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Culture And Adventure Family Tour In Nepal | 11 Days

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At a Glance:
Tour Code: FCAT002
Style: Family Holidays
Grading:
Maximum Altitude:   --
Transport: Private
Duration: 11 Days
Start in: Kathmandu |Airport
End in: Kathmandu |Airport
Price: US$ 899 per person
Best Season: Feb-May, Sept-Dec
Trip Description

Culture And Adventure Family Tours in Nepal is design for a bit of everything Nepal has to offer in a single visit.  This tour offers the best glimpses of Nepal's culture and adventure. You’ll enjoy mesmerizing Himalayas from Nagarkot while watching the mountain peaks turn from soft pink to shimmering gold as the sun climbs higher in the clear blue sky. Visit the captivating medieval cities of Kathmandu valley, enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting, explore one-horn rhinos, bears and stripe tigers.
With tropical forests, grassland and lush vegetation, the park is home of various species of migratory birds, rhinos, leopards, elephants, bears, and the endangered Bengal tiger. You will then experience the lake city Pokhara. Breathe fresh air and enjoy the staggering beauty of the world’s beautiful mountains. Watch reflections of their dazzling white peaks sparkle in the mirror-like water. Annapurna is probably one of the finest mountain panoramas in the world. Finally, culture and adventure tours in Nepal end with a soft hike to Annapurna where you will see a stunning view of Himalaya has to offer.

Outline Itinerary
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2: Kathmandu-Nagarkot
  • Day 3: Nagarkot-Bhaktapur
  • Day 4: Bhaktapur-Rafting-Chitwan
  • Day 5: Rafting-Chitwan
  • Day 6: Chitwan-Pokhara
  • Day 7: Pokhara
  • Day 8: Trek to Eco Village
  • Day 9: Eco Village to Pokhara Trek
  • Day 10: Pokhara-Kathmandu
  • Day 11: Departure
Highlights of the tour:
  • Explore UNESCO Heritage site of Nepal
  • Enjoy the Thrill of white water rafting
  • Explore flora and faunas
  • 2 days trekking of Annapurna Eco village
  • Panoramin Mountain view
  • Visit Pokhara's highlights and boating on lake
What's Included:
  • Airport pick up and drop
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • All sightseeing trip with entry fee
  • All Hotel accommodation
  • English speaking Local guide
  • All Transport on Private Coach
  • 3-4* comodation with breakfast
  • 2 Nights Chitwan all inclusive
  • Half day rafting
  • 2 days Annapurna Eco Village Trekking
What's Not Included:
  • Lunch and dinner 
  • Drinks and bar bill
  • Tipping (optional)
  • Personal Insurance
  • Other things not mentioned
Holiday Information

Joining Arrangements & Transfers

All Clients travelling to Kathmandu will be met at the airport by a TTG representative who will arrange the transfer to the group hotel.  Please look at our logo at the arrival gate. 

 

Accommodation

While in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, Lumbini, Nagerkot and Balthali the group will stay in a mentioned hotel or hotels with similar categories as on itinerary.  We choose hotels not too far from the main downtown. Most of our hotels will be in central Thamel in Kathmandu so that you can shop, eat and go anywhere easily.

Whilst on tour we spend nights in hotels and lodges. The Nepalese hotels/lodges are simple, friendly and atmospheric.

 

Solo Travellers

Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and we do not charge a single supplement. We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the entire trip. If you prefer to have your own single room then you have to pay single supplement, however the single room is only possible in Kathmandu not on the trek.

 

Food

Normally all breakfast are included on the trip and sometimes Lunch and dinner too as on itinerary. Typical meals provided in the lodges will include some Nepali dishes and some international cuisine from pizza and chips. However as a responsible tour operator we encourage you to eat local food whenever possible because this will help the local economy and these local foods are always fresh.

We eat in the hotel where we stay (if it is included), our trip leader will suggest you what is safe and good to eat there. Breakfast will usually be porridge, eggs, bread, Fruits, lunch will be a simple meal with noodles, rice, Pasta and dinner will be 2 courses consisting of soup, main meal. All drinks & beverages are extra. 

 

A Typical Day

You will have free morning in the city and after breakfast we start shortly for a day tour.  The day tour can be 5-7 hrs depending on the tours. After the tours you may wish to relax with a beer on the terrace of your lodge before taking dinner. Dinner is taken in the dining room which normally has some form of heating. This is a great time of day for reliving the events of the tours so far and for general socialising. If the dinner is not included on the trip, you can take in any restaurant you prefer. 

 

Group Leader & Support Staff

The group will be led by an experienced English-speaking local leader, and on trek will have the services of porters to carry luggage. 

 

Spending Money

Approximately US$400-600 (or equivalent Australian dollars, Euros etc.) changed into local currency, should be sufficient for miscellaneous personal expenses including tips for guide, drinks for all trips & meals in the city. It is not necessary to obtain local currency (Nepali rupees) prior to departure. Sterling, US Dollars and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Nepal. If you prefer not to carry all of your spending money in cash, it is possible to withdraw money (rupees only) from ATMs in Kathmandu and most of the cities using your debit or credit card. 

 

Guidance on Tipping

Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ for good service. Tips do not form part of the wages of your guides, porters and driver but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. Normally the tips are given at the end of the trip and this is best done as a group rather than from individuals. Most groups will give the tips with a bit of ceremony (or sometimes a party) on the last evening, to mark the end of the trip. The level of tipping should be determined by the group as a whole with everyone contributing an equal amount that all are comfortable with. As a rough guide, we recommend about 5-10% of your trip.  

 

Baggage Allowance 

Your baggage on tours has no limit but if there is trekking involved, please make it not above 15 kg. For the domestic flight to Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini, we have 20 kg limitation. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trips at the hotel in Kathmandu. 

 

Altitude

This holiday involves no high altitude problem as all of them in a low elevation.

 

Equipment List

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. 

You must bring the following items:

  • Trainers
  • Socks
  • Walking trousers
  • Underwear
  • Baselayer shirts
  • Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
  • Fleece jacket or warm jumper
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm jacket (down light) only in winter
  • Sunhat
  • Warm hat 
  • Sunglasses
  • Daypack 30 litres
  • Headtorch and spare batteries
  • Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
  • Water bottles 1 Litre 
  • Washbag and toiletries
  • Toilet paper (you can also buy this in the lodges if necessary)
  • Antibacterial handwash
  • Small towel
  • Small padlock (to lock bag)
  • Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets.

The following items are optional:

  • Shorts
  • Thermal baselayer - leggings
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Travel clothes
  • Camera
  • Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

 

Notes
The Nepalese are still traditional and conservative in the way they dress. Therefore to avoid embarrassment on both sides we recommend that you respect this and do not wear revealing clothing or sleeveless tops while visiting Nepal. Shorts are acceptable, but they should reach to just above the knee and be modest and for women it is preferable to wear trousers or a long skirt.

 

Passport & Visas

A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit. 

All nationalities require a visa. The visa fee is $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, $125 for 90 days and is obtainable on arrival. Payment must be made in cash and USD, GBP or Euros are accepted. Please bring small change. Bring 4 passport size photos for different permits.

 

Health & Vaccinations

You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist checkup. 

 

Currency

The unit of currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee. We can change this money in Kathmandu which has better rate than hotels and Airports. Guides will show you the place after arrival.

 

Electricity Supply & Plug

We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at Plugs and Socket.

 

Preparing For Your Trip

This is easy holiday, however It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. We suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime leading up to your trip. Regular hiking is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardio vascular fitness and stamina. Note that you will encounter steps on the trail while doing walking and you might wish to tailor your exercise to take this into account. It is also a good idea to do some reading about the country and the culture of the local people before you embark on an adventure holiday.

 

Climate

Nepal can be visit all year around, however October to November and March to May are the best times for holiday in Nepal. These months both side of the summer monsoon season are neither too hot in the foothills nor too cold in the higher elevations and they offer the best conditions for explore. Pre-monsoon is the best time to see the colourful blooms of the rhododendron at lower elevations. The post-monsoon months usually offer the clearest skies and the most settled weather. At either of these periods you will encounter a wide range of daytime temperatures during your trip from approximately 25ºC in Kathmandu to approximately 14ºC at 3000 metres. The ‘real feel’ temperature in the middle of the day will be much warmer than this. Extended periods of rain or snow are very unlikely outside of the monsoon period but short lived storms can and do occur.

 

Books

  • Lonely Planet Guide to Nepal. Lonely Planet
  • Rough Guide to Nepal. Rough Guides
  • Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. Steve Razzetti
  • Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. Stan Armington
  • Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal. Prakash Raj
  • Portraits of People: Nepal Himalayas. Eric Valli

 

Not to forget?!

Please do not forget to come with positive attitude, flexibility, a sense of humors and an appetite of adventure and discovery!

 

What others are saying about us ?

What lonely planet said about us: “Long-established trekking company with a breadth of experience and an easy-to-find location” 

What Rough guide said about us: "A very reliable, super friendly agency offering top-notch service.”

What Stefan Loose German Guide Book said about us: “Ein Absolut verlässlicher, superfreundlisher veranstalter  mit erstlkassigem Service” 

Dates & Price:

The Following dates and prices are LAND ONLY itinerary joining in Kathmandu. Please make your own flight arrangements. If you need some help to arrange an international flight, we can suggest you some agents who are specialized on ticketing.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - No surcharge guarantee whether you are booking for this year or the next, we have undertaken to guarantee that all of our Land Only prices will not change once you have booked your holiday.

DATE WITH FESTIVAL & EVENTS - recommended If you are planning your holiday and want to have once in a life time experience then chose the date that combined with events or festivals. It will enhance an experience of life time in your holiday.


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Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

When you reach at Kathmandu airport, you will be warmly greeted by our airport representative and our trekking team group. Then after traditional warm welcome you will be driven to luxurious hotel and we will discuss about the trip and briefing of our trekking and the package. At the evening typical welcome dinner programmed.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:D

Day 2: Kathmandu-Nagarkot

After breakfast you will visit the famous Fourteenth century Boudhanath Stupa, Tibetan in origin and one of the holiest of Buddhist sites in the world. Gentle chanting and praying fill the air while the local traders sell lamps, cloth and all sorts of fascinating goods in an enchanting kaleidoscope. Then drive to Pashupatinath, the temple of Lord Shiva. Witness daily rites and rituals at the holy site and learn about Hindu traditions. Want astrological reading? A famous Nepali astrologer helps you for the same. In the afternoon you will be driven to Nagarkot to enjoy Himalayan panorama. You will enjoy sunset and spend the night in a resort in Nagarkot.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 3: Nagarkot-Bhaktapur

Wake up early today for magnificent sun rise over the Himalaya. After breakfast you will drive to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO heritage site best known for its traditional art, architecture and culture. You will visit historical Bhaktapur Durbar Square where you can have a close watch on Golden Gate guarded on either side by huge status of lion. Moreover, you can explore tradition and culture of Newari community. Overnight at a hotel in Bhaktapur.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 4: Bhaktapur-Rafting-Chitwan

Your day begins with breakfast at your hotel. A private vehicle will take you on a two and a half hours scenic drive to starting point of rafting. You will change your cloths and get ready for your rafting expedition. Our guide helps to remind that you need for the rafting. Following short rafting you will be provided picnic lunch. Rafting resumes after short rest. Back to your camp. You can do some extra activities like village walking, swimming or just relax on our Bar enjoying the river sound. You will be served with freshly cooked dinner in the evening.

Day 5: Rafting-Chitwan

Your day will start with the breakfast at hotel. After a while you will be taken to Chitwan National Park for full day jungle activities where you will explore the wildlife, nature & scenic beauty. This is an excellent opportunity to see different kinds of wild animals, Bird watching, and seeing the rare species of crocodiles, deer, rhinoceros, boar, monkey, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger if you are lucky. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home. You will have village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about their lifestyle. There will be Tharu culture dance presentation by the local villagers which you will also participate in. If you have time you can go to visit Elephant Breeding Centre.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 6: Chitwan-Pokhara

After breakfast drive towards the small town of Pokhara, popularly known as lake city, in the western part of Nepal. Breathe fresh air and enjoy the staggering beauty of world’s beautiful mountains. In the afternoon you take a boat ride across Lake Fewa for the best views of the Annapurna mountain range. Watch reflections of their dazzling white peaks sparkle in the mirror-like water. Annupurna is probably one of the finest mountain panoramas in the world. Enjoy the sunset in the lake and enjoy dinner at one of the famous restaurant in Lakeside.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 7: Pokhara

Pokhara is the center of adventure in Nepal and also known for most beautiful spot for visitors from all over the world. Early morning wake up to get the spectacular view of sunrise then short time break for breakfast and tea. Whole day you will explore Pokhara valley. Pokhara will offer you an opportunity to experience the joy observing the majestic view of Himalayas,magnificence summits like Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu etc. Lunch break time and then boat ride at Phewa Lake (second largest Lake of Nepal) to reach the Tall Barahi temple. Beside this you'll also enjoy the David's fall, Gupteswar Mahadev. Return back to hotel and dinner at the evening. Overnight in Pokhara hotel.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 8: Trek to Eco Village

You will drive to Hemja (about 30 minute drive) after breakfast. You will commence your trekking to Annapurna Eco Village from here. The eco village is the concept to provide travelers with a traditional Nepali village experience with an ecological base. You will experience traditional Nepali culture in clean environment with limited rural amenities. From the village you can have panoramic views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Pokhara valley and the surrounding countryside.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 9: Eco Village to Pokhara Trek

Wake up early today to get spectacular sun rise over the Annapurna range. Watch the mountain peaks turn to shimmering gold. Of fourteen mountain peaks above eight thousand metres in the world, eight are in Nepal. Three among them can be seen from this spot if the sky is clear. Enjoy such memorable moment, take breakfast in the garden having good views of the Himalaya. Climb down to road and drive to Pokhara. The trek is short but quite memorable with fantastic mountain view and country side.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 10: Pokhara-Kathmandu

You will drive back to Kathmandu. It takes about seven hours. You will travel along the river, through village and rugged countryside. You are totally free upon reaching Kathmandu. (On your way to Kathmandu, you can visit Manakamana Temple, believed as the wish fulfilling goddess, by cable car).

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals:B L D

Day 11: Departure

Your final day in Kathmandu is a free day. Do as you like. Many people take the time for shopping others enjoy exploring the cultural sites of the city. Our local guide help you find the best shops in the area. Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.

  • Meals:B
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By Eoinat Timaru
New Zealand

Jan 05 2016

In March we made our first visit to Nepal. We were looked after really well by Shreehari and his staff.The trip was a great success, and gave us a good insight into the culture, customs, and way of life of the people, as well as some spectacular views of the mountains, and a close-up look at the wildlife. We were fortunate that Shreehari was able to accompany us on some of our excursions. He was able to give us extensive information about the land, buildings and people that we saw. We wholeheartedly recommend Trekking Team Group to anyone looking to have a touring / trekking holiday in Nepal

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Additional Information

This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the trip destinations in this site are remote areas, within under developed countries, where events are less predictable than is usually the case in. The unexpected is the norm in these areas and, despite painstaking planning and organization, our adventure trips can never be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places that we visit do not have the same quality of emergency health and safety services that you are used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is generally uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotels often do not approach the standards of the West.

 

IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS, YOU SHOULD NOT TRAVEL WITH US. This unpredictability also means that the itineraries that we put forward for each of our trips should be seen as statements of intent, rather than as contractual obligations. A variety of factors, including weather, transport difficulties and political instability, might dictate that we change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes that are necessary, after consultation with the group. Only rarely will such changes be significant, and we will always do everything within our powers to minimize the effects of the enforced changes. We cannot be held responsible for the results of changes or delays, irrespective of how they are caused.

What makes this trip different ?

Trekking Team Group is the major supporter of Ambe Foundation, an apolitical and not-for-profit organisation. We contribute our support for the development of some community schools in remote villages in Nuwakot district. We have been supporting Gramin Devi School and Khumbeshwori School, both community-based educational institutions, through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects.

Donation

Trekking Team Group donates one percentage of its total business profits to the foundation on yearly basis. The donated amount supports the ongoing maintenance of Gramin Devi School and Khumbeshwori School in Nuwakot.

Sponsorship

One of the major activities of Ambe Foundation is the children sponsorship programme. It is conducted in full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.

Partnership (Volunteering Program)

The Ambe Volunteer Programme, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilise teams of experts and interested individuals effectively for education, health and community development in Nuwakot district.

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