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THE HIMALAYAS
& BEYOND
Mountain Trekking, White-Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Canyoning,
Scenic Balloon and Plane Flights, Elephant Back Riding, Canoeing.
17 or 21 days 2 - 8 guests
- See Nepal's culture, history, scenery and wildlife in the most exciting way possible
- Ride an elephant in search of Bengal Tigers and Rhino
- Experience a multitude of activities
The exotic country of Nepal is the setting for this exciting multi-sport exploration of the Himalayas. We trek into the Everest area, on an amazing trek not overburdened by tourists. These mountains possess some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth and are so large they dwarf anything created by the hand of man. We trek through wonderful villages and visit with families not used to seeing outsiders. Don't think the adventure is over when the trek ends, we will take you beyond the mountains. In the air, we fly up to the side of Mount Everest and take a dawn balloon ride to view amazing Himalayan scenery. On water, those who are interested will do some exciting white-water rafting. We mountain bike through small remote villages and abundant scenery and even try our hand at canyoning. In Royal Bardia National Park, we ride an elephant in search of Bengal Tiger and Rhino. All of these activities allow you to see the culture, history, scenery, and wildlife of Nepal in the most exciting way possible!
This adventure includes an abundance of activities and extras that sets it apart from most Nepal expeditions. Our treks are fully staffed and all camps are independent, allowing greater privacy and scenery than the tea houses. The rafting portion is on the class IV Bhote Kosi River, an exciting alternative to the calm waters of the class III Trisuli River. And the remote Bardiya National Park boasts a much higher number of Tiger sightings than the more often visited and overcrowded Chitwan Park. Outer Edge's high standards of quality and excitement have shaped this multi-sport exploration of Nepal into an adventure like no other!
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1 - 3: Fly to Katmandu.
- Day 4: Mountain flight to Everest.
- Day 5: Moutain Bike to Bhaktapur and Panchkal.
- Day 6: Canyoning along the Bhote Koshi River.
- Day 7: White Water rafting on class IV rapids of the Bhote Koshi (optional) or hiking.
- Day 8 - 14: Trekking on remote routes in the Everest region of the Himalayas.
- Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu - explore Kathmandu.
- Day 16 - 18: Royal Bardia National Park - nature safaris by elephant back, dugout canoe and jeep. Visit villages and birdwalks.
- Day 19: Balloon flight over Kathmandu Valley and afternoon explore Kathmandu.
- Day 20: Fly home.
- Day 21: Arrive home.
Departure Dates
17-day trip
2005: March 11 - 27; April 8 - April 24; October 14 - 30;
November 4 - 20
2006: March 10 - 26; April 7 - April 23; October 13 - 29;
November 3 - 19
21-day trip
2005: March 11 - 31; April 8 - April 28; October 14 - November 3; November 4 - 24
2006: March 10 - 30; April 7 - April 27; October 13 - November 2; November 3 - 23
Land Price
17-day trip: $2,590 US (7 - 8 guests); $2,790 US (4 - 6 guests);
$2,990 (3 guests); $3,390 (2 guests)
21-day trip: $3,290 (7 - 8 guests); $3,590 (4 - 6 guests);
$3,790 (3 guests); $3,990 (2 guests)
Accommodations
Hotels, tents, lodge.
Level of Difficulty
III - Challenging
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