What's not included
- Visa for Nepal ($30 + Photo)
- Compulsory repatriation insurance
- Tips, personal expenses and equipment, drinks, hot showers, charging batteries during the trek, etc.
CLIENT REVIEW
Gaëlle and César Trip (Voyage) : Cultural Discovery and Hiking in Nepal Date of Trip : 27/10/2023
Hello, I would like to thank the agency for its seriousness, its advice, its pragmatism, and its responsiveness. (Base Camp Trek, Kathmandu). We wanted to know Nepal as a whole. This is why we needed to organize a tailor-made trip. We therefore submitted our desires: Short Trek, Chitwan National Park, and cultural sites in the Kathmandu valley. We also needed a French-speaking guide. (given our catastrophic English). The proposed project is easily modifiable and was well thought out. So we started with the Kathmandu valley and all its cultural wealth. Then we went down to Chitwan. Then way to the Pokhara Valley for the trek. Return to Pokhara for the end of the stay. I wanted to emphasize that we had a French-speaking guide from start to finish, even for the welcome at the airport and the return. The professionalism and speaker quality of our guide Mana made our stay an unforgettable one. The choice of hotels, the restaurants offered as well as the sites to visit were perfect. The goal for us was culture shock. (Whether positive or negative.) Very enriching trip, thank you again for everything.
Gaëlle and César