Tour Overview
Kathmandu & Annapurna trekAfter exploring Kathmandu you'll spend a night in the nearby one-time capital of Bhaktapur before travelling west to Pokhara. Here you embark on a fully supported trek into the foothills of the Himalaya, walking between remote villages and overlooked by the imposing Annapurna range.
Rafting & Chitwan National ParkAfter a night in the little hill-top village of Bandipur you walk to the 'put-in point' for a white water rafting adventure. You join the mighty Seti River, born in the high Himalaya, and take an adrenalin-fuelled ride downstream before arriving at Chitwan National Park. Here you explore the jungle by elephant in search of the famous one-horned Indian rhino before returning to Kathmandu.
Responsible TravelWe work hand in hand with a Nepalese owned local agency, who employs on our behalf group leaders, sirdars, porters, cooks etc. Without theis work it is likely that their lives would be spent as subsistence hill farmers. Money from our stay reaches a wide number of people - our stay in Bandipur has assisted in the regeneration on the village as well as The Old Inn itself. Our visit to Chitwan reinforces amongst local people the need to protect the environment and it's wildlife to provide employment for future generations.
Day 1Join trip Kathmandu
Day 2Explore Kathmandu; overnight in Bhaktapur
Day 3Drive to Pokhara
Day 4-9Annapurna trek
Day 10Trek to Pokhara; free afternoon
Day 11Drive to Bandipur; explore village
Day 12/13Trek to raft put-in point; raft the Seti River
Day 14/15Chitwan NP; game viewing
Day 16Fly to Kathmandu; free
Day 17Trip ends Kathmandu
Prices
Date: Base Price23/02/2008: £769
15/03/2008: £829
05/04/2008: £829
19/04/2008: £829
20/09/2008: £859
27/09/2008: £899
04/10/2008: £859
25/10/2008: £859
08/11/2008: £859
20/12/2008: £859
24/01/2009: £779
14/02/2009: £779
04/04/2009: £829
18/04/2009: £829
19/09/2009: £909
03/10/2009: £909
10/10/2009: £909
24/10/2009: £939
07/11/2009: £939
19/12/2009: £939
Local payment: 100 GBP
Single Room Option: £45, only available on nights in hotels
Insurance: £100
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy.
Prices may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable)
and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Trip EssentialsWalking graded moderate (3-6 hours per day), reaching maximum altitude of around 3000m, but involves climbing and descending lots of steps. Although porters carry main luggage on trek, you must be reasonably fit.
Transport & AccommodationCharter bus, on foot, raft, elephant, canoe,domestic flight
Hotels (4nts), jungle lodge (2nts), camping (8nts),guesthouse (2nts)
16 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I get ill?You'll either be carried to a lower altitude or you can rest and continue later. Modern medical services are available in Kathmandu and hotels have doctor on call 24 hours per day. On the trek we carry a comprehensive First Aid kit. We advise that travellers take a personal kit too.
How fit do I need to be?This trip is graded as "moderate", with steep ascents and descents which can be hard on the knees. Walks are 4-6 hours per day during our eight-day trek.
Will I suffer from altitude sickness?Maximum altitude is 2,509 metres, so you are unlikely to experience adverse affects.
Do I need to take malaria tablets?Consult your doctor. Mosquitoes are fairly rampant in Chitwan jungle and are generally more prevalent below 800 metres. Strong repellent is advised and follow the usual precautions.
What do I have to carry?You only have to carry a daysac (25-30 litres). Trekpack and other packs are carried by porters.
Is it safe to eat local food/drink water?Stories of bad water/food followed by amoebic dysentery abound when Nepal is mentioned. Take sensible precautions. There are lots of remedies for diarrhoea and ways to avoid it - the Group Leader is there to advise. Always drink a lot of bottled water to avoid dehydration, wear a hat to avoid sunstroke, and remember the old adage: "if you can't cook it, boil it, or peel it...don't eat it!!"
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