Nepal Educational School Program

In our mind it's important for students to have some time where they are being encouraged to develop their own interests and to use their imagination. We have arranged some simple activities and outings that cover culture, wildlife, environment, trekking, sightseeing, language, dancing and singing all of which forms an educational trip suitable for any one. We can organize this trip through a school, university, sporting or church club. A trip that will be enjoyed by one and all.

Participants receive an excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of the Nepali culture, wildlife, hiking, lifestyle, language, food and people. This is a cultural effort and to exchange some knowledge of their own home culture and customs.

During their stay, participants will attend an hour of language lessons with an experienced Nepali language teacher and cultural trainer throughout each day, each participant is required to keep a daily diary. Nepali culture is distinctively friendly and open and participants are made to feel as though they are part of the family.

During the course of this trip, you will be guided and travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach. Most of the hotel accommodation during the city tour is three to four star and of a basic standard while in trekking.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley including Bhaktapur, Patan & Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Buddhanath by tourist bus, van, car. Overnight at hotel.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. The places we visit are as below:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
As you walk in, you will feel a sense of inner harmony. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara & style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is The Lion gate, The Golden gate, The Palace of fifty five windows, Art Galleries, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.

Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.

Buddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
Lies about six km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during its construction.

Swoyambhu Stupa- A Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)
Watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and Monkey temple.

Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.

Day 03 - Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, van, car
Your guide arrives at your Hotel at 6:30 am in the morning to pick you up then the bus will leave around 7.30 am to Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 - Guided sightseeing around Pokhara.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide; the places we visit are as below:

Phewa Lake & Barahi Temple
Situated at an altitude of 800meters above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With Barahi island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protector's deity representing the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare & Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

Begnas Lake
Lies in the north-east of the Pokhara valley at the distance of 13kms from the main city of Pokhara. These lakes are locates at the foothill of Begnas, mountain and are separated by the Pachabiya hill.

Seti River Gorges
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonder of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.

Devi's fall
Locally known Patale Chhango in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gage, leaping through several potholes.

Gupteswar Cave
Gupteswar Cave is a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi's fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.

Tibetan Refugee Camps
Tibetan Village Tashiling in the south and Tashii Palkhel in the north of Pokhara valley is the two Tibetan villages which is inhabitant by the Tibetan people who keeps themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicrafts.

Museums
We will visit two different museums, one museum displays the life styles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu and another one is Gurkha Memorial Museum dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name during many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. They won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field.

Day 05 - Half an hour drive to Phedi and trek up to Dhampus Village 4 hours.
After half an hour scenic drive to Phedi which means 'bottom of the hill', the trail ascends steeply through forest and later through paddy field to the village of Dhampus. We recommend all participants to walk slowly as it will be tough going up. Our overnight stay will be in Guesthouse.

Day 06 - Trek down to Phedi from Dhampus 3 hours.
All participants need to wake up early in the morning for sunrise and good photo graphs of mountains view when rays of the Sun come over the mountain. Dhampus offer spectacular Mountain View of Annapurna range including Fishtail, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Today the trail descends down to Phedi from where we have started yesterday. From here, drive another half an hour to Pokhara for our overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 - Drive to Sarankot for sunrise and Mountain Views, then continue onto Chitwan National Park.
Early in the morning about 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike take us to the top of Sarankot to see best sunrise & close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhauligiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful Pokhara valley & fewa lake. After we have some breakfast at Sarankot 15 minutes walking down and 45 minutes drive take to the hotel in Pokhara then we continue our drive to Chitwan National Park. On reaching the resort in National Park, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests then you will be participating in an Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature Walk with Boat Ride and dinner will be ready about 8:00 pm.Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 - Activities in Chitwan National Park.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk. After breakfast a 45 minute walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp and to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Visit Observation Tower / Nature Walk with Boat Ride, back to the camp and have dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 - Activities and drive back to Kathmandu.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Again your guide will take you for a Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk followed by breakfast with your departure back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 - Everest flight and free day in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning you will be transfer to domestic airport for your Everest flights. This one hour flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cursing this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this world experience. This special mountain flight offers the closest possible aerial views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga including many other mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. After you return to your hotel you have a big day to relax or if you are interested in continuing onto River Rafting Adventure, or participating in a Kathmandu Shopping Tour.

Day 11- Transfer to airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. If you require some thing more challenging than this please visit our Short and Easy Treks.

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Accommodation Details

Deluxe four/five star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan with breakfast.
Guesthouse accommodation in Dhampus village.

All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour/trek.
All hot drinks such as tea, coffee on the tour/trek.