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The Government of Nepal has announced an issue for the flight operation to Lukla. Most of the flights to Lukla will commence from Ramechhap until further notice to avoid the heavy traffic congestion in Kathmandu airport. The airport in Ramechhap is located 130km from Kathmandu (approximately 3-4 hours drive).
Nepal is the most popular destination in South Asia to visit, especially the Christmas and New Year holidays. One of the best times to visit Nepal is in December and January. The Himalayas are clear, and the air is fresher with moderate temperature and clear sky. Tourist hubs like Pokhara host street festivals and live music. It helps you to get away from the hustle-bustle life for some time. You will also witness the beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas on the new day of the year.
This short trip is suitable for exploring Kathmandu and Pokhara. Since everything is open, you will enjoy the best out of your trip. This tour in Nepal itinerary is designed to focus on couples, families, groups and individuals who wish to spend their holiday in Nepal on New Year. As our tour itinerary is perfect, you will obtain an unforgettable and exotic experience to explore Nepal’s natural and cultural beauties.
In the first part, you will explore the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu and witness the valley’s most precious cultural heritage sites governed by UNESCO. Next, you will experience the city of lake Pokhara. It is another famous city in Nepal among travelers because of its extraordinary beauty. In Nepal, you cannot predict the weather accurately. Since mountains surround the country, the weather changes many times in a day.
If you are lucky and the weather is clear, you will witness the beauty of the Himalayan ranges and sunrise and sunset from the Annapurna Mountain. When you hike, you can witness the popular and highest mountains in the world, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Gangapurna. So, book our tour plan and begin the New Year in Nepal, where you feel close to nature. Pack the backpack appropriately to avoid hassles and enjoy the trip to the core.
Tribhuvan International Airport
Ring Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Google Map)
Day 01[December 29]: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representative at Kathmandu International Airport will receive you. After the formal meeting, you will drive to the hotel. Our representative will give an outline of the next day’s plan. So, you can get ready according to their instruction to go sightseeing.
Day 02 [December 30]: Kathmandu sightseeing and dinner at Royal Kings Hotel
Reach the hotel restaurant to have an excellent breakfast to start the day energetically. Now, it is time to get introduced to the tour guide. We appoint an experienced and skilled guide who knows your native language, and thus you will feel free to express and enjoy the trip. The guide will let you explore the heritage sites of Kathmandu.
Have a relaxing and comfortable ride with the local guide to witness Kathmandu from a different perspective. This trip will uncover many interesting things and places in Kathmandu, which you have ever heard of. The prominent Kathmandu sightseeing places are Syambhunath, Patan, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Kathmandu Valley is surrounded by green hills that render recreational places and great hiking. We render you adequate time to explore all these places and take photographs. Every place has a storyline that is very interesting and useful. Our guide will explain everything clearly and let you understand the culture and heritage of Nepal.
Once you explore Kathmandu, you will have a lovely evening welcome dinner at Royal Kings Hotel. Nepal authentic thali is served with great hospitality. It gives a nice treat to your taste buds. With good food and long travel, you will get better sleep.
Day 03 [December 31]: Drive to Pokhara
In the morning, you will drive to Pokhara that Nepal’s natural capital and a starting point for trekking in Annapurna. This tour includes a drive to numerous points of various vistas of the great Himalayan range. The explorations site will design based on your preferences, and thus you will expect the best experience on the day of New Year Eve.
This destination is famous for boating, trekking and adventurous sports such as rafting. You can indulge in these activities to get breathtaking experiences and memories if you wish. Phewa Lake is the center of attraction, and thus you can go for a lovely walk or boating.
In Pokhara, you will get a nice massage and even do yoga at the ashram. Spend the New Year Night with your loved one at the beautiful Pokhara to get unforgettable memories and witness nature’s beauty in darkness.
Day 04 [January 1]: City tour in Pokhara
In the early morning, you will drive to Sarangkot, a fortress site, to witness the grandstand view of sunrise over the Annapurna, Machhapuchre and Dhaulagiri. Then, go for the city tour in Pokhara. On this day, you will explore Vindawaisni Temple, Gupteshwor Cave, Davis Fall, Seti River, International Meusme and World Peace Pagoda.
The Pogada has four images of Buddha that faces in all the four directions. This is a great vantage point to enjoy the fantastic view of Pokhara City and Annapurna Range. The museum renders information on mountaineering, mountain cultures, ecology and geography and prominent people in history. From this venue, you will witness three 8000m mountains.
Do not forget to click some beautiful shots to have a beautiful memory at the beginning of a new year. After a long exhausting day, sleep comfortably on the couch.
Day 05 [January 2]: Drive back to ktm
Drive back to Kathmandu and go shopping in the city center where you can purchase Buddhist paintings, aromatic spices and trekking gear. You have tons of shops to explore. So, take your time and shop whatever you want.
Purchase singing bowls at handicraft store because it gives relaxation and peace. Traditional Nepalese clothing and cultural handicrafts are available at a reasonable rate. But, you can even bargain and purchase the items. The shops are open until 10 PM. Once you purchase everything, pack your belongings safely and get ready to vacate.
Day 06 [January 3]: Departure
In the morning, our representative will help you vacate the room by completing all the procedures and safely driving you to the airport.
You have to follow the mentioned terms and conditions before you should confirm your booking with our Mountain Hike Nepal team. You should read them in a careful way to stay aware with respective rights as well as obligations.
Note: For Bhutan and Tibet tours, if you intend to travel directly to those countries, you will pay the balance sum 20 days before your departure date. We reserve the right to cancel your trip if you cannot pay within our agreed period.
We also consider last-minute reservations. You can book a trip to Nepal 7 days before departure. However, last-minute bookings may not be eligible for Bhutan or Tibet.
A written letter will be submitted to us, for whatever cause, you cannot travel on the assigned days.
If the Nepal tour is postponed, a minimum of US$ 100.00 is compensated as a cancelation fee, and hence the remaining balance is allocated for the postponed trip.
You have to cancel your confirmed trek/tour booking with our Mountain Hike Nepal team in writing minimum 2 weeks before your scheduled trip. You may provide this in writing document or email.
However, even though you may cancel your trip, your down payment amount i.e. 20% of the total price is non-refundable.
But if you have paid more than just the deposit, we would then 20% deduction from the sum and the remainder will be refunded from the initial payment system.
And this policy is valid right after registering your reservation with us. If you intend to cancel your travel within 30 days or fewer than 30 days within your departure date, 20 % deposit is non-refundable.
The Total deposit you made for every Bhutan and Tibet tour would be called cancelation charge. We cannot postpone any trip to Bhutan and Tibet after booked for particular dates.
We are not responsible for any refunds for any incomplete trip, trek or expedition, whatever the reasons from customer’s side.
If your tour is canceled due to unexpected events such as natural disasters, battle or adverse climatic conditions, we will arrange another tour. And that even if your trip isn’t your preference, your money won’t go in waste.
We reserve our right to change prices under various situations. While our actions must be appropriate, just like in situations such as dramatic exchange rate fluctuations, inflation or government acts, we are not liable to answer for our actions.
To attend all of our trips, all our customers should have a full travel insurance policy. Insurance must cover all medical costs, personal injuries, emergency evacuations, travel cancellations, loss of gears and natural calamity, luggage theft or injury and personal belongings.
Flight delays and cancellations are likely to occur frequently in remote areas, especially in the Everest region, jomsom, Dolpo, Simikot and Jumla. Therefore, in case of delays, it is best to bring some extra money to purchase food and lodging. Mountain Hike Nepal won’t be responsible for any extra expenses. Please, prepare accordingly.
If you perform any illegal act during your trip and you are forced to leave Nepal, Mountain Hike Nepal is not responsible for any refunds.
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