Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will warmly welcome you and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO
L'itinéraire de douze jours, soigneusement conçu, combine le frisson du rafting en eaux vives et l'expérience époustouflante du panorama montagneux depuis le point de vue de Poon Hill.
Après une visite touristique de la vallée de Katmandou, nous commencerons l'aventure par un vol panoramique de 25 minutes vers Pokhara, la deuxième destination touristique la plus populaire du Népal, nichée sous le massif enneigé de l'Annapurna.
De Pokhara, nous atteindrons le point de vue de Poon Hill (3210 m) après une randonnée de trois jours pour admirer le panorama spectaculaire de l'Himalaya, qui s'étend du Dhaulagiri à l'Annapurna et au Machhapuchhre.
Au retour du trek, nous nous rendrons à Damauli, à deux heures et demie de route de Pokhara, pour commencer l'expérience du rafting sur la rivière Seti, qui prend sa source sur les pentes sud-est du mont Machhapuchhre et s'écoule vers le sud.
La rivière Seti traverse de magnifiques paysages de jungle, des collines verdoyantes et des vallées. C'est une excellente rivière pour les observateurs d'oiseaux et ceux qui s'intéressent à l'abondance de la nature que l'on trouve au cours de ce voyage.
Cette rivière, normalement douce, comporte de nombreux petits rapides simples. Pendant les mois de mousson, l'intensité des rapides augmente et attire un groupe de rafteurs radicalement différent.
La Seti est un voyage idéal pour ceux qui souhaitent découvrir les magnifiques paysages fluviaux du Népal sans avoir à affronter des rapides complexes ou difficiles. Elle est également très bien adaptée aux voyages en famille, et son volume relativement faible, ses eaux bleues et chaudes en font une rivière "d'échauffement" pour les kayakistes de niveau intermédiaire.
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will warmly welcome you and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO
After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, also known as the "city of glory." Our first stop will be Durbar (Palace) Square, the heart of religious and cultural life in the area. This location is filled with old temples and holds historical significance with its impressive Newari architecture. Some of the key sights to see include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, which is home to the Living Goddess. Following this, we will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically situated on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley.
Our next destination will be Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This vast temple complex is located next to the sacred Bagmati River. Please note that only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple courtyard, but tourists can view the temple from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.
To conclude our tour, we will visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa known to be one of the largest in the world. This grand structure stands tall, with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, symbolizing the watchful guidance for righteous behavior and human prosperity.
Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
After having breakfast at the hotel, we take a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu Airport to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you have an entire day for leisure activities. Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will drive 41km (25 miles) to Nayapul to begin our trek. We'll start with a steep trail leading from Nayapul down to a bridge over a small stream, which will take us to Birethanti, a large and prosperous village. At the ACAP Checkpost in Birethanti, we will need to present our ACAP permit and TIMS Card before taking the left branch of the trail on the west side of the bridge. We will then follow the trail through the main streets of Birethanti, passing through bamboo forests, a large waterfall, and a swimming hole, until we reach Sudami, which is located beyond a pasture used by caravans. From there, we will steadily climb up the side of the valley to reach Hille. About 15 minutes above Hille, we will arrive at Tikhedhunga. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
This is a 4-6 hour trek that starts by crossing the Tikhedhunga Khola on a suspension bridge. Then, the trail drops and crosses the Bhurungdi Khola on a large bridge at 1520m. The trail climbs very steeply on a stone staircase, which is said to have more than 3300 steps. It continues to the large Magar village of Ulleri (2080m), climbing gently through pastures and cultivated fields. The trail then makes its way through deep forests, passing the hamlet of Banthanti. After crossing magnificent oak and rhododendron forests, the trail passes through two sparkling clear streams, a small ridge, and another stream before making a final climb to another Magar village of Nangathanti (2460m). About an hour past this village, we reach Ghorepani, where we can see eight different species of Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, in the hillsides below Ghorepani. Meals provided are Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
After about an hour's climb in the morning, we will reach Poon Hill, which is a viewpoint for the spectacular Himalayan panorama. The view extends from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna to Machhapuchhre and includes Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Tarke Kang (7193m). We will return to Ghorepani for the night stay. Meals provided will include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Retracing our way back down, we trek to Tikhedhunga and then continue to Nayapul, from where we will drive back to Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
We drive for two and a half hours to Damauli. Once the rafts are rigged, we will set off down the Seti River. We will spend all of our time within its forested canyon. The rich vegetation we see is a remnant of the vast forested area that once covered the middle hills of Nepal. Traveling by raft is a perfect way to view undisturbed wildlife and enjoy bird-watching. When we stop for lunch, we will have time to explore, take photographs, swim, or relax. Later in the afternoon, we will encounter a small but technical rapid at Sarang Ghat. The Sarang Ghat village is a colorful middle hill village occupied by two ethnic groups, Gurungs and Magars. For the night stay, we will set up a camp below the village on the left bank of the Seti River. Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We arrived at Gaighat, the take-out point of the Seti River rafting adventure, where we'll be enjoying breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After returning from Devghat to Kathmandu, we will drop you off at the hotel. This is a leisure day, so you can take the opportunity to buy gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening, you are invited to join a farewell event where you can review great photos and share experiences from the trip. Meals provided will include breakfast and a farewell dinner.
Say your goodbyes to Nepal and the friends you made throughout your journey. Our representative will pick you up 3 hours before your flight departs and transport you to the airport. If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drives at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
Terms and Condition
1. HOW TO BOOK:
Your contract will be with Serene Himalaya Treks and expedition. To book any of our trips, please send the completed booking form along with the copy of your passport and 20% of the total amount as a non refundable booking deposit per person per trip.
2. PAYMENT:
The balance of the trip price is payable on your arrival in Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan/India. If final payment is not received 2 days after your arrival, cancellation conditions will apply as per the clause below. Final trip documentation will be released upon full trip payment.
3. TRIP AMENDMENTS/TRANSFERS:
AMENDMENT: If you wish to make amendments to your trip arrangements, you must notify SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION in writing. Each amendment to your trip arrangements will incur a $30 administration fee and you will be liable for any increase in airfares or operational expenses occasioned by the amendment.
TRANSFER: If you wish to transfer from one tour to another, you must notify SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION in writing. Once SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION receives your notice the transfer will take effect and the following transfer charges will apply:
If your notice is received more than 60 days prior to your original departure date, a $100 transfer fee will apply. In addition, any increase in airfares or operational services will be payable by you: or
If your notice is received within 60 days prior to your original departure date, charges will be as per cancellation clause.
It may not be possible to make any transfers of the bookings within 10 days of departure. Fees for the late changes will vary from a minimum of USD 50 and above per booking, if the changes can be made.
4. CANCELLATIONS:
If you wish to cancel your tour, you must notify Serene Himalaya Treks and Expedition
in writing. Once Serene Himalaya Treks and Expedition
receives your notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
If cancellation takes place more than 60 days prior to your departure date, your full deposit will be forfeited.
If cancellation takes place between 60 and 7 days prior to your departure date, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
If cancellation takes place less than 7 days prior to your departure date, 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.
No refunds are made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip starts and refunds will be at the discretion of SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or any services not used
5. CANCELLATION DUE TO TRIP BOOKING NUMBERS:
Serene Himalaya Treks and Expedition
reserves the right to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has two fully paid travelers, unless minimum number stated otherwise. In this case you are entitled to take an alternative trip of the same value without charge or you will be given a full refund of the trip price paid by you. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses or damage or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has two fully paid travelers, unless minimum number stated otherwise.
6. ROUTE CHANGES, POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION OR DELAY:
SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION reserves the right to change the route, postpone, cancel or delay the trip due to reasons beyond its control such as natural disasters, flight cancellations, strikes, wars, riots, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions etc. In this case SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION will refund the trip price only.
If cancellation takes place more than 60 days prior to your departure date, your full deposit will be forfeited.
If cancellation takes place between 60 and 7 days prior to your departure date, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
If cancellation takes place less than 7 days prior to your departure date, 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.
7. INSURANCE:
It is a condition of booking a trip with SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION. Your insurance must include cover for; medical expenses, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items and cancellation and curtailment, cost of repatriation and evacuation via whatever means necessary including by helicopter/air ambulance. If, in the event of an emergency medical rescue or evacuation from a trip of you the client, either by foot, helicopter or otherwise the responsibility for the payment of such costs will lie with the client. Any subsequent costs incurred for expenses such as hotels, food, transport etc shall be borne by the client. You must ensure that your insurance covers all of the activities you expect to participate in your trip. You must provide evidence to SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION upon your arrival. If you cannot provide the evidence of insurance you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If you are not insured for any reason, you will not be allowed to continue with your trip and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided.
8. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. Please ensure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. In some cases, full and correct passport information is required when a booking is submitted to us in order that we can obtain necessary tickets, permits and visas on your behalf. If you do not supply the appropriate and correct information when you make your booking, we will not be able to make the necessary bookings on your behalf and cannot be held responsible.
9. RESPONSIBILITY:
Your booking is accepted on the understanding that you realise and accept the risks and hazards potentially involved in adventure holidays and that you are mentally and physically capable of undertaking your chosen trip. You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition or disability that might affect your holiday or other group members enjoyment of it, before you book your holiday. If, in our reasonable opinion, your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability we reserve the right to refuse your booking. We reserve the right to cancel the contract if medical problems are discovered and, in this eventuality, we will give a full refund but no compensation. You are responsible for bringing with you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our trip information.
10. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS:
Trips take place in remote areas where there is little or no access to normal medical services or hospital facilities for serious problems. Evacuation, where necessary, can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility. SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse a participant the right to participate in a tour on medical or fitness grounds.
11. TRIP LEADER:
SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION nominated trip leaders take their responsibilities seriously and if for any reason a nominated tour leader believes, in his or her absolute discretion, that you should not participate in the tour, before your departure, he/she may exclude you from the tour. In this event, you will be offered the option of taking another tour considered suitable for you or a full refund. If for any reason during a tour the nominated tour leader considers you should not participate further due to you committing an illegal act, or in the opinion of the nominated tour leader, your behaviour is causing or is likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others, or your fitness or health is inadequate, he or she may direct you not to continue and you must follow the nominated trip leader's instructions. In this case you will not be entitled to any refund.
12. JURISDICTION:
No employee, representative or agent of SERENE HIMALAYA TREKS AND EXPEDITION other than Company Head or Directors to vary these conditions. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Nepal Government.
13. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT:
If you have a problem during your holiday, you must inform your trip leader who will endeavour to put things right.
14. PROMOTIONAL IMAGES:
Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any of our trips may be used by the company without charge in all media (whether now existing or in the invented) for bona fide promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures, website slides, video shows and the internet.
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