ADVENTURE IN NEPAL

In just two weeks this trip combines the best Nepal has to offer— trekking in the

foothills of the stunning Annapurnas, wildlife viewing in the fabulous Chitwan National

Park, rafting on the Trisuli river, relaxing in Pokhara & soaking up the culture in lively

Kathmandu. Adventure, stunning scenery, culture and wildlife rolled into one fantastic

trip.

On this tour you will stay in a five star hotel in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, in comfortable guesthouses

whilst you are trekking in the Annapurna region, in a stunning lakeside lodge whilst you are relaxing in

Pokhara and in a jungle lodge nestled deep within Chitwan National Park. Rafting down the Trusuli River

will be sure to add an element of fun to your journey. The rapids are only up to grade three with a number

of peaceful stretches so there is plenty of time to gaze the scenery and admire the bird life.

The trekking on this trip is relatively easy and for all abilities and ages. The highest point on your trip will

be 2,000 meters so there are no concerns of being affected by altitude. You will walk through rice terraces,

forests and villages, soaking up the culture and scenery as you go. In the jungle you will wake to the

sounds of birds and elephants and, enjoy a full programme of activities including jungle walks, elephant

back safaris and bird watching trips. Kathmandu is justifiably one of the must visit cities of the world. Full

of colour, noise, people and endlessly surprising. We will take you on a tour to see all of the sights

including Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square and Swayambhu, as well as those hidden spots only the

locals know.

Trekking in the foothills of the stunning Annapurnas.

Viewing wildlife from the backs of elephants in Chitwan National Park.

Rafting on the exciting & scenic Trisuli River.

Chilling out at a lakeside lodge in Pokhara.

Exploring the vibrant streets of Kathmandu.

WHY BOOK ADVENTURE IN NEPAL?

Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are

passionate about creating outstanding trekking & adventure holidays where every last detail is taken care

of. We firmly believe in delivering outstanding customer service, there is always someone to talk to at

Macs. We are here for you through every stage of your booking process. We aim to be as flexible as

possible with our itineraries and are more than happy to tailor this trip to exactly fit your requirements.

This will be your own private journey, you set the pace, the date and make the decisions. Maybe you

would like to spend longer trekking, go a slightly different route, cut out the rafting or stay in a different

hotel? No problem just give us a call and we will create a new itinerary for you.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: 3 nights at Hotel Shank-

er or Hotel de l’Annapurna in Kathmandu, 4

nights Nepali guesthouses, 2 nights at Fish-

tail lodge in Pokhara, 2 nights at Chitwan

Jungle Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner whilst

trekking & in the jungle. Breakfast only in

Kathmandu & Pokhara.

Flights: One way flight from Kathmandu to

Pokhara.Transfers: All airport & road transfers in-cluding between Chitwan & Kathmandu.Guides: Fully qualified and trained, English-speaking guides & their team inc. porters.Permits: All trekking permits.

IS IT FOR ME?

In just two weeks you can experience many of

the highlights Nepal has to offer. If you are

looking for variety and you love walking, stun-

ning views, wildlife, adventure, relaxation and

culture then you are sure to enjoy this trip.

Tour: Adventure in Nepal

Code: TNSAN

Type: Tailor-Made Trekking Holiday

Price: See Website

Single Supplement: See Website

When to Go: September to May

Trekking Days: 5

Nights: 11

Start: Kathmandu

Finish: Kathmandu

SUMMARY

DAY 1

Arrive Nepal - Kathmandu

We will meet you at Kathmandu Airport and

transfer you to your 5 star hotel. If time permits

you will meet your guide and be able to explore

Kathmandu. Two of our favourite hotels are

described below. Do let us know which one you

would prefer and we will do our best.

Overnight5 * Kathmandu Hotel

Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu is superbly located

opposite the Royal Palace and just 5 minutes

from Durbar Square & Thamel. The hotel is a

palace that was built at the turn of the century. It

has 94 well appointed luxury rooms, a pool and

spectacular views of the surrounding valley and

mountains. Rest assured you will be treated like

royalty.

Hotel de l’Annapurna is also located in the

heart of Kathmandu. The hotel has recently been

refurbished to a high modern standard. There is

a large pool, a well equipped gym and 5.5 acres

of beautifully landscaped gardens. The service

here is excellent.

DAY 2

Kathmandu Valley Tour

Kathmandu is justifiably one of the must visit

cities of the world. Full of colour, noise, people

and endlessly surprising. Your guide will take you

on a full day tour of Kathmandu, visiting all the

sights including Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar

Square and Swayambhu as well as those hidden

spots only the locals know.

Overnight5* Kathmandu Hotel

DAY 3

Fly to Pokhara & Start Trek

The start of your trekking adventure! A stunning

short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara will give

you your first unforgettable glimpse of the snow

capped Himalayas. We will drive from Pokhara to

Nayapul where your trek will begin with a one

hour gentle walk along the banks of the Modi

River through terraced fields. You spend the

night in the pleasant village of Syauli Bazar.

OvernightSyauli Bazar Guesthouse

DAY 4

Trek to Ghandruk

Today you will feel the rhythm of your trek as you

walk though rice terraces and meet smiling local

children in their villages. You will walk gradually

uphill until you reach Ghandruk, this is the village

of the Gurung people, it offers truly stunning

mountain views.

OvernightGhandruk Guesthouse

DAY 5

Trek to Landruk

Todays trek starts with some easy downhill

walking through the trees until we cross over the

Modi River on a small suspension bridge. We

then ascend until we reach the relatively large

village of Landruk which stretches 500 meters up

the hillside. There are some wonderful views

here of Annapurna South (7,219m) and Hiunchuli

(7,441m).

OvernightLandruk Guesthouse

DAY 6

Trek to Pothana

Our fourth day of trekking starts with an uphill

walk past the village of Tolka. There are some

stunning views through the trees and

rhododendrons in several directions, your

camera will definitely get some use here! After

we reach the Deurali pass we will walk downhill

for a while through a small jungle until we reach

Pothana. You will see many of the Annapurna

range today including Annapurna South and

Fishtail.

OvernightPothana Guesthouse

DAY 7

Trek to Phedi & drive to Pokhara

On our last day of trekking we will get up early to

see the sunrise over the Annapurna mountain

range. A stunning sight that will remain etched in

your memories. Today we will walk for around 3

or 4 hours through Dhampus to the village of

Phedi where we will be picked up and driven to

the laid back stunning lakeside town of Pokhara

where we will enjoy a stay in a luxury lakeside

lodge.

OvernightFishtail Lodge in Pokhara offers spectacular

views all around it. It is a stunning small retreat

on the lake with high service standards. There is

a pool and a great restaurant and Pokhara is

located just 5 minutes away by boat transfer. All

the profits from the lodge go to charity.

Day Route

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Arrive KathmanduKathmandu Valley TourFly to Pokhara & start trekTrek to GhandrukTrek to LandrukTrek to PothanaTrek to Phedi, drive PokharaChill in PokharaRafting & travel to Chitwan Na-tional ParkDay in Chitwan National ParkMorning Chitwan & drive toKathmanduOnward travel

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DAY 8

Day in Pokhara

Pokhara lies at just 850 meters yet peaks of over

8,000 meters rise above it in a breath-taking

panorama. This is the perfect place to relax and

rest weary limbs after a trek. Alternatively there

are lots of activities that you can do here—

fishing, paragliding, golf or bird watching.

OvernightFishtail Lodge, Pokhara

DAY 9

Raft & Travel to Chitwan

We will leave Pokhara in the morning after

breakfast and drive for around 3 hours until we

reach the Trisuli river. The river is graded 3, the

rapids are straight forward and easily negotiated

but also lots of fun. Some stretches of the river

are peaceful, here you can sit back and enjoy the

scenery of rice terraces, villages and forests.

Once we arrive at Mugling we will leave the river

and our raft behind and start on our one hour

drive to Chitwan National Park. After our

welcome in the afternoon we should have time

for a jungle activity, possibly a walk or an

elephant back safari. Following that we will have

dinner at the lodge.

OvernightChitwan Jungle Lodge is an eco lodge located

in a secluded spot in the forest and built in a

traditional style from local materials. It is a

comfortable lodge with en-suite facilities that

uses solar power to heat water. The focus here is

on the environment and the wildlife.

DAY 10

Safari Chitwan National Park

An exciting full day of jungle activities including

elephant back safari, bird watching, jungle walks,

rhino spotting, tiger tracking, elephant bathing,

canoe rides and a trip to the observation tower.

This is a day packed with thrilling activities and

great food. In the evening you can enjoy a jungle

cocktail around the campfire.

OvernightChitwan Jungle Lodge

DAY 11

Drive to Kathmandu

We will have time for one more jungle activity in

the early morning before we start the 5 hour drive

back to Kathmandu. You should have some time

to explore Kathmandu in the afternoon or simply

relax at your hotel.

Overnight5* Kathmandu Hotel

DAY 12

Onward Travel

We will transfer you by private car to Kathmandu

Airport in plenty of time for your flight .

Our tours in Nepal can be tailor made for you.We aim to be entirely flexible with ouritineraries. Our trekking team will work withyou to create an itinerary that is perfect foryou. Please just give us a call, we are itchingto have a chat about this wonderful country.

Trekking Extensions: You may wish to add on

trekking days or change the route slightly, this is

no problem. For example if you wanted to trek

into the Annapurna Sanctuary (4,130m) you

would add on 5 trekking days and go a slightly

different route.

Kathmandu Hotel: We are happy to share our

knowledge about accommodation in Kathmandu

or indeed book anywhere that you already have

in mind. The most luxurious heritage hotel in

Kathmandu is Dwarikas, we can book this for you

if you fancy really treating yourselves.

Festivals: Ask us about festivals in Nepal as

depending on when you are travelling we may

be able to incorporate one of Nepal’s colourful

festivals into this or a similar itinerary. The

Nepali New Year (Bisket Jatra) is celebrated over

a 9 day period in April in Bhaktapur which is an

hour from Kathmandu. This is a really lively

festival where chariots are pulled through the

streets.

Local Flights: It is possible to fly back from

Bharatpur (Chitwan) to Kathmandu on this

itinerary. If you would like to do this please just

ask one of our experienced team for a revised

quotation. Also if you do not wish to take the

short flight to Pokhara it is possible to drive this

section, it takes around 6 hours.

When to Go

The trekking season in Nepal extends from mid-

September to May. The ideal times to visit are

October to December when the post monsoon

mountain air is clear and fresh, or February to

April when the climate remains dry and pleasant

and the famous rhododendrons grow and bloom.

December to February is the Nepali winter, the

days are cool to mild and clear but the nights can

be bitterly cold at the higher points and winter

storms can bring snow.

Grade

This holiday is graded moderate which makes it

perfect for regular walkers, some days will be

more challenging than others and the terrain will

be varied with some rough and rugged footpaths.

There are many uphill and downhill sections

involved so a good level of fitness will be

required. The high point of the trek is 2,000

meters so you are unlikely to experience altitude

sickness.

Accommodation

While on trek (4 nights) you will stay in traditional

Nepali Guesthouses, these are traditional

mountain lodges operated by local people. The

lodges have a comfortable central living and

eating room which is heated and individual twin

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share bedrooms. Toilets and washing facilities

are shared, hot showers may be available at an

additional charge at some lodges.

Whilst in Kathmandu this itinerary is based on a

stay in a twin or double room at the deluxe Hotel

Shanker or Hotel de l’ Annapurna both are

opposite the Royal Palace within 5 minutes walk

of the busy tourist area of Thamel (3 nights). Of

course we are happy to advise you about other

hotels or book anything that you request. In

Pokhara (2 nights) we love to use Fishtail Lodge

which has stunning views and is located on a

island on the lake. In the jungle you will stay in

the heart of the national park in comfortable

bungalows with en-suite facilities at Chitwan

Jungle Lodge (2 nights).

Meals

On this tour all meals are included except for

lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara. You

should allow £10-15 per person per day for lunch

and dinner.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included while on

trek as well as tea and coffee at meals. Food

while on trek is good. Pancakes, bread and

cereal form the basis for breakfast, lunch is

normally a warming noodle soup at a convenient

tea house on the trail and the evening staple dish

while trekking is dal bhaat, this is a filling dish of

lentil soup, rice and curried vegetables.

Equipment

While trekking you will only have to carry a day

bag containing water, snacks, spare clothes and

your camera. Your main bag will be moved by a

porter. We ask you to limit your luggage to one

bag of up to 15kg per person. It is possible to

leave some luggage at your hotel in Kathmandu.

We will supply you with a detailed equipment list

as part of your pre-departure information pack.

You will need normal walking and travelling gear

as well as a sleeping bag and warm clothes.

Trekking equipment is available to hire in

Kathmandu.

Your guide

Quality guides make the difference between a

great trip and an unforgettable experience. Our

Nepali guides are fully qualified and trained. All

have many years experience of guiding trekkers

in Nepal, and speak fluent English.

They bring a wealth of knowledge to your

journey, opening your eyes to the legends,

culture, food, flora and fauna of the Himalayas.

They are of course first aid trained.

Your Porters

Porters/Sherpers are an integral part of every

aspect of life in the mountains of Nepal. We hire

porters locally in the Annapurna Region, insure

them and equip them with the necessary

equipment such as boots, sunglasses and warm

clothing. By using porters you are helping to

support a family and your trek is having a

positive impact on the community.

Included

Extensive pre-departure information packincluding Trailblazer Annapurna guidebook.

Airport meeting and transfers by privatevehicle.

Tour of Kathmandu with guide & driver.

3 nights at a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu,including breakfast.

Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

4 nights twin share accommodation intraditional guesthouses during the trek.

2 nights deluxe lodge accommodation inPokhara including breakfast.

Rafting trip.

2 nights stay in Chitwan Jungle Lodgeincluding all activities and meals.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.Also water & hot drinks.

1 fully qualified, English speaking guide & histeam including porters.

Food, accommodation, salary, insurance andequipment for your guide and porters.

All private road transfers necessary.

Annapurna conservation permit & TIMS.

Excluded

International flights to/from Nepal.

Lunches and dinners while in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Nepal Visa.

Extra drinks and snacks, hot showers, laundry.

Tips for your trekking crew. (expected, but notmandatory)

Flights to Kathmandu

Flights to Kathmandu are available daily from

London via the Gulf or India. Airlines include Jet

Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways & Etihad

Airways. No airlines fly direct but it is possible to

fly with British Airways from Heathrow to Delhi,

then onwards to Kathmandu on a short flight with

Jet Airways. Flights start at around £600 but this

price is likely to increase during peak trekking

season and if booked close to your departure.

We do not sell flights but would recommend both

Opodo and Expedia for competitive flights.

Passport & Visas

All nationalities require a full passport valid for at

least six months after your intended departure

from Nepal.

Most nationalities require an entry visa for Nepal

which can be obtained in advance from the

embassy or at the airport on entry to Nepal.

At the airport is easy, convenient & more

economical. The current cost at the airport is

US$25 for 15 days or US$40 for 30 days. This

must be paid in hard currency US$ or equivalent

and you will need two passport photos. We will

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email you a visa form. If you have this completed

before you arrive at the airport this will speed up

the process for you.

There is NO departure tax payable upon leaving

Nepal it is now included in your international

flight ticket.

Health & Vaccinations

You will require certain vaccinations and possibly

malaria tablets for a trek in Nepal. For detailed

advice on travel health please visit the Fit For

Travel Website: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/

home.aspx from here go to destinations and

select Nepal. Alternatively, Nomad Travel Clinics

around the UK can provide vaccination & health

information. We will include a discount voucher

for their services with your pre-departure

information. www.nomadtravel.co.uk/

Currency, Money & Local Costs

The local currency is the Nepali Rupee. The best

way to carry money is a combination of cash &

travellers cheques in GB£ or US$ and credit/

debit cards. There are only ATM’s in Kathmandu

& Pokhara. You can change money in most

major towns but, you will get a better rate in

Kathmandu.

You will need some money to pay for your visa

on arrival, meals in Kathmandu, sundries on trek

such as hot showers, extra hot/cold drinks,

alcoholic drinks, snacks, souvenirs and trekking

crew tips.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance which includes evacuation

cover and covers trekking to the altitude of 2,000

meters is a requirement for this holiday. We

will require the details of your policy prior to your

departure.

Our experienced and enthusiastic specialists are

keen to get started on designing an adventure

that suits you and making your plans a reality.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on:

+44 (0) 0141 530 8886

Or 1-866-355-1037 (US Toll Free)

email: info@macsadventure.com

Or fill in our on-line contact form and one of our

team will respond to your enquiry as soon as we

can.

Financial Security

In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations1992" all passengers booking with

Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd.

There is no requirement for Financial Protection

of day trips, and none is provided. This

insurance is only valid for packages booked that

DO NOT include flights.

Consumer aware: Your booking is insured by IPP

Ltd and its panel of insurers. - This insurance is

only valid for passengers who book and pay

directly with/to Macs Adventure Ltd. For further

information please go to www.ipplondon.co.uk

This Insurance has been arranged by

International Passenger Protection Limited and

underwritten by Insurers who are members of the

Association of British Insurers & Lloyds

Syndicates.

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the Association of Independent

Tour Operators. The

Association represents Britain’s

leading independent tour operators and

encourages high standards of quality and

service.

Macs Adventure abides by the Association’s

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