trips

Starting Point

Hotel Marshyangdi
Thamel
Kathmandu
Nepal
Phone: (+ 977 1) 4700105, 4700022
Fax: (+ 977 1) 4701008

Our Joining Point Hotel

Situated in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu?s mecca for tourists, Hotel Marshyangdi has been providing world-class accommodation to visitors since 1990. The meandering streets of Thamel, its variety of restaurants and stores, pulsing night life and easy access to major tourist sites and the airport make it a convenient place to stay.

www.hotelmarshyangdi.com

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Finishing Point

Hotel Marshyangdi
Thamel
Kathmandu
Nepal
Phone: (+ 977 1) 4700105, 4700022
Fax: (+ 977 1) 4701008


Finishing Point Instructions 

There is no airport bus service available at Tribhuvan, Kathmandu's International Airport so it's a matter of taking a taxi. This is very easy. There are two pre-paid taxi booths inside the terminal, one on each side as you exit the baggage claim area. They have fixed rates of NPR300 to anywhere in the Thamel area from 6am-8pm and NPR500 from 8pm-6am. If you wish to to entertain the masses you can step outside into the frantic ranks of drivers, touts and hangers on. Bargaining is the order of the day here and if you are good you may be able to get a taxi for NPR200, a massive saving of around 80 cents. It's a 20 to 50 minute journey depending on the time of day and the traffic levels.

The hotel is approximately 200 metres north from the Kathmandu Guest House and about 40 metres north-west from the Rum Doodle restaurant

Normal check in time at the hotel is after 12:00.
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Group Size

Maximum of 14 travellers per group 

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child.


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Physical Rating - Moderate +

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. This may be treks of up to 6 hours per day in steep terrain, or extended bike rides of more than one day. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

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Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts), guesthouse with shared facilities (1 nt), camping (1 nt)For families on trips we make use of triple and quad rooms (where available and required). Please note that on occasions additional beds may be fold-away beds or portable beds. If there is a family of 3 with 2 adults with 1 child, it may not be possible to use triple rooms. In these cases, one of the adults will share with the child and the other adult will share with another adult passenger in your group. If there are 2 adults travelling with 2 children, for safety and security reasons 1 adult will share with 1 child at all destinations on this trip.

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Meals

While travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.

Allow USD $200 for meals not included.

Meal Inclusions

11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners

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Local Payment

There are no local payments on this trip.

Local Payment FAQ

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Single Supplement

A single supplement fee is not available on this trip.

Single travellers may be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
 

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Included

While these are all included activities, of course you have the choice to pass on any one of them if you need time with the family, or if you want to just relax. Our itinerary is flexible so you can do as much or as little as you like. Our included activities are selected because they capture the imaginations of our younger travellers and still interest the older ones.

Guided city tour of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu
Elephant back ‘rhino-watch’ safari, Canoe ride, Elephant Breeding Centre, Village tour and Bird-watching tour - Chitwan
Guided walk of the environs - Bandipur
Trek led by your group leader and supported by cook and porters - Pokhara
Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Guided tour of Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur - enroute to Kathmandu

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Not Included

International Flights


Optional Activities

We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by your tour operator/agent nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with your tour operator/agent.
 

Boating in Fewa Lake, Pokhara – NPR 250
International Mountaineering Museum, Pokhara – NPR300
Trip to Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu – NPR200
Bodhnath, Kathmandu – NPR100

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Transport

Private vehicles, local/tourist bus

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What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.

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Health & Safety

For vaccinations please visit the MDtravelhealth website. 

Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.

Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.

Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.You will be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip. 

Participation Form

You may be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip

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Live to Xplore Country Guides

Nepal Country Guide

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Weather & Climate

Nepal Country Guide

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Important Info

This trip starts at 18.00pm on day 1. Please be ready for your group meeting. Please bring your completed Personal Information forms (you’ll find the forms on the notice board at your hotel), local payment, passport, and return flight tickets to the briefing.

Weather conditions in the Himalayas can change rapidly and our group leader may be forced to change the trip itinerary accordingly. Travellers need to be prepared for all weather conditions. For more information please read the 'What to Take' section of these trip notes.

Snap bandhs (strikes) can occur in Nepal. If this happens during your tour it may be necessary to fly rather than travel by road. You will need to use your emergency funds for this purpose and then claim the money on your travel insurance.

Please note this trip is very adventurous - expect to rough it every now and again, whether it's a bumpy road, hassling by persistent vendors, hawkers and beggars, forced changes to the traveling routes by flash strikes, the odd cold shower or encounter with a squat toilet.

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child.

Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Intrepid Travel.

Visas Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.


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