Best Season Spring (March - May) & Autumn (Sept - Nov)
Group Size 1 to 16
Maximum Altitude 3,210 m
Family Tour in Nepal is a great introduction package to explore Nepal's world heritage sites, nature beauty and wildlife. Discover the cultures of the Kathmandu Valley, whose long history dates back to ancient medieval times.
A short twenty-five-minute flight takes you to the beautiful city of Pokhara, known as the city of lakes. After getting refreshed, it's time for you to relax around the lake and marvel at the ice-clad peaks towering above you. You leave Pokhara to embark on a wonderful four-day trek into the foothills of the Annapurna Region. You trek up to Ghorepani Poon Hill. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is an ideal family trek. It is one of the shortest and easiest treks in Nepal for families and children. It is set on a wonderful trail through lush sub-tropical forests rich with wildlife, pretty villages, and neatly terraced hillsides. It is famous for its spectacular Himalayan panoramas, especially the sunrise over the Himalayas from Poon Hill. It is an easy trek, ideal for families, and a great introduction to trekking and mountain cultures. On your return to Pokhara, the next day there is a guided sightseeing and cultural tour around Pokhara. You hike up to the World Peace Pagoda, one of the best viewpoints to see the Fewa Lake and Pokhara Valley. The panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Range, and Manaslu Range are marvellous. You drive to Sauraha from Pokhara to experience jungle activities and wild animals in Chitwan National Park. You spend two nights in Chitwan National Park, participating in full jungle activities. The activities are elephant back safaris, canoe trips, jungle walks, and bird watching with cultures.
Then you return to Kathmandu after completing our 12-day Family Tour in Nepal. You will join the farewell dinner in the evening organised by Nepal Gateway Trekking. The following day, we transport you to Kathmandu airport.
Before The Family Tour Starts:
Our 12-day Family Tour in Nepal package includes two nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu before the trip starts. On the second day in Kathmandu, you do a one-day sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu valley. Our expert tour guide leads you to visit four places listed in the World Heritage Sites. The time also allows us to sort out the Annapurna Conservation Permits. You meet your trekking guide in the afternoon and check the equipment.
These two days in Kathmandu provide an opportunity to adjust and settle into Nepal. A visit to the local bazaar (local market) and the many vibrant, colourful markets is recommended. You also have time to purchase any items needed for the trek. There are some branded shops like North Face and Mountain Hardware. Besides these, many other shops sell trekking gear of very acceptable quality at a much lower price.
What do you experience in the Family Tour and Trek in Nepal program?
Cultural Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
Embark on Pokhara Valley with Mountain Views
Boating in Fewa Lake and Visiting Tal Bahari Temple
Fabulous Four-Day Ghorepani Trek
Sunrise Over the Mountains from Poonhill
Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
Itinerary
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Welcome to Kathmandu (1310m). The Nepal Gateway team welcome you to Kathmandu Airport. He will be waiting outside of the arrival terminal on your arrival day. After a warm welcome and greetings, you drive to the hotel in Thamel. Thamel is a tourist hub.
In the evening, you meet with a tour operator who briefs the program in detail and meets your needs.
AccommodationHotel
Maximum Altitude1,310 m
Today you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. You visit the major historical sites in Kathmandu Valley with an expert tour guide. You explore three culturally diverse and visually stunning temples around Kathmandu and one Durbar square.
You visit the magnificent Swayambhunath (“Monkey Temple”), a shrine for Hindus and Buddhists. Pashupatinath, a site along the bank of the Bagmati River, is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It is the most important Hindu site in Nepal and pilgrims from all over the world come to show their faith. You visit the peaceful and impressive Boudhnath Stupa. Every day thousands of people descend daily to show their devotion and respect. And visit Patan Durbar Square too for fine arts and architecture.
You meet your trekking guide in the evening after you return from the Kathmandu Valley tour. And you have time to pack and last minutes buy.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast
Maximum Altitude1,310 m
Today, your trekking guide will meet you at your hotel after your breakfast and drive to Kathmandu airport. Then you fly to Pokhara. It is a short but scenic flight. You can see many high mountains including Ganesh Himal, Mount Manaslu and Annapurna Range from the plane window. Then you drive to Nayapul to start the trek. You reach Birethanti where we check the ACAP permit and then trek to Tikhedhunga through villages, forests and terraces. You pass Ramghai, Sudame and Hile village to reach Tikhe Dhunga.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude1,540 m
After a hot breakfast, you start your trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. The first two hours are steep. It is quite tough because of the more than 3000 stairs to reach Ulleri village. The view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli are spectacular from Ullerii.
The trail gradually ascends afterwards to Ghorepani via Banthanti and Nangethanti village. The trail goes through deep Rhododendron forest passing small waterfalls and streams. You feel worthy and priceless when you witness a stunning view of snow-capped mountains such as Annapurna South, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri from the Ghorepani.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude2,860 m
You hike Poon Hill in the early morning for the best sunrise with panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. It is an hour-long climb through stairs to get to the top of Poonhill from Ghorepani. You walk up to this unparalleled viewpoint before the first light of dawn. Sunrise over the Himalayas from here is an unforgettable experience. Watch the first rays of the sun illuminate Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak with a beautiful pink glow.
After enjoying the view, you trek down to Ghorepani for breakfast, before setting off on the trail to Tadapani. You start with a short climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range including Mount Fishtail. Then The trail descends to Banthanti village for lunch. The trail continues through a small river and the dense moss-covered forest rich in bird life up to Tadapani. Tadapani Hill is also very famous for sunrise and sunset views. The village offers a close-range view of Mount Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Mount Fishtail.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude2,685 m
Today is an easy trekking day to Ghandruk village from Tadapani. The trekking trail is easier as you descend through rhododendron forests to Baise Kharka. On the way, there are troops of monkeys and a wide variety of birds. Ghandruk is a well-preserved beautiful village, the second-largest Gurung village in Nepal. You arrive at Ghandruk for lunch. You explore the maze-like streets of this thriving old Gurung settlement in the afternoon. There are some splendid mountain views of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude1,950 m
Today is the last walking day of the 12-day Family Tour. It is 2 hours descending to Syauli Bazaar and then 2 hours more walking on the flat to reach Nayapul. Then drive to Pokhara in a private vehicle. The trail passes through small villages, terraced rice fields and subtropical forests. We head down to the valley and then follow the ever-flowing Modi Khola. It is an easy and pleasant walk to Birethanti and a fitting end to some fabulous days in the mountains.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude820 m
Today there is a guided sightseeing and cultural tour around Pokhara. You will visit the famous Tal Bahari Temple in Fewa Lake. Then you hike to the World Peace Stupa and still further to Pumdikot where is God Shiva statue. This section offers incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Range and Manaslu with Fewa Lake and Pokhara Valley. Visit Davis Falls and Shiva Cave on the way to the returning hotel.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast
Maximum Altitude820 m
After breakfast at the hotel, you drive to the Tourist Bus station. You drive to the rafting starting point from Pokhara. You go rafting for around 3 hours in the Trisuli River and have a picnic (lunch) before resuming driving to Chitwan.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude220 m
There is a full-day tour in Chitwan to enjoy Jungle activities. Elephant Back Safari, jungle walk, canoeing trip and the elephant Breeding Center are the highlights of the tour. Chitwan National Park is a great destination for bird watching and wild animals.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Maximum Altitude220 m
Today, you go with your nature guide on the bank of Rapti River for bird watching. You back to the hotel for a hot breakfast and pack your belongings. Then they drop you off at the tourist bus station. You drive back to Kathmandu by comfortable tourist bus. The driving journey is about 5-6 hours. You will see so many things on your journey to Kathmandu.
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast & Farewell Dinner
Maximum Altitude1,310 m
Our office representative take you to the Kathmandu airport for your onward flight home.
MealsBreakfast
This is our standard and recommended itinerary. If this itinerary doesn’t suit you, we can customize your trip per your interests and time frame. Click for the Tailor-Made program.
Includes
All grounded transportation as per the program
Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu inclusive of breakfast
Two nights’ accommodation in Pokhara inclusive of breakfast
One expert tour guide for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing inclusive entrance fees
Boating expenses and entrance fees in Pokhara Valley sightseeing
Three times meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner) and accommodation for trekking
One highly experienced government license holder English Speaking trekking guide and required porters (1 porter between 2 people) assigned for your services and their expenses
Full board meals in Chitwan, necessary permit expenses and jungle activities as per the program
Annapurna conservation area project permit (Please bring two passport-size photos)
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking map
Nepal Gateway Company T-Shirt
Local fresh fruit
First aid kit
Office service charges
All necessary government taxes
Excludes
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Your travel insurance
Personal nature expenses
All kinds of hot drinks in trekking
Cold drinks and alcoholic beverages in Chitwan
Tips for the staff (expected but not mandatory)
Extra accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara which is not mentioned in the itinerary
Dates & Price
Date
Status
Price
Start DateStart: WednesdayJuly 31, 2024
End DateEnd: SundayAugust 11, 2024
StatusAvailable
PriceUS$990
This is our set fixed departure date, arrival and departure to/from Kathmandu, Nepal. The dates and prices are specified for group joining. For Private Trip
Client Reviews
Family trekking tour In Nepal
Kate, Toby, Theo, and I wanted to thank you very much for organizing the Ghorepani Poonhill trekking for us on our holiday. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed every minute! And we were particularly grateful that you were able to make some last-minute changes for us.
We will certainly recommend your company Nepal Gateway Trekking to any of our friends if they inquire.
Our decision to travel to Nepal actually was very spontaneous, but we never regretted about this decision. From the very first moment when we step out at Kathmandu airport, Raj made everything possible to make us feel cared about and excited.
We spent altogether 3 weeks traveling under Raj's guidance on the Anapurna trek, then living for few days in a small resort Pokhara, visiting Chitwan national park, enjoying amazing Lumbini, and finally exploring the Kathmandu area.
Raj took the best care of us, resolving unexpected issues in the best way and actually becoming our friend, with whom we still keep contact in 2 years after our trip. We certainly would like to come back to Nepal again and the only person we would trust is Raj.
We would recommend Raj as a trusted, knowledgeable, bright, and friendly person and just a very nice man!
