13-day Nepal Tour
13-day Nepal Tour
13-day Nepal Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Pokhara, Poon Hill, Bandipur
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
18-40
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover a fascinating culture and natural splendour on this Nepal adventure tour and experience the sparkling variety of this beautiful nation. Jam-packed with inclusions - this expertly curated adventure tour gives travellers the chance to get under the skin of Nepal without breaking the bank. Dive right into Nepal and experience the range of majestic sights that this mountainous, magical land has to offer. From overnight stays in a monastery, marvelling at wildlife on safari to boating in a Himalayan lake – this trip showcases the best of Nepal. Our adventure leaders will give insights into this incredible culture. What’s more- there’s a constant backdrop of awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping backdrops of Himalayan beauty, on this Nepal adventure tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hostel
Your Nepal adventure tour starts today! After spending the day arriving in the city, you’ll meet your fellow travellers and your Adventure Leader on the rooftop of your hostel. Here, you’ll learn all about the adventure to come, and you’ll get some tips on staying safe while you’re travelling in Nepal.
After this, why not join your group in Durbar Square? Head to one of the amazing restaurants locally and get your first taste of what Nepal has to offer. Following that, head to the Thamal District, for a chance to dive into the live music scene.
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hostel
If you’re an early riser and you’re keen to tick off a bucket-list goal, this morning you can take an optional Everest sightseeing flight, where you’ll watch the sun come up over the world’s most famous mountain.
Later in the morning, we’ll all regroup to spend a day exploring some of Kathmandu’s most interesting sites – including the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath Temple.
Day 3 : Nagarkot
Location: Nagarkot
Accommodation: Hostel
Today, we’re transferring to Nagarkot via a quick stopover in Lalitpur. Here, you can visit the city’s temples – and even get a chance to meet a living goddess who lives there! Key visits include the Golden Temple and the Bangla Mukhi Temple.
Following that, it’s continuing on to Nagarkot, arriving in time for lunch. After that, your afternoon is yours to do as you please. If you’d like, you can join us for a 30-minute hike to a local viewpoint, which is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Day 4 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hostel
Today, we’re packing in a couple of visits en route back to Kathmandu. This morning, we’re off to visit Bhaktapur! Once here, you’ll take an unmissable morning walking tour of the city, which is a UNESCO Worls Heritage site.
After that, we’ll transfer to Pharphing, where we’ll explore the monastery there. You’ll be in amongst the monks, and you’ll have a chance to explore the cave where the Great Master Padmasambhava mediatated.
Finally, we’ll head back to Kathmandu, arriving just in time for you to spend a free evening exploring.
Day 5 : Chitwan National Park
Location: Chitwan National Park
Accommodation: Hostel
It’s a bright and early start today as we head off to a truly incredible part of our Nepal adventure tour: Chitwan! We’ll stop for breakfast en route, arriving around midday. After a brief stop for lunch, we’re taking you to one of the most unmissable things you can do in this spectacular country: a jeep safari!
You’ll see wildlife like deer, monkeys & rhinos – and if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a sloth, a tiger, or a leopard! We’ll end up by the river, where we’ll jump on a canoe to take in the sights from the water, before enjoying a cup of coffee as we watch the sunset.
Then, this evening, we’ll take you to watch the Tharu Cultural Show, which features traditional Nepalese songs and dances.
Day 6 : Lumbini
Location: Lumbini
Accommodation: Hostel
This morning, we transfer to the next stop on our Nepal adventure tour… Lumbini!
We’ll arrive in the early afternoon, with enough time for you to grab yourself some lunch before we head off on our next unmissable activity – a tour of the city’s incredible temples!
For the rest of the day, you’ll explore the Maya Devi Temple (the birthplace of Buddha), where you’ll have a chance to meditate in the Ashok part of the temple grounds. You’ll also visit temples built by Buddhist communities from other countries, like Cambodia and Germany.
Day 7 : Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hostel
This morning we’re on to one of Nepal’s most iconic cities – Pokhara!
Arriving in the early afternoon, you’ve got some free time to acclimatise before we reconvene to head off to our next unmissable activity – a momo making class! Here, you’ll learn all about the traditions of Nepalese cuisine – and get a chance to try them too!
Day 8 : Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hostel
Today, you have a free day to explore Pokhara at your own leisure. You might want a slightly most restful start to the day, followed by some local sightseeing or a relax by the lakeside. You might even pay a visit to the city’s Mountain Museum! However, if you’d like to raise your pulse a little, you might opt to try:
- The Kushma bungee jump – the second highest in the world!
- Paragliding – where you can soar above the area for some truly remarkable views.
We’ll gather in the mid-afternoon, though, as it’s off to another unmissable experience. We’ll head down to the Phewa Taal lake where we’ll get a chance to boat across the crystalline surface.
In the evening, you can opt to join your group for a movie night at the Movie Garden nearby.
Day 9 : Poon Hill Trekking Or Yoga Experience
Location: Poon Hill
Accommodation: Hostel
For the next three days, you can either join us for an unmissable trekking experience over the Poon Hill region, or opt to stay in Pokhara for 3-day yoga retreat. (Note: there is a surcharge for the yoga experience.)
If you choose to stay for the yoga experience, you can expect three days of restorative yoga practices, dance classes, tea ceremonies, candlelight meditations, and nature walks – interspersed with some leisure time for you to spend how you see fit.
However, if you’re joining us for the trek, get ready for one of the most amazing hikes of your life! You’ll leave Pokhara bound for the Himalayas, ready to start a beautiful exploration of Nepal’s natural world.
On Day 1, you’ll head from Pokhara into the Himalayas, where you’ll then hike a largely uphill 2-3 hour hike through the jungle to Ghorepani village. Arriving in the evening, you’ll stay in a local guesthouse for dinner and amazing sunset views.
Day 10 : Poon Hill Trekking Or Yoga Experience
Location: Poon Hill
Accommodation: Hostel
On Day 2, you can opt to wake early to take a 1-hour hike to Poon Hill to watch the sunrise. Back at base, you’ll leave in the morning to hike for around 6 hours. This is a mixture of up and downhill (though more down than up!), and you’ll break at midday for a lunch stop. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Tadapani village for dinner and even more spectacular views.
Day 11 : Poon Hill Trekking Or Yoga Experience
Location: Poon Hill
Accommodation: Hostel
On Day 3, you’ll set off after breakfast for a 3-hour trek through local villages and jungles on your final hike of the experience. It’s a mostly flat path this time, and after arriving at your end-point you’ll transfer privately back to Pokhara city, arriving in the mid-afternoon. Once you’re back in the city, you’ll have a free afternoon and evening to spend as you see fit – you might want to grab a foot massage!
Day 12 : Bandipur
Location: Bandipur
Accommodation: Hostel
This morning, we’re up early to transfer to our final overnight stay of the Nepal group tour – Bandipur! Arriving around lunch time, you’ll enjoy a walk with your group through this stunningly preserved town, soaking up all the charm it has to offer.
In the evening, you and your group can opt to head into the town together to try some of the local cuisine!
Day 13 : Farewell!
Location: Kathmandu
We’re saying goodbye to you today – but not before we squeeze in one final white water rafting experience in Fissling! We’ll transfer to arrive at around lunchtime, where we’ll spend a couple of hours having a rip-roaring boating experience.
After this, we’ll transfer back to Kathmandu – where your Nepal adventure tour comes to an end!
(If you’d like to learn more about the optional 7-day Annapurna Base Camp trek experience, please contact us!)
What's Included
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
For all included activities
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Optional Extras
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Post-Trip Night in Kathmandu (Double/Twin)*
* This price is for the room.
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Extra Yoga Class
Additional yoga session on day 12 in Pokhara
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Pre-Trip Night in Kathmandu (Double/Twin)*
*This price is for the room.
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Everest Sightseeing Flight
Hop on a sightseeing flight in the early morning to get a good view of Mount Everest
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, we can book it for you with extra charge
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, but details will be provided pre-departure.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We recommend bringing one backpack for this tour and pack light.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Majority of our clients are solo travellers and our prices are based on sharing in dorm style rooms. We do offer single room upgrades for those who do not wish to share a room.
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Can you guarantee same-sex dorm rooms?
We always strive to ensure the highest level of comfort and convenience for our valued clients during their travels with us. However, for our tours in Asia, we cannot guarantee same-sex dorm rooms in the hostels we use, particularly during high season, such as the cherry blossom season in Japan. Please rest assured that we do our utmost to accommodate our clients' preferences wherever possible. However, the availability of same-sex dorm rooms ultimately depends on the policies of the hostels we work with. In some cases, different genders may be allocated to the same room due to limited availability.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodation is check regularly to make sure it's a safe and clean environment.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are not perfect but we aim to be, that is why year on year we aim to increase the proportion of local businesses we work with as well as reduce the average carbon footprint of all of our group tour adventures. We do this by measuring our performance and making small but positive changes to how we operate.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a booking pack with all the pick up times, accommodation and activities included.
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Who should I contact in the event of an emergency on tour?
Depending upon where you are travelling, the following emergency contact numbers are available for The Dragon Trip: China: +86 21 2206 4018 Japan: +81 50 1742 2696 South Korea (can only be used in Korea): 00308 491 0186 Singapore: +65 3158 0233 Southeast Asia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka: +84 284 458 1410
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Passport Details
For most destinations we will require the details to be submitted on our online form (the link for which will be provided post-booking and prior to your travel date). Please note that this needs to be complete & accurate to avoid any late update fees for accommodation and transport bookings. IMPORTANT NOTE: China tours is the only destination where we require an actual copy of your passport. We require these in order to book travel tickets for clients and passports are used during the check-in.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Dragon Trip has been trading since March 2011
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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Why do the tours have an age range?
While we strive to cater to a diverse range of travellers, it is important to consider whether the tour aligns with your expectations and preferences. We want your travel experience to be enjoyable and fulfilling, and we believe that selecting a tour that matches your age group and interests is crucial in achieving that. Our tours are very active and jam-packed, including early starts and getting on and off local transportation. There will be a lot of walking, and activities such as cycling. You could be walking up to 20,000 steps per day!
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are aimed at fun, out-going and open minded individuals. We typically get people aged between 18 to 55 travelling on our trips. Feel free to contact us to see the ages of the people who are booked already. Some of our trips have an upper age limit because of the pace of the tour, style of accommodation and the average age of the group - please do not be offended if we check your age and perhaps recommend a different itinerary. Our premium trips are suitable for most.
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Low Deposit
The Dragon Trip requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 65 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the dragon trip charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.