What You'll Do
- This eight day trip combines a relaxing and easy trek down little known trails with excursions to the country’s temples and monastries
- Admire some of the country's best views of the Himalayas
- End the trip sightseeing in unique cities such as Bhaktapur and Patan
Overview
This eight day trip combines a relaxing treks with excursions to the country’s temples and monastries. When we talk about Nepal, we immediately think of Mt. Everest. Yet its life and civilization are mainly concentrated in the Kathmandu valley.
What to Expect
When we talk about Nepal, we immediately think of Everest. But its life and civilization are mainly concentrated in the Kathmandu valley, where you will see the country’s greatest temples, palaces and monasteries.
This eight day trip combines a relaxing and easy trek down little known trails with excursions to the country’s cultural heritage.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1300m)
After your arrival in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to a hotel and brief you about the trip.
In the evening we will all get to know each other over dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast we will visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Boudhanath.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Chisapani (2300m)
On the third day we will drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal by car. The trail begins from Sundarijal. After entering the Shivapuri national park, the trail leads to the village of Mulkhara.
From Mulkhara Mountain we will continue through a light forest ascending and descending to Chisapani (2300m).
Walking time is six hours.
Day 04: Chisapani – Nagarkot (2100m)
From Chisopani we will continue to Partibhanjyang. After crossing several villages we will finally arrive at Nagarkot (2130m). From Nagarkot one can see Mt. Everest.
Walking time is seven hours.
Day 05: Nagarkot – Dhulikhel
From Nagarkot we continue through several villages to Dhulikhel.
Walking time is five hours.
Day 06: Dhulikhel - Bhaktapur
After breakfast, we have a full day of sightseeing at Bhaktapur Square and Bhaktapur City.
Day 07: Patan Sightseeing
After breakfast we have a full day sightseeing at Patan City, Krishna Mandir and Patan Durbar Square, Bhungmati and Khokana.
Day 08: Kathmandu/Departure
We will drive you back to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
Private Arrival & Departure transfers on international flights
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel on twin share bed/Single and breakfast basis as per the itinerary
Full board meals while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek
Welcome / farewell dinner in Kathmandu
The sightseeing city tour with world heritage entrance fees
Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek
Nepal Social Treks Gears - sleeping bag, duffel bag etc for the use during the trip, garbage plastic bag
Professional local experienced Trek Leader / Guide trained in Wilderness First Aid
Comprehensive First Aid Kit
Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters
The Trekking t-shirt
Trekking map to each members
What's Not Included
International Airfare
Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
Bottle Mineral water and drinks( Beer & Wine) Travel Insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal spending money
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips
Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc
Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc., in such case extra will be charged as per actual
Meeting Point
We can pick you up and drop you off at your Hotel
What to Remember
Please be specific about which language you would like to be guided in at the time of booking.