The best Off the beaten path trek
The best Off the beaten path trek
The best Off the beaten path trek
12 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu International Airport
Visiting: Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
179965
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
6-75
Special diets catered:
Jain, Vegans, Meat, Vegetarians, Halal, Gluten intolerant
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
This off the beaten path trek is ideal for beginners, families, corporate, or school excursion trips. The highest point on this trek is only 3365 meters above sea level. It provides you a well-rounded adventure with a good combination to observe the lives of some ethnic people of Nepal and their lifestyle along with the culture. You will be trekking through an agricultural region of Nepal. On clear days you will be able to see Mount Everest, Lhotse, and other mountains. The trek’s highlight is when we go up a hill of 3365 meters to witness the mountain range from Mount Dhaulagiri in the west to Mount Pandim, which is in Sikkim to the East. The panoramic distance is just under 500km as the crow flies according to Google maps. Eight mountains above 8000 meters on are this vista, including Mount Everest and hundreds of peaks between 6 thousand and 7 thousand meters high. It is advised that you bring binoculars for close up views as the vista’s distance is massive.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner, Welome
Arrive in Kathmandu to be received by your trek leader and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 : We Drive To The Starting Point Of The Trek.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Kathmandu early after breakfast. The drive to the starting point will take place on a black-topped road, and the final part will be on a fair-weather road.
Day 3 : Trek To Forest Camp.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our trek on a combination of flattish and uphill ascend. We will camp above a Sherpa village at 2800 meters. Total trek 6 for hours.
Day 4 : Trek And Camp Above A Tamang Village.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we hike in undulating terrain and camp above a Tamang village 2745 meters. 5 hours trek. Great views on clear mornings.
Day 5 : Trek To And Camp At Sherpa Village.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will be heading towards a Pristine Sherpa village. 2575 meters. 5-6 hours.
Day 6 : Trek To And Camp At View Point.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the day we climb to the highest point of the trek. We begin a steep ascent for about 3-4 hours. We will be camping just below the top of the hill. 3300 meters.
Day 7 : Enjoy The Widest Panorama.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the day to witness the most panoramic view that extends from Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m in the west to Mount Pandim 6691m in Sikkim. We stay at the same spot for one more night.
Day 8 : We Trek Close To A Sherpa Village And Camp Near A Forest.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will be walking near the ridge line for some time. The views are good on cloud-free days on this hike. We camp near a Sherpa village at 2920 meters. 5-6 hours trek.
Day 9 : End Of The Trek.
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We hike on the dirt road for about 4 hours and get into a vehicle. We drive to a small town, and our trek ends here.
Day 10 : Fly Back To Kathmandu
Location: Nepal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 11 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning walking tour of Swaybhunath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), known as the monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Ason.
Day 12 : International Terminal
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will drive you to Tribhuvan international airport 2 hours before your flight departure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
All airport transfers for your arrival and final departure are included.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
You will be met and picked up from Kathmandu domestic airport
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Drinks with Meals
Hot drinks with every meal. Filtered and alkalized drinking water.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees and permits are included.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the Hotel in Kathmandu
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Fully Guided
Expert Trek leader will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Local Taxes
All taxes are included.
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner while on the trek.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast only while in Kathmandu.
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Suggested tipping and gratuities 10% of the tour cost.
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International Travel
International airfare is not included.
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Country Entry Visas
Nepal tourist visa fee is not included.
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Drinks with Meals
Bottled and alcoholic drinks.
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Meals – Half Board
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Moderately active and fit persons can do this trek.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
A tourist visa is required for this holiday. https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
You need to inform us of your flight details. Your trek leader (guide) will meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No.
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What is a boutique camping trek?
A boutique camping trek is the original and classic style of trekking. Before Nepal’s tourism industry, entrepreneurs began opening their teahouses, tents, porters, cooks, animals, and guides ran the country’s expeditions.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Nepal Visa is not included in the price.
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Who will prepare the meals and what sort of food can we expect on this trek?
We are the first and only company to have trained 'trekking chefs'. Our trekking chef will prepare the healthiest and most varied meals in all the Himalayas. You will even be served dishes with superfood used for better nourishment and a better immune system — all part of our wellness factor.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No supplement for solo travellers unless they request speciafically for single occupation. Travellers will be partnered with another traveller of the same gender.
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What is the tipping policy?
10% of the tour price.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
You have the option of paying a surcharge of 25% for the tour to take place if there is a minimum of 2 travelers.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees and applicable permits are included in the price.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
As of October 2020, a PCR test of less than 72 hours with negative results prior to your departure is a must.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
We provide a 3 star + boutique hotel in Kathmandu.
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What sort of facilities/services can we expect on a boutique camping trek?
The trekking team does the rest: setting and breaking camp, preparing meals, and purchasing fresh food along the trail. We will provide 4 inches (10.16 cm) thick foam mattresses, a 3-person tent to be shared between 2 trekkers, shower tents, toilet tents with biodegradable toilet bags, and even heaters for the dining tents.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, it is an international departure.
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What is the maximum group size?
16 persons unless it is a private group consisting of more group members.
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What sort of facilities can we expect on a boutique camping trek?
The trekking team does the rest: setting and breaking camp, preparing meals, and purchasing fresh food along the trail. We provide makeshift, shower tents, toilet tent, and even heaters for the dining tents. We are the only trekking company in the Himalayas to provide biodegrade toilet bags.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
The luggage limit on all domestic flights is a total of 15 kg for checked-in bag and hand luggage.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
You will know the name of the boutique hotel in Kathmandu before you depart. The rest of the tour is camping.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Nepalese rupees. You can either withdraw from the numerous ATMs in Kathmandu or exchange your currency at a money changer in the capital.
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Will we stay in fixed tents?
You will be accompanied by our porters carry the trekking gear, hauling up food, fuel, utensils, and food. To be frank, camping in the Himalayas is luxurious compared to what many Westerners might be used to. All trekkers need to carry, is their day pack.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes there is wi-fi at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No international flight is included. Domestic flights are included if it is mentioned on the program.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Our tour guiges or trek leaders are above average English speakers. Some of you might have some difficulty understanding their accent but feel free to ask them to repeat what you don't understand.
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Company Instant Book
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
There will be time to explore at the end of the day once you have reached your destination. Please request for either your trek leader or someone to accompany you.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children who are used to hiking can take part in this tour. If the children are too young or not used to hiking, you can book an extra porter to carry the child as long as the kid is not more than 40kg in weight.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
An expert trek leader will be with you throughout the tour.
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Why are there no names mentioned of the places where we will be camping while on the trek?
We haven’t given the names of the places we will be camping at to keep the places pristine It is to prevent over-tourism ruining it. This trek brings you to locations where only a handful of tourists has visited.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We will happily assist with pre and post-tour accommodation.
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