Experience Nepal – 15 Days

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Experience the wonders of Nepal, Experience Nepal. Discover cultural heritage sites – medieval city squares, temples and shrines that are spiritual centres and ancient Newari villages. Take a guided walk to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Enjoy a delightful drive to the windy hills of Nagarkot and spend a night at the hill-station famous for its...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Guided city tours in Pashupatinath, Buddhanath, Bhaktapur, Changunarayan etc.
    • Explore the Newari Culture of Kathmandu Valley.
    • Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
    • Explore the beautiful city of Pokhara.
    • Spectacular sunrise/sunset and mountain views from Nagarkot and Sarangkot.
    • Visit heritage town of Tansen, Palpa.
    • Wildlife Activities in Chitwan National Park.
    • Panoramic views of Himalayan peaks from Poon Hill.
    • Short and easy trek in Annapurna Region.
    • Experience Gurung culture at the heritage village of Ghandruk.

What's this trip about?

    Experience the wonders of Nepal, Experience Nepal. Discover cultural heritage sites – medieval city squares, temples and shrines that are spiritual centres and ancient Newari villages. Take a guided walk to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Enjoy a delightful drive to the windy hills of Nagarkot and spend a night at the hill-station famous for its panoramic Himalayan views and magical sunrises and sunsets. Explore the abodes of the endangered one-horned rhino and Royal Bengal tiger at Chitwan National Park. Do a jeep safari and glide along the river on a traditional dugout canoe. Step on hallowed ground at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Visit the heritage town of Tansen in Palpa and watch the traditional weavers of ‘Dhaka’ (traditional fabric) at work. Let the spellbinding natural beauty of Pokhara work its magic on you. Get inspired by its natural wonders – Phewa Lake flanked by the snow-capped peaks of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak), Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, Seti River Gorge, Davis Falls etc. Enjoy an easy trek to Ghorepani in Annapurna Region. Capture mesmerizing views of the Himalayas from Poon Hill. Sample mountain hospitality at the Gurung heritage village of Ghandruk.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Pick up from and drop off service at the hotel and the airport on a private tourist vehicle.
    • Twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Lumbini and Tansen with breakfast included.
    • Two nights/three days accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park.
    • Best available Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.
    • All standard meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking days
    • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
    • Annapurna Conservation Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure.
    • All Ground transportation by private tourist vehicle with English-speaking driver/escort to take you all over the places mentioned in the itinerary.
    • All Guided city tour as mentioned in day-by-day itinerary on a private vehicle.
    • Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking trekking guide for trekking and authorized city guides in various cities
    • The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, helper etc.
    • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
    • Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
    • Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sunhat (yours to keep).
    • All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
    • USD 490 extra per person is required, if you wish to upgrade the accommodation to a five-star hotel for entire trip.

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Overnight at Hotel. No meals included.

Day 02: Pre-trip meeting and guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and drive to Nagarkot on a private Tourist Vehicle.

We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your tour guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trip. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport,...

Day 03: Drive Nagarkot – Chitwan on a private tourist vehicle.

We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. Weather permitting, the seemingly endless chain of mountains appear glossy in the north, while the entire Kathmandu valley can be clearly seen towards the west.

After we ha...

Day 04: Full-day Jungle Activities

Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and then proceed for canoeing/jeep safari.

A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Jeep safari by land rover starts from canoein...

Day 05: Drive Chitwan – Lumbini on a private tourist vehicle- 5 hrs.

Today transfer to Lumbini from Chitwan. Arrive at Lumbini. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site 285 km south-west of  Kathmandu. This pilgrimage site in southwest Nepal attracts devout Buddhists from...

Day 06: Sightseeing in Lumbini and drive to Palpa on a private tourist vehicle

Half- Day Sightseeing in Lumbini.

Lumbini is hallowed ground as Shakyamuni Buddha was born here in southern Nepal more than twenty-five hundred years ago. As a sacred birthplace, it is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the globe. Many excav...

Day 07: Drive Palpa – Pokhara on a private tourist vehicle

Transfer from Palpa to Pokhara; 115 kms/ 6 – 7 hours drive.Upon arrival, check in at hotel.

We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. After we have breakfast we head to Pokhara on a tourist bus, van or a car, depending on the size of the group.

Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast Included.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Pokhara

Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. The places we visit are as below:

Visit Sarangkot

We wake up early in the morning and head to Sarangkot. About 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike b...

Day 09: Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m) - 1 hr. Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570 m) - 3 hrs

We begin our trek at Nayapul after a 1-hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015 m) a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through th...

Day 11: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210 m); and onto Tadapani (2,610 m) - 6 hrs

Today, very early in the morning, we start hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then return to Ghorep...

Day 12: Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) - 4 hrs

From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for tr...

Day 13: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) and drive to Pokhara

Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon or stroll around the lake side.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast and Lunch Included.

Day 14: Drive Pokhara – Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle

Today transfer to Kathmandu from Pokhara by private tourist vehicle; 200 Kms / 6 hrs drive.

After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening free. Explore more of the city on your own or stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-mi...

Day 15: Transfer to the international airport for your final departure

Meals: Breakfast

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,385
Price per day$159
Last Updated: 3/23/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare and airport departure tax. (See the international flights page)
    • Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Lumbini, Tansen.
    • Your travel insurance. (See the travel insurance page)
    • Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $50 and $ 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
    • All Items of Personal nature like drink, Laundry etc
    • Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)
    • Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

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Age Requirements
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