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19-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Jungle Safari

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Overview

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a well-known hike surrounded by the ring of high mountains above 7000 metres. The gorge, made by Modi Khola in between two famous mountains of Annapurna range of Nepal Himalaya called Machhapuchhre and Hiuchuli, is the only way to enter this paradise.

On this 19-day Nepal itinerary, you will trek through a variety of nature and culture as well as flora and fauna that prove its namesake as a sanctuary.

The south-facing slope of the sanctuary is covered with dense tropical jungle of rhododendron and bamboo, on the other side, there is a dry area with a colder climate similar to the Tibetan plateau, in the north.

Explore this sacred land of the Gurung people, who were the only people to inhabit this area in the past, and immerse yourself in the best tour in Nepal.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Wellness
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    Notes

    During this meeting, your guide will greet you at your hotel and provide all of the necessary information regarding your upcoming trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trek if you have any. Hotel may be changed in the same category during the peak season.

Day 2

Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

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Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to Kathmandu City Hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organise the things you may need during the trek.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kathmandu Sightseeing

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 3

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Today you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus to Pokhara. You'll enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Pokhara, stopping at Damauli or nearby for lunch and continuing after lunch to approach Pokhara. Here, you will check into your hotel and will have the afternoon free to explore the surrounding areas and the lakeside.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 4

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

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Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and embark on a one hour and a half drive to Neyapul where you will start your trek. Enjoy a 30-minute trek to Birenthanti where you will experience a delicious Nepali lunch. Continue for an easy three-hour trek to approach Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Tikhedhunga and take in the stunning nature of the area.

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    Accommodation

    Tikhedhungga Guest House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga

    Tikhedhungga

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Naya Pul

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Tikhedhungga

Day 5

Trek to Ghorepani

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Trek to Ghorepani

You will check out of your teahouse after breakfast and then head towards your next destination. The trek today will start with a two-hour steep climb to Ullery, where you will stop for a tea break. Then you'll continue on a gradual uphill hike to Nangethanti where you will have lunch. Continue to walk after lunch to approach Ghorepani. Here you will check into a teahouse and you can explore around Ghorepani in your free time or enjoy the sunset view in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    A Moutain Guest House, Ghorepani

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Ghorepani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

Day 6

Trek to Tadapani

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Trek to Tadapani

Today you will hike to Poonhill in the early morning for a stunning sunrise view. Here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Then, return to Ghorepani, have breakfast and check out of the teahouse. Enjoy a 6-hour scenic trek to Tadapani. During the first part, you will climb uphill to Deurali and continue downhill along the forest trail to Banthanti where you will stop for lunch and continue until Tadapani. Check into a teahouse and explore around the village.

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    Accommodation

    Tadapani Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise at Poonhill

    Trek to Tadapani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Histan Mandali

    Ghandruk

Day 7

Trek to Sinuwa

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Trek to Sinuwa

You'll enjoy a six-hour scenic trek with multiple ascends and descends through dense forest. The trek starts with a descent all the way to Kyumnu Khola, passing through Chuile village, crossing the suspension bridge and continuing to ascend gradually toward Chhomrong. Here, you will stop for lunch and enjoy the excellent view of Machhapuchchhre. Start descending to Chhomrong Khola and ascend again to approach Sinuwa. Check into the local tea house and explore around the village.

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    Accommodation

    Sinuwa Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Sinuwa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Gandaki

Day 8

Trek to Deurali

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Trek to Deurali

You will check out of the teahouse after breakfast. Today you will walk through rhododendron forest, mountainous terrains and bamboo forests. There is a gradual walk to Khuldighar and descend toward Bamboo where you will stop for lunch. Continue ascending after lunch by passing Dovan, Himalaya Hotel and Hinko Cave to approach Deurali. After a five hour trek, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Deurali where you can enjoy the impressive views.

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    Accommodation

    Deurali Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Deurali

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Gandaki

Day 9

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

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Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

You will check out of the tea house after breakfast and pick your things to head toward your destination for today. The trek starts with a gradual ascend through a bamboo forest with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees to Machhpuchchhre Base Camp where you will stop for lunch. Continue after lunch to approach Annapurna Base Camp. Explore around the area where you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalayan range.

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    Accommodation

    Annapurna Base Camp Tea House2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

    Annapurna Base Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Gandaki

Day 10

Trek to Bamboo Lodge

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Trek to Bamboo Lodge

Today you will wake up early for sunrise, enjoy the magnificent sunrise view of Annapurna range and Machhapuchchhre from Annapurna Base Camp. After, you will return to the tea house, have breakfast and pick your things for check-out. You will trek downward to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp, stop for lunch and continue to approach Bamboo Lodge. Check in and explore around the village in your free time.

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    Accommodation

    Bamboo Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise View

    Trek to Bamboo Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

Day 11

Trek to Jhinu Hot Spring

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Trek to Jhinu Hot Spring

Check out of the tea house after breakfast and trek toward Jhinu Danda. You will follow the same trail until Chhomrong you took while ascending. You will stop at Chhomrong for lunch and continue walking through rhododendron and bamboo forests, passing by Khuldighar where an experimental sheep farm is found. Continue ascending very steeply from Chhomroong to approach Jhinu Danda. On arrival, you will check into a local tea house and experience bathing in natural hot spring.

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    Accommodation

    Jhinu Danda Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Jhinu Hot Spring

    Jhinu Danda Hot Spring

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Mid-Western Development Region

Day 12

Trek to Dhampus

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Trek to Dhampus

You will check out of your tea house after breakfast. The day begins with a 10-minute descend to Kimrong Khola and crossing a suspension bridge. Then, head to New Bridge to follow the rive3r bank of the Modi Khola. Cross the bridge and continue walking through subtropical forest to Landuruk. Continue toward to Tolka where you will stop for lunch. After, you will walk through dense temperate forest to approach Dhampus. Enjoy the wide view of Annapurna and Manaslu range.

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    Accommodation

    Dhawalagiri Guesthouse - Dhampus

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Dhampus

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Dhampus

Day 13

Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara

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Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara

Today you will check out of the teahouse after breakfast. You will trek for two hours on a steep descend toward Phedi and passing by typical villages and terrace fields. You will be driven 30 minutes by private car to Pokhara. Here you will check in to Hotel Magnolia Pokhara. You will have lunch somewhere around Lakeside and explore around the beautiful lakeside.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Phedi

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phedi to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dhampus

    Mid-Western Development Region

    Pokhara

Day 14

Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

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Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

You will check out of your hotel after breakfast and will be transferred to the bus station where you will catch the bus to Chitwan National Park. Enjoy a 7-hour scenic drive by tourist bus. Stop at Ghasi Kuwa or nearby for lunch and a tea break and continue toward Chitwan. Check into your hotel where you will have lunch if you haven't already at Ghasi Kuwa. Also, enjoy the Tharu village tour before dinner that evening.

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    Accommodation

    Jungle Wildlife Camp

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Magnolia Pokhara to Tourist Bus Park

    Bus from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Ratnanagar

Day 15

Jungle Activities in Chitwan and Tharu Cultural Show

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Jungle Activities in Chitwan and Tharu Cultural Show

Start with an early breakfast and take a canoeing trip down the Rapti River with a jungle walk. You will watch the morning bath of the elephants for an hour. After lunch, you will explore the surrounding grasslands and the park. Then you will experience a local Tharu cultural show, which involves a stick dance, a fire dance, a Mayur Nach (Peacock Dance) and more activities after Dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Jungle Wildlife Camp

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Canoeing and Jungle Walk

    Tharu Cultural Programme

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

Day 16

Bird Watching and Drive to Kathmandu

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Bird Watching and Drive to Kathmandu

Wake up early for a bird watching tour. After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel, and you will be driven by tourist bus to Kathmandu. On the way, you will stop at Malekhu for a short lunch break, and you will then continue to approach Kathmandu.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park

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    Transportations

    Bus from Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

    Kathmandu

Day 17

Sightseeing around Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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Sightseeing around Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Today you will go on a guided sightseeing tour by private car and visit two of seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley: Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. You will visit Patan Durbar square in the beginning and continue your tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square later on. You will have the option to have lunch at Nyatapola cafe Bhaktapur and then you'll return to Kathmandu.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Bhaktapur

Day 18

Sightseeing around Dhulikhel and Namobuddha

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Sightseeing around Dhulikhel and Namobuddha

After breakfast, you will drive to Dhulikhel, one of the more popular places from which to observe the stunning views of the Himalayas. After lunch, you'll make a stop at Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and return back to Kathmandu. You will be invited for a farewell dinner organized by the local designer, where you will enjoy a dinner with a Nepali family.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dhulikhel and Namobuddha Sightseeing

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    Restaurants

    Farewell Dinner with a Local Family

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Dhulikhel

Day 19

Departure from Kathmandu

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Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 18 nights accommodation
  • 18 activities
  • 18 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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