Nepal Active Tour with Hikes - 9 Days
Nepal Active Tour with Hikes - 9 Days
Nepal Active Tour with Hikes - 9 Days
9 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Boudha Stupa, Trishuli River Side Resort, Pokhara Lakeside, Sarangkot, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda, Australian Camp Trail head, Dhampus, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ACTN
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Age range:
18-75
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Nepal Active Tour with Hikes is crafted to offer travellers an ultimate adventure experience with mild physical endurance. With the best views of the mountain, soft adventure activities including hikes exploring the villages, add-on adventure activities is perhaps you ask for an active vacation in a Himalayan destination like Nepal. You will explore the living Cultural museum of the world – Kathmandu valley. This gives you the Cultural outlook of the country. Visit UNESCO Heritage sites and narrow lanes to see faces of Nepal. Enjoy adrenaline rush with white water rafting at Trishuli River. Commence day hikes around Annapurna foothills in Pokhara exploring the typical villages with excellent view of the mountains. Spend overnights at Pokhara which is popular for natural beauty with mountain views and snow-fed lakes. Do not miss to add-on adventure activities such as Paragliding, Ultra light flight, Zip-line or Bungy Jump as per your choice. Pokhara is ultimate adventure platform in Nepal for active activities. Escape hustle and bustle of Kathmandu to enjoy overnight at best hill station located close to Kathmandu – Nagarkot. Visit the best preserved ancient city of Bhaktapur with Newari traditions and architecture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu
Location: Tribhuvan International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kathmandu Grand Hotel or similar (3*)
You will arrive in Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival meet your airport officer who will be holding placard (sing board) with your name outside Arrival Hall at International airport. You will get transferred to your hotel
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Location: Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Boudha Stupa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kathmandu Grand Hotel or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will proceed with sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and often known as “abode of Shiva”. Only Hindus are permitted to enter inside the temple complex for worship however other can go other side of temple to see the rituals of Hindu people and morning activities. After visit at Pashupatinath temple, you will proceed to Boudhnath stupa located 3 Kilometers away from the temple. Boudhnath stupa is also known as “Mini Tibet” and one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal.
Afternoon, visit to Patan Durbar Square another UNESCO site located in Kathmandu. Patan is known as “City of Beauty” and visit to Patan Durbar Square offer excellent opportunity to see local Newari people, ancient Royal complexes and architecture of medieval era.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3 : Drive Pokhara. En-Route White Water Rafting
Location: Trishuli River Side Resort, Pokhara Lakeside
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel City Inn or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is famous for wonderful views of Himalayas and its snow fed lakes. The reflection of Mt. Fishtail & Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is breathtaking. Pokhara is also base camp for the trekking on Annapurna region with other day hike tours around valley rim. Free day on own to stroll around Phewa Lakeside area.
En-route you will be enjoying White water rafting at Trishuli river for 2.5 -3 hours. Trishuli river is one of the popular rafting river in Nepal which is suitable for both beginners and intermediate rafters. You will also enjoy Lunch after rafting and continue drive as mentioned above to Pokhara.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 4 : Sarangkot Sunrise, Pokhara Tour And Peace Stupa Hike With Boat Ride
Location: Sarangkot, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel City Inn or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning, excursion to Sarangkot to see sunrise over Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri massif & Mt. Fishtail. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, commence on a Pokhara city tour which includes Bindavashini temple, Seti Gorge, Devis fall & Gupteshwor Mahadev cave.
In the afternoon, proceed to Lakeside area. Cross Phewa Lake by boat. Reach another side of the lake and start your walk to Peace Stupa. The views from this stupa includes combine view of Pokhara valley floor with Phewa lake and beautiful view of Himalayan ranges such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Fishtail dominating skyline. This 3.5 hours total hike both walking provide the best experience walking in Himalayan at Annapurna foothills. Walk down, cross lake and walk to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 5 : Annapurna Foothills Day Hike
Location: Pokhara Lakeside, Australian Camp Trail head, Dhampus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel City Inn or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning drive to Kande. You will trek to Australian Camp with 2 hours walk. After spending some time at Australian camp which offers close view of the mountains, you will follow a trekking route carved inside forest area and 3 hours walk will bring us to Dhampus village. Dhampus village is typical Gurung village located on the lap of the Annapurna Foothills. Explore local village and people.
Start your walk to Phedi for 2.5 hours. Board your vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. Evening is free on own to explore Phewa Lakeside area.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 6 : Free Day In Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel City Inn or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day is free on own in Pokhara. This day you can add-on optional activities like Paragliding, Ultra Light flight, Bungy Jump or Zipline as per your choice and available slot. You can pay directly for the adventure activities and we will be happy to arrange the same.
If you are interested to go to Annapurna Base Camp with Helicopter ride then you can fit the same for today morning. For more details you can let us know in advance of after arrival in Nepal for availability slot.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 7 : Drive Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kathmandu Grand Hotel or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Free day on own.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 8 : Optional Everest Flight. Drive Nagarkot Visiting Bhaktapur En-Route
Location: Nagarkot, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Niva Niwa(New wing) or similar (3*)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning you can enjoy optional schedule Everest Experience Mountain flight from Kathmandu to see close view of Mount Everest and other major Himalayan peaks and panorama. Return to hotel for breakfast. You will drive 14 Kilometer east to Kathmandu to visit the best preserved ancient city of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is also called as cultural hub of Newari people.
Your guide will see off you at Bhaktapur and you will continue your drive to Nagarkot hill station with your driver. Nagarkot is located 38 Kilometers from Kathmandu. Nagarkot is popular for incredible sunrise and sunset view over Himalayas. You can see 8 out of 13 Himalayan ranges in Nepal from this place located at altitude of 2100 meters.
Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot
Day 9 : Departure Transfer
Location: Tribhuvan International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Breakfast at Hotel in Nagarkot
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning is free to enjoy sunrise view and view from your hotel. Check-out from your hotel, transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board your flight back home.
What's Included
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Pokhara/Kande & Phedi/Pokhara transfer for Annapurna Foothills Hike
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An English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours in Kathmandu & Pokhara
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Guide for hikes in Pokhara as mentioned
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Boat ride at Phewa lake on peace stupa Day Hike
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Annapurna Foothills hike as per the program
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White water Rafting at Trishuli River on the way to Pokhara with lunch
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Vehicle related costs as per the program
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Government taxes as applicable
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Accommodation
3 nights at Hotel in Kathmandu with daily breakfast 4 nights at Hotel in Pokhara with daily breakfast 1 night at Hotel in Nagarkot with breakfast
What's Not Included
Optional Extras
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Everest Experience Mountain Flight
If you wish to enjoy an hour Everest Experience Mountain flight on early morning from Kathmandu then same will attract US$ 280 net per person extra on above cost which includes currently applicable airfare, Domestic airport taxes and round-trip transfer from Hotel/Airport/Hotel for the flight. Kindly let me know, so I can reserve first flight seat with guaranteed window for both departing at 0630 AM offering the best view.
Accommodation
3* Hotels
Mode of Transport
Private Vehicle
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes vehicle is air-conditioned.
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How is road condition and driving time in Nepal?
Nepal is a mountainous country where roads are small and winding. The driving time depends on as per the road condition of the particular day. The driving time mentioned in the itinerary are for guidelines only on normal condition.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No domestic flights will be extra if interested. The cost includes surface transfer with private vehicle.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes Hotel names will be mentioned in the confirmation voucher.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes International arrival & departure airport transfers are included.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Need to book 1 person travelling using Single room option for Solo Traveller.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Nepal visa is required.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees are payable directly at the entry.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3* hotels. If required upgraded hotels with extra cost then feel free to customize and send us request.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes Wi-Fi is free at hotels.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will operate this tour starting from 1 person. Feel free to choose your date.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
All major foreign currency accepted. You can exchange to local Nepali Rupees at Local exchnmage counters.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes both in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
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Free Date Changes
Nepal Tour and Trekking Service allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Nepal Tour and Trekking Service requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of nepal tour and trekking service charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.