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Enjoy an action-packed 15 days admiring the majestic Himalayas and hiking through the Kathmandu Valley with Intrepid! Intrepid Days 1-2 Kathmandu Discover
Kathmandu, Nepal's legendary capital. Climb to Swayambhunath for
fantastic views and visit the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project
(KEEP) to learn more about low-impact trekking in the region. Days 3-4 Kathmandu Valley Discover
the picturesque Nepalese countryside. Relish the stunning vista of
sunrise over the Himalayas at the hillside retreat of Nagarkot. Descend
through terraced farmlands to the medieval town of Bhaktapur via Changu
Narayan, the oldest temple in Nepal. Day 5 Nuwakot Day 6 Trisuli River See
Nepal from water-level while rafting along the Trisuli River. Camp
overnight on the riverbank and fall asleep to the sounds of the
wilderness. Day 7 Bandipur Start the morning with
some more rafting before transferring to Bandipur. This hilltop village
has been largely untouched by tourism and is an excellent opportunity to
experience Newari village life. Day 8 Pokhara Once
part of the trade route between India and Tibet, Pokhara lies in the
shadow of the Annapurna Range. Prepare for the trek ahead with a ramble
up to World Peace Pagoda or learn about Nepal's ethnic history at the
Pokhara Museum. Days 9-12 Siklis Trek Take roads less
travelled on a hike through the remote Siklis area. Walk along the
Mardi Khola River before crossing terraced fields and alpine forests to
Tara Top - the 180-degree panoramic views of the ranges are
breathtaking. Day 13 Pokhara Follow a small stream
down through the Pokhara Valley before transferring back to town. Unwind
in one of the many lakeside cafes, take a boat ride across the lake or
pick up some colourful Nepalese or Tibetan trinkets in the Old Bazaar. Days 14-15 Kathmandu This incredible adventure comes full circle back in Nepal's exciting capital, Kathmandu. |
