Kathmandu and Around

This is a slightly different travel program. it is a few days itinerary, a little more than a week, but it is far from the classic tourist “tour” of this kind of trip.

As the program is planned, it is aimed at people with a little bit of ability to do physical activity, who like the challenge of facing the roads around Kathmandu by bicycle and who enjoy walking through nature. The program contains two journeys of mountain biking, but quite affordable since at a normal pace we will be on the bike for a couple of hours approximately. The first day is rather simple, first through the streets of Kathmandu (we will go through the quieter ones) to reach Pashupatinath, from where we will bike through more rural areas and small neighbourhoods to the beautiful village of Bhaktapur. The second day is a bit more demanding, but nothing too demanding, since the road, after leaving Patan, goes up to Kirtipur.

We also have a day of hiking with two sections, one first in the morning of about four hours, plus a second in the afternoon of two, walking through areas of terraced crops, small towns, scattered farms and forests, with the Namo Buddha Monastery and the village of Panauti as main destinations.

But the good news is that these days can also be done by vehicle. That is, you can choose to do the program as it is (better!), but also do only one day of cycling, walk only part of the itinerary, or none, but visiting the same places.

Also, despite being a short program, we have included both the essential spots in a visit to Nepal and places that are very little known and not frequented by tourists. We cannot ignore the great Bouddhanath stupa, nor the Pashupatinath temple, nor Swayambhunath, nor the Thamel neighbourhood, nor Bhaktapur, but you will also visit the Dhulikhel area and the Namo Buddha Monastery, the Jal Binayak Temple in Chobhar, the fields and orchards around Kathmandu, the small temple of Teku, or the beautiful and little-visited Durbar Square of Kirtipur.

So, you have in your hands a small but very interesting trip around Kathmandu, a trip that we encourage you to extend with an extra free day or, even better, with a wider route through Nepal or with a small trek, but that you can also remove some days if you need.

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Local English-speaking guides during the trip (see details in the program)

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Bhaktapur

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Dhulikhel

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Bouddha, Kathmandu

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Patan

·       3 night of accommodation with breakfast in Thamel, Kathmandu

·       2 days of biking with front suspension, helmet and accompanied by an English-speaking guide-mechanic

·       1 day of hiking with an English-speaking guide

·       4 meals included (see details in the program)

·       Entrance fees of: Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath, Golden Temple, Mahabuddha Temple, Rudravarna Maharivar, Patan Durbar + museum

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

Updated 2022

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.