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.

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Your Fly, Stay & Tour Package Includes:

• $2000 flight credit per person

• 9 night Nepal: Himalaya Highlights National Geographic Journey with G Adventures, Kathmandu return

• Includes quality accommodation (overnight at a Buddhist Monastery), 17 meals, select activities plus more

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• Includes all-day dining, premium open bar, activities, entertainment, WiFi, transfers plus more

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 05-19 May 2024

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

Nepal: Himalaya Highlights

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

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1 KATHMANDU

Arrive any time. Arrival transfer is included. Enjoy a relaxing wellness experience with a sound bath demonstration followed by a six-course vegetarian welcome feast tonight, savouring the diverse flavours of Nepali cuisine.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Nepalese Welcome Experience at Avata Wellness

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 KATHMANDU

Spend the day exploring Kathmandu, the colourful capital of this Himalayan nation. Pay a visit to Bodhnath Stupa, the holiest Tibetan Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet, and explore the wood-carved temples, pagados, and palaces of Bhaktapur, Nepal’s medieval capital. Afterward, enjoy a cooking demonstration at local community restaurant and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings). Afterwards, taste your delicious creations during a traditional lunch.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 3 KATHMANDU/PHARPING

Venture to the ancient hilltop temple of Swayambhunath, decorated with vibrant prayer flags and home to troops of rhesus monkeys. Later, we’ll hear about National Geographic Grantee Chhing Lhomi’s efforts to preserve the weaving traditions of the Upper Mustang region through her work with the Himalayan Indigenous Society, a Kathmandu-based nonprofit. Then depart for nearby Pharping, known for its Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and settle into a tranquil monastery guesthouse for the night. Get an insider’s view of monastery life, and enjoy a chanting and prayer service; or opt to take a walk in the monastery’s peaceful grounds.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Traditional Weaving and Indigenous Peoples Lecture| Your Journeys Highlight Moment Overnight at a Buddhist Monastery

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 PHARPING/KURINTAR

Rise at dawn to listen to the monks’ morning chanting, and witness a stunning sunrise. Then drive to the small riverside village of Kurintar and hike to our lodge, nestled on a forested hill overlooking the Trishuli River. Opt to relax by the pool or take a guided walk through the surrounding countryside, stopping at local villages.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Neydo Monastery Sunrise Chant

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 5 KURINTAR/ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Today, we travel towards Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s oldest wildlife reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to 68 recorded mammal species, including the one-horned rhino and the Bengal tiger, as well as hundreds of species of birds. Check in to our lodge, located on the banks of the East Rapti River. After lunch, board a traditional flat-bottomed boat for a river safari, keeping your eyes out for aquatic birds, crocodiles, and other riverine fauna.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 6 ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Spend the day exploring Chitwan National Park on a variety of excursions; activities differ depending on the season. Set out on a jeep safari through the grasslands and forests, seeking out rhinos, leopards, elephants, monkeys, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Meet with a “tiger technician” from the Nepal Tiger Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and conservation of these majestic cats. Visit a farming village bordering the park for a glimpse of rural life, and return to our lodge this evening in time for a dance performance by the local Tharu people.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Chitwan Tiger Experience

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 7 ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK/POKHARA

Drive to Pokhara, an enchanting town set on the shores of turquoise-hued Phewa Lake against a backdrop of snowcapped Himalayan peaks. Enjoy a guided walk around the city, and opt to have dinner at a popular local restaurant.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 POKHARA

Venture to Sarangkot village early this morning and hike to the famed Sarangkot lookout to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Annapurna Himalaya. Back in Pokhara, climb up a lush forest path to the gleaming white Peace Pagoda, built by Japanese monks after World War II. Later, visit a Tibetan refugee settlement, established by the United Nations in 1964. Learn about the history of the community on a walk through their photo gallery, and enjoy a traditional Tibetan lunch. In your free time, opt to take a boat tour of Phewa Lake.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 9 POKHARA/KATHMANDU

Catch a flight back to the capital, Kathmandu. Enjoy time to shop in the bustling Thamel district, or choose to visit Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred Hindu temple complex in Nepal.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10 KATHMANDU

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast