For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website86NEPALItineraryAnnapurna & Chitwan 12 days Experience the many different facets of Nepal.An exhilarating express experience of Nepal - trek amongst the high Himalaya, hang on through the excitement of whitewater rafting. Take time to relax in the beautiful, laid-back lakeside town of Pokhara. Ride on elephant-back in search of rhinos and tigers and explore the wondrous alleyways of Nepal's ancient capital. Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1-2 / Kathmandu Our trip starts in Kathmandu - no activities are planned for Day 1, so arrive any time and start exploring. Next day, we visit the giant Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath and the city's most sacred Hindu site, Pashupatinath. Day 3-6 / Annapurna Trek We drive to Pokhara and spend an afternoon relaxing. The following day we begin our trek. This short yet exciting lodge-based trek follows the Modi Khola River Valley to Ghandruk. From Ghandruk we trek to Pothana, before following a ridgeline back to Pokhara. Stunning views abound. Day 7-8 / Whitewater Rafting - Seti River From Pokhara we go whitewater rafting on the Seti River. We camp one night on a beautiful sandy beach, before rafting to Gai Ghat on the Trisuli River. Here we meet our bus for the trip to Chitwan National Park. Day 9-10 / Chitwan National Park In Chitwan we go on safari on elephant-back in search of Indian rhinos and Royal Bengal tigers. There are also over 300 different species of birds in the park. In our free time, enjoy optional activities such as jeep, canoe or walking safaris. Day 11-12 / Kathmandu Jump aboard a bus for our journey back to Kathmandu. There's plenty of time to wander through the streets, shop or relax in a café, soaking up the atmosphere of the Nepalese capital. The following morning our trip ends. Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate / Trekking Moderate / Wildlife Easy.Transport: Auto-rickshaw, Elephant, Local bus, Trek, Whitewater raft.Accommodation: 4 nights hotels/guesthouses, 4 nights trekking lodge, 2 nights jungle lodge, 1 night camping.Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.Start Day: Sunday End Day: ThursdayTour code: GIAUStart FinishStart Finish201109-Jan 20-Jan23-Jan 03-Feb06-Feb 17-Feb20-Feb 03-Mar06-Mar 17-Mar20-Mar 31-Mar03-Apr 14-Apr17-Apr 28-Apr01-May 12-May15-May 26-May04-Sep 15-Sep18-Sep 29-Sep02-Oct 13-Oct16-Oct 27-Oct30-Oct 10-Nov13-Nov 24-Nov27-Nov 08-Dec11-Dec 22-Dec25-Dec 05-Jan201208-Jan 19-Jan22-Jan 02-Feb05-Feb 16-Feb19-Feb 01-Mar04-Mar 15-Mar18-Mar 29-Mar01-Apr 12-Apr15-Apr 26-Apr29-Apr 10-May13-May 24-May27-May 07-JunTOP SELLER

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769NEPAL87ItineraryItineraryDay 1 / KathmanduDay 2-4 / Pothana - Modi Khola - Sinuwa Day 5-8 / Machhapuchhare and Annapurna Base Camps Day 9-11 / Chomrong - Ghandruk Day 12 / Pokhara Day 13-14 / KathmanduDay 1 / Kathmandu Day 2 / Pokhara Day 3-8 / Community Lodge Trek Day 9 / Pokhara Day 10-11 / Kathmandu Annapurna Sanctuary 14 days A classic Himalayan adventure.Annapurna Community Lodge Trek 11 daysThis is a wonderful trek, showcasing the beauty of the Annapurna region.For many years now the Annapurna Sanctuary hike has been one of the most popular two-week treks in Nepal. It is described as a 'classic' trek and features some of the finest mountain scenery anywhere on earth. The sanctuary is a great natural amphitheatre ringed by a number of the highest and most spectacular mountains in the world.Trip InfoTrip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 12.Grade: Trekking Strenuous / Culture Easy.Transport: Bus, Trek.Accommodation: 10 nights trekking lodge, 3 nights hotels/guesthouses.Start Day: Saturday End Day: FridayTour code: GIASGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Trekking Moderate.Transport: Auto-rickshaw, Local bus, Trek.Accommodation: 6 nights lodge, 4 nights hotels/guesthouses.Start Day: Sunday End Day: WednesdayTour code: GICLNEWStart FinishStart Finish201126-Feb 11-Mar12-Mar 25-Mar26-Mar 08-Apr09-Apr 22-Apr23-Apr 06-May10-Sep 23-Sep24-Sep 07-Oct08-Oct 21-Oct22-Oct 04-Nov05-Nov 18-Nov19-Nov 02-Dec201210-Mar 23-Mar24-Mar 06-Apr07-Apr 20-Apr21-Apr 04-May05-May 18-MayDeparture DatesStart FinishStart Finish201102-Jan 12-Jan16-Jan 26-Jan30-Jan 09-Feb13-Feb 23-Feb27-Feb 09-Mar13-Mar 23-Mar27-Mar 06-Apr10-Apr 20-Apr24-Apr 04-May08-May 18-May22-May 01-Jun05-Jun 15-Jun19-Jun 29-Jun03-Jul 13-Jul17-Jul 27-Jul31-Jul 10-Aug14-Aug 24-Aug28-Aug 07-Sep11-Sep 21-Sep25-Sep 05-Oct09-Oct 19-Oct23-Oct 02-Nov06-Nov 16-Nov20-Nov 30-Nov04-Dec 14-Dec18-Dec 28-Dec*See our website for 2012 departuresWe think this is the best short trek in Nepal. Our Community Lodges are located in small, pretty villages well off the tourist trail and were designed, built and funded with the help of our Nepalese team. There are fantastic opportunities to interact with villagers too. By staying in our Community Lodges you are helping support village schools. You'll have the chance to visit one if you wish.See our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary