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18 to 35s Essential Nepal
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: HNYU
Overview
Destination:
Nepal,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Travel Period
October 2026 - December 2028
This nine-day trip will tick all your boxes – outdoor adventures, bustling city life and an introduction to the slower pace of the Nepali countryside. Start and end your trip in Kathmandu's bustling metropolis, exploring the busy streets with your small group and maybe exploring Durbar Square. Then, hit the road outta town for a whitewater rafting experience. Enjoy a night beside the Trisuli River, then lace up your boots for your trek through the Annapurna region. As you go, you’ll stay with local families, including in a remote village in Hemjakot, where you’ll tuck into a homecooked dinner as you get to know your hosts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. An excellent level of fitness is required for this trip as there are long trekking days in difficult terrain. Altitude does not exceed 1950m.
2. Please ensure you bring a passport size photo for our Annapurna trek permit application.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 4 & 5 (Tea House) and Day 6 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. If you need assistance booking optional activities pre or post trip, please contact our local operator on +977 980 112 3645.
5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
2. Please ensure you bring a passport size photo for our Annapurna trek permit application.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 4 & 5 (Tea House) and Day 6 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. If you need assistance booking optional activities pre or post trip, please contact our local operator on +977 980 112 3645.
5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
Highlights:
- 1. An excellent level of fitness is required for this trip as there are long trekking days in difficult terrain. Altitude does not exceed 1950m. 2. Please ensure you bring a passport size photo for our Annapurna trek permit application. 3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 4 & 5 (Tea House) and Day 6 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 4. If you need assistance booking optional activities pre or post trip, please contact our local operator on +977 980 112 3645. 5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Auto-rickshaw, Local bus, Whitewater raft, Private vehicle.
- Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights), Tea House (2 nights), Resort (1 night), Homestay (1 night).
- Trisuli River - White Water Rafting (Grade 3).
- Trisuli River - White Water Rafting (Grade 3).
- Annapurna Region – 3 Night / 4 Days Trekking.
- Hemjakot - Community Homestay.
- Pokhara - Orientation Walk.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Kathmandu
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 2 pm this afternoon in Kathmandu, where you'll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, there's plenty to do in the city. Kathmandu’s most important Buddhist shrine, Swayambhunath Stupa, and the nearby ‘City of Devotees’ Bhaktapur, are well worth a visit. If you want to delve deeper into ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage, there are some Intrepid Day Trips that can help you out. After the meeting, maybe have dinner with your group to get to know each other or hit up one of the nearby bars. Your leader will have lots of great recommendations.
Day 2: Trisuli River
Take a morning drive over the rim of the Kathmandu Valley and soak up the views of the Ganesh and Langtang ranges. Then hit the waters for some whitewater rafting on the Trisuli River – this is the most popular river for rafting in all of Nepal. Soak up the thrill of the rapids, Ladies Delight, Rock Garden and Snell's Nose, among the beauty of the nearby gorges.
Day 3: Pokhara
Have some more fun on the river this morning, negotiating the Monsoon and Upset rapids. In Kurintar, refuel with a light lunch and then drive to Pokhara. When you arrive, take an afternoon walk around the city with your leader, who will point out some sights and sounds in the area, including Phewa Lake. This evening is free for you to chill out at one of the many lakeside restaurants or bars. Maybe get yourself a plate of momos (dumplings) or a nourishing bowl of dal bhat (thick lentil or bean soup) for dinner tonight.
Day 4: Ghandruk
Today, you’ll make the drive from Pokhara to Birethanti – this is where the trekking adventure begins. Your hike is mostly uphill today on some pretty diverse terrain. There’s a dirt track leading to Shyauli villages, then you’ll reach a stone staircase up to Kimche, where you’ll stop for lunch. Rest your legs for a beat, taking in the views of snowcapped mountains and expansive fields below. From here, you’ll follow the stone flags that lead you through fields of wheat to Ghandruk. Tonight, you'll stay in your first Nepali teahouse.
Day 5: Tolkha
Fill up at breakfast, enjoying the mountain views, then start the trek towards Tolkha. Along the way, take in the diverse scenery of the river below, the mountain above and the wild landscape on every side. The Annapurna Range makes for a pretty great photo (and she’s not shy, either). Tonight, you’ll rest up in Tolkha, getting ready for tomorrow’s trek.
Day 6: Hyenjakot
This morning, continue your trek from Tolkha to Hemjakot. This trail from Dhampus to Hemjakot is pretty remote, giving you the opportunity to really switch off and enjoy the scenery. Tonight, you’ll have the chance to socialise during your overnight stay with a local family. Spend time with them in their traditional home, which is made from natural stones from this region. It’s fantastic insight into the rural way of life in the mountains and the local culture of the Gurung population, who migrated here from Tibet.
Day 7: Pokhara
Say goodbye to your hosts in Hemjakot and head out again – this morning’s trek is a short descent to Phedi. When you arrive, transfer to Pokhara, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to do all the things you didn’t do the first time around in Pokhara – a popular choice is taking a rowboat (doonga) out on Phewa Lake. If there are blue skies today, you’ll have mountain views wherever you look. After, maybe check out the Tal Barahi Temple and the Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, which are both free to explore.
Day 8: Kathmandu
It’s a long bus ride back to Kathmandu (so bring some snacks, road trip games and a good book). When you arrive, maybe grab a banana lassi to soak away the bus ride. Tonight, you’re free to explore Kathmandu’s nightlife further (what better way to celebrate a good trek).
Day 9: Kathmandu
With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast today. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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