{"id":631,"date":"2025-08-11T08:32:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=631"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:51:32","slug":"magical-nepal","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/magical-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Magical Nepal<\/h3>\n

Explore the best of Nepal, interacting with local people as you marvel at medieval Kathmandu and stay in the heart of the Himalaya in the lakeside setting of Pokhara. Enjoy gentle walks against the backdrop of the spectacular Annapurna range. Wildlife enthusiasts can extend this epic journey with a 3-night stay in Chitwan National Park.<\/p>\n

12 Days & 10 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to Kathmandu via Dubai with Emirates. (N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

On arrival transfer to the Hotel Himalaya for a 3- night stay. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath stupa. After lunch visit the Royal Palace of Patan and its stunning display of Newari
\narchitecture. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhnath stupa. Afternoon dal bhat cookery lesson. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Pokhara<\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast drive to Pokhara for a 2-night stay at the Temple Tree Resort & Spa. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Pokhara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing of Bindabaisni temple, Seti gorge, Devi\u2019s Falls and the Tibetan village. Enjoy a late afternoon boat ride on Phewa lake. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Gurung<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive for an hour to the start point of the walk. Follow a beautiful forested trail along level ground to the Gurung Lodge*, where you will spend 2 nights. Located at 1,450 metres, the lodge is built along the lines of a traditional Nepalese village, with every room affording spectacular views of the Annapurna mountains. After lunch, walk to the nearby village of Tanchok to visit a local home. Gurung Lodge provides drinking water and local drinks at happy hour. (B, L, D)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 8: Gurung<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk for 1.5 hours to the viewpoint of Gurung Hill for magnificent views of Annapurna South and the surrounding mountains. Lunch at the lodge before visiting a nearby village and its museum and local school. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 9: Pokhara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk to the end point of the trek and drive to Pokhara for an overnight stay at Temple Tree Resort & Spa. Afternoon at leisure. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 10: Bandipur<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Bandipur, a living museum of Newari culture, for an overnight stay at the Old Inn. Walk through the local village and its main street lined with traditional houses and temples. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Kathmandu visiting a local village and the home of a retired Gurkha en route. Overnight at the Hotel Himalaya. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 12: Fly home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the flight to London via Dubai with Emirates. (B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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