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Nepal Vision Treks & Expeditions, P. Ltd. Tours & Trekking Departments,
Acharya Galli, Thirbam Sadakl, Kathmandu - Nepal Hotline- +977 98510 40806
Tel. +977 1 1 4430653
E-mail : sales@nepalvisiontreks.com E-mail: chet@nepalvisiontreks.com

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KATHMANDU- POKHARA & SHORT ANNAPURNA TRIP
(VISIT INCLUDES TO KATHMANDU, WHITE WATER RAFTING, POKHARA AND ANNAPURNA & MT. EVEREST EXPERIENCE FLIGHT)
Sadhu (Hindu Monks at Pashupatinath Temple)



















Trip Facts:
Activities : Cultural sightseeing, sightseeing and tours, white water rafting, Natural Pokhara, short trek in Annapurna
& Mt. Everest Flight
Meal : Full Board on Trek & Rafting; Breakfast at Kathmandu & Pokhara
Difficulty : Easy & Leisure
Accommodation : Standard Hotel in City / Mt. Lodge while on Trek
Max Elevation : At Australia Camp (2165m/7102ft)
Transportation : Private vehicles / Flights
Cost : US$- 1025 per person (In a group travelling)

Trip Overview:
Kathmandu is the largest and the densest cosmopolitan valley of Nepal, Kathmandu metropolitan inside it is the Nepalese
capital. Kathmandu Valley where the native communities of Newar have prevailed as ethnical tribes for ages is also a
favorable second home to the Nepalese of all 75 districts making this Valley of Festivals more colorful and vibrant.
Facilitated with most of modern amenity Kathmandu is also blessed by several million deities living in thousands shrines and
temples of the valley. Heritage Valley Kathmandu is hence The Valley of Temples and Gods. Pokhara enchants visitors with
her natural beauty decorated by the Annapurna Himalayas and numerous lakes like Fewa Lake and trekking in Great Himalaya
Annapurna Trail offer adrenaline rush experience in middle hill of Nepal.





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Acharya Galli, Thirbam Sadakl, Kathmandu - Nepal Hotline- +977 98510 40806
Tel. +977 1 1 4430653
E-mail : sales@nepalvisiontreks.com E-mail: chet@nepalvisiontreks.com

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DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 01: 08
th
April, 2016: Day arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal! On your arrival to Kathmandu international airport, Nepal Vision will great the
group, then transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Due to the long flight, we assure that you are tired (flight arrives late as well) so
time for first sleep in Kathmandu.

Day 02: 09
th
April, 2016: Day tour of Kathmandu Valley
With easy morning and breakfast, today we will start the day tour of Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley has the great
interesting sites of Hindu and Buddhist cultural sites and the amazing historical temple palaces.

Firstly we will visit to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples
on the subcontinent which is place of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body
most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. After here we transfer to Buddhanath, a biggest Buddhist monastery of
the Asia- white and dedicated to the peaceful Stupa of the world as well. This Stupa is one of the holy Stupa for the entire
Nepalese Buddhist peoples along with Tibetan Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful
flag with melodious chanting noise.

Our next place of visit is Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point
of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu
Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living
goddess) and walk in a freak street and drive back to hotel, relax.

In evening, we will host welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in town with ethnic music and traditional
dance (eating Nepali Food- Dal Bhat). O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 03: 10
th
April, 2016: Visit to the Assumption of the Blessed Mary Church in Kathmandu
After breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu, we then assist your group for transfer to the Assumption of the Blessed Mary Church.

Once program ends, we will transfer groups back to Kathmandu hotel. Free time onward. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 04: 11
th
April, 2016: Day Volunteering in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, transfer to volunteering school. Upon the program ends, transfer back to Kathmandu Hotel. O/N at
Kathmandu.

Day 05: 12
th
April, 2016: Kathmandu- Trishuli River Rafting 3 hours drive. O/N at Resort in Riverside.
After breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu, then transfer to Trishuli River rafting (93 kms- west from Kathmandu onward to
Pokhara), get off and get ready for rafting with rafting life jacket and light rafting clothing. Now our rafting Guide will explain
you about the basic rafting technique, team rafting ideas, safe group paddling and emergency safety if raft is in risk or fall
down.

Now, rafting starts! Slow starts, easy going with enjoying the great river valleys, green hills surroundings..Further, number
of Class II to Class III rapids are encountered, interesting, great fun and enjoyment, slightly challenging. Ratings are all given
on the international rating scale. After almost of 3 hours rafting, now we will transfer to our resort in Riverside resort, River
Fun resort for lunch. Evening, time for free exploration. Interested individual could go for swimming in Trishuli River, beach
volley ball play or enjoy surroundings. O/N at Resort.

Day 06: 13
th
April 2016: Trishuli River Rafting- Pokhara (820m)- 3 to 4 hours
Breakfast, then we will take you for short rafting which is now exciting and rapids. Return to resort, and then transfer to
Pokhara. On arrival to Pokhara, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time for relax and refreshed up. In Evening, you may explore
Lakeside market, boating in Fewa Lake etc. O/N at Pokhara.





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Acharya Galli, Thirbam Sadakl, Kathmandu - Nepal Hotline- +977 98510 40806
Tel. +977 1 1 4430653
E-mail : sales@nepalvisiontreks.com E-mail: chet@nepalvisiontreks.com

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Day 07: 14th April, 2016: Day Visit in Pokhara Valley
Today, they will visit wonderful cultural and natural sites of Pokhara Valley. They could visit to Bindapashini Temple,
Mahendra Cave, Seti Gorge, or drive to Begnas Lake for natural lake and hill side nature. Landscape. O/N at Pokhara.

Day 08: 15th April, 2016: Morning, sunrise trip to Sarangkot Hill (1592m), Afternoon Visit to Peace Pagoda
Morning(5:20 AM), transfer to Sarangkot Hill(1 hour drive to hill up) for the incredible sunrise panorama of Mt. Annapurnas
& Dhawalagiri range mountains (You could see the great views of Mt. Annapurna South- 7219m, Fishtail- 6993m, Himchuli-
6441m, Lamjung- 6893m, Annapurna I- 8091m & Mt. Dhawalarigi 8167m with is ranges of 6500-700m) in great panorama
from right to left. After enjoying here, drive back to hotel and breakfast.

Afternoon, drive to visit Peace Pagoda (Buddhist Monastery situated in a hill top across the Fewa lake), it is a great hills and
views of Pokhara and its surroundings hilly villages seen great from here. If interested, you could walk for minimum of 2
hours downhill through deep forest to Fewa Lake, then boat ride to Pokhara. Or drive back to Pokhara. O/N at Pokhara.

Day 09 & Day 10: 16
th
& 17
th
April, 2016: Free and Relax Days in Pokhara
These two days are free days to enjoy and relaxes in beautiful Pokhara city. Interested individual could go for Zip flyers,
Paragliding and Microlight flight. Simply walk around in Pokhara, visit local shops or simply relax at lakeside restaurants. O/N
at Pokhara.

Day 11: 18th April, 2016: Pokhara- Drive to Kande (22kms), Trek to Australian Camp (2165m/7100ft) 3 to 4 hours
Breakfast at Pokhara and drive to Kande hill, approx. of an hour drive then get off and start our walking to Australian Camp.
This walk is short up hill, steps walking required and through the local villages, cultivated lands and Himalayan terraces.
Australian Camp is almost of top of the hill with open spaces areas from where the great views of Annapurna Himalayan and
Dhawalagiri Himalayan range could be seen spectacular in clear days. Enjoy stroll around in Australian Camps areas, sunset
Himalayan Shangri-La and O/N at Mt. Lodge.

Day 12: 19th April, 2016: Trek to Potana Village (1890m/6200ft)- 2 hours
Morning, enjoy with wonderful views of Annapurna Himalayan range, landscape of great Annapurnas, terraces hill villages.
Afternoon, easy walk down to Potana. Simply relax at afternoon.

Potana village is pleasant, small surrounded from forest and it gives you the pleasant views of Annapurnas and wonderful
landscape. Evening meet group and overnight a Potana. O/N at Mt. Lodge.

Day 13: 20
th
April, 2016: Pothana- Dhampus- Pokhara (820m) - 3 hours walking and 1 hour drive
Obviously this morning offer you great views of mountains, landscape and terraces around. After breakfast, then we will walk
hill down to Dhampus (1 hour). Dhampus is heavily settled Magar/ Gurung village with great local culture and traditions.
Dhampus has many peoples who served (Still serving) in British Army (Gurkhas regiment). Another 1 and half hour downhill
bring us to Pedi then transfer to Pokhara. En-route you have option of visit to Tibetan British Camp. O/N at Pokhara.

Day 14
th
: 21
st
April, 2016: Pokhara- Kathmandu by flight
Free morning in Pokhara. Time for relax or visit in Pokhara. Afternoon, flight to Kathmandu. Pick up from airport and transfer
to hotel in Kathmandu. Free time. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 15: 22
nd
April, 2016: Morning, Mt. Everest Experience Flight. Afternoon, visit to Orphanage in Kathmandu.
Flight to Mr. Everest experience is in the morning (early from 6:15 to 7:30 AM), this is approx. of an hour flight over to the
greatness of Mt. Everest (8848m), entire flight is over to Khumbu Himalayas, Langtang Himalayas range and over the great
terraces and hills. This flight is an opportunity to see the close views of Mt. Everest and north east Himalayan range.
Afternoon, transfer for visit to orphanage. Evening, we will host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant in Kathmandu
(Thamel at North Field Caf or New Orlance), time for feedback of the trip. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 16: 23
rd
April, 2016: Departure
Today is a departure of the group. Breakfast and time for the personal activities. Free Day of personal. As, per flight
departing, we will transfer group to airport and the trip ends!




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Nepal Vision Treks & Expeditions, P. Ltd. Tours & Trekking Departments,
Acharya Galli, Thirbam Sadakl, Kathmandu - Nepal Hotline- +977 98510 40806
Tel. +977 1 1 4430653
E-mail : sales@nepalvisiontreks.com E-mail: chet@nepalvisiontreks.com

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IMPORTANT TRIP NOTES AND ACTIVITIES
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions,
health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to
understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.

Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team,
logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip
leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the
safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared
for flexibility if necessary.

Trip Cost Includes:
Airport picks up/ transfer, all required transfer in Kathmandu city by private vehicle
06 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan- Hotel Blue Horizon
Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music, eating dal bhat- typical Nepalese
food, and farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant in town( Tourist down Town- Thamel)
Guided day tour of Kathmandu Valley with fluent English speaking tour guide, all his payment
Private Van/ Coaster bus drop and pick up to/from Church
Kathmandu- Trishuli White Water Rafting- Pokhara-drive by private vehicle
01 Night/ 02 Days white water rafting in Trishuli River rafting in full board of meals with tea and coffee- overnight stay in
resort in riverside, rafting guided by special rafting guide
Rafting life jacket, and safety equipment
06 Nights twin sharing accommodation in 3 star hotel in Pokhara on BB plan Hotel Landmark or similar
02 Full days guided Visit in Pokhara Valley with visit to Pokhara sights and World Peace Stupa or Begnas lake etc. by
private vehicle
Annapurna (ACAP)Trekking permit/TIMS Card- Trekkers Security Card
Pokhara- Kande transfer and Phedi- Pokhara transfer by private vehicle (trekking starting and ending point)
02 Nights/ 03 Days of Australian Camp- Potana- Dhampus trek on full board of meals (B, L, D), Seasonal fruits while on
trek,
Trekking accommodation in Mt. Lodge/ Guest House- clean, comfortable
One Nepal Vision Trek Leader ( Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), assistance trek leader/s, one porter for carrying
bags for two travellers, all of their payment and insurance
Pokhara- Kathmandu flight, air transfer, taxes
Mt. Everest Experience flight, air taxes and transfer
Nepal Vision Treks Duffle bag and T- shirt, Trekking Maps, Group medicine box for trek, Adventure Certificate, Down
Jacket and Sleeping Bags for groups while on trekking in Annapurna
All the Gov. and local taxes as applicable
Departure transfer

Trip Cost Excludes:
Nepal visa, in/out flight to Kathmandu from your homeland country
Cost of lunch and evening meals while staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except provided dinner and breakfast)
Cost of cold and alcoholic beverage while on trek and rafting
Travel Insurance
Cost of sightseeing entrance and monuments fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara,
Personal nature expenses & Tips ,
Any extending trips