Himalayan Highlights - 13 Days
13
Days
Overview
The Himalaya Highlights Trip is a budget-friendly adventure package designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Nepal in a short time. This trip combines sightseeing in Nepal’s vibrant cities of Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara with thrilling outdoor activities like white-water rafting, canoeing, trekking, and a jungle safari in the country’s oldest national park.
Description
The journey begins in Kathmandu, where you explore stunning World Heritage Sites and experience the bustling capital city of Nepal. The adventure continues with an exciting white-water rafting trip on the Trishuli River, known for its spectacular gorges, thrilling rapids, and peaceful natural scenery.
Next, you travel to Chitwan National Park for an unforgettable jungle safari. Here, you can enjoy canoeing, observe diverse wildlife, and watch traditional Tharu cultural dances, offering a deep insight into Nepalese heritage.
From Chitwan, you head to Pokhara, a picturesque lakeside city that serves as the gateway to the Himalayas. The trekking portion of the trip covers iconic locations such as Ghandruk, Tadapani, Ghorepani, and traditional Gurung settlements. A highlight of the trek is reaching Poon Hill, where panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges leave travelers awe-inspired.
After descending from Poon Hill, you return to Pokhara to explore its serene lakes, vibrant city life, and nightlife. Finally, the trip concludes with a drive back to Kathmandu, ending your Himalaya Highlights adventure.
Itinerary
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Cost Details
The Cost Includes
The following items are included in your Himalaya Highlights Trip package to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience:
Accommodation
- Twin-sharing or double accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara for 3 nights each, including breakfast. Private room accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Twin-sharing or dormitory guesthouse accommodation during the trek in the Annapurna region for 4 nights.
- Double or twin-sharing accommodation in a resort in Chitwan for 2 nights, including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Meals & Drinking Water
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including seasonal fruits.
- A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal.
- Purified drinking water during the trek using water filters or water purification tablets.
Activities and Tours
- Guided city tours in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara by private tourist vehicle.
- One-day rafting trip on the Trishuli River, including all meals, equipment, guide, and permits.
Transportation
- All international and domestic airport transfers in a tourist vehicle.
- All ground transportation by private tourist vehicle.
Guide & Staff
- Experienced, first-aid trained, government-licensed, English-speaking, locally recruited Accomplish Holidays trekking guide. Two guides for groups larger than 7 participants.
- Porters during the trek to carry luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients).
- All wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for staff are included.
Permits & Entry Fees
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card.
- Entrance fees for sightseeing and monuments in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara.
Benefits & Takeaways
- Accomplish Holidays duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, and Buff (Neck Gaiter).
- A comprehensive first aid kit, including an Oximeter to check pulse and oxygen levels daily.
- Trip completion certificate.
Administrative & Taxes
- All administrative expenses and government taxes associated with the trip package.
The Cost Excludes
The following items are not included in the Himalaya Highlights Trip package and should be arranged separately:
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- International flight fare and airport departure tax.
- Nepal Entry Visa. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, and USD 125 for 90 days.
- Travel insurance including high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage.
- Any beverages including bottled or boiled water outside the trekking meals.
- Tips for trekking staff, guides, porters, and drivers.
- Personal trekking gear and equipment not listed in the “Price Includes” section.
- Any other expenses not specifically mentioned in the “Price Includes” section.
Required Equipment
Here is a recommended packing list for the Himalaya Highlights Trek. This list is a starting point, and you should adjust according to your personal needs and the season. We provide a 75-liter duffel bag during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu, which is yours to keep. Sleeping bags and down jackets are available for rent at an additional fee of USD 25 each.
General Gears and Equipment
- Puffy down jacket (Rental available for USD 25)
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap (Accomplish Holidays baseball cap provided)
- Knitted hat / Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside teahouses
- Waterproof / windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional, e.g., silk)
- Trekking / hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice cleats / Micro spikes (for November-March trekking)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (lightweight for dust or heavy for snow)
Undergarments
- Technical fabric / quick-drying underwear
- Sports bras (for women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
First Aid Kits & Medications
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Ointment
- Personal medications (guides carry a first aid kit, but personal kits are recommended)
Other Essentials
- Passport and extra copies of passport-sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kit
- Water purification tablets or UV water purifier
- Hydration bladder
- Towel and pillowcase
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High-protein snacks (protein bars, nuts, etc.)
- Waterproof / dry bags for important documents and money
- Airline tickets (leave a copy at the office in Kathmandu)
- Earplugs
- Trekking poles
Optional Gear
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards or book
- Pee bottle / pee funnel for women
- Whistle
- Thermos for hot water