Discovery and experience the festivals

Itinerary between Jungle & Mountain

Our 2025 dates are associated with different festivals:

(Nepal is rich in festivals; each celebration reflects the country's cultural and religious diversity.)

> Indra Jatra in Kathmandu: 5 to 18 September
> Tihar National festival: 19 October to 01 November

The chosen festivals are among the most important. They illustrate Nepal's cultural and spiritual richness, offering unique opportunities to discover its particular traditions and heritage.

We will travel through Nepal from the historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley to the idleness of Pokhara, This varied journey offers us moments of wonder from the contemplation of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the Terai jungle. This trip combines cultural discovery and participation in a major festival in Nepal.

We first immerse ourselves in the Kathmandu Valley:

Emotions first in Kathmandu, the beautiful medieval city of the valley and in the south of Nepal where we participate in the festivities chosen according to the date and period.

Then, on the road to Bandipur, a splendid village typical of traders of the Newar ethnic group, Pokhara, and three days of excursion among the Gurung villages at the foot of the Annapurna!

Return to the capital to discover the fascinating stupas of Swayambhunath and Bodnath, the oldest in the valley, then Pashupatinath, a Hindu site dating from the 12th century, illustrating the two religions, which are often one in Nepalese syncretism.

Highlights

- UNESCO-listed sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Countryside walks to discover rural Nepal.
- Views of the Himalayas from Luwang, Pokhara and Bandipur.
- The festival: a unique opportunity for cultural immersion.

We can customize the trip as per your requirement.
Price according to the size of the group.
We can help you to fit in your budget.

Please contact us for further information
info@basecamptrek.com

Days

1Arrival in Kathmandu

Flight to Kathmandu. Check-in at the hotel and free time. Meet your guide and the group at the reception of your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in BB basis
- Meal: Self

2Kathmandu and Pashupatinath

Visit Durbar Square in Kathmandu, its old city, and the local market in Ason Tole. Then we end this beautiful day of visit with the temple of Pashupatinath: a Hindu site dating from the 12th century, a cremation place dedicated to Shiva where pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred river Bagmati and free afternoon
- Accommodation: Hotel in BB basis
- Meal: self

3Boudhanath and Bhaktapur

In the morning we visit the great Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath surrounded by many monasteries of Tibetans in exile then we go for Bhaktapur: the sumptuous pedestrian city Bhaktapur, 15 km from Kathmandu, the most beautiful of the three imperial cities of the valley.
- Accommodation: Shiva guest house in half-board
- Lunch: self

4Patan and Swayambhunath

Discover the jewels of the Kathmandu Valley: Patan, one of the three ancient imperial cities of the valley, is mainly Buddhist, and known for its artisans' founders of statues. Visit Swyambhunath stupa which dominates the valley of Kathmandu.
- Accommodation: Hotel in BB basis
- Meal: self

5Drive Kathmandu - Chitwan 5hrs

Morning departure from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park in the Terai region. Afternoon visits.
- Accommodation: lodge in full board

6Canoeing, Elephant safari and Hiking in Chitwan National Park

For an entire day, we discover the jungle. In the morning we go canoeing down the river for bird watching and then after an Elephant ride and Jungle walk: the possibility to see deer, bears... and sometimes even a tiger. In the evening, Tharu warrior dances.
Accommodation: same lodge with full board

7Chitwan– Bandipur

Drive to Bandipur, the sumptuous village of Newar traders at the foothills of the Manaslu Himalayan range.
Accommodation: Guest House on MAP basis
Lunch: self

8Bandipur Pokhara – Koramukh and short walk to Luwang village (5 hrs drive)

Morning drive to Pokhara, the second tourist city of Nepal. Lunch in town and then transfer to Koramukh and an easy walk to the pretty little village Luwang, inhabited by the Gurung ethnic group (the inhabitants of high mountains) at the foothills of the Annapurna. In clear weather view of Machapuchhere, Annapurna south...
Accommodation: Community Homestay on Full Board

9Trek to Deurali (2100 m) - Landruk (1750 m)

During clear weather in the morning beautiful mountains view of the Lamjung Himal, Macchapuchare, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South. Gradual climb to the small pass Deurali, descent to Tolka then continue the path for Landruk village.
Walking time: 4h30
Accommodation: Lodge on full board

10Landruk - Ghandruk (1950 m)

We descend to the Madi Khola and cross on a suspension bridge. uphill walk to the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk
Walking time: 3h30
Accommodation: Lodge on full board

11Ghandruk - Birethanti (1050 m) - Pokhara (900 m)

After breakfast, we take a private local jeep to reach Pokhara.
Free time
Night in Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel on BB basis
Lunch and dinner: self

12Visit Pokhara

Morning visit Pokhara (Shanti stupa and boat crossing of Lake Phewa), free afternoon at leisure for SPA, relaxation, paragliding, mountain biking etc.
Accommodation: Same hotel on BB basis
Lunch and dinner: self

13Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu

Morning drive to Kathmandu. 7 hrs drive. Free time in Thamel for last-minute shopping
Free time in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel on BB basis
Lunch and dinner: self

14Departure

Free day and transfer to the airport for the return flight.

What's included

- Transport by private vehicle according to the itinerary
- 4 nights at Thamel house in BB in Kathmandu
- 1 night at Shiva guest house in half-board in Bhaktapur
- 2 nights at Tharu Community in full board including activities in the national park according to the itinerary
- 1 night in half-board at Kausi inn in Bandipur
- 2 nights in BB at Pokhara Batika in Pokhara
- 3 and a half days of trekking in full board
- ACAP & TIMS trek permit
- A French-speaking cultural guide for the entire stay
- visit the sites in Kathmandu according to the itinerary and entrances to the sites
- Trek team: 1 porter for 3 and 1 assistant guide for 4 trekkers
- Luggage carrying up to 8 kg per person during the trek

What's not included

- Meals not planned and activities/visits in Pokhara
- Flights
- Nepal visa (30 USD for 15 days if done on-site upon arrival)
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- tip, sleeping bag, hot shower during the trek, drink including water, hot and cold drinks etc.