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8 Days Short Trek and Tour in Nepal

By Sabbatical Explore Nepal
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,395 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This trip is specially created for career breakers, sabbatical and solo travelers as well. The trip combines the experience of historical-cultural-spiritual sightseeing, and a soft hike to a mountain village in the Annapurna Region to explore community, culture, and nature.

Therefore, on this tour, you will embrace Nepal's rich cultural heritage, admired natural beauty, and unique communities. From Kathmandu's rich heritage sites to Namo Buddha's spiritual shrine to Pokhara's scenic lake area to Australian Base Camp's panoramic hill, this journey of 10 days is a complete Nepal experience.

One who likes to experience Nepal in one jaunt, this tour is for the right package.

Activity location

  • Swayambhunath Temple
    • Swayamhu Circle Road,
    • 44620, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dom Himalaya Hotel
    • Paknajol Marg
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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8 Days Short Trek and Tour in Nepal
  • Earn $41.85
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$1,395.00 x 1 Adult$1,395.00

Total
Price is $1,395.00

What's included, what's not

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Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Culture and Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu on BB Plan
Swayambhunath Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
waymbhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple. It is an ancient Buddhist shrine located atop a hill right amid the city’s dotted houses. This site has a long history and great importance when it comes to religion and spirituality. Along with the giant Stupa, we can find several old age shrines, temples, a Tibetan monastery, a museum, and a library in the site area. It is also a UNESCO-listed world heritage site. The atmosphere of Swaymbhunath Stupa is a serene one. People paying a visit to the site take a rotation around the Stupa playing praying wheels. Likewise, the prayers of monks inside the Stupa will bless our ears. This whole atmosphere of the Stupa can bless us spiritually. While we get lost in the peace and prayers at the Stupa, we will see an overall look at the entire Kathmandu valley.
Pashupatinath Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples around the globe. Located on the shores of the Bagmati River, a holy river, Pashupatinath is a religious and spiritual site inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. After the visit, you will have Lunch in a restaurant in Kathmandu. As there are many restaurants around the city, Lunch will not be included. You can enjoy the lunch in the place you choose.
Buddha Stupa
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Lastly, we will reach Boudhanath Stupa, one of the most beautiful stupas in the world. It is located on the northeastern side of Kathmandu. The Boudha area, where the Bouddhanath Stupa stands, is an ancient trade route of Nepal and Tibetan traders. We will come across the Tibetan-influenced culture and lifestyle around the place. Above all, the eyes of Buddha on the Stupa will greet us with a spiritual welcome. We will explore the peaceful surroundings of the Stupa, where monks will be chanting prayers, the prayer flags blowing with the wind, the white layer of the Stupa sparkling blessings, and more. All of that makes Boudhanath Stupa an excellent place for spiritual findings in the outskirts of Kathmandu. Upon the visits to the three sites, we will return to your hotel to leave you at the hotel. You will have Dinner at your chosen Place. Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu to Bandipur
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks, breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Bandipur
Bandipur
  • 10h
Bandipur is a hill station and one of the best and most famous tourist destinations. It was a trading route between India and Tibet. It is famous for its Newari people and their village culture. We will start the drive to Bandipur in the morning after breakfast. The drive will take around 5-6 hours. On the road, we will beautiful scenes of hills, villages, rivers, and vegetation. We will have a local lunch somewhere around the midway. Upon reaching, Bandipur, we will check in at a hotel and we will stroll around the ancient town. It is a great place for exploration walks. After finishing the walk, we will have dinner at the hotel and sleep. Overnight in Bandipur
Day 3: Bandipur to Pokhara
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Lakeside Pokhara
Pokhara Lakeside
  • 6h
After breakfast in Bandipur, we shall head off to Pokhara via a winding highway. It will take us 5-6 hours to reach Pokhara, and we’ll enjoy the ride thoroughly. Many settlements will come along by the road, green hills, and a vast river. Having arrived in Pokhara, we’ll check in at a hotel in Pokhara for lunch and rest. Later we’ll go out to the Lake Side of Phewa Lake to have a lovely evening hangout. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara. Lunch and Dinner will not be served. There are good places around Pokhara that serve a variety of meals. We will leave that to you. You can decide the meal and place.
Day 4: Explore around Pokhara
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Pokhara
Sarangkot
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
We’ll wake up early in the morning and drive straight to Sarangkot for a sunrise view. The place is the best place in Pokhara to enjoy the Sunrise view and Mt Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and other peaks. After the view, we’ll return to our hotel for a delicious breakfast. Then we’ll start exploring the rest of Pokhara. David’s Falls, World Peace Stupa, Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, etc. You will have lunch at your chosen place. We will spend the whole day in the picturesque stretch of Pokhara. You will have dinner at your chosen place. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 5: Hike & Explore Himalaya village
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Himalayan Guesthouse
Dhampus
  • 6h
Dhmapus is transit point to trek in Annapurna Base Camp and Ghorepani Poon hill trek. Dhampus offers views of the Himalayas including Dhampus peak and some of the stunning mountains like Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli (644m), Lamjung Himal(6983m), Fishtail(6993m) and others. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included. Overnight in Dhampus.
Day 6: Hike & Enjoy the Beautiful Himalayas & people
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Himalayan Resort in Australian Camp
Australian Camp
  • 6h
Australian Camp rewards you unforgettable memories of the epic view of Annapurna ranges which will cherish you forever. From the early morning sunrise to evening sunset the colors will keep on changing offering the most incredible views. You will hike through dense forests, along the hillsides, and through mountain villages. You will spend the night in a tea house at the Australian Camp where you have the majestic Himalayas views nearly all around. All three meals are included. Overnight in Australian Camp.
Day 7: Drive back to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Patan
Patan Durbar Square
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Patan Durbar Square is one of 3 Durbar Square in Kathmandu valley which has a marvel of Newari architecture that includes ancient monuments, temples, shrines, statues, and idols. More than 600 stupas, 136 courtyards, and 55 major temples are located around Patan Durbar Square. The floor of Patan Durbar Square has well paved with red bricks since the ancient period.
Day 8: Immerse Buddhist Culture & Spirituality
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included
Bhaktapur
  • 3h
In the morning, we will drive towards Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is known variously as City of Culture, Living Heritage, Nepal's Cultural Gem, An open museum and a City of Spiritual Devotees. Bhaktapur is an ancient city and is renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colorful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous lifestyle of Newari community.
Namobuddha
  • 4h
After Bhaktapur, we will drive towards Namo Buddha. Namo Buddha is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites near Kathmandu. We will have a spiritual and peaceful time around Namobuddha Monastery. We will also view a panoramic view of the region. We will have lunch around the place. After the visit, we will return to Kathmandu to complete the trip. As a farewell, we will have a farewell dinner together. You will share your experience and reviews from the tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSwayambhunath Temple
    • Swayamhu Circle Road,
    • 44620, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDom Himalaya Hotel
    • Paknajol Marg
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESabbatical Explore Nepal
    • Saat Ghumti Marg
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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