Nepal Travel

Item Description

A great way to experience Nepal like a local, with a 11-day package organized by local tourism leaders. This package includes: 4 Nights / 5 Days stay in Kathmandu (Home Stay) on Bed & Breakfast, 1 Night / 2 Days in Nagarkot on Bed, Dinner & Breakfast, Chitwan National Park for a 3 Nights / 4 Days trip on full board plan, Home Stay in Chitlang Village, Markhu - Lodge.

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu - Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
• Day 2: After Breakfast - Half Day Sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) - Transfer to Nagarkot - Hotel Country Villa for 1 night / 2 Days (Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast).
• Day 3: After Breakfast - Transfer to Kathmandu from Nagarkot - Half Day Sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site).
• Day 4: Hike to Chitlang (Eco Village). Stay with local family at Chitlang Home Stay.
• Day 5: Hike to Markhu. Stay in Markhu (Lodge).
• Day 6: Early wake up transfer to Hetauda and later to Meghauli - Rhino Resort.
• Day 7: Full Day Jungle Tour.
• Day 8: Full Day Jungle Tour + Village Tour.
• Day 9: After Breakfast - Transfer to Kathmandu and rest day in Kathmandu.
• Day 10: Rest Day in Kathmandu for Shopping
• Day 11: Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

Item Special Note

This trip is for 1 person. The winner of this trip has the option of bringing a guest with a 50% discount on the trip price for the second guest (+ transportation costs).

This package does not include: Transportation (*Total cost for the transportation is approx. US$600 per person. Subject to change due to fuel price in Nepal.); Government taxes; Service charges; World Heritage Sites & Chitwan National Park entrance fees; Personal insurance; Drinks & Emergency evacuation. 

Advice for Travelers - Do's and Don'ts

• The form of greeting in Nepal is "NAMASTE" and is performed by joining the palms together.
• Before entering a Nepalese home, Temple, Stupa or any other religious site remember to remove your shoes.
• Be careful not to use your spoon, fork or a hand being used for your eating to touch other's food, plate, cooking utensil or the serving dish.
• Do not eat from other people's plate and do not drink from other people's bottle or glass.
• Leather articles are prohibited to be taken inside the temple precinct.
• Walking around temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
• During your trek, you will come in contact with many village schools. Please communicate your conservation ideas, knowledge and experience with the local school teachers so those important messages can be shared with students.
• While taking photographs be sure that you are not intruding onto others privacy.
• Never buy any wildlife trophies or animal products from the local poachers. It is against the law of the land.
• In some areas, local communities have established their own conservation practices. Please make an effort to understand them and to observe them.

Learn more about responsible travel behaviors

Auction Package Sponsors

This package has been generously donated by the following package sponsors: Dream Nepal Travel & Tours; Discover Nepal; Manang Tours & Travels; Hotel Country Villa; and Rhino Resort Pvt. Ltd.

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