Nepal Panorama
A holiday bursting with adventure in the spectacular mountain kingdom of Nepal – ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the massive Annapurna mountains and the rich wildlife of Royal Chitwan Safari Park.
- Kathmandu Valley
- Close-up views of Annapurna range
- Chitwan Safari Park
Detailed information
| 2009 Tour Itinerary |
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| Day 1: Depart UK |
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Days 2-4: Arrive Kathmandu (3 nights).
We spend
time absorbing the atmosphere of this fascinatingly
different city visiting the main sites. The grounds of
our delightful resort hotel will offer the chance to see
an amazing variety of local birds and flowers.
Day 5: Walk to Gokarna (1 night) along a ridge
through a beautiful pine forest, with lovely views of
the Kathmandu valley.
Day 6:
Explore the distinctive charms of medieval
Bhaktapur and its striking temple of Nyatapola on
the way to our hilltop retreat at Nagarkot (1 night).
Day 7:
After witnessing sunrise over the Himalayas
we hike the charming path to Dhulikel (1 night) a
compact Newari town, enriched with artistic
woodcarvings.
Day 8: Travel to Patan (1 night), t he second major
city of the Kathmandu Valley, full of Hindu temples
and Buddhist monuments.
Days 9-10: Move on to Hattiban (2 nights) for a full
day walk, with majestic views of the Himalayas.
Days 11-13:
Take a short flight to Pokhara (3 nights), in one of Nepal’s most picturesque
settings, where we walk along ridges and valleys in
the lea of the awesomely beautiful Annapurna range,
with time to relax in ethnic villages.
Days 14-15: A scenic drive takes us to the famous
Royal Chitwan National (2 nights), set in the
lowland, Terai region, of Nepal. We can ride on an
elephant, with close-up views of magnificent rhinos,
and take a river trip in a dug-out canoe, experiencing
something of the local culture with a visit to a nearby
village.
Day 16: Return to Kathmandu (1 night) for a farewell
dinner. |
Day 17: Departure
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| About the walks |
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Nepal Panorama
A balance of part-day walks and diverse sightseeing of man-made and natural wonders.
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Guided Walks:
Distances between 4 and 8 miles with a maximum ascent of about 2,700ft. Paths are easy to follow though rough at times. |
Annapurna Trekking Option
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Guided Walks:
On this unique trekking option there will be six hours on most days at altitudes of up to 8,000ft. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| 8 October 2009 (15nts) |
£1,995 |
£1,365 |
| 29 October 2009 (15nts) |
£1,995 |
£1,365 |
Single room supplement: 2008 holidays £240, 2009 holidays £250
* Internal flights are included.
# land itineraries start on day 2. Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
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| Temperatures |
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Departures are in primary trekking seasons for Nepal. As such weather is ideal for walking in the mountains.
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| Accommodation |
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In Kathmandu we stay at the Park Village Resort, a very comfortable hotel on the outskirts of the city, for 3 nights and a comfortable hotel in the centre of the city for our last night. All other hotels are comparatively luxurious lodge or resort hotels with very good facilities.
On trek we camp in relative luxury with full trekking facilities and a team of porters.
Kathmandu - 3 nights
Gokarna - 1 night
Nagarkot - 1 night
Dhulikel - 1 night
Patan - 1 night
Hattiban - 2 nights
Pokhara - 3 nights
Royal Chitwan National Park - 2 nights
Kathmandu - 1 night
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 19.09.2008 (provisional)
Jet Airways
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 (Thurs) - 14:45 (Fri)
Kathmandu - Heathrow (via Delhi)
Return 09:30 (Sat) - 16:55 (Sat)
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Nepal on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
- 15 nights' accommodation in twin/double, en-suite rooms or in twin-bedded tents while trekking.
- Full Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure.
- All internal flights.
- Services of local guides, trek support staff and an HF Holidays' leader.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by coach or minibus.
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