Nepal Cultural Heritage Journey
Trip Facts
Duration
10
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
1220
Group Size
2
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Activities
Day Hike/Nepali culture and rural lifestyle/Buddhist pilgrimage sites
Best Time
Sep/oct/nov & March/apirl/may
Overview
Each part of Nepal, from East to West, or North to South, has its own cultural setting. Tradition, religion, belief, language, social organization and people are the important aspects of culture in Nepal. Sacred pilgrimage sites, historical monuments and memorials reflect the richness of Nepalese culture. As our professional multilingual guides take you on cultural tours in Nepal, you will gain invaluable insight into Nepali lifestyles. Interacting directly with ethnic communities will add excitement to your holiday and rejuvenate you spiritually. Experience the cultural delights of Nepal with us depending on your time availability – within a day to over a week.
Highlights
Explore 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
✓ Visit the medieval city of Bhaktapur
✓ Explore the ancient Changu Narayan Temple
✓ Enjoy a scenic countryside hike to Nagarkot
✓ Witness a spectacular Himalayan sunrise
✓ Experience a thrilling jungle safari in Chitwan National Park
✓ Discover the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini
✓ Relax in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara
✓ Scenic domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
✓ Private transportation and experienced local guide throughout the journey
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m / 4,429ft) Welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International
Day 02: Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Changu Narayan - Nagarkot
Day 04: Nagarkot - Chitwan National Park drive
Day 05: Chitwan Jungle Safari Activities Full-Day Jungle Activities (No long drive)
Day 06: Chitwan - Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)
Day 07: Full Day Lumbini Cultural Exploration
Day 08: Lumbini - Pokhara Drive Time: 6.5 to 7.5 hours
Day 09: Pokhara Sightseeing - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 10: Final depature to your home
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3 Star Standard Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis.
- Accommodation in Pokhara at a 3 Star Standard Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis.
- Accommodation in Nagarkot at a 2 Star Standard Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis.
- Accommodation in Chitwan at a 2 Star Standard Jungle Resort on a Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) basis.
- Accommodation in Lumbini at a 3 Star Standard Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis.
- All Ground Transportation as per the itinerary.
- Domestic Flight Ticket from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Privet transfer from Chitwan to Lumbini
- Privet transfer from Lumbini to Pokhara
- Professional English-speaking Tour Guide throughout the entire tour.
- All Entrance Fees for sightseeing and cultural heritage sites mentioned in the itinerary
- All applicable Airport Taxes. Trip Completion Certificate.
- Traditional Farewell Dinner with a cultural program at the end of the tour.
- Complimentary Company T-Shirt.
- All applicable Government Taxes and Service Charges.
- One-Day Guided Hiking Tour with an experienced local guide.
What's Excluded?
- Lunch and Dinner kathamandu/Nagarkot/Lumbini and Pokhara
- International flight ticket both way
- Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks, laundry, telephone, shopping, and bar bills.
- Additional hotel nights in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or itinerary changes.
- Nepal Visa fee
- Tips for Tour guide and Diver
Packing List
Trekking Equipment
The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.
For Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Upper Body
- T-shirts (2)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
For Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
- Lower Body
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
For Feet
- Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters (Optional)
- Accessories
- Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
- Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bags
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
- Water bottles (2)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel
- Optional items
- Binoculars
- Books (Highly Recommended)
- Compass
- Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
- Swiss Knife
- In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.
- Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
- Fleece trousers or silhouette
- Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
- Ice axe, and ski poles (note - ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
- Climbing helmet
- Alpine climbing harness.
- 2 x tape slings
- 2 x screwgate karabiners
- Descender/abseil device
- Ascender
Essential Information
Travel insurance
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas
It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.
Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
