Itinerary Expand allKathmandu to Kathmandu Depart LondonThe group flights depart London today. The group flight may vary from one departure date to another but generally, it is an overnight flight departing in the evening and arriving the next day. Arrive KathmanduThose travelling on the group flight will be met upon arrival to Kathmandu and transferred to the hotel. There will be a full welcome briefing at the hotel this evening.Premium accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu (5 star) Day 1 Start KathmanduThe tour starts at our hotel in Kathmandu this afternoon. Free arrival transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied Exodus with your flight details in advance and have requested one. This evening there will be a full trip briefing.Premium accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu (5 star) Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing tour including Durbar Square and Boudhanath StupaFor those who wish, there is the chance to do an optional Everest sightseeing flight early this morning; this can be booked locally through your leader on day 1.We will leave the hotel late morning for our Kathmandu sightseeing tour. First, we drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boudhanath to see the famous Buddhist stupa with its huge mandala; one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and indeed in the world. We have lunch nearby and then continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square (which also has UNESCO status), one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. Although the Kathmandu Durbar Square was heavily damaged in the 2015 earthquake the many palaces, temples and courtyards in the Newari style are interesting. There will be a full trip briefing today.Premium accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu (5 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Drive to Pokhara; orientation walkWe leave Kathmandu early this morning and drive to Pokhara - traffic leaving Kathmandu can prolong the journey but once out of Kathmandu city, the journey usually takes around 6 hours depending on the road and traffic conditions. In the afternoon your leader will take you for an orientation walk along the shore of Phewa Lake. Pokhara is a pretty lakeside resort at the foot of the Annapurna Range.Premium accommodation: Atithi Resort & Spa, Pokhara (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Walk through farmland and forest down to the Modi River Valley to Sanctuary Lodge, offering fine views of the sacred 'Fishtail' MountainWe have a short drive to our trek start point, from where we follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey's Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhare, as it is locally known. A picnic lunch is provided today. Accommodation: Ker and Downey Lodge (Sanctuary Lodge, 1,025m) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 Picturesque trek through villages, padi rice fields and forest to Himalaya Lodge in GhandrukAfter breakfast, you will leave the lodge to start the trek through the scattered small farms. Following the Modi Khola and with constant views of Mt. Machhapuchhre ahead, you will soon climb the valley towards the mountains. It is quite a long climb up stone steps passing through the rice fields and forest, but we take plenty of stops. Finally, we arrive at Himalaya Lodge in Ghandruk in the early afternoon to a late lunch that is served on arrival as you enjoy the spectacular views of Annapurna Massif.Accommodation: Ker and Downey Lodge (Himalaya Lodge, 2,012m) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 6 Descend to cross the river by suspension bridge, then climb to La Bee Lodge in LandrukAlthough we can see Landruk across the valley we have to descend to the river and climb up the other side to get there! Leaving the Ghandruk village, the trek descends steeply to the banks of Modi River. Crossing the suspension bridge, we trek up a stone staircase to Landruk village, enjoying the views of the Annapurna Range and passing under the cliffs where honey hunters climb up on the ropes to harvest the wild bee honey. Lunch will be ready as we arrive at our lodge. After lunch, you may either rest and enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains, or go on a sightseeing tour in the village with your guide.Accommodation: Ker and Downey Lodge (La Bee Lodge, 1,565m) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Gentle walk to Gurung or Mala Lodge at Majgaon; afternoon free to relax in the garden or explore the villageYou will start your trek passing through the village and farmlands with views of the Annapurnas behind. Today is an easier walk to Majgaon with no steep up or downhills. We will arrive at the lodge by lunchtime and in the afternoon you can enjoy the views of the mountains from your room itself or spend time in the garden. There is also the option of a guided village walkAccommodation: Ker and Downey Lodge (Gurung / Mala Lodge, 1,400m) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 8 Trek through sub-tropical forests to Basanta Lodge at Dhampus, with spectacular views of the entire Annapurna RangeStarting your trek today, you continue trekking towards Patlekhet, a small village on the way towards Pothana. Pothana is used by Tibetan traders to sell their souvenirs and gifts to the tourists trekking up and down the trails to Annapurna Base Camp. As you reach your lodge in Dhampus, you get spectacular views of the entire Annapurna range. Once at the lodge you will be served hot lunch after which you can take a short walk into Dhampus village.Accommodation: Ker and Downey Lodge (Basanta Lodge, 1,525m) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 9 Short descent through wooded hillside to Phedi; transfer to Pokhara; free afternoon (optional boat trip on Lake Phewa)After breakfast, we depart along the ridge & descend on a stone staircase through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor. Trek time 1.5-2hrs hours. We then transfer by vehicle to the hotel in Pokhara (1hr). The afternoon is free to explore Pokhara. You may want to visit the interesting mountain museum or you can go for a boat ride on Phewa Lake or hire a bike for a cycle along the lakeshore. Or you may simply want to relax by the hotel pool or wander along the lakeside browsing in the shops. Your leader will brief you on the various options available.Premium Accommodation: Atithi Resort & Spa, Pokhara (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 10 Drive to Barahi Jungle Lodge in Chitwan; take an ox-cart ride around Tharu village and witness a traditional Tharu danceWe drive from Pokhara to Barahi Jungle Lodge in Chitwan, which will take about 4 hours. On a clear day look to the left as we leave Pokhara for the magnificent panoramic views of the Annapurna Range. The road takes us back to Mugling, from where we turn south to the lowlands of Nepal and our jungle lodge in Chitwan. We should arrive by lunchtime and after lunch, we’ll meet our naturalist guide who will go over the programme of activities. In the late afternoon, we take an ox-cart ride around Tharu village and witness a traditional Tharu dance. The knowledgeable staff from the lodge will accompany us on all the excursions. Premium Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan (5 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 11 Explore the jungle on a bird-watching walk, take a dugout canoe ride down the Rapti River in search of crocodiles and try to spot rhinoceroses on a jeep safariActivities may be offered in a different order but usually, the programme will include an early morning bird-watching walk before breakfast. Before lunch there will be another activity, normally a trip along the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, looking for crocodiles and observing the many birds. Then before dinner, we set out on a jeep safari. If we are lucky we may encounter the Indian one-horned rhinoceros or some of the several species of deer found here. Premium Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan (5 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 12 Morning flight to Kathmandu; free timeFor those who wish, there is a bird-watching walk early this morning. We then transfer to Bharatpur airport and catch a flight to Kathmandu.Premium Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu (5 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 13 End KathmanduThe trip finishes after breakfast. Those travelling on the group flights to London will transfer to the airport for their flight back to the UK. Meals included: Breakfast Fly to LondonThe trip finishes after breakfast. Those travelling on the group flights to London will transfer to the airport for their flight back to the UK. Meals included: Breakfast
NepalMost nationalities require a visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or on entry (at present, the Immigration Department of Nepal have suspended 'visas on arrival' for certain nationalities - please check if this applies to you). All Nepal tourist visas are multiple entry. We recommend that you apply in advance as queues on arrival can be very long – applications can be made directly through the Nepal Embassy (by post or in person) or through our recommended visa agency, Travcour. The current cost for a visa in advance is GB£20 for a 15-day visa and GB£35 for a 30-day visa for UK passport holders (plus processing and postage fees if applying through Travcour).The current cost for a visa on arrival is US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, or US$125 for 90 days for UK passport holders. The fee can be paid for in any major currency at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. On arrival in the immigration hall there are 3 queues (if you have obtained a visa in advance go straight to (3) - immigration):(Step 1) Fill in a 'Tourist Visa' form: either online before travel (recommended) via the Department of Immigration website - print the submission receipt with barcode (valid for 15 days) and bring it with you, or use the electronic kiosk machines on arrival at the airport. If using the kiosks, after inserting your passport the machine will automatically fill out an application form, take an electronic photograph of you and print a paper slip. If the machine won’t read your passport you can complete the details manually using the touch screen. We recommend taking 1 passport photo with you just in case. (Step 2) Proceed to the visa fees collection counter and pay the visa fee (we advise to take some cash) – make sure to keep the receipt. (Step 3) Lastly, go to the relevant immigration desk and present your tourist visa form, payment receipt and passport to obtain your 15, 30 or 90-day visa stamp. Please check you have been given the correct visa duration.Non-UK nationals should check requirements with their nearest embassy (a few nationalities are not permitted visas on arrival).
Premium Hotels & Lodges Unwind at the end of each day in our expertly curated, handpicked accommodation on this Premium Adventure. Each property has been chosen for its excellent location, its comfort and style, and its unique characteristics. Hotel Yak & Yeti (5-star), Kathmandu. 3 nights.A heritage hotel located in the heart of the cityLarge outdoor swimming pool set amidst gardensFitness centre, spa and two restaurantsAtithi Resort & Spa (4-star), Pokhara. 2 nights. Located a 5-minute walk from Lake FewaOutdoor swimming pool and a rejuvenating spa Rooms offer mountain viewsKer & Downey lodges, Annapurna Region. 5 nights.Premium lodges situated in the Annapurna foothills with magnificent mountain views - the best accommodation available in the areaInterior decor is in a traditional Nepalese Gurung-style, local to the regionDaily happy hour with complimentary drinksDown jackets, warm hats and gloves are provided in each bedroomBarahi Jungle Lodge (5-star), Chitwan. 2 nights. Standalone river-facing boutique eco-cottages with private balconies overlooking Chitwan National ParkInfinity pool overlooking the Rapti River and Tiger's Den Bar - perfect for 'sundowners'Rated 'Outstanding’ by TOFT (a certification in recognition of the lodge's nature and eco-friendly practices).The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however, we may need to make changes to a property of a similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.Extra AccommodationIf you require any additional accommodation in Kathmandu either before or after the tour, we can book this for you (subject to availability), please enquire with your Sales Consultant.Single AccommodationSingle supplements are available on request (subject to availability). Single supplements can be requested for:From £600 for the seven nights in Kathmandu, Pokhara and ChitwanFrom £890 for single supplement throughout the trip. Please note single rooms are limited at the lodges on trek
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