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A Ancient Kathmandu, picturesque hilltowns, superb mountain views and game-viewing in Chitwan National Park |
Ref: EX-ANR
14 days
from £1345 (minimum 6 passengers)
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Ancient Kathmandu, picturesque hilltowns, superb mountain views and game-viewing in Chitwan National Park
This is an ideal introduction to the delights of Nepal, with a variety of activities through which to see and experience the many aspects of this magnificent country. For history and culture we explore Kathmandu: the narrow streets, temples, stupas and pagodas of the city and the surrounding valley have an almost mediaeval atmosphere. For magnificent mountain views we visit Nagarkot before heading westward to the ancient town of Bandipur and on to Pokhara, set in a subtropical valley, where we can walk in the hills beneath the mighty Annapurnas. For wildlife we visit Chitwan National Park, home to the Indian rhino and Bengal tiger, where from a comfortable jungle lodge we explore the park by canoe, on elephant back and on foot. The energetic can even fit in an optional day's rafting on the Trisuli River. However for many the highlight of the trip will be the chance to meet the hospitable, stoic and cheerful people of this mountain Kingdom.
Trip Profile
Travel is by private bus or minibus. There are 4 optional daywalks and optional white water rafting.
Group & Staff
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader, driver, naturalist guide (Chitwan only) and local guides.
Accommodation
7 nights hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge, 2 nights lodge.
Food
Breakfast included throughout; full board in Chitwan and Bandipur.
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Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Kathmandu.
| Day 3 | Sightseeing, visiting the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodnath; drive to Nagarkot. | Day 4 | Sunrise over the Himalaya. Walk to Changu Narayan; drive to ancient city of Bhaktapur and return to Kathmandu. | Day 5 | Scenic drive, with good mountain views, to Bandipur, a small traditional hill town with spectacular views of Manaslu and the Annapurnas; optional rafting en route. | Day 6 | Daywalk from Bandipur into surrounding hills with excellent Himalayan views and some interesting villages. | Day 7 | To lakeside at Pokhara. | Day 8 | In Pokhara with an optional daywalk to viewpoint at Sarankot; or relax by the lake. | Day 9 | To Chitwan N. P. | Day 10 | Elephant rides, river trips and jungle walks in and around the park. | Day 11 | Return to Kathmandu.
| Day 12 | Optional Everest flight in the morning; afternoon free to explore Patan.
| Day 13 | Depart Kathmandu. | Day 14 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 14 Nov 04 | *£1345 | 28 Nov 04 23 Jan 05 06 Feb 05 20 Feb 05 | *£1195 | 19 Dec 04 22 Dec 04** | *£1365 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Insurance £77
**Wed to Tue
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Nepal Discoverer
A Ancient Kathmandu, picturesque hilltowns, superb mountain views and game-viewing in Chitwan National Park
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