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Nepal - Walking Holidays
Nepal is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The hills of Nepal are not only popular for peak climbing, cultural studies and enjoying natural panorama but also equally popular for walking tour. Nepal, the country situated in the lap of Himalayas, has fluctuation of land topography that goes from high hills to low basins to valleys. Thus, Nepal with no other alternatives is a paradise for those who enjoy walking.
From the highest points on Earth, to the jungles of the lowlands along the Indian border, Nepal offers excellent trekking options to visitors, from easy walking excursions, to a strenuous climb of the snowy peaks. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's natural attributes and cultural diversity is to walk and have first hand experience in this delightful land of mystery.
How one can enjoy walking holidays in Nepal?
There are multiple options. First, hiking to Nagarkot, a hill station in close proximity to Kathmandu, to visiting the worlds highest mountain, Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), provides both enchanting and challenging walking experience. Moreover, its visitors are likely to experience rural villages, their distinct life style and local cultures. One can not only enjoy walking through high hills and low basins but equally enjoy diversity of ecosystem, plant and animal species that varies on the basis of climate and land topography.
Guided walking trips ensure that you are in the hands of experts. In this context, Above the Himalaya Trekking offers the most credible and reliable form of services to enjoy walking holidays in Nepal. Our walking holidays and tours explore the diversity of Nepal from the snow capped Himalayan Peaks, to jungle safari's in the lowlands of the Terai.
Nepal Walking Holidays Tour
Days 1: Meet ate Kathmandu Airport and Transfer to Hotel:
Days 2:Guided sightseeing tour of the Buddhist Stupa at Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), The Hindu Temples of Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, the largest stupa in the world and the religious centre for the Tibetan population living in Nepal.
Days 3:Walk from the hotel to World Heritage Sights of Kathmandu Durbar Square, in the afternoon we will drive to Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees. In addition to exploring the many temples we can wander around the Potters Square and shops. After drive to Nagarkot, a popular hill station in Nepal. From here you can see the breathtaking aerial view of the mahor Himalayan peaks of Nepal, like Manaslu(8162 mtr.), Sisa Pangam (8013 mtr.), Langtang (7246 mtr.), Gaurishankar (7145 mtr.), Mt. Everest(8848 mtr.).
Days 4: We will wake up early morning to watch the spectacular down and view of Sunrise over the great Himalayan Ranges including Everest 8848 m. and others high mountains. After about 3 to 4 hour beautiful hiking to Changu Narayan, it is said to have been built by King Hari Dutta in 323 AD and said to be the oldest temple in the Valley. It has listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979, drive back to Kathmandu, overnight hotel.
Days 5: Transfer to the domestic airport for the breathtaking 25 min flight along the length of the Himalayas to Pokhara. You will transfer to Hotel form our representative, Pokhara, the land of a beautiful lakes, mysterious caves and breathtaking views of Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
Days 6: Today we will walk to the Himalayan viewpoint at Sarangkot at 1592m. The mountain views are incredible and amongst many others we can see Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) Machapuchare (6993m) and Annapurna III (7555m).After having a lunch at Sarangkot, you can have a small walking to the local villages at Sarangkot, Overnight in Sarangkot:
Days 7: Early morning sunrise wake up call for a magnificent Himalayan panorama including Dhaulagiri to Annapurna ranges. After breakfast we will drive to Pokhara Lakeside. Join a beautiful walking for World peace Stupa, which will take One and half to two hour waling through the rhododendron forest to the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the place offers superb views of the Annapurna Himal range and Pokhara city.
Days 8: Drive to to Chitwan National park which is about 4 hour drive by private vehicle, The wildlife of Chitwan includes the endangered Greater One Horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, the marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles, over 450 species of birds, leopards and the elusive, Royal Bengal tiger. Activities at the Lodge include safaris on elephant and by river boat, jungle walks, birdwatching excursions, and expeditions by Landrover.
Days 9: you will have a full day activities in Chitwan National Park including Elephant Back Safari, Canoeing,Jungle walk and Tharu Cultural Programme.
Days 10:in the morning bird Watching, after breakfast a short drive to the airport at Bharatpur for the 30 min flight to Kathmandu.
Days 11: Morning scenic Everest Mountain flight. Afternoon free time to explore Kathmandu for bargain shopping and sightseeing own your own. Evening Nepali cultural show dinner.
Days 12: Final departure transfer to Airport
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
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