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Nepal Trek Challenge

4.7(11,234 reviews)
Nepal
6 days
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$2,437

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Nepal

Overview

Are you ready to experience the unique beauty of the Nepalese Himalayas? This hefty but rewarding hike will see you hiking up high, through oak forests and mountainside villages, with plenty of golden sunsets and mesmerising Himalayan panoramas along the way. The trek is tough, but as you reach the Sarangkot viewpoint and spot the world famous Annapurna peaks ahead, you'll realise it was all worth it.

Itinerary Teaser

Our adventure begins today as we meet amongst the charming chaos of Kathmandu. We'll bond with our new trekking crew as hop on for a 7-8 hour drive up to Pokhara. This beautiful lakeside settlement is framed by the spectacular Himalayas. We'll check into our hotel tonight ready for a day of trekking tomorrow.

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Day 1
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Our adventure begins today as we meet amongst the charming chaos of Kathmandu. We'll bond with our new trekking crew as hop on for a 7-8 hour drive up to Pokhara. This beautiful lakeside settlement is framed by the spectacular Himalayas. We'll check into our hotel tonight ready for a day of trekking tomorrow.

Day 2
Tour1 day

Pokhara to Dhampus via Phedi After an included breakfast this morning - and we'll need all the fuel we can get -we'll drive our van up to Phedi. We'll start our trek from Phedi, where steep stone staircases snake their way up the rhododendron hillsides. We'll start our steep ascent, reaching lower Dhampus in 1 to 2 hours. Gently climbing up to ...

Day 3
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Dhampus to Australian Camp Sip your tea this morning with your breakfast as you watch the sun illuminate the mountains ahead. A 4 hour trek today brings us to our lunch stop, which we'll climb up through the beautiful oak forests, reaching Pothana. We'll stop here for a brief recharge before we climb the stone staircases up towards the Australian ...

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Australian Camp to Sarangkot After breakfast in Australian Camp this morning we'll resume our hike through the dense forests, on a slight descent towards Naudanda (Nine hill). After a stop for lunch we'll continue the hike to Sarangkot. The trail here is fairly relaxed, as we ease along a ridge to a dense settlement with the locals. Sarangkot (at 1 ...

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Sarangkot to Pokhara After breakfast this morning we'll make our way to the legendary viewpoint at Sarangkot (climbing downhill this time - for approx. 4 hours). Through terraced farms and villages we'll finally reach the summit, offering spectacular Himalayan panoramas that are simply unforgettable. This is what we came for, and it makes the hard ...

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Pokhara to Kathmandu After a heavenly sleep and breakfast, we'll hop on for a 7-8 hour drive back to Kathmandu. Our trip finishes back where we started. But those mountains, forests and streams will stick with us forever.

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Dining Summary
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
FAQs
  • Bangkok: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
  • Kathmandu: Is there a Trip Manager on the trips to Nepal? For Nepal Trek & Temples and Nepal Trek Challenge there isn’t a Contiki Trip Manager because these treks are conducted by our trusted third party operator. But don’t worry, you’ll still have an experienced local guide with you.
  • Kathmandu: How fit do travellers need to be to book the treks? Nepal Trek and Temples You don’t have to do any strenuous training for these treks. But they definitely involve walking 3-6 hours a day on an average. You’ll have a porter who’ll carry your backpacks and other essentials. But since there isn’t any road access during the trek, you’ll have to finish the trek in its entirety once you start. Nepal Trek Challenge We recommend that you consider some additional training before you join us at Nepal (unless you’re a seasoned hiker, of course). Training to walk uphill is a good idea. You’ll have a porter who’ll carry your backpacks and other essentials. But since there isn’t any road access during the trek, you’ll have to finish the trek in its entirety once you start.
  • Delhi: What should I pack for this trip? You’ll be travelling through many types of weather. So, don’t forget some essentials like a daypack and rucksack, plenty of t-shirts and trousers, comfortable hiking boots, jogging suits, and a good cap (or hat in the summer).A warm jacket, some insect repellent, sun protection, woollen items, a good torch with batteries are essential too. And also don’t forget to get a sleeping bag with inner liners for all those days you’ll spend camping in the Himalayas!
  • Delhi: What Visa do I need for Nepal? Everyone other than citizens of India need a visa. You can either get one on arrival. Or in some cases, you can get an e-visa (they tend to be temperamental though!). If you're applying on arrival, please bring passport photos and USD with you! Check out our visa guide for more info.
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