Day 1 : rrival to Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 2 : Sightseeing tour of Buddhist shrines like Swyambhunath Stupa.

You visit Pharping with a IMonastery & Chovar Gorge. Visit to Mahaboudha in Patan, Machhendra Nath, Min Nath and Rudra Varna Mahavihar. Hiranya Varna Mahavihar . You stay overnight at hotel.
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Day 3 : Sightseeing tour of Buddhist Shrines.

You visit shrines such as Chabahil Stupa & Boudhanath Stupa, Around Boudhanath stupa there are so many Stupas to visit and then drive to Kopan Monastery for dinner and stay overnight.
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Day 4 : Drive to Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur.

You can enjoy sightseeing in and around here. After sightseeing half-an hour drive to Nagarkot to see the spectacular Himalayan range of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Dorje lakpa, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse and see sunset. You stay overnight here.
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Day 5 : Enjoy sunrise. On the same day you drive to Pokhara. You stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

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Day 6 : Full day sightseeing of Peace Stupa, Monasteries & Tibetan Refugee Camp in Hangja, boating on the Phewa Lake & cycling tour to the lakeside. You stay overnight at hotel.

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Day 7 : Drive to Chitwan National Park. You stay overnight at hotel.

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Day 8 : Enjoy jungle activities. You stay overnight at hotel.

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Day 9 : This day you drive to Lumbini and visit Buddhist places & Lumbini Garden. You stay overnight at hotel.

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Day 10 : You fly back to Kathmandu from Bhairahawa. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 11 : Fly out from Kathmandu.

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Features Included on Kathmandu-Pokhara-Lumbini including Chitwan Jungle Safari

• Airport pick-up and drop off services by private A/C car or van
• One trekking guide/s
• Porter/s (one porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
• All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area
• Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
• All land transportation:
• Flight ticket
• hotel accommodation
• Insurance and equipment for the guide and porter
• First aid kit
• Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost in case required.)
• One farewell dinner with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
• All tax, VAT and company service charge

Features Not Included on Kathmandu-Pokhara-Lumbini including Chitwan Jungle Safari

• Personal nature expenses
• Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
• Travel insurance
• Tips

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

                                               

Things To know

Requirement

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Himalayan Glacier inclusive in the service. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
• Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.

Head                                                                                         

• Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body                                                                       

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket *
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

• 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

 Lower Body

• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• 1 pair of Hiking shorts
• 1 pair of Hiking trousers
• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
• 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
• Cotton socks (optional)
• Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version

Sleeping

• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
• Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

Rucksack and Travel Bags

• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
• 1 large duffel bag *
• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
• Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs
• Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

• 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
• 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
• 1 compass or GPS(optional)
• 1 alarm clock/watch
• 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
• large Ziplocs
• 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
• 1 small folding knife
• Binoculars (optional)
• 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

• 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Female hygiene products
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hand wash