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Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

  • 11 Days
  • Easy
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At Australian Camp / Thulo Kharka 2,050 m.
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Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike” which leads you to fascinating activities from scenic drive to Bandipur, a hill resort where you can soak with local culture and mountain views, after a visit to Manakamna Temple at Gorkha area on a short cable car ride.

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike continues towards picturesque Pokhara valley where impressive and grand Annapurna Himalaya reflects on its pristine Phewa & Begnas Lakes, a popular touristic destination in all Himalaya blessed with beautiful natural surroundings.

From Pokhara heading towards mid hills covered with serene alpine forest of rhododendron-magnolia and pines trees visiting traditional Gurung people farm villages of great interesting culture in the backdrop of mighty Annapurna Himalayan peaks with majestic Machhapuchare “Fish Tail’ Peak as the hike progress walking on high scenic ridges leading to amazing view points at Australian Camp and Sarankot hill top for stunning sunrise views over chain of snowcapped mountains.

Overnights: Hotels /Lodges or Resorts.

Tour & Hike Grade: Leisure to Moderate with ups and downs

Highest point: At Australian Camp / Thulo Kharka 2,050

Activities: Cultural tour-scenic drive, and hike with jungle safari.

Beyond Kathmandu: 07 nights & 08 Days (drive-hike and jungle safari)

Total Trip: 10 nights & 11 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Season: All year except July / August (monsoon wet months)

Highlights of Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike

  • An ever exciting and pleasurable holiday with exciting exotic destinations
  • From interesting historical / cultural tour to scenic hike and ending with jungle safari
  • Amazing country walks in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks
  • Stunning sunrise views with awesome scenery of mountains and dramatic landscapes
  • Exploring traditional farm villages of immense culture within pristine environment

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport on fresh arrival where you will be warmly received by Life Himalaya Trekking staff and then with transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after refreshment our guide / leader will brief you on Experience Nepal Tour & Hike, includes other information related to this trip with welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with culture programs.

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1,319 m.
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Airport to Hotel Transfer

day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu

A free day in Kathmandu after your long flight from home countries, morning tour of Kathmandu at places of interest around world heritage sites around Kathmandu Durbar (palace) square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa with time in the afternoon preparations for Experience Nepal Holidays Tour.

Kathmandu durbar square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
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1,319 m.
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day 03 Drive to Bandipur via Manakamana Temple

Morning after breakfast an exciting drive on Nepal’s main busy highway through interesting farm villages and towns to reach at the bank of Trisuli River in Kurintar for a short ride in a cable car across the river heading higher to Manakamana village and its holy temple dedicated to Goddess Manakamana a manifestation of Hindu warrior Goddess Kali and Durga where pilgrims sacrifice domestic animals and offer the blood to the deities, an interesting spot with many devotees traveling from all around Nepal and India.

After an exciting moment back on the road for another short drive of few hours to reach a hill village and a small town of Bandipur, located on a scenic spot with medieval period environment and amazing views of Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains, overnight in the comfort of home stay huts run by local village community or in a nice hotel or resort.

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1,066 m.
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6 Hours Drive + Cable Car

day 04 Drive to Dhampus Village via Pokhara

At Bandipur with wonderful time, morning couple of hours drives towards picturesque Pokhara valley, a scenic and touristic spot blessed with natural surroundings of high and massive Annapurna range of mountains that reflects on its serene lakes Phewa and Begnas.

A pleasant drive through farm villages and towns with views of snow clad peaks and then reaching at suburb of Pokhara city, our journey continues for another hour to reach at Dhampus village located on a ridge top where the air is much cooler with mountain breeze.

Dhampus village offers panorama of mountains overlooking at Annapurna massive with Mt. Manaslu-Lamjung Himal and as far to Mt. Dhaulagiri towards west includes stunning views of Mt. Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail.’ In Dhampus explore the lovely Gurung people villages of great Buddhist culture.

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dhampus

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1,499 m.
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4 Hours Drive

day 05 Hike to Potana village

Dhampus village provides excellent view of sunrise over array of mountain range, after breakfast a short morning walk into alpine woodland of rhododendron-pines and oak trees as the trail climbs gradually with constant views of mountains as the walk brings you at Potana village for overnight stop.

Potana offers glorious views of Annapurna and magnificent towering Mt. Machhapuchare a small nice village with cooler temperature within forested surroundings located on a high hill with fabulous views.

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1,890 m.
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3 Hours Trek
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Guesthouse

day 06 Hike to Kande via Australian Camp and Drive to Sarankot

Morning enjoy the views of mountainswith last daywalk starting with a short climb into serene cool woodland reaching a beautiful spot at Thulo Khadka also popularly  known as Australian camp, where in early 1970’s Australian expeditions to Annapurna camped on this spot.

This fantastic spot with several nice lodges with incredible views of snowcapped peaks in the back drop of alpine forest, after a rest with refreshment walk downhill to Kande on the road-head to catch our vehicle for a short to another scenic view point at Sarankot.

A picturesque hill top at 1, 460 meters with super views of mountains, Pokhara green valley and its city with Phewa Lake below, beside the fabulous panorama famous for paragliding which is one of the most popular adventure sports around this scenic place, overnight in this beautiful spot with glorious views of mountains and dramatic landscapes.

Annapurna Yoga Trek

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sarangkot
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2,049 m.
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4 Hours Trek
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1 Hour Drive

day 07 Drive to Pokhara

Morning wake up with stunning sunrise over chain of peaks, enjoying breakfast with the mountain backdrop views, and then a short drive leads you to amazing Pokhara city by the tranquil Phewa lake with afternoon at leisure or few hours tour of Pokhara at places of interest.

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899 m.
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1 Hour Drive

day 08 Drive to Chitwan National Park

Morning depart Pokhara with an exciting drive past Damauli and Mugling town and the following Trisuli River for few hours on reaching southern flat land of Nepal Terai, where deep dense forest of Chitwan National Park located, in Chitwan transfer in the comfort of nice hotels, located on buffer zone just a mere distance from the main park entrance.

Elephants at Chitwan National Park

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249 m.
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5 Hours Drive

day 09 Jungle Safari and Activities

Activities as per Park and Hotel set program for different groups with elephant briefing & bathing (depending upon the depth and size of the river at different seasons) Nature or Introductory walk. Elephant Safari, jungle walk includes visit to the tower (Machan) visit and Jungle drives, afternoon jungle activities of 2-3 hours, refreshing hours at leisure, evening program slide show on Chitwan National Park and its history, flora and wildlife includes local Tharu Cultural Stick Dance program before dinner is served around 8 pm onward.

Chitwan Elephant SafariRhino in chitwan national park nepal

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day 10 Drive back to Kathmandu

With early morning nature activities after breakfast an enjoyable exciting drive to Kathmandu, drive leads on the same highway till Mugling town, a junction between Pokhara-Chitwan and
road to Kathmandu.

Drive continues following Trisuli River upstream for few hours and then uphill to reach Kathmandu valley, from the highest point of the valley rim a short drive of an hour back in the hustle-bustle city life of Kathmandu, and then transfer to your hotel with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

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1,320 m.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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6 Hours Drive

day 11 Departure from Kathmandu

Last day in amazing Nepal Himalaya, after a memorable and fantastic time on Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike, Life Himalaya staff transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight back home or to next respective countries.

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1,320 m.
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Breakfast
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What's Included

  • All ground and drive transportation throughout the tour are private.
  • 4 star accommodation with breakfast throughout the tour.
  • Highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
  • Monuments fee
  • All the permit fee.
  • Government taxes & office service charge
  • Meals- Breakfast
  • Fare and welcome dinner
  • All activities during the Bhaktapur and Kathmandu

What's Excluded

  • Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa charge.
  • All beverage and others personal expenses.
  • Snacks and other personal expense
  • Tips for guide and Driver

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike - Essential Information

Finally our walk ends at scenic Pokhara valley for the drive to Chitwan national park on the flat land ‘Terai’, situated south of Nepal with warm semi-tropical climate where dense verdant jungles are located.

In Chitwan exciting thrill on elephant backs and other jungle activities on the lookout for rare wild animals and exotic bird life where rare Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhinoceros are often spotted on safari in the comfort of nice jungle lodge and resorts.

Exotic Nepal Tour & Hike concludes with an interesting drive back to Kathmandu after an enjoyable and mesmerizing time with Life Himalaya Treks excellent services.

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An Incredible Trek with the Best Team! I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
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Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
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Outstanding Everest base camp experience Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
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Mardi Himal Trek A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
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Beautiful travel experience Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
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Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
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Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
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Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
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5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
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Base Camp Everest. What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
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