Himalayan Family Adventure

In the foothills of the World's biggest peaks - Views of the Annapurnas from Panchase Hill - Rafting on the Trisuli River - Wildlife spotting at Chitwan, on elephant-back!

For experienced adventure travellers with young children, a family holiday to the Nepal Himalaya is now a realistic option. Aiming to provide a rewarding and educational experience for all, our specially devised family adventure holiday incorporates a short and easy trek through the scenically splendid foothills of the Annapurna Mountains. En route, we can expect to meet lots of inquisitive Nepalese children and are assured of an especially warm welcome in their ever-friendly villages. At the high point of our trek, on Panchase Hill (2500m/8,200ft) there are wonderful views of the snow-capped Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks. From the lakeside town of Pokhara, we drive to the Trisuli River and enjoy 2 leisurely days of rafting. A mix of easy but exciting rapids and drifting slowly downriver, we arrive at Chitwan National Park, where elephant rides and jungle walks will keep everyone entertained. Mixing magical landscapes with plenty of time for sightseeing and relaxing in Kathmandu and Pokhara, this is the ultimate Himalayan family holiday!

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Trip Guide
Is it for you? Suitable for children age 6 and up.
Comfortable hotel accommodation and fully supported camping whilst on trek. Moderate altitudes and activities make this trip suitable for children over the age of 6, with enough action and diversity of people and places to keep teenagers happy too. An ideal holiday for Easter and October half term.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for all flights. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal. The KE leader will brief the group.

Day 2: Take 45 minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Short transfer to our hotel. The afternoon is free to look around the town or to sit by the lakeside and admire the view of the Annapurnas.

Day 3: A rest day, but there is a range of activities on offer, including boating on Phewa Tal or fishing from the shores of the lake. A packed lunch is available for those who wish to go off for the day.

Day 4: We transfer by mini-bus to meet our trek crew at the start of the trek. We follow a trail to the farming hamlet of Pumdi and then follow a broad ridge, to our campsite at Bhumdi Village.

Day 5: Today we trek through temperate forest of oaks and rhododendron with occasional views of the Annapurnas. After lunch we reach Panchase Bhanjyang,our camp for the night.

Day 6: We hike to the summit of Panchase Hill (2550m.) where we are treated to a superb panorama. We then continue our trek to camp at Bhadaure Village, which is inhabited by people of the Gurung tribe.

Day 7: An easy and largely downhill walk leads us to Naudanda, where we rendezvous with transport back to Pokhara and our hotel.

Day 8: We leave Pokhara and drive to Fishlingtar, on banks of the Trisuli river. After a full safety briefing we take to the river for an afternoon's rafting, before we stop to camp at a convenient beach.

Day 9: Today's river journey will take us further south to reach Simaltar Village for lunch. We leave the river here and drive to our jungle lodge at Chitwan National Park.

Day 10: A full day's jungle activities at Chitwan. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 11: Early morning elephant safari or a jungle walk, return to the lodge for breakfast, then transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Check in to group hotel and afternoon guided city tour.

Day 12: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers from the group hotel are provided.

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Accommodation Details

During this trip the group will spend three nights in Kathmandu at the centrally-located Shanker Hotel. Originaly built as a palace at the turn of the century, it has been converted to a hotel, with 4 star amenities. It has 94 luxury rooms, 10 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a swimming pool, a coffee shop, and extensive, secluded gardens. It is ideal for families and just a short walk from the centre of the colourful tourist district of Thamel. There are also three nights at a tourist class hotel in Pokhara and a single night in the Chitwan Jungle Lodge. We can make rooming arrangements to suit families throughout the holiday, with children sharing with parents where necessary. There will be a total of 4 nights camping and 2 persons will usually share a 3-person tent. Of course, children can share a tent with their parents if required.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Adult flight inclusive price from £2145
Child flight inclusive price from £1665 (aged 6 to 11)

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