Christmas and New Year’s in Nepal – Kathmandu, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek & Chitwan National Park
Christmas and New Year’s in Nepal – Kathmandu, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek & Chitwan National Park
Christmas and New Year’s in Nepal – Kathmandu, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek & Chitwan National Park
What better way to set the tone for a new year than by kicking it off with an unforgettable adventure? This holiday season, try something a little different – Trek and Tours, a local and socially responsible company, offers professionally guided expeditions suitable for all travelers. Nepal at a Glance is a 12 day adventure ecompassing some of Nepal’s most spectacular sights. This trip is available year-round, including dates over Christmas and New Year’s.
Your journey begins in Kathmandu, with a guided tour of the city and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the surrounding region. From there, you travel to the city of Pokhara, to embrak on the famous Ghorepani – Ghandruk trek. This route, located in the Annapurna region, boasts some of the best trekking in all of Nepal. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery, charming villages inhabited by the Gurung & Magar people, dense rhododendron forests full of birds, and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna mountain range with the picturesque Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline. One of the highlights of this trip is the early morning climb up Poon Hill. As the sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits of the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna I (8,091m), along with a maze of other peaks which gradually appear in the dawn light; a magic that your eyes can hardly believe.
Upon your return to Pokhara you will travel to Chitwan National Park to experience a 3 day safari tour. Chitwan is a World Heritage Site and home to over 700 species of wildlife including crocodiles, Bengal tigers, rhinocerous, leopards, sloth bears, and a multitude of birds. From Chitwan you will return to Kathmandu, to enjoy another day of sightseeing and exploring ancient temples and towns in the area.
Trip Highlights: panoramic views of famous Himalayan peaks, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, and Mahhapurche (Fishtail), watching the sunrise from Poon Hill, exploring the unique culture of the Gurung and Thakali people.
Trip Facts - Nepal Christmas & New Year Trip
Trip Duration: 12 days
Trek Duration: 5 days
Accommodation: Hotel/ Lodge/ Resort
Highest Point: Poon Hill (3,180m)
Season: All Season
Grade: Easy (soft adventure)
Activites: Trekking, Touring, Jungle Safari
- Itinerary
- Included & Additional Expenses
- Fixed Departure Date
- Inquiry
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu or meet our representative in Kathmandu. –
transfer to hotel. Overnight (O/N) Hotel.- Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing tour Boudhnath, Swayambunath and Patan,
Patan Durbar Square. O/N Hotel.
- Day 03: Drive to Pokhara and late afternoon enjoy a visit to Bajra Barahi
Temple and boating on Phewa Lake. O/N Hotel.
- Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and begin the trek to Ghandruk (1,920m).O/N Lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Tadapani (2600m). O/N Lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Ghorepani (2,848m). O/N Lodge.
- Day 07: Early morning visit to Poon hill (3,180m) and trek to Hille. O/N Lodge.
- Day 08: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. O/N Hotel.
- Day 09: Drive to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jungle Activities, O/N Resort/Hotel.
- Day 10: Chitwan National Park - Full day activities. O/N Resort /Hotel.
- Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu Rest of the day on your own. O/N Hotel.
- Day 12: Last day of trip.
- Note: Walking hours each day range from a minimum of 3.5 hrs to a maximum of 5-6 hrs. And this trip can be arranged at any date for a minimum of 4 pax.
THE COST INCLUDES:
- Airport - hotel transfer, sightseeing in Kathmandu, and all the other land transfer as per itinerary.
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu - 3 star or similar hotel, twin sharing on Bed & Breakfast Basis
(Upgrade options available upon request).
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara - 3 star or similar hotel, twin sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis.
(Upgrade options available upon request).
- 5 days lodge trek accommodation - twin sharing on Full Board Basis (basic comfortable lodges).
- 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan National Park accomodation - twin sharing on Full board basis.
- Sightseeing tour with English speaking city guide and all monument fees.
- Bharatpur / Kathmandu by flight.
- Domestic airport tax.
- 1 porter for every 2 trek participants to carry gear (includes their food, accommodation, daily wages, and insurance).
- 1 Sherpa English speaking guide for all trekking days (includes their food, accommodation, daily wages, and insurance).
- Trekking Permit.
- Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel/kit bag for use during the trekking days (to be returned after the trek).
THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and mineral water.
- Your travel insurance (mandatory).
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) - you can easily obtain a visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, valid for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos.
- Tipping.
- Any unforseen expenses or other expenses which are not mentioned in the above section on Included Costs.
Fixed Departure for 2013 |
Fixed Departure for 2014 |
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17 Feb 2014 – 28 Mar 2014 |
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24 Feb 2014 – 07 Mar 2014 |
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19 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2014 |
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15 Apr 2014 – 26 Apr 2014 |
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08 May 2014 –19 May 2014 |
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July - Upon Request |
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Aug - Upon Request |
| 08 Sep 2013 – 21 Sep 2013 |
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| 13 Oct 2013 - 24 Oct 2013 |
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| 03 Nov 2013 – 14 Nov 2013 |
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| 22 Dec 2013 – 02 Jan 2014 (Christmas & New Year Trip) |
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| 24 Dec 2013 – 04 Jan 2014 (Christmas & New Year Trip) |
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Note: Walking hours each day range from a minimum of 3.5 hrs to a maximum of 5-6 hrs. And this trip can be arranged at any date for a minimum of 2 pax.
