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trip highlights● Enjoy a 10 day all inclusive group challenge● Visit Lumbini the birthplace of Buddhism● Camp under the Himalayan stars● Enjoy a dramatic 32 km descent from the mountains● Drop into the Modi Khola valley● Take in magic views of Macchapuchhre● Explore Kathmandu and Pokhara

● Activity: Cycling - Touring● Location: Lumbini to Kathmandu● Duration: 10 Days / 6 days cycling● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 300 km● Group size: 15 - 25 people

at a glance

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

An exhilarating six day ride into the breathtaking Himalayas where we meet Buddhist monks, camp beneath thesnowcapped Annapurna mountains and take on the cycling challenge of a lifetime.

We visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddhism and a UNESCO World Heritage site, before jumping on our bikes andheading across the plains towards the Himalayan foothills. As we begin our climb into the mountains, up a tough ascentover 34 km, we ride past waterfalls and through a stunning lush gorge.

Our route takes us on a rollercoaster ride up steep valleys, down exhilarating descents and along gently undulatingcountry roads. We see the Kali Gandaki River at Ramdighat, the bazaar town of Walling and explore the charming townof Pokhara with its beautiful lake and surrounding forests. The mountain scenery is stunning, with the skyline dominatedby the sacred Macchapuchhre and the Annapurna mountains.

We have the chance to meet young Buddhist monks at a Tibetan refugee camp before we climb up to Kaare at 1,770meters and drop down into the dramatic Modi Khola valley carved out by glaciers. On our last day we have a real treatas we form a peloton to make an adrenaline-pumping 32 km descent through incredible scenery all the way down toPokhara. We finally put on our brakes as we arrive at an orphanage to a very warm welcome from the children!

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One of the best times to visit Nepal andcomplete the challenge is betweenOctober and November, when the countryis at its most beautiful after the rains. Thetemperature is pleasant and visibility isexcellent, ensuring you get the moststunning views throughout the trek.February and March are also good timesto be trekking, with slighter warmertemperatures than during the latter part ofthe year.

This fully-inclusive adventure to Nepal will begin as soon as you register! You willreceive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all theessentials you may need. If you are raising money for a charity, we will sort out all theformalities so you can concentrate on your own preparation and fundraising. We offerpre-challenge briefings to prepare you for this tough and demanding trip. On the day ofdeparture you will meet your group and Action Challenge leader at the airport in London.Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, you will instantly bemade to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Kathmandu, ready to takeon Nepal and the cycling adventure of a lifetime!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Depart LondonLumbinaButwalTansenTansen - Syangja

what’s included

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All inclusive trip cost from £1,929Initial £399 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

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· International and domestic flights· Action Challenge cycle guide· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· High quality touring bike hire· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· National Park entrance fees· Celebration dinner· Invitation to a challenge briefing in London· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

+44 (0) 207 609 6695 www.act ionchal lenge.com events@actionchal lenge.com

This cycle has been classed as‘moderate’ as the majority of our cyclingdays will be under 40 km, with the longestday being only 80 km. This cycle wouldtherefore suit anyone that was looking totake their cycling hobby to the next leveland see the beautiful sights of Nepal.

Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10

PokharaNayapulPokhara ProjectKathmanduArrive in London

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itinerary

DAY 2 - The Birthplace of Buddha

After landing in Kathmandu we make our way to the domestic terminal for a stunningflight to Bhairawa where we are met by our team and transferred to our hotel in Lumbini.There will be a chance to relax and freshen up before our bike fitting and briefing on thechallenge ahead. It is here in Lumbini that Queen Mayadevi is said to have given birthto Siddhartha Gautam, who in turn, as the Buddha Gautama, ‘gave birth’ to the Buddhisttradition. This afternoon we visit the magnificent monasteries and temples that are nowlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening there will be a welcome mealbefore we sleep and recharge for the start of our ride.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 1 - Depart London

DAY 3 - Butwal

Our first day in the saddle takes us through the beautiful lowland (Terai) countryside,close to the border with India. Gradually the Himalayan foothills appear and theMahabharat range comes into view. We make our way along small country roads toButwal, where the plains meet the hills. Tonight we camp in Butwal forest where wehave a good dinner to prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s first hill climb.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 46 km

DAY 4 - Tansen

After a hearty breakfast we leave the plains behind us and start climbing into the hills.We ride past waterfalls, across causeways and up through a magnificent verdant gorge.It’s a tough but steady climb all the way to the turn off for Tansen at 34km. Here we havelunch before making our way up to the village with its magnificent view and continuingjust a little further to our hotel for the night.


If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority ofplaces.

Please email us for more information

• Insurance - approximately £60 • Tourist Visa - £20 • Vaccinations - Up-to-date on boosters • Tips for local staff - $60 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that thisis capped at a maximum of £150.

Breakfast each morning will be in ourhotel whilst lunches will be en route. Alldinners will be at the hotel or a localrestaurant, except in free time.

These meals are likely to include localfoods such as flat bread and humus,falafel, lentils and various meats and fish.

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All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age, wherepossible. If you wish to share a room withsomeone you are travelling with, pleasespecify this on your registration form.

• Four nights in comfortable 2 / 3* hotelsalong the ride • Two nights camping • One night in a traditional Nepalese teahouse

We start our day descending 25km from Tansen down to the banks of the Kali GandakiRiver at Ramdighat. From here the next climb is shorter than yesterday’s with a 15kmcycle to the top where the road levels off, followed by an undulating route up throughthe valley to Walling, a big bazaar town, in time to relax and lunch. This afternoon wecontinue up through the valley to Syangja were we set up camp for the night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tent Distance: 84 km

DAY 5 - Syangja


A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

If you would like to join the group inLumbini or wish to organise your ownflights, we do offer a land only option, witha significant discount off the trip price. Youwill be required to meet your group at thehotel on day two of the itinerary.

Please email us for more information

• Personal kit / equipment • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that thisis capped at a maximum of £150.

DAY 6 - Pokhara

With good visibility, the views today are incredible. We start with a gentle climb and alovely ride up through the river valley. We make our final 200 m climb to Naudandabefore cresting the hill and starting our downhill descent into the Pokhara valley. Fromhere it is downhill almost all the way to our lake-side hotel in Pokhara where we checkin and have a shower before heading out for lunch. This afternoon we take our bikes fora short run around Phewa Tal, Pokhara’s beautiful lake. At 800 m, this is a special townwith a laid back charm and incredible Himalayan skyline dominated by the sacredMacchapuchhre and the Annapurna mountains.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tent Distance: 35 km

DAY 7 - Nayapul

We leave Pokhara and head west on a quiet road past Tibetan refugee camps wherewe can stop to meet some of the young Buddhist monks. The road continues pastPhedi, where the trek to Annapurna base camp starts, before we start the steady climbto Naudanda. It is quite a climb but we finally top out at Kaare at 1,770 meters beforedropping into the Modi Khola valley. From here there is a short walk to our overnightstop past Naya Pul (New Bridge) which is the starting point of the Ghorepani/Poon Hilltreks. We spend the night in the cozy tea house a little off the highway in Birethanti.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Teahouse Distance: 46 km

DAY 8 - Pokhara

For our final cycling day we make our way back to Pokhara. The last leg of our journeybeins with a 13 km transfer to the summit of the hill we cycled up yesterday. From here,we finish our ride in style with a fabulous, exhilarating 32 km descent, ending at anorphanage with a very warm welcome from the children! We have worked with theorphanage for several years so we will get the chance to join the children for a simplelunch and spend time with them before making our way back to our hotel by midafternoon. There will be time to freshen up before a well deserved final celebratorydinner by the side of the lake.



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DAY 9 - Akathmandu / Depart Nepal

Today we head to the airport for our short domestic flight back to Kathmandu. Back inKathmandu we have a free day in this amazing city. This evening we regroup and makeour way back to the airport for our overnight return flight to the UK.

Meals: B,L,D

DAY 10 - Arrive UK

payment optionsATOL is a scheme that protects you fromlosing money or being stranded abroad ifyour travel company collapses. ActionChallenge is 100% ATOL bonded, whichprovides you with full financial protection.On receipt of your registration fee, you willreceive an ATOL certificate explainingyour protection.

A REGISTRATION DEPOSIT of £399 (for 2016) is required to secure your place. Weoffer 2 deposit payment options:

OPTION 1: Deposit paid in full, by card at the time of registration.

OPTION 2: Deposit paid in two 50/50 split payments. The first 50% is paid when youregister and the second is charged to your payment card at the end of the followingmonth. For this option, a £10 supplement will be charged with the first instalment.

Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS to fund the balance of the trip cost.Full details are on our website.

1) SELF FUNDED

For anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves. It’s then completely up toyou whether or not you choose to raise any money for a charity of your choice.

The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £1,929 (for 2016), which, after you pay the £399Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £1,530. This final balance is due for payment10 weeks before your departure along with any fuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDED

This is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraising asignificant sum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise at least£3,160 (for 2016) via sponsorship and donations from friends, family and colleagues,and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £3,160 (for 2016), yourcharity will pay for the balance of your trip costs to Action Challenge. That balance, paidby your charity, is £1,530 (the same as if you were you were ‘Self Funded’) - the charitywill retain at least £1,630, to help fund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuelsurcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

3) MIXED FUNDED

A mix of the 2 options above! You pay about half the trip cost yourself, and alsofundraise for your charity. They pay the remaining balance of your trip costs. Ideal foranyone who wants to take on the challenge and also fundraise for a charity, BUT ishappy to pay a reasonable proportion of the trip cost themselves, which with yourregistration deposit, is set at a level that covers at least the costs of flights &accommodation; perfect for those who feel more at ease asking for sponsorship inrespect to the ‘challenge’ component of their trip.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £2,350 (for 2016), yourcharity will pay a portion of your trip cost to Action Challenge. That balance, paid by yourcharity, is £900. At the same time, you will be required to pay the remaining balanceyourself, which will be a figure of £630 (These two amounts add up to the same as the‘Self Funded’ final balance) - the charity will retain at least £1,450 to help fund theirwork. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

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how to book

To book on to this challenge, please visitour website; www.actionchallenge.comfor a full list of prices and all availabledates.


If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10people and fancy your own bespoke trip,please call us on +44(0 )207 609 6695or you can send us an email toevents@actionchal lenge.comfor more information.

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