Discover Nepal | Multi-Activity Holiday - 10 Days
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RAFTING - RIVER SAFARI - BIRDWATCHING - JEEP SAFARI - CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & SIGHTSEEING
Our "Discover Nepal" holiday allows you to enjoy many different outdoor activities within a short period of time. This tour not only offers you the chance to combine cultural and adventure activities, it also gives you the opportunity to discover some of the best places in Nepal.
We offer numerous expedition and adventure holidays but these packages could not satisfy the needs of everyone. This is the main reason why we put together this adventure and cultural package.
We have carefully selected activities so that the experience is exciting and safe for everyone. We made sure that there is something to satisfy every tastes and preferences. This is the perfect trip if you want to experience some exciting adventures and get closer to the local culture. This trip is suitable for everyone. It is true that the Trishuli River contains some challenging (high class) rapids, but there is no necessity to raft over all of them, we just can take a different route bypassing these rapids. We will assess the situation very carefully and then make a proper decision. The entire trip is not just about rafting; you will be visiting Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, and the famous Chitwan National Park – a World Heritage Site – where you’ll experience a lot of different activities such as canoeing and jeep safari. And you will also visit Pokhara – one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02. KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. We will visit three World Heritage Sites – Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Basantapur Durbar Square.
- Pashupatinath Temple, a holy pilgrimage site for Hindus. Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees are regularly taking ritual baths in the holy Bagmati river. You will see a wide range of very interesting cultural activities. We will also meet many Hindu Holy Men (also known as Sadhus).
- Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and a very important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Walk clockwise around the stupa, enjoy the mystical atmosphere, encounter the Buddhist monks and take lots of pictures under the colorful prayer flags.
- Basantapur Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square).
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03. RAFTING: GALAUNDI TO CHARAUDI (TRISHULI RIVER)
Early in the morning, we will drive to our put-in point in Galaundi (approx. 3 hours' drive). Before beginning your rafting trip, you will receive a short briefing about safety procedures and paddling techniques.
Then, we will start rafting on the Trishuli river. Initial paddling will be quite easy but it generally gets more complex later on. The most popular rapids are Monkey Rapid (Class IV-), Teen Devi (Class IV), and Malekhu (Class IV-). We will set up our camp on the riverbank in Charaudi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Charaudi.
Day 04. RAFTING: CHARAUDI TO FISHLING (TRISHULI RIVER)
We will wake up early in the morning, have our breakfast and we will start rafting from Charaudi to Fishling. We will enter a series of rapids: Twin Rocks (Class III), Ladies Delight (Class III), Monsoon (Class IV-), Upset (Class IV) and Surprise (Class IV-).
We will set up our camp in Fishling. You can take your time and roam around this ancient village. If you cross the nearby bridge, you will witness beautiful rice terraces.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Fishling.
Day 05. RAFTING & CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, we will explore the local villages near Fishling. This region is very beautiful. Please do bring your camera, so you can capture some exceptional snapshots.
We will continue our rafting journey on the Trishuli and we will encounter two popular rapids – Butterfly (Class IV-) and Manakamana (Class IV-). We will have our lunch in Panch Kilo, our take-out point.
After lunch, we will drive to the Chitwan National Park. In Chitwan, you will have time to rest and refresh yourself.
In the evening, we will head to the nearby Tharu Culture Center, where we will watch the native Tharu culture dance show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 06. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
After a filling breakfast, we will go on a river safari. During the river safari, you will see a lot of crocodiles and different species of birds. Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
After lunch, we will take you on a jeep safari inside the National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 07. POKHARA
Early in the morning, we will take some time for birdwatching – as birds gather around resorts during this time of the day.
After breakfast, we will head to Pokhara (approx. 5 hours' drive). We will check in to our hotel, where we will spend some time refreshing ourselves. Then, we will visit Tal Barahi Temple, a Hindu temple located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 08. SARANGKOT - POKHARA
Early in the morning, we will head to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise. Sarangkot is famous for its views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) and the Annapurna mountain range.
We will return to our hotel for breakfast and then, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Pokhara. We will visit:
• The beautiful World Peace Pagoda (Shanti stupa).
• Davis falls: Also known as "Patale Chango" (which means "underworld waterfall" in Nepali), Davis falls is a waterfall that forms an underground tunnel, 100 feet below ground level.
• International Mountain Museum: This museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal.
• Bat Cave: This cave houses thousands of horseshoe bats.
• Mahendra Gufa (cave): Mahendra Gufa is a limestone cave where you can see a statue of Hindu Lord Shiva. This cave is named after Late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 09. KATHMANDU
We will head back to Kathmandu* (approx. 6 to 7 hours' drive).
*There is another option, you can choose to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (approx. 30 minutes). If you choose this option, please mention this as a special request at the time of booking (extra cost).
In the evening, in Kathmandu, we will have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you will also enjoy a Nepali Cultural dance show.
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trip, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
Note: We do not offer elephant rides on any of our trips. Let’s embrace them in their natural habitats instead. Thank you for your understanding.
This package can be extended or customized upon request.
- Daypack.
- Swimsuits.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers. Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold. Walking boots & sport sandals are ideal.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit and towel.
- Camera.
- Binoculars (optional).
- 1 waterproof jacket. Check the weather forecast before you go.
- Lightweight trainers.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Water Purification Tablets/ Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance) & extra passport photos.
- Insect repellent.
- Padlocks.
- Power adapters.
*This list is not exhaustive.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off.
- Professional English speaking licensed guide (leader) during the entire trip.
- Professional English speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in White-water River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue, and Wilderness First Aid.
- Professionally trained and certified safety kayakers.
- Quality rafting and kayaking equipment, including boats, kayaks, helmets, paddles, PFDs, dry bags and Pelican boxes.
- All ground transportation.
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Conservation and National Park entrance fees.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis: 3-Star Hotels BB, Jungle resort and camping (with all necessary facilities including tents, shelters, mattresses and sleeping bags, etc.).
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Throughout your rafting expedition, we provide treated stream water for drinking. We will provide breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the rafting expedition in a buffet style. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know about it.
- All necessary permits.
- Entrance fees for Day 2 and Day 8.
- First aid kits.
- All gear raft support.
- Team photos.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Tips for guides, driver & others.
- Personal clothing & equipment.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Optional trips.
- Visa fees & Travel insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (3 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Charaudi (1 night): Camping.
- Fishling (1 night): Camping.
- Chitwan (2 nights): Carefully selected Jungle resort.
- Pokhara (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast.
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 7: Breakfast.
- Day 8: Breakfast.
- Day 9: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 10: Breakfast.
Good health and passion for adventure.
We require at least a minimum of 4 travelers for this tour.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
