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9-Nights Nepal: Himalaya Highlights - National Geographic Journeys

Nepal
9-Nights Nepal: Himalaya Highlights - National Geographic Journeys
Nepal
G Adventures
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Overview

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Journeys: Discover Nepal
The Himalayan nation of Nepal boasts jaw-dropping mountain scenery and a vibrant culture to match. Wander the lively streets of Kathmandu, spend a night at a Buddhist monastery guesthouse, and take in astounding views of the Annapurna Himalaya in lakeside Pokhara. Then venture to Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s oldest nature reserve, to seek out elephants, tigers, and a plethora of avian species.

Highlights
Enjoy an immersive sound bath wellness demonstration and a six-course vegetarian meal featuring Nepalese flavours. Experience the essence of serenity with an overnight stay at a Buddhist Monastery, meet a graduate of the G Adventures-supported paralegal program for women, search out rhino in Chitwan National Park, get a firsthand demonstration of traditional apron weaving, learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings)

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts), monastery guesthouse (1 nt).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12

Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nepalese Welcome Experience at Avata Wellness, Kathmandu Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Weaving and Indigenous Peoples Lecture, Kathmandu Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Overnight at a Buddhist Monastery, Pharping Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Neydo Monastery Sunrise Chant, Pharping Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Chitwan Tiger Experience, Royal Chitwan National Park. Arrival transfer. Sound bath wellness experience and six-course vegetarian Nepalese dinner. Visit Boudhanath Stupa and the Royal City of Bhaktapur. Visit Swayambhunath. Chitwan National Park including a village walking tour and jeep safari. Hike to the World Peace Pagoda. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Kurintar

Kurintar

Kurintar is the ultimate resting place for travelers passing through the Trisuli River. Though small, the village is peaceful surrounded by lush greenery and fresh spring water swimming holes. Visitors can stroll through the village and witness first-hand traditional Nepalese livelihood, picnic by the river and come home with a beautiful rock collection, or trek to the Manakamana Temple. 
Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park

The first national park in Nepal, this world heritage property is a protected area that aims to preserve its wildlife and jungle. Chitwan means "Heart of the Jungle" that is a rich natural area in Terai in the subtropical southern part of Nepal. In total it holds 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish. 
Destination Guide
Pokhara

Pokhara

Most tourists stay in Pokhara or environs for a day or two to relax along the lake, but the main reason to go there is that, at 90 mi/145 km northwest of Kathmandu, it's the starting point for treks into the Himalaya—you can see the Annapurna range from town on a clear day.

There's not much in Pokhara itself. The resort area on Lake Phewa has better accommodations generally, although Pokhara has had a building boom, so visitors now have a wider selection of accommodations from which to choose. You can rent a rowboat and paddle out to a temple, located on one of the lake's islands (birds are sometimes sacrificed before the altar there).

Spelunkers might also enjoy an excursion to nearby Mahendra Cave, once believed to house Nidhini, a female demon who devours people and cattle. The white stupa on the hilltop across the lake is the new Peace Pagoda, worth the climb for superb views of Pokhara and the mountains.

If you're not planning a full trek, a day trek can be made to Sarangkot, a small village about a two-hour walk into the mountains. The mountain panorama you get from Sarangkot is far superior to what you can see in town, and in the other direction there's a fine view of the Lake Phewa resort area. The village has comfortable lodges but can suffer from a shortage of water at times. The night view of Lake Phewa is impressive, and sunrise showers the snowcapped mountains with exquisite color.

Destination Guide
Pharping

Pharping

Pharping is a small village located approximately two hours outside of Kathmandu. It is a holy place dominated by Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries and sacred sites and tradition.
Pharping is a popular destination for a pilgrimage, and the Vajrayogini Temple and Asura Meditation Cave are popular sacred sites to visit when in Pharping.
Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is located at an elevation of 4,600 feet in Kathmandu Valley. Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit the religious sites of Kathmandu, making tourism is a primary industry. Kathmandu is a city rich is culture and history dating back nearly 2000 years, and Kathmandu Valley has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 7 groups of monuments and buildings with outstanding universal value.
Destination Guide

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