Best of Nepal Tour – Everest, Annapurna and Chitwan Tour – 19 Days

The Best of Nepal Tour combines several of attractions in various destinations throughout the country. A combination of nature and culture at its finest. This tour takes you to bustling cities, isolated regions, and secluded trails. A combination of two of the most renowned treks of the country and an exploration of the famous National park with an in-depth cultural tour of Kathmandu Valley. The Best of Nepal Tour is a perfect package to experience the different faces of the country. Where you will sense the entirety of landscapes and then complement that with the people living there.

Overview:

The Best of Nepal Tour of 19 days offers you an overall exploration of the country. Starting with an in-depth tour of the Kathmandu Valley, visiting several ancient temples, monasteries, and landmarks. Here learn about the rich history, culture, and traditions of the people. Next, catch a flight towards Lukla and starts your trek. Traversing across colorful woodlands on the foothills of the greater Himalayan range explore various settlements and witness grand views of the Himalayas. After exploring the Khumbu region. Catch a flight back to Kathmandu and proceed towards the city of lakes Pokhara.

Upon reaching Pokhara the thrill continues. Head towards Nayapul, the starting point of various treks of the Annapurna region. Traversing through the deep canopy following river networks explore various villages around. Also, visit Poonhill a renowned vantage point of the region showcasing the majestic views of the greater Himalayan range. After exploring the Annapurna region head back to Pokhara. Then proceed towards Chitwan National Park.

An area of over 952 sq. km on the southern central plains of subtropical Inner Terai Lowlands. The park’s southern boundary is bordered by Churia hills and the northern boundary by the Rapti River where 70% of the land is covered by Sal forest and 30% by grasslands and river land forests making it a perfect habitat for tigers, rhinos, wild elephants, and various reptiles and birds, around 650 Species of birds are found in the region. Chitwan National Park was established in 1973 A.D and was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 A.D, the park territory covers three districts of Chitwan, Nawalpur, and Makwanpur covering a vast area of marshlands and forest home to increasing numbers of animal species. Explore the National park witness wildlife and learning about the people living in the heart of the jungle. After exploring the National Park head back to Kathmandu.

The Best of Nepal Tour of 19 days offers travelers a perfect chance to witness the various faces of the country. A trip where you will witness nature at its best and communities of rare beauty, great strength, and extreme fragility. Be a part of this adventurous and soul-stirring tour with the Alpine Club of Himalaya.

Travel Insurance:

All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue. Any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given. We highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.

Passport and Visa:

Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Accommodation:

You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu. During the trek, we will be staying at lodges/ teahouses providing basic facilities.

Meals and drinking water:

Along the Trek, you will be provided with various Nepali and Tibetan ethnic cuisines. The region has several tea-house along the trail run by local inhabitants providing basic and minimal facilities.

However, drinking water taps are accessible with natural water supplies all along the trekking trail that are untreated. So direct use of the water is not recommended. You may refill boiling water or cold filter water from any of the teahouses along the trail.

If you buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops or utilize SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration procedures for further assurance, saving money, and reducing plastic pollution.

Best Time to Visit?

The best season for trekking is during autumn and spring.

The months of September, October, November, March, April, and May are the best time to visit. These months are better in terms of visibility and climate conditions.

During the autumn season, the months of September, October, and November are one of the best times for trekking in this region. The clear weather brings great visibility of the endless mountain ranges and lush green forest with warm temperatures. The nights are clear and are a perfect opportunity for stargazing.

The spring season of March, April, and May is also the best time to visit the Region. End of the winter season brings a change in the region, varieties of colorful blooming trees of the sub-alpine forest, high green pasture lands covered with wildflowers, mild temperatures, and clear weather. In this season you will witness herds of sheep and yaks grazing in the green highlands.

Monsoon season is not favorable as the weather gets harsh and it’s hard to get around the country, with frequent rainstorms and landslides. So, monsoon season is mostly avoided by trekkers.

In the winter season. The Region receives high snowfall covering most of the trails and making it impossible to travel for this reason.

Flight Cancellation Information:

 Weather conditions at high altitudes can change suddenly, which frequently results in changes in intended itineraries. Flights between Kathmandu and Lukla are particularly prone to these delays which have the potential to vary the itinerary of all departures in the Everest region.