TOUR of a Lifetime in Nepal

TOUR of a Lifetime in Nepal –
2019 September 12th – 25th –
14 Days/13 Nights

This is an invitation to step back in time to experience and explore behind the scenes one of the most beautiful and ancient countries in the world. Even leaving the airport is eye opener, as the saying goes ‘You are not in Kansas anymore!’ Small cars weaving in and out dodging sacred cows! Yup – you got it… Really! And this is just the beginning. Our Hotel is constructed from hand made bricks and stunning hand carved woodwork by the the very talented craftsmen of the Newari caste.

Kathmandu is the bustling, history-filled Capital of Nepal, with Centuries old Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Walking on cobbled streets to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Durbar Square is where we begin our journey, a monument-filled Royal Square that’s at the beating heart of the Old City and backs onto what was The Royal Residence. Palaces and ancient monuments what stories they can tell.

After the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu we visit the Medieval City of Bhaktapur on foot – no cars allowed. We then make our way to the majestic low mountains of the Himalayas. Here we stay in a Traditional environment and visit the Village where solar panels which were donated by HOG Heaven have been installed.

Joanna Giles and her work with the HOG HEAVEN Foundation, has been visiting Nepal for over 20 years and this ‘Tour of a Lifetime in Nepal’ is a heart felt behind the scenes collection of Joanna’s favourite things to do – experience incredible connections, amazing vistas, villages, mountains and a culture so ancient.

Be brought back to Earth by the humility of the Nepalese people and truly come to terms with gratitude as to how blessed we are.

12th – Day 1 – Arrive KATHMANDU -Transfers from Airport Included – Bed and Breakfast

13th – Day 2 – Durbar Mart City Tour / Monkey Temple / Fabric House – Included- Bed and Breakfast – Traditional Nepali Dinner – No Drinks Included Lunch Not Included

14th – Day 3 – Gokarna – Celebrations – All Day – 20th Anniversary of World Youth School Full Day – Transport to and from Gokarna
Included- Bed and Breakfast
Lunch: Included Nepali Fare at the School
And/ or BYO Sandwiches to Eat (maybe as well)
*This is a looong day and we usually go out and party afterwards.

15th – Day 4 – Free Rest Day – Everest Flight – optional – Dressmaker – Shopping – Garden of Dreams Included- Bed and Breakfast
Lunch/ Dinner Not Included /Transport for Mountain flight approx: US $ 205

16th – Day 5 – Pashupatinath – Boudhanath Stupa – Kopan Monastery – Full Day – Included- Bed and Breakfast
Transport for sightseeing / Guide/ Entrance fees
Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

17th – Day 6 – Morning – Mrs. Satyal Children’s Home – Optional Fatima’s Healing Center – Evening – Chintamani Yogi’s School
Included- Transport for planned sightseeing/ entrance fees/
Dinner & Lunch not Included

18th – Day 7 – Full Day Baktapur Tour / Rabindra’s Home – Phoolbari
Included- Transport for planned sightseeing/ entrance fees/ Lunch and Dinner Included Mountain Home stay- Accommodations in Phoolbari

19th – Day 8 – Phoolbari –
Full Day – Bed & Breakfast /Lunch & Dinner Not Included- Drinks/ Snacks

20th – Day 9 – Phoolbari – KTM –
World Youth School and Sapana Dreaming Children’s Home – Fatima’s Optional Included – Breakfast/ Transport on planned sightseeing
Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

21st – Day 10 – Free Day – KTM
Breakfast included – Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

22nd – Day 11 – Bus to Pokhara via Manakamana Cable Car Check into the Hotel in Pokhara Included – Bed and Breakfast/Ground Transport to Pokhara/ Cable car /Guide
Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

23rd – Day 12 – Pokhara Tour – Boat Trip on the Lake – Day –
Included- Bed and Breakfast/Ground Transport in Pokhara/ entry fees/Guide
Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

24th – Day 13 – Return to Kathmandu by Air – Free Day and Eve – Dressmaker –
PARTY/ KTM Free Day
Included- Bed and Breakfast/flight fare from Pokhara to Kathmandu/ Transfers/Guide- Half day Lunch/ Dinner Not Included

25th – Day 14 – Depart Kathmandu Airport and head Home….. Tears – Can’t believe I am leaving……..>>>>>>Namaste

Nepal Visa – Visas are required by everyone unless you are God.
A single-entry visa valid for 15/30/90 days costs US$25/40/ 100.
Purchased at Kathmandu Airport – must have USD cash and would advise the form filled in and run to the front of the line or apply at home.

TOUR COST: $ 2500 USD

• Airport Transfers
• The Sapana Dreaming 20th Year Anniversary Celebrations Visits to HOG Heaven Projects/Schools
• City Tours of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
• Temple Visits & The Beautiful Kopan Monastery Phoolbari Village
• Cable Car to Manakamana
• 2 Day side Trip to Pokhara
• Traditional Dinners
• Fabulous Shopping
• $300 Donation to HOG Heaven Projects
• * Meals please see Full Itinerary
• Land Content Only – Room and Breakfast
• $ 2500 USD -Twin Share per person $ 250 – Supplement for Single Room $ Deluxe Room on application

Does Not Include:
Flights & Insurance, Visa Fees, Mount Everest Flight, Alcohol / Some meals or Spending Money