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Everest & Tigers Adventure

Views of Everest - Jungle Safaris in world-famous Chitwan National Park - Colourful Kathmandu

All meals 'on tour' included

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Duration

11 Days
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Grade

Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude

3800m
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Accommodation

5 Nts Hotels - 5 Nts Trekking Lodges
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Short trek for views of Everest - Jungle Safaris in world famous Chitwan National Park - Colourful Kathmandu

Who wouldn't get excited at the prospect and possibility of seeing both Everest and Tigers in the space of a fortnight's holiday?

This two-week Nepal family holiday is designed for families with teenagers who are of good fitness and have some previous mountain walking experience. First, an Everest trek suitable for teenagers You'll follow the classic Everest Base Camp trail as far as the aptly named Everest View Hotel, where there are, of course, breathtaking views of Everest as well as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Yes, just as in the photo above, taken from the Everest View Hotel. Returning to Kathmandu, things change completely as you travel from high in the Himalaya to almost sea level and the somewhat flatter lands of the jungles of the world-famous Chitwan National Park. To enhance your chances of seeing the very elusive tiger, two days are spent on a wildlife jungle safari in Chitwan. There is of course, much more to the wildlife of Chitwan than the tiger. A dazzling array of colourful birds, crocodiles, the one-horned rhino, gharials, leopards, and pythons all call Chitwan home too. Himalaya and jungle are a contrasting combination as well as an insight into the varied nature of Nepal. Sleeping bags (4 seasons) are required for the nights spent in lodges on trek. We can arrange sleeping bag rental for you.

IMPORTANT NOTE: During certain months flights to/from Lukla are changed from Kathmandu to Manthali, which is several hours from Kathmandu! You may wish to consider allowing an extra day for this eventuality. See our FLIGHTS TO LUKLA INFORMATION for more.

Who wouldn't get excited at the prospect and possibility of seeing both Everest and Tigers in the space of a fortnight's holiday?

  • This two-week Nepal family holiday is designed for families with teenagers who are of good fitness and have some previous mountain walking experience. First, an Everest trek suitable for teenagers You'll follow the classic Everest Base Camp trail as far as the aptly named Everest View Hotel, where there are, of course, breathtaking views of Everest as well as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Yes, just as in the photo above, taken from the Everest View Hotel. Returning to Kathmandu, things change completely as you travel from high in the Himalaya to almost sea level and the somewhat flatter lands of the jungles of the world-famous Chitwan National Park. To enhance your chances of seeing the very elusive tiger, two days are spent on a wildlife jungle safari in Chitwan. There is of course, much more to the wildlife of Chitwan than the tiger. A dazzling array of colourful birds, crocodiles, the one-horned rhino, gharials, leopards, and pythons all call Chitwan home too. Himalaya and jungle are a contrasting combination as well as an insight into the varied nature of Nepal. Sleeping bags (4 seasons) are required for the nights spent in lodges on trek. We can arrange sleeping bag rental for you.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: During certain months flights to/from Lukla are changed from Kathmandu to Manthali, which is several hours from Kathmandu! You may wish to consider allowing an extra day for this eventuality. See our FLIGHTS TO LUKLA INFORMATION for more.

Example Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Arrive Kathmandu
    • Day 2
      Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
    • Day 3
      Trek to Namche Bazaar
    • Day 4
      Everest View Hotel & Namche Bazaar
    • Day 5
      Trek to Phakding
    • Day 6
      Trek to Lukla
    • Day 7
      Fly to Kathmandu
    • Day 8
      Fly to Chitwan
    • Day 9
      Chitwan Jungle Wildlife Safari
    • Day 10
      Drive to Kathmandu
    • Day 11
      Depart Kathmandu

  • DAY
    1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: During certain months flights to/from Lukla are changed from Kathmandu to Manthali, which is several hours from Kathmandu! You may wish to consider allowing an extra day for this eventuality. See our FLIGHTS TO LUKLA INFORMATION for more.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY 1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: During certain months flights to/from Lukla are changed from Kathmandu to Manthali, which is several hours from Kathmandu! You may wish to consider allowing an extra day for this eventuality. See our FLIGHTS TO LUKLA INFORMATION for more.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY
    2

    Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding

    A private transfer to the airport for the 40-minute spectacular flight to the airstrip at Lukla. Here you'll meet your porter team, and then your first day of trekking is actually downhill and relatively short as you descend a trail to the bottom of the river valley below. It's around 2–3 hours of walking to the village of Phakding (2610 m), and your overnight stop is staying in a typical trekking lodge.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Phakding
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    Find out more about Trekking Lodges

    DAY 2

    Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding

    A private transfer to the airport for the 40-minute spectacular flight to the airstrip at Lukla. Here you'll meet your porter team, and then your first day of trekking is actually downhill and relatively short as you descend a trail to the bottom of the river valley below. It's around 2–3 hours of walking to the village of Phakding (2610 m), and your overnight stop is staying in a typical trekking lodge.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Phakding
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    Find out more about Trekking Lodges

    DAY
    3

    Trek to Namche Bazaar

    Today's walk begins in a straightforward manner as you follow the trail alongside the river and through pine forests to Jorsale. You'll cross the river a couple of times by suspension and plank bridge, and in around 2 hours, you'll hopefully get your first glimpse of Everest's summit poking over the Nuptse ridge in the far distance. It's then a stiff climb of 2–3 hours as the Everest Base Camp trail winds it's way up and up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. Walking time is approx. 5–6 hours to an altitude of 3400m. Altitude gain: 800m.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Namche Bazaar
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 3

    Trek to Namche Bazaar

    Today's walk begins in a straightforward manner as you follow the trail alongside the river and through pine forests to Jorsale. You'll cross the river a couple of times by suspension and plank bridge, and in around 2 hours, you'll hopefully get your first glimpse of Everest's summit poking over the Nuptse ridge in the far distance. It's then a stiff climb of 2–3 hours as the Everest Base Camp trail winds it's way up and up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. Walking time is approx. 5–6 hours to an altitude of 3400m. Altitude gain: 800m.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Namche Bazaar
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    4

    Everest View Hotel & Namche Bazaar

    So, you've come to see Everest, and while you've had tantalising glimpses, today you shall hopefully see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and more in all their glory. Leaving Namche, it's a steep climb out of the village that, at this height, feels a lot harder than it should. So, take it easy and pace yourself, as it's around a 2.5-hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel at 3880m. It's not called the Everest View Hotel for nothing, as from this incredible vantage point there are simply jaw-dropping views up the valley, and of course there is the summit of Everest, magnificence itself as it pokes high above the Nupste ridge line. Here in this truly outstanding location, you take lunch on the terrace of the Everest View Hotel, and as it's only a couple of hours walk back, you can soak up the panoramic views without having to rush back 'home'. For the full trek to Everest Base Camp itself, we'd usually classify today's walk as an acclimatisation day using the 'climb high, sleep low' principle. But no one said that such acclimatisation days were easy, particularly at this reasonably high altitude. Adding an extra day for acclimatisation in Namche Forst is always an option. Walking time: approx. 5 hours with around 450 m of ascent and descent.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Namche Bazaar
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 4

    Everest View Hotel & Namche Bazaar

    So, you've come to see Everest, and while you've had tantalising glimpses, today you shall hopefully see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and more in all their glory. Leaving Namche, it's a steep climb out of the village that, at this height, feels a lot harder than it should. So, take it easy and pace yourself, as it's around a 2.5-hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel at 3880m. It's not called the Everest View Hotel for nothing, as from this incredible vantage point there are simply jaw-dropping views up the valley, and of course there is the summit of Everest, magnificence itself as it pokes high above the Nupste ridge line. Here in this truly outstanding location, you take lunch on the terrace of the Everest View Hotel, and as it's only a couple of hours walk back, you can soak up the panoramic views without having to rush back 'home'. For the full trek to Everest Base Camp itself, we'd usually classify today's walk as an acclimatisation day using the 'climb high, sleep low' principle. But no one said that such acclimatisation days were easy, particularly at this reasonably high altitude. Adding an extra day for acclimatisation in Namche Forst is always an option. Walking time: approx. 5 hours with around 450 m of ascent and descent.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Namche Bazaar
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    5

    Trek to Phakding

    Good news! Today is mostly downhill and back to Phakding the way you came up. Strong mountain walkers can usually walk from Namche all the way back down and then up to Lukla. It makes for quite a challenging day, though, and after the walk back to Phakding, your family may not relish a further 2-hour steep climb back to Lukla. Walking time is approximately 4-5 hours.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Phakding
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 5

    Trek to Phakding

    Good news! Today is mostly downhill and back to Phakding the way you came up. Strong mountain walkers can usually walk from Namche all the way back down and then up to Lukla. It makes for quite a challenging day, though, and after the walk back to Phakding, your family may not relish a further 2-hour steep climb back to Lukla. Walking time is approximately 4-5 hours.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Phakding
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    6

    Trek to Lukla

    OK, you've got to do it, and you know it. It's around a 2-hour ascent back up to Lukla itself, so even without hurrying, you'll be in Lukla for lunch, and it's time to put your feet up in the afternoon.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Lukla
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 6

    Trek to Lukla

    OK, you've got to do it, and you know it. It's around a 2-hour ascent back up to Lukla itself, so even without hurrying, you'll be in Lukla for lunch, and it's time to put your feet up in the afternoon.

    Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Lukla
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    7

    Fly to Kathmandu

    Enjoy the thrilling take off from Lukla and as you know, it's a short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be transferred to your hotel by private vehicle and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingencies for this trek, whether it be for any delays/cancellations that can and do occur for flights both to and from Lukla, or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 7

    Fly to Kathmandu

    Enjoy the thrilling take off from Lukla and as you know, it's a short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be transferred to your hotel by private vehicle and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingencies for this trek, whether it be for any delays/cancellations that can and do occur for flights both to and from Lukla, or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY
    8

    Fly to Chitwan

    After a private transfer to Kathmandu Airport, you take the short flight to Bharatpur and will then be driven by private vehicle to Chitwan. You should usually arrive in time for an early afternoon game drive.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort - Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 8

    Fly to Chitwan

    After a private transfer to Kathmandu Airport, you take the short flight to Bharatpur and will then be driven by private vehicle to Chitwan. You should usually arrive in time for an early afternoon game drive.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort - Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    9

    Chitwan Jungle Wildlife Safari

    A day devoted to guided jungle activities provided by your hosts.  Journey by jeep deep into the jungles of Chitwan in search of wildlife such as the elusive Tiger and One-Horned Rhino. You'll also explore the riverside wildlife by dug-out canoe. There are estimated to be over 120 tigers in Chitwan. Sightings are not common, but they do happen! Add an extra day here if you'd like to increase your chances of seeing a tiger!

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort, Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 9

    Chitwan Jungle Wildlife Safari

    A day devoted to guided jungle activities provided by your hosts.  Journey by jeep deep into the jungles of Chitwan in search of wildlife such as the elusive Tiger and One-Horned Rhino. You'll also explore the riverside wildlife by dug-out canoe. There are estimated to be over 120 tigers in Chitwan. Sightings are not common, but they do happen! Add an extra day here if you'd like to increase your chances of seeing a tiger!

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort, Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    10

    Drive to Kathmandu

    A private vehicle transfer will take you overland to Kathmandu and back to the KGH Hotel. Arriving late afternoon, you're once again spoiled for choices to eat out in the Thamel district this evening, and as the shops stay open late, there's still time for some last-minute souvenir hunting. Perhaps by now you're feeling confident enough to try out some polite haggling. It is, of course, bad manners to haggle over something you've no intention of purchasing.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 10

    Drive to Kathmandu

    A private vehicle transfer will take you overland to Kathmandu and back to the KGH Hotel. Arriving late afternoon, you're once again spoiled for choices to eat out in the Thamel district this evening, and as the shops stay open late, there's still time for some last-minute souvenir hunting. Perhaps by now you're feeling confident enough to try out some polite haggling. It is, of course, bad manners to haggle over something you've no intention of purchasing.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY
    11

    Depart Kathmandu

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailored.

    DAY 11

    Depart Kathmandu

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailored.

    IMPORTANT

    This is an EXAMPLE ITINERARY and can be customised for you accordingly.

    Please consider whether you want your customisable, private trip itinerary to also include CONTINGENCY.

    See our ABOUT CONTINGENCY Information

    Please CONTACT US to discuss CONTINGENCY and ADDITIONAL ACCLIMATISATION, as well as other CUSTOMISATION POSSIBILITES for your PRIVATE CUSTOM TREK

Price Guide

Price based on a private party of 4 persons, twin share rooms, low season.
  • $ US 1655

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The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, private overland travel, internal flights Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu and Kathmandu-Bharatpur, meals as indicated in the itinerary (most meals and all meals on trek), permits and National Park Fees, 2 x guided wildlife activity days at Chitwan, porterage on trek, and a Snow Cat Travel Trekking Guide (Days 2–7) All guides are English-speaking professionals and fully licenced.

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