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8 day Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dhampus Trek and Nargarkot
Dhampus trek ? is one of the classic Himalayan trekking regions. We will get through Hindu villages where we will be assured of a warm welcome; follow trails through oak and forest where the sound of the bird calls fill the air and camp in serene locations that afford magnificent views of the Annapurna Range. During the fall, we will see farmers harvesting rice and millet. We will climb couple of Himalayan hills up to over 1700 m for exceptional views of the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare. All the above in the company of our magnificent crew whose friendship, sense of humour and caring nature ensure that your trek would be a memorable one.
Highlights of the tour:
- 2 days Dhampus trek (Beginner level) ? your lifetime experience to see a close up of the highest peaks in the world ? Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Machhapuchhare (6993m) and Dhaulagiri (8713m).
- Visit some of the important Unesco World Heritage Sites - Patan Durbar Square, Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Pashpupatinath etc.
- Enjoy sunrise and sunset with panoramic views of the Himalaya, including the highest peak of the world ? Mt Everest (8848 m).
- Visit International Mountain Museum in Pokhara ? information of 1st expedition team that reached Mt Everest (8848m), information of top 10 peaks in the world, DVD show and record of different expedition teams to Mt Everest as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, flora and fauna of the Himalaya.
- Arrangement of booking adventure activities at great price ? Mountain flight, paragliding, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking?. (Mountain flight approx. US$125 for 30mins, paragliding approx.US$75 for 30 mins).
- Relaxing day at Le Meridien Hotel in Kathmandu for Golf or Spa treatment
- approx. US$50 for Golf Green Fee, US$30 for famous Indian style Ayurveda massage or Shirodhara massage, US$30 for Body Rub.- Taste different authentic international cuisines - Nepalese, Indian, Italian, Thai, Singaporean, the highlight dinner at famous French restaurant Caroline in Kathmandu ? French dinner with wine.
- Round trip domestic flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara, save up more time for the journey
- Stay at 5 star hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Nargarkot.