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5 day Nepalese experience including Great Buddhist Trail Marathon/half (package 1)

Plus White Water Rafting

Plus Chitwan Jungle safari

 Plus Pokhara tour

All of this for just £850.00 Per person (based on 2 sharing)

Note: single supplement for the whole trip £90

What is Included:
Kathmandu sightseeing tour
3 nights Accommodation in a European standard hotel in Kathmandu.

(1 night for night before KTM tour, 1 night after village, 1 night return from Pokhora)
Return transport to the remote Countryside Village of Bhimkori
All inclusive food & camping for 2 nights in the Countryside
Prize giving ceremony
Celebration party and farewell dinner around the camp fire the Nepalese way!

Transport to take you white water rafting at Charauti
All Heritage site entry fees.
Rafting River permit, High quality necessary equipment,self-bailing rafts, life jackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wet suits (only during the winter)  dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment. Necessary staff – guide, helpers, etc.

Transport to Chitwan with 2 Nights accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

A cultural evening of tribal dance displays
All Jungle activities in Chitwan – boat ride, guided trek, jeep safari or ride on elephant

Transport to Pokhora, Nepal’s second largest city

Guided tour and visit to various sites including the magnificent World Peace Pagoda which overlooks the beautiful Phewa lake and a visit to the eye opening Gherka museum.

1 night hotel B&B,
Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Thursday 9th November 2023
Early morning pickup from your hotel and then a beautiful 3 hour drive to Charaudi by tourist  bus. When you reach Charaudi a crowd of friendly local people will eagerly wait to meet you, the sight of foreigners all geared up for rafting fascinates them.

The crew prepare the rafts, after which we will all head towards the river for a safety talk and lessons on how to use the paddles. A number of Class I to Class III rapids are encountered. Ratings are all given on the international rating scale. Two hours down the river is a beach with strange shaped boulders that resemble sculptures and this is the lunch spot

Outdoor lunch by the river is always an enchanting experience. It also gives everyone a break from paddling and time to take in the scenery. After lunch continue paddling down to a  large gorge called the Trishuli gorge.  Here it is narrow and the walls very steep causing the river to accelerate through it. Naturally the rapids here are more ferocious and also more frequent.

About 2:00 or 3:00 PM In the afternoon we will drive down to Chitwan.  After checking in to the hotel,there will be a briefing on the activities we will be engaging in during our stay here.  We will then walk on the banks of the Rapti River to enjoy the sunset in the sub-tropical jungles of Chitwan, followed by evening dinner with a brief cultural program showcasing the tribal dances unique to this region of Nepal.

Friday 10th November 2023
Early in the morning, we will be mounted on elephants for a jungle safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in its natural habitat. After breakfast, we visit the elephant stables and even enjoy bathing the elephants. During the afternoon we can drive through the jungles followed by a canoe ride down the Rapti River. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger crocodiles along with fresh water dolphins, otters and varieties of water birds. We may even go bird watching or go on a nature walks, maybe see rhino, sloth bears, tiger or python. There is a beautiful variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park.  Overnight in Chitwan.

Saturday 11th November 2023
Early in the morning, we spend our time bird-watching as Chitwan National Park is also home to a large variety of resident and migratory birds. We then have breakfast and drive towards the beautiful lake city Pokhara.

Sunday 12th November 2023

Today is a day for you to explore one of the many things available.  Pokhara is a great place for Mountain bike hire or there are lots of places to visit.

The Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in Nepal, adds to the enthralling beauty of Pokhara. The changing light of the sun on the Phewa Lake provides aesthetic calmness to the lovers of nature. On the eastern side of the lake, visitors can find a cluster of restaurants and pubs. Along with these attractions, boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, bird watching, fishing and angling are some of the activities which you can participate in at Phewa Lake. In the midst of the lake stands the Varahi Temple, where animal and bird sacrifices are offered to the goddess Varahi by Hindu worshippers every Saturday.

David’s Fall is a charming little waterfall located about 2 km southwest of the Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Also located very close to David’s Fall is GupteswarGupha, a mysteriously sacred cave that holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is perfectly preserved here in the condition it was discovered in. Locally, it is also named as GupteswarMahadev.

Bindybasini Temple is the oldest religious shrine in Pokhara built in the 16th century. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga where Hindu worshippers flock to perform sacrifices, especially on Saturday.

SetiGandaki Gorge, a wonder of nature that goes underground, vanishing from sight in many places along its route through the city. At various points the river is barely two meters wide and cuts a deep, narrow valley. . A good spot for watching the river below is MahendraPul, a small bridge at the center of the city.

World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa, is an impressive site in Pokhara situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the Buddhist shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara City.

Monday 13th November 2023

We fly back to Kathmandu today. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel for our final night. You can enjoy the day leisurely, catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any landmarks you may have missed during your first day in Kathmandu.

What is not Included
Your Travel and rescue insurance.  Visa fees, Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara,

All the bar bills, personal expenses.

River Grade: Class III+

  • Starting point: Baireni/Charaudi
  • Ending Point: Gaighat
  • River Distance: 38 km

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Package 1
5 day Nepalese experience including half or full Marathon 

Only £399.00 per person (based on 2 sharing)
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Package 2
5 day Nepalese experience including half or full Marathon plus White Water Rafting,
Chitwan Jungle Safari & Pokhara Tour

   (9 days) £850.00 per person (based on 2 sharing)
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Package 3
5 day Nepalese experience including half or full Marathon

Plus Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Only £1199 per person (based on 2 sharing)

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Package 4
5 day Nepalese experience including half or full Marathon
Plus Langtang valley trekking

Only £1150.00 per person (based on 2 sharing)
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Package 5
5 day Nepalese experience including half or full Marathon 
Plus Everest Base Camp Trekking,

16 days –  £1650.00 per person (based on 2 sharing)
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