Day 01 Kathmandu D
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Take rest to cope with the jetlag. Tonight, you will be invited for a welcome dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with folk dance performance. Overnight hotel.

Standard: Shanker or Manaslu Hotel

Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 02 Kathmandu. B

Embark on sightseeing of the highlights of Kathmandu Valley. Visit Patan-famed as the City of Arts , Tibetan Self Help Center-where you can see Tibetan women weaving rugs, Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 yrs old Buddhist Shrine located on a hillock on western fringe of Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square with former Royal Palace and ancient and medieval Temples and Indrachowk and Assan Streets-the traditional business hub of Kathmandu.

Standard: Shanker or Manaslu Hotel

Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 03 Kathmandu-Nagarkot B
Check out hotel after breakfast. In the morning, visit Pashupatinath temple- the holiest Hindu Temple of Nepal, situated on the bank of holy Bagmati River and Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest stupa in the world and afternoon drive 14 km to Bhaktapur, one of the medieval principalities of Nepal. From here, you will drive 45 minutes along the narrow roads through terraced paddy fields and pines to Nagarkot at the height of 2000m. On a clear weather day, you will have spectacular views of the Himalayas. Check in hotel and take some village hikes.

Standard: Country Villa

Deluxe: Club Himalaya or The Fort Resort.

Day 04 Nagarkot- Rafting B/L/D
Enjoy the sun rise view from the terrace of your hotel. After breakfast, we drive about 4 hours along winding hilly road to Charaundi-the raft put in point. There will be a small briefing session and you will learn the basic rafting techniques. No experience is needed so far but the spirit of adventure. You will raft about 3 hrs and camp by the riverside.

Accommodation in the tent.

Day 05 Raft-Chitwan B/L/D
After breakfast, you will raft for a couple of hours and then you will be transferred to the safari resort in Chitwan National Park. After refreshment, you will go for a short excursion to village. In the evening, there will be slide show or briefing on flora and fauna of the park. You will sleep in Bungalow or tents of the jungle lodges.

Accommodation: Rhino Residency Resort.
 

Day 06 The Jungle safari activities in Chitwan National Park B/L/D
After an early breakfast, you will go for river tour on a traditional dug out canoe to see the aquatic life including Gharial crocodiles. After the canoe trip, you have options of taking jungle trek or take jeep or oxcart ride back to the resort.

After lunch, you will again be in the park on the elephant back to search the rich wildlife of the part that includes great one horned Asian Rhino, Sloth Beer, Wild boar, Leopard, deer and even the ruler of the jungle-The Royal Bengal Tiger, if your luck favors. In the evening, you may be shocked to watch the sticks clashing in aggression amongst the Tharu Tribal men but this is Tharu's famous stick dance, which is arranged by the lodge to entertain you. Accommodation: Rhino Residency Resort.

Day 07 Chitwan -Pokhara B
Before breakfast, you will go for a short bird watching tour and then drive to Pokhara-a beautiful valley in the western Nepal and is a testimony of wonderful natural existence of geography. In Pokhara, this afternoon you will walk along the banks of Phewa lakes and do some sightseeing.

Standard: Hotel Fewa Prince or Barahi

Deluxe: Shangri La Village Resort.

Choose one of the two treks

1) Annapurna Base Camp trek with all meals and lodge ( B/L/D)

Day 08 Pokhara (B)
Those doing Everest trek should drive back to Kathmandu. Others in the morning can go to Sarangkot for a sunrise tour. In the afternoon, you are at leisure or you can rent the bike and explore the beautiful valley. Overnight hotel in Pokhara.
Standard: Hotel Fewa Prince or Barahi

Deluxe: Shangri La Village Resort.

Day 09- 18 Trek B/L/D
First of all you will be brought to Phedi, where we will start our walk. You walk through the rhododendrons forest and villages trails and arrive in Pothana at 1500m. For the first time, we can see the ranges of 8000m high mountains of the Himalayas, coming closer and closer. The trail goes slowly the down hill, into the valley via little tea houses, villages and a small bridge, we reach the oldest village Landruk at 1646 m. We continue our way to Hot spring, where you will body and soul a rest in the hot spring. We reach a beautiful village, Chomrong at 1900m slowly we walk over the wooden bridges, along water falls, through bamboo grooves with Panda bears over the moraines to Machapuchhre Base Camp, where we overnight at 3500 m. From here only two hours of walk, you will reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4100 m. Here high peaks of Fishtail, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, Gangapurna and Tent Peak surround you. A breath taking sites! After we have taken our pictures, we descend to Dovan. The next easy walk down leads us to Chomrong. From Chomrong, you will leave the original trail and head towards Ghandruk-a huge Gurung Village at 1970m.(Pokhara-Pothana-Landruk-Chomrong-Dovan-Macchapuchhre Base Camp-Annapurna Base Camp-Macchapurchre Base Camp-Dovan-Chomrong-Ghandruk-Pokhara)

Day 19 Return to Kathmandu.
Flight to Kathmandu ( 35 minutes).Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to hotel. You will have free days for easy shopping.

Or
2) Everest View Trek with all meals and lodge (B/L/D)

Day 08 Pokhara-Kathmandu (B)
Drive back to Kathmandu. (200km, 6 hours).
Standard: Shanker or Manaslu Hotel

Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 09-18 Trek B/L/D
The adventure begins with the sensational flight in a small craft that takes you to the Himalayan massive. You will notice the Solukhumbu region that has completely different culture and nature. On our way to Phakding, we meet Sherpas, known for their experience in mountaineering, but for also for their kindness. We walk through the picturesque Sherpa villages, with Thamserku , 6608m in our view, then we arrive in Monju. We enter the Sagarmatha National Park and with a little fear, we walk on the long suspension bridge. We follow the rough Dudhkoshi River until Hillari Bridge, cross the river from and walk over the moraines. With a little experience, we take the second long suspension bridge, from which we slowly ascend, from 2800m to Namchebazaar, but on our way, you will have first view of highest mountain of the world- Mount Everest. The view in Namche Bazaar is extremely beautiful. We walk through a small airstrip Syangboche to Everest View Hotel. Here, you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery; Nuptse 7879 m, Lhotse 8516m, Amadablam 6812m and of course Everest, the top of the world. We slowly go up to Thame and sleep at a lower altitude in Namche to acclimatize. We walk slowly up to Thengboche, which is known as the most beautiful spot on the earth. The monastery of the Thengboche is the most important Buddhist monastery in this area. Here, when you enter the monastery, you will witness how Lamas meditate. You can here unrealistic music tones rising up against the Himalayan mountain giants and at that moment, you really feel yourself on top of the world. We walk back to Namche via. Khunde and Khumjung. We can see the Everest for the last time as we exit the National Park. ( Lukla/Phakding-Namche Bazaar-Tengboche-Namche Bazaar-Lukla)

Day 19 Flight to Kathmandu from Lukla
Flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Standard: Shanker or Manaslu Hotel

Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 20 Departure B
Transfer to airport for your international flight back home.

Accommodations and facilities
In towns/cities, where there is choice provided of several hotel names, we will automatically use the first one. For example, In Kathmandu, our choice of deluxe hotel is Soaltee Crowne Plaza or Hyatt Regency in Superior class, we pick Hotel Everest ofr Shangri La, but if they are not available at the time of booking, we will book your rooms in a similar range of hotel such as Hotel Radisson and hotel Sherpa for the deluxe and first class respectively. Also where there is no choice, we put everyone in the same hotel, the best available one.
On the trek, everyone will stay in the same type of accommodations irrespective of class of trip booked. The local lodges in the mountains are called “teahouses” which provide basic facilities. We try our best to provide you twin-sharing rooms but in the peak season, you may have to adjust in dormitories. You will have to use common toilets and showers. In some places, you may even miss showers. Use of hot water can be charged extra.
If you want to trek in real sense, you can pay the supplement and choose the camping option. Comparing to a lodge to lodge trek, camping trek is a massive arrangement. All camping gears-that comprise sleeping tents, dinning tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, camping tables and chairs, kitchen utensils and food supplies are carried by a number of porters or pack animals. A special cook and a few assistants are sent to prepare you daily 3 hot meals. Depending on a group size, extra Sherpas are sent for camping set up and break down services. While porter carries your luggage (25 Kg/porter), you will walk with small day pack only.

Life on the Trail
The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas or a local at the door bearing a mug of steaming tea. This is soon followed by a large bowl of hot water for washing. Then it's time to pack your bags and sit down to a hearty breakfast of porridge, eggs, and toast. By 7:30 or 8:00 you're off on the trail.
For about three hours you'll walk through villages, forests, and up and down green hills and valleys. There's plenty of time to visit local teashops, stop for a view or a photo, and exchange a smile or greeting (Namaste!) with the friendly Nepali people who share the trail. A trailside lunch breaks up the day, giving you time to rest and refuel with a substantial hot meal prepared by the staff. After about an hour of eating, napping, and relaxing, it's time for the afternoon hike.
You arrive in camp/lodge around 4:00- p.m. and have time to wash up and get settled in the lodge before enjoying tea and snacks. The next few hours are free to write in your journal, read a few pages in a novel, play cards, engage in conversation, walk around the neighborhood or simply relax. The day closes with a hot, multi-course dinner that often includes ethnic cuisine as well as western favorites. Yak cheese pizzas and momos-Tibetan pot-stickers are the local speciality to try. After dinner you can gaze at the stars and the moonlit peaks, recount the events of the day, or retire to your bed to read for a while or doze off to sleep.

Expert Local Leader
Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. Our trips feature gifted leaders for whom leading trips is a true vocation. Besides showing you wonder you'd never find on your own, they make sure everything runs smoothly and safely without a hitch. They are knowledgeable about all aspects of your trip, and take great pleasure in sharing their insights with you. More than just guides, they positively elevate your experience by being teachers, companions, and the best of friends. You'll be in good hands with them every step of the way.

Trek Activity Level
All treks in Himalayas require good amount of fitness, be flexible,
energetic, active, positive attitude and have a spirit of adventure. On a scale from 1 to 5, we rate both of these treks between 3 to 3.5(moderate to strenuous in nature). One must be in good health, lead an active life and enjoy walking, even up steep hills (there is very little level walking in Nepal). If you are not optimally conditioned, we recommend that you start a training program at least three months before departure, gradually increasing the intensity and duration. Check with your doctor before undertaking any new fitness program.
Porters or pack animals, leaving members free to carry only a light daypack, will carry all gear and camp supplies. No technical climbing or other special abilities are required.
No previous rafting experience is necessary. We use oar boats only on this trip. Oar boats are guided entirely by the river guide and his helper, using 10-foot oars to steer and power the boat through rapids. Typically three participants sit in front and two in the back, throwing their weight from side to side to help keep the boat from tipping over. You will not need to paddle, if you don’t want.

Before you go, we provide you with extensive pre-departure information, including clothing recommendations, suggested reading lists, up-to-date health advice, and other details from procuring visas to advice on local customs.

High Asia Tours Inc. is an active adventure travel company. We have set the standard for adventure travel and have a strong reputation for excellence that we do everything we can to maintain. Since we are the leading adventure company, we have a lot to live up to, so we make sure we provide safe, quality trips and the best customer service to our passengers.
On trek you'll be accompanied by an expert, knowledgeable guide who will share and explain all the details of what you see every day on the trail and make the whole experience come alive for you. An expert crew takes care of all the trek details, preparing excellent food and seeing to it that you stay healthy.

Note on Itinerary.
Although we will do our very best to adhere to the itinerary schedule as listed; it is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control.

When you are sure you are travelling, please don't delay in booking.The internal flights are the key factor in determining whether your trip is realized. 

Deposit.
A non-refundable land deposit of US$150.00 plus the cost of internal airfares is requested. Also forward your trip application form and a copy of the photo page of your passport. 

Balance Payment
Balance payment is due 90 days prior to your departure. Depending on the number of applicants, we may set an early payment date.  If balance of payment is not received by the requested date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking without prior notice.

Cancellations
Cancellations received 90 days prior departure will result in loss of deposit.
Cancellation received less than 90 days and more than 45 days prior to the departure date will be charged 25% of the land cost.

Cancellations received less than 45 days and more than 15 days prior to the departure date will be charged 75% of the land cost.

There will be no refund on cancellations received less than 15 days.

Air ticket cancellation charges will be as per the policy of concerned airlines.

After the trip commences, any part of unused services for whatever reason will not be refunded or compensated in any form.