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10-Day Best of Nepal

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Overview

This 10-day Nepal tour package offers the best opportunity to explore the world-famous cultural heritages, amazing wildlife, natural resources, stunning snow-capped Himalayas and ancient sites!

Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of Nepalese people. Among many other highlights, you will experience a traditional cooking class with a local Nepali family in Bhaktapur and you'll spend a majority of your days trekking across through Nepal's famous regions whilst being rewarded with beautiful views of the Annapurna mountain range.

For those that want to truly experience Nepal through its scenery, culture and people, this is the trip for you!
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Free Time in Kathmandu & Welcome Dinner

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Free Time in Kathmandu & Welcome Dinner

You will be welcomed at the airport by your representative and transferred to your hotel. You'll have an afternoon of free time to explore the area. In the evening, you'll enjoy a welcome dinner with a cultural program hosted by locals. You'll try many Nepali dishes and learn about everyday living in Nepal.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pleasure Home2 star

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    Activities

    Kathmandu

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    Restaurants

    Bhojan Griha Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Pleasure Home

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Kathmandu Sightseeing & Free Time

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Kathmandu Sightseeing & Free Time

After breakfast, you'll venture out on a guided Kathmandu walking tour which will take around three hours. You'll visit the famous monuments of Kathmandu, as well as some of the lesser-known locations in the city. After lunch in a local restaurant which specialises in Nepalese coffee, you'll have some free time to explore the city, do some shopping or take an optional tour from the diverse range offered.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pleasure Home2 star

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    Activities

    Kathmandu Walking Tour

    Kathmandu

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    Restaurants

    Himalayan Java CoffeeOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Bagmati

    Kathmandu

Day 3

Drive to Pokhara & Boating on Fewa Lake

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Drive to Pokhara & Boating on Fewa Lake

After breakfast, you'll travel to Pokhara by tourist bus which takes about seven hours, with beautiful natural scenery and several stops along the way. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy the late afternoon walk around the lake or an optional boating trip on Fewa Lake. You can relax and enjoy your time in Pokhara before your trek tomorrow.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Eco Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Boating on Fewa LakeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

    Private Driver from Bus Station to Pokhara Eco Resort Pvt. Ltd.

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 4

Pokhara Sightseeing & Trek to Australian Base Camp

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Pokhara Sightseeing & Trek to Australian Base Camp

This morning after breakfast, you will do some sightseeing in Pokhara including the World Peace Pagoda, Davi's Fall and Gupteswore Cave. Then, you will be driven 50 minutes from Pokhara to Kande. In the afternoon, you'll start the trek to Australian Base Camp with outstanding views of the Annapurna Range. The trek will take about two hours.

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    Accommodation

    Tea House

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    Activities

    World Peace Pagoda

    Davi's Fall

    Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave

    Kande to Australian Camp

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Kaski

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 5

Trek to Phedi via Dhampus

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Trek to Phedi via Dhampus

After breakfast, you will trek from the Australian Base Camp to Phedi via Dhampus village. You'll be rewarded with beautiful views across the mountains for most of the six-hour trek, with lots of time to take photographs and enjoy the views of the Annapurna mountains. You'll then drive back to Pokhara by private car from Phedi and relax after your trek at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Eco Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Trek to Phedi

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    Transportations

    Bus from Phedi to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Gandaki

    Pokhara

Day 6

Free Day in Pokhara

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Free Day in Pokhara

On your free day in Pokhara, it is suggested that you visit many of the famous sightseeing spots like the Peace Stupa, Seti Gorge and the Tibetan refugee camp. Alternatively, you can take a thrilling jump from a tandem paraglider to get a unique view of the city from above! Enjoy your day in beautiful surroundings and soak up the best of Pokhara.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Eco Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Pokhara

    Tandem Paragliding in PokharaOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Moondance Restaurant & BarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 7

Drive to Kathmandu

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Drive to Kathmandu

This morning, you'll transfer to the tourist bus station by private car from the hotel. Then you'll drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus this will take around 7 hours with occasional stops to stretch your legs and enjoy lunch. Take this time to reflect on your journey so far and the wonderful things you have done and seen. In the evening, you can explore Kathmandu or relax at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pleasure Home2 star

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    Restaurants

    Himalayan Java Coffee

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Bus Station

    Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Nepal

    Bagmati

Day 8

Free Time or Optional Tours

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Free Time or Optional Tours

Nearly two years after the earthquake that devastated big parts of Nepal and damaged Kathmandu, things are bouncing back to its alluring self. Today, during your free time, you can enjoy this vibrant city and the many things that the city has to offer. Alternatively, you can ask your guide about the optional tours that could be arranged in and around Kathmandu.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pleasure Home2 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Kathmandu

    Boudhanath StupaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Bagmati

    Kathmandu

Day 9

World Heritage Tour and Cooking Class

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World Heritage Tour and Cooking Class

After breakfast, you will receive a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Swoyabhunath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Both of these sites have an intricate and very interesting history that you will learn of while exploring the locations. Then, you'll drive to Bhaktapur, which is just a short distance from Kathmandu. Finally, you'll enjoy Nepali cooking class and stay in a comfortable local homestay.

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    Accommodation

    Hari's Home

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    Activities

    Swayambhunath

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Nepali Cooking Class

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Kathmandu

    Bagmati

Day 10

Departure from Nepal

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Departure from Nepal

Today concludes your beautiful Nepal tour package. You will be transferred from your cosy homestay to the International Airport in Kathmandu three hours before your scheduled flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bhaktapur to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bagmati

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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

Notes

Also included:
- Necessary trekking permits and paperwork in Pokhara
- First aid kit
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