Explore Nepal Nepal / June 3-17, 2018
*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change until final itinerary is confirmed
DATE OVERNIGHT LOCATION
Day 1, June 3 Travel Day
Evening ● Depart LAX China Southern #328 @11:25pm - arrive Guangzhou @5:40am
Day 2, June 4 In Flight
Full Day ● In Flight
Day 3, June 5 Pokhara, Nepal
Morning ● Arrive Guangzhou @5:40am ● Depart Guangzhou China Southern #6067 @8:15am - arrive Kathmandu @10:40am Afternoon/Evening ● Flight to Pokhara and meet your Expedition Leaders and Destination Expert ● Enjoy dinner as a group ● Opening Ceremony ● Overnight at Trek-O-Tel to rest up for the next day’s activities Day 4, June 6 Pokhara, Nepal
Morning ● Visit the Sirjana R Higher Secondary School for the Deaf ○ Tour the school and interact with the students Afternoon ● Explore the World Peace Pagoda. The hike across the lake to the Pagoda gives you spectacular views of the area. Engage in a group talk about local culture and religion at the Pagoda Evening ● Debrief and Facilitated Discussion about the No Barriers Life Elements ● Overnight at Trek-O-Tel Day 5, June 7 Jomsom, Nepal
Morning ● Transfer to airport for flight to Jomsom, Nepal Afternoon ● Arrive in Jomsom and have the afternoon to explore the town while adjusting to your first high-altitude site (elevation of 8,900’) ○ In town you can visit a local monastery, explore the local museum or meet local students at a youth hostel. Evening ● Get to know a NB Ambassador: Erik’s No Barriers Story and Group Discussion ● Overnight at Om’s House Day 6, June 8 Jomsom, Nepal
Morning/Afternoon ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Depart for an amazing experience in the Thini village, and begin your trek to Dhumba Lake. ○ Dhumba Lake is known for is sacred statues - Locals make the pilgrimage to pay their respects and ask for a blessing ○ Hike is approximately 3 hours each way Evening ● Reflection activity with your No Barriers Expedition Leaders ● Overnight at Om’s House Day 7, June 9 Kagbeni, Nepal
Morning/Afternoon ● Enjoy breakfast and Hike onward to Kagbeni (9,240’) ○ Kagbeni is the last village before entering the restricted area and sits on the shores of the Kali Gandaki River. ○ Hike is approx. 3 hours, horseback is also available ● Enjoy the afternoon exploring the semi-walled town of Kagbeni Evening ● Get to know a NB Ambassador: Bill’s No Barriers Story and Group Discussion ● Overnight at Asia Guest House Day 8, June 10 Kagbeni, Nepal
Morning/Afternoon ● Enjoy breakfast and prepare for an amazing hike to Muktinath (12,140’) ○ Muktinath is one of the holiest sites on the planet for Hindus and Buddhist. Pass by many temples, shrines, stupas and Buddhas on your hike up ○ Option to Hike or ride Horseback ● Return back to Kagbeni enlightened Evening
● Expedition Leaders will lead Mid-point check-in Reflection Activity ● Overnight at Asia Guest House Day 9, June 11 Kagbeni, Nepal
Morning ● Breakfast in the morning and prepare for half-day hike ○ Option to Hike or ride Horseback Afternoon ● Explore the local monastery Evening ● Get to know a NB Ambassador: Mandy ’s No Barriers Story and Group Discussion ● Overnight at Asia Guest House Day 10, June 12 Jomsom, Nepal
Morning ● Breakfast and depart for Jomsom Afternoon ● Explore local monastery and interact with the local students living at the youth hostel Evening ● Reflection activity with your No Barriers Expedition Leaders ● Overnight at Om’s House Day 11, June 13 Pokhara, Nepal
Morning ● Breakfast in the morning and prepare to fly back to Pokhara. Afternoon ● Weather permitting visit the Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastery Evening ● Get to know a NB Ambassador: Gretchen’s No Barriers Story and Group Discussion ● Overnight at Trek-O-Tel Day 12, June 14 Kathmandu, Nepal
Morning ● Breakfast and morning flight to Kathmandu Afternoon ● Guided walking tour of Bhaktapur ○ Visit the Royal Burbar Square ○ Have time to shop for souvenirs Evening
● Overnight at Hotel Tibet Day 13, June 15 Kathmandu, Nepal
Morning ● After breakfast spend a full day with students from the Abilis Foundation. The Abilish foundation promotes accessible tourism for people that are blind/visually impaired and those with physical disabilities ○ Full day interaction with the students Evening ● Closing Ceremony ● Overnight at Hotel Tibet
Day 14, June 16 TRAVEL DAY
Morning ● Depart Kathmandu China Southern #6068 @11:40am - arrive Guangzhou @6:15pm ● Depart Guangzhou China Southern #327 @9:30pm - arrive LAX @7:40pm ● Overnight in LA
Day 15, June 17 TRAVEL DAY
Morning ● Continue flight home
Price includes: ● Roundtrip airfare between your home and Kathmandu (you will travel from your home to Los Angeles and then the group will travel together between Los Angeles and Kathmandu). ● NBY Expedition Leaders with the group full time from arrival in Los Angeles ● Private ground transportation (bus or van) in country from arrival to departure ● Overnight accommodations during the expedition* ● All group meals throughout program (B/L/D) ● Bottled or purified water throughout the trip ● Professional English-speaking guides with group each day ● Visa for entrance into Nepal ● Customary tips for expert guides, coach drivers, supporting guides/experts, etc ● Cultural/educational activities (subject to availability in specified location) ● Entrance and activity fees to important sites, museums, landmarks, etc ● Comprehensive Emergency Medical Insurance (with $0 deductible) ● Registration of all US residents with the US State Department ‘STEP’ Program ● 24/7 emergency support team on call to support all NBY groups on the road
Price does not include: ● Required documents – Passport, etc. *Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after you return ● Optional Travel / Trip Cancellation insurance ● Airline fees (baggage fees, upgrades, etc) if applicable ● Personal spending money & expenses ● Food and snacks apart from the three meals provided
Additional Notes: ● Itinerary details and activity schedule(s) subject to change. We will stay as close as possible to the outlined itinerary, and we ask that the group be flexible in unpredictable circumstances. ● Accommodations not guaranteed until trip is confirmed. Rooms are typically doubles or triples shared by travelers of the same gender. Specific configurations may vary by location or availability.