Himalayan Adventure
12 or 16 Days
You can...
- See amazing mountain views
- Sample the atmosphere of old Kathmandu
- Learn to climb and meet a Sherpa
- Enjoy a 'mini-trek' in the Himalayas
- Try a white-water rafting
- See wildlife and jungle
This classic adventure will simply take your breath away. From wonderful old Kathmandu you'll be whisked off to Pokhara to see the incredible views of the famous 'Fishtail' - a sacred mountain in the Annapurnas.
You'll enjoy a 'mini-trek' - a one day expedition into the hills with an overnight camp near a spectacular lookout - visit typical Nepali villages, have a chance for white-water rafting, and then explore the jungle at Chitwan, by jeep and elephant-back. A brilliant itinerary interspersed with learning experiences for your children about Nepali life. Making pottery, learning to climb, meeting a Sherpa...
- Day 1/2. Overnight flight to Kathmandu
- Day 3. Kathmandu
- In Kathmandu. Walking tour of old Kathmandu. Pottery making.
- Day 4/5. Trisuli Centre
- Drive to Trisuli Centre; village visit. White-water rafting. Continue to Pokhara.
- Day 6. Annapurna Footlhills
- Easy walk in the Annapurna foothills to overnight camp, boulder climbing.
- Day 7. Pokhara
- Walk to Pokhara; end of trek party with local children.
- Day 8. Bandipur village
- Drive to Bandipur village. Continue to Royal Chitwan National Park.
- Day 9 & 10. Chitwan National Park
- In Chitwan; elephant-back rhino watch and game viewing on foot and by jeep. See wildlife by canoe and then bathe elephants! Also village walk and Tharu Stick Dance.
- Day 11. Chitwan to Kathmandu
- Drive to Chitwan regional airport at Bharatpur and fly to Kathmandu.
- Day 12. Fly to London
- Is it right for your family?
- This trip is suitable for any family with a sense of fun and adventure. Our day-walk and overnight stay is not challenging and is taken at a very leisurely pace. Porters can carry kids in panniers if necessary! Fresh bedding and mattresses are provided for our night's camping. White-water rafting can be done by children, but you can opt out if you're not sure - you can decide when you get there. Accommodation is comfortable.
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- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (4nts), camping (1nt - fresh bedding and mattresses provided), lodge (5nts). 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 evening meals.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Qatar Airlines or Gulf Air.
- Departures 2008: 16 Feb; 22 Mar; 05 Apr; 18, 25 Oct; 21, 28 Dec.
- Departures 2009: 14, 21 Feb; 04, 11 Apr.
- Prices: Land only from £639. Including flights from London from £1,299 adult, £1,169 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FNHA