Everest Trekking & Nepal Panorama - NEW
Everest Trekking: The world's most famous trek through the villages of the Everest region staying in comfortable lodges with the option of taking the classic, demanding walk to Everest Base Camp.
- A choice of treks to suite all tastes
- Explore timeless Kathmandu
- Walk amongst the greatest Himalayan mountains
Nepal Panorama: A holiday bursting with adventure in the spectacular mountain kingdom of Nepal - ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the massive Annapurna mountains and the rich wildlife of Royal Chitwan Safari Park.
- Kathmandu Valley
- Close-up views of Annapurna range
- Chitwan Safari Park
Detailed information
| 2008 Tour Itineraries |
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Everest Trekking Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK |
Days 2 & 3: Arrive Kathmandu - 2 night
Explore some of the highlights of this mystical city with visits to Durbar Square and the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath.
Days 4 - 11: Everest region - 8 nights
A short, captivating flight takes us to Lukla and the start of our trek in the magnificent mountain Kaleidoscope of the Everest region. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Everest conquerors we pass through charming villages and witness at close quarters the majesty of the high himalayas. Our route takes us to the bustling villages capital of the area, Namche Bazaar, from where Everest itself is visable, and on Tashinga, Tengboche and Mende. Throughout we are in company of the great white peaks of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde and a host of other Himalayan giants.
Day 12: Kathmandu - 1 night
Morning return flight to Kathmandu followed by a walking tour of the city.
Days 13 - 15: Royal Chitwan National Park - 3 nights
A short flight from Kathmandu takes us to the lowland, Terai region of Nepal for a visit to the famous Royal Chitwan National Park home to a range of wildlife including rhino, monkey, crocodile and exotic birdlife. We can take a ride on an elephant, a river trip in a dug-out canoe and experience something of the local culture.
Day 16: Kathmandu - 1 night
Return to Kathmandu to visit Patan the third great centre in the Kathmandu valley.
Day 17: Return flight
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 Everest Base Camp Option
This classic trek to Everest Base Camp requires a very good level of stamina. Walking on good paths up to 8 hours daily at high elevations (several days over 12,000ft) the rewards are incomparable.
Days 1 - 5: As main itinerary.
Days 6 - 14: From Namche, as we make our way through small villages, along paths trodden by the great expeditions. We are completely enveloped by some of the world's highest mountains all the way to Everest Base Camp, steeped in the history of supreme endeavour and overarching ambition. We will take in the incomparable panorama from Kalapatthar at 18,450ft and return to Kathmandu in the knowledge that we have completed one of the world's greatest treks.
Day 15: Our morning flight back to Kathmandu allows us to visit Bhaktapur, the most distinctly medieval of the three cities in the Kathmandu Valley in the afternoon and our final day is given to a walking tour of its many fascinating nooks and crannies.
Day 16: Visit Patan, the third great centre in the Kathmandu valley.
Day 17: Return flight home.
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| 2008 Tour Itineraries |
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Nepal Panorama Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK |
Days 2 - 4: Arrive Kathmandu - 3 nights
We spend time absorbing the atmosphere of this fascinatingly different city visiting the main sites. The grounds of our delightful resort hotel will offer the chance to see an amazing variety of local birds and flowers.
Day 5: Gokarna - 1 night
Walk to Gokarna along a ridge through a beautiful pine forest, with lovely views of Kathmandu Valley.
Day 6: Nagarkot - 1 night
Explore the distinctive charms of medieval Bhaktapur and its striking temple of Nyatapola on the way to our hilltop retreat at Nagarkot.
Day 7: Dhulikel - 1 night
After witnessing sunrise over the Himalayans we hike the charming path to Dhulikel, a compact Newari town, enriched with artistic woodcarvings.
Day 8: Patan - 1 night
Travel to Patan, the second major city of Kathmandu Valley, full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.
Days 9 & 10: Hattiban - 2 nights
Move on to Hattiban for a full-day walk, with majestic views of the Himalayas.
Days 11 - 13: Pokhara - 3 nights
We take short flight to Pokhara, in one of Nepal's most picturesque settings, where we walk along ridges and valleys in the lea of the awesomely beautiful Annapurna range, with time to relax in ethnic villages.
Days 14 & 15: Royal Chitwan National Park - 2 nights
A scenic drive takes us to the famous Royal Chitwan National Park, set in the lowland, Terai region, of Nepal. We can ride on an elephant, with close-up views of magnificent rhinos, and take a river trip in a dug-out canoe, experiencing something of the local culture with a visit to a nearby village.
Day 16: Kathmandu - 1 night
Return to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner.
Day 17: Departure
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| About the walks |
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Everest Trekking
Two itineraries which make the most of this classical trekking region in the foothills of Mount Everest, the walk to Base Camp being a challenging undertaking.
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Guided Walks:
Distances between 4 and 8 miles with a maximum elevation gain of about 2,700ft and a gradual acclimatisation to walking at altitude (over 10,000ft). |
Everest Base Camp Option
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Guided Walks:
This classic trek to Everest Base Camp requires a very good level of stamina. Walking on good paths up to 8 hours daily at high elevations (several days over 12,000ft) the rewards are incomparable. |
Nepal Panorama
A balance of part-day walks and diverse sightseeing of man-made and natural wonders.
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Guided Walks:
Distances between 4 and 8 miles with a maximum ascent of about 2,700ft. Paths are easy to follow though rough at times. |
Annapurna Trekking Option
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Guided Walks:
On this unique trekking option there will be six hours on most days at altitudes of up to 8,000ft. |
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| Dates and prices |
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Everest Trekking Itinerary
| 13 March 2008 (15nts) |
£2,095 |
£1,490 |
| 2 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,095 |
£1,490 |
| 23 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,095 |
£1,490 |
Single room supplement: £84 (£44 with Base Camp Option)
Note: Single rooms are only available in Kathmandu and Chitwan.
* Internal flights are included.
# land itineraries start on day 2.
Nepal Panorama Itinerary
| 9 October 2008 (15nts) |
£1,899 |
£1,299 |
| 29 October 2008 (15nts) |
£1,899 |
£1,299 |
Single room supplement: £240
* Internal flights are included.
# land itineraries start on day 2. Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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Departures are in primary trekking seasons for Nepal. As such weather is ideal for walking in the mountains.
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| Accommodation |
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Everest Trekking Itinerary
Lodge trekking itinerary: On the trek and in the Chitwan Safari Park we stay in comfortable lodges with private en-suite facilities.
Everest Base camp option: On days 6 to 13 we will use comfortable camping or local, basic lodges.
In Kathmandu both tours are accommodated at the Park Village Resort, a very comfortable hotel on the outskirts of the city.
Where you'll stay
Kathmandu - 2 nights
Everest region - 8 nights
Kathmandu - 1 night
Royal Chitwan National Park - 3 nights
Kathmandu - 1 night
Nepal Panorama Itinerary
In Kathmandu we are accommodated at the Park Village Resort, a very comfortable hotel on the outskirts of the city, for 3 nights and a comfortable hotel in the centre of the city for our last night. All other hotels are comparatively luxurious lodge or resort hotels with very good facilities.
Annapurna Trekking Options: We camp in relative luxury with full trekking facilities and a team of porters.
Kathmandu - 3 nights
Gokarna - 1 night
Nagarkot - 1 night
Dhulikel - 1 night
Patan - 1 night
Hattiban - 2 nights
Pokhara - 3 nights
Royal Chitwan National Park - 2 nights
Kathmandu - 1 night
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 11/03/2008 (provisional)
Gulf Air
13 March departure:
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Bahrain)
Out 22:30 (Thurs) - 19:10 (Fri)
Kathmandu - Heathrow (via Bahrain)
Return 20:25 (Sat) - 06:25 (Sat)
Jet Airways
ALL October departures:
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 - 14:45
Kathmandu - Heathrow (via Delhi)
Return 09:30 - 16:55
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Nepal on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
- 15 nights' accommodation in twin/double en-suite rooms or in twin-bedded tents on Base Camp/trekking option.
- Full Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure.
- All internal flights.
- Services of local guides, trek support staff and an HF Holidays' leader.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by coach or minibus.
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