Budget Friendly Holiday in Nepal: 15 days

Budget Holiday in Nepal
Good to Know
  • Duration 15 Days
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Max. Altitude 3210 m
  • Group Size 2+
  • Trip Starts Kathmandu
  • Trip Ends Kathmandu
  • Group Style Group and Private
  • Activities Wildlife activities, Trekking and Cultural excursion
  • Best Season Sept to June

Highlights

  • Exciting sightseeing tour at Kathmandu with the combination of both Hindu and Buddhism cultures.
  • City tour towards world heritage sites listed by UNESCO at Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
  • Early Sunrise view from Nagarkot (2195 meters).
  • Jungle safari and walks at Chitwan National Park.
  • Encounter with rare Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinoceros.
  • Visit towards Ashoka pillar, Sacred Lumbini garden, Maya Devi Temple, and more.
  • Relaxation and enjoyment at Lakeside.
  • Encounter with Rhododendron and scenic views through the trail.
  • Best morning sunrise view from Poon hill with an uninterrupted panoramic view of the most photogenic mountains.

Advantages of booking Budget friendly holiday in Nepal with us

  • Private vehicles pick up and drop off passengers at all airports.
  • First-aid kit box.
  • Trekking Planner’s down jackets, t-shirt, and cap, if necessary.
  • Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (you should have insurance for emergency evacuation, which will be paid for by your travel insurance company).
  • We use an oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate, and we provide oxygen.
  • Sim cards are provided by our company for travelers, so there won’t be any networking issues.

Introduction: Budget Friendly trek and Holiday in Nepal

Trekking Planner Nepal presents Budget Holiday in Nepal considering the love and passion of all travelers in a budget friendly way. We are including the best-in-class destinations with the most affordable budget. Budget Holiday in Nepal is one of the best travel packages for budget travelers, who are traveling within a minimum budget and want to have the best experience of their lifetime.

On Budget Holiday in Nepal package, we are including some of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal which include Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini (birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha), Pokhara, and a short trek towards Annapurna Conservation Area. Our clients would be able to learn about the history, culture, ethnicity, art, and architecture of Nepal and would experience a Short trek in Annapurna. During the trip, we would be traveling through the countryside, where we could observe and know about the local tribes.

why to visit Kathmandu? 

Kathmandu, an ancient city rich in forms of culture, tradition, food, art, and architecture is one of the oldest cities founded in the 2nd century. Kathmandu is known as the city of thousand temples, a city where there are more festivals than working days, a city which is a living breathing example of ancient art, architecture, history, and religious monuments, and contains a wide amount of famous foods and dishes. Kathmandu consists of 7 UNESCO world heritage sites that resemble the histories, details, and knowledge regarding various eras and regimes. Kathmandu is a destination that has been very popular since the 1970's as being the capital city and the gateway to the Nepalese Himalayas and a hub of Nepal.  

Being the capital city and the most developed city in Nepal, here all the required and desired services, amenities, accommodations, and hospitality facilities are available. The city could be traveled during any season because of the good weather, available facilities, and mild temperature conditions.   

Why to visit Chitwan National Park?

Chitwan National Park which was established in 1973, was Nepal’s first National park established in order to preserve One Horned Rhinos and Royal Bengal Tigers. In 1984 UNESCO declared this place a world heritage site after recognizing its unique significance and the role it plays, in an international way for the preservation of some of the most endangered species in the world. Jungle safari, elephant polo, canoe ride in the park, jungle walk, village walk, birdwatching, wildlife, and observing the local tribes are some of the major attractions of this place.

Chitwan is less crowded and the temperature is warm comparatively higher than Kathmandu and the weather conditions are favorable at tropical monsoon. Accommodation, amenities, and hospitality-related facilities are also provided in a good manner.

Why to visit Lumbini?

Lumbini is the most famous Buddhist Pilgrimage site in the world. This place is known as the birthplace of lord Gautama Buddha and contains many mysteries, artifacts, archaeology, and discoveries related to Buddhism and is regarded as a place that is a fully enlightened holy pilgrimage, a path to nirvana, freedom from ignorance, cravings, and dark desires. Lumbini is also famous for the Ashoka Pillar which was erected in the presence of King Ashoka as a symbol of respect in 539 BC.

The flow of visitors is very high due to which there are quality-oriented facilities and services available. Temperate climate with hot summers and dry winters but, temperatures are comparatively more favorable than Chitwan and the place is suitable for traveling during September to May period of the year.

Why to visit Pokhara?

Pokhara is a must-visit place for anyone traveling to Nepal. Due to its quiet and peaceful environment, Pokhara is famous for extreme adventure and relaxation and is a gateway to the Annapurna Range Himalayas. This is a city that overwhelms visitors with its natural beauty and a place no one would like to leave after entering. An amazing place is rich in nature as it offers amazing views and some mesmerizing sites.

September and November are considered the best time to visit and is a peak tourist destinations. Pokhara consists of each and every facility with all the services required for the clients. There is a famous saying, visiting once is never enough if anyone is going to Pokhara.

Why to visit Poon Hill?

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is popularly known as Poon Hill Annapurna Panorama trek as it leads you through scenic country walks. This is an ideal and perfect trek for travelers in Nepal who are interested in the Himalayas and for those who want to be close to nature.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the shortest and the best treks for viewing the mountains, a great opportunity for trekkers and beginners, where the trails take you to the most fascinating high places of Annapurna mid hills offering spectacular views of high snow-capped mountains.

Besides mountains and scenic landscapes, travelers would have time to explore local villages and witness the culture and age-old customs of the Annapurna Region. Natives living in harmony and close to nature could be observed dedicating their basic time to farm life.

Local Culture and Religion around poon hill?

This area offers the visitors to know about the local cultures and traditions, we could observe the way of living of various ethnic groups in this region. We could see and observe people making organic trees, bamboo products, ghees, storing the crops, vegetating, and witness many flora and fauna as well.

There are many ethnic groups in the region widely known as Brahmins, Chhetris, Gurung, and Magar, and there is a long list of ethnic groups but, we could shortly divide them into the Mongolian and Aryan tribes. The culture and traditions differ according to the caste which is the main reason why this place is rich in culture and tradition. We could observe that the way of living differs from place to place because of ethnicity, weather, and altitude.

Is Travel Insurance required for Holiday in Nepal?

Travel insurance is not mandatory but,Trekking Planner Nepal strongly advises and recommends all our clients. to purchase Travel as well as Medical Insurance against unforeseen circumstances that might arise or may occur during the Himalayan holidays. Traveling and Medical Insurance must be done and obtained for traveling toward Himalayan destinations.

Trekking Planner Nepal requests all our Clients acquire Travel and Medical Insurance which is compulsory before going on any tour or trek. It should provide adequate protection for tours and treks so it would cover and have a policy for personal injury, death, medical expenses, and repatriation expenses for any means of transportation at the time of emergency evacuations, such as helicopter rescue, air ambulance or adequate cover for baggage.

Can we get altitude Mountain Sickness?

Altitude Mountain Sickness could affect anyone. At high altitudes, the decrease in atmospheric pressure makes breathing difficult due to less oxygen. Mainly, it happens above 3300m (10,000ft).

Signs and symptoms are as follows:

  • Headache/Dizziness.
  • Nausea/Vomiting.
  • Tiredness/Fatigue.
  • Sleepy but can’t sleep.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Stress/Anger.

Prevention for AMS is to dress warmly as per weather conditions, drink plenty of water, eat well and walk slowly in a pace. It is good to ask and take rest or sleep if the body is not feeling well. Keep hydrated and make sure you follow the directions and suggestions provided by the trip leader regarding altitude mountain sickness.

Note - Always feel free to ask the trek leader or Guide to stop if you don't feel good. Sometimes we might feel it’s just a little bit of dizziness but, that little thing is the thing that leads to water inside your brain or lungs before you even know it. Prevention is always better than cure.

How are the Accommodation facilities at poon hill?    

All of our hikes, trekking trails, and tour programs are conducted on the basis of itineraries where accommodations are set in respective Hotels, Lodges, Home Stays, Guest Houses, and Resorts. Some trails could take longer or could be shorter depending upon the fitness and pace of the clients, availability of vehicles, delays or cancellations in flights, unfavorable or bad weather conditions, roads, or trails.

Being a developing country when we are going up in the hilly region as the elevation increases the vegetation and the density of local people decrease which is the major reason why sometimes we need to compromise in terms of best services but, being a tourist route still, most of the facilities are available while some things may require compromise. For example- 24hour electricity, laundry services (because of lack of warm temperature and sunlight), wi-fi, meat and eggs, fruits, hot showers, toilet commode, quality of room and availability (standard quality rooms are found which are designed for meeting the basic requirements). However, the best services and facilities are provided but, sometimes we need to compromise according to the limited facilities and hospitalities found in the particular area.

Water and Toilet facilities at poon hill

When we trail towards the high lands the quality of services must be compromised because of the locally available limited natural and artificial facilities. Hot showers are not available in some places due to a lack of gases and wood in the higher areas due to which clients must pay extra for the biomass required to produce heat for making hot water or showering and drinking. Mineral waters are not available due to lack of transportation so, it’s better to carry a bottle that filters the water as it goes in, or carrying water cleaning capsules can also be an ideal choice.

Being a rural area and due to lack of water some places lodges, tea shops, and hotels have a squat toilet where you are required to squat in order to do the waste management of the body. That’s not the only reason but, modern western toilets require at least 2-3 liters of water for flushing which is impossible to fulfill due to the lack of infrastructure related to drainage.

Electricity and Internet facilities at poon hill

Being an under develop the country and due to a lack of infrastructure the facilities related to electricity are not available on some regions and even if they are available to load -shedding, a shortage of electricity could occur due to natural or artificial reasons. Carrying a power bank is recommended in order to charge the battery of cell phones, cameras, torches, or other devices.

Recharging the battery requires extra fees in some places due to the fact that they are buying or using electricity from external sources. For example generators, solar, and even private hydro-powers.

The case of wi-fi is the same due to electricity as well as the private poles and the amount of money the locals have to invest heavily on poles, wires, and internet service providers due to which the wi-fi requires a certain amount of payment but varies from place to place and is not applicable everywhere.

Itinerary
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    Up on arrival at the international airport in the Kathmandu you will be picked up by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, you will have a short briefing about your tour than rest for while. After refreshment tour guide will come to pick you up at the hotel and take you to the half day sightseeing tours to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Back to the hotel and be ready for cultural dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.

      Today after breakfast you will have day guided sightseeing tours Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square than drive to Nagarkot for overnight. Nagarkot is one of the famous sunrise viewpoints of Nepal which is located near from Kathmandu on the hill from where you will be able to lovely panoramic Mountain View from east to west include Mt Annapurna and Mt Everest. This is such a nice place for a short walk around, you will able to join with local they are very friendly. Stay overnight at the hotel.

        Today your guide wills weak you up an early morning for sunrise view on the mountain. After breakfast drive to Patan Durbar Square for guided sightseeing tours, than Swayambhunat Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa. These are very famous sightseeing tours in Kathmandu which is listed on the UNESCO world heritage site. Stay overnight at the hotel.

          After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, Drive through the scenic countryside to Chitwan National. This is such a nice place in Nepal for Safari activities. Upon arrival at the hotel, they will provide a welcome drink and lunch. After refreshment, you will start day excursion with local Guide. Stay overnight at the hotel.

            Full Day Jungle activities include jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, jungle drive, canoe ridge and bird watching in the park having 360 sq. miles of tall grassland and thick forests. We will attempt to search out some of the elusive animals of the Terai, and with the skill of the fully will encounter the one-horned Rhino, various types of deer, boar, and leopard and if we are very fortunate the elusive tiger. Later on this evening, you will be able to watch Tharu Cultural Dance. Stay overnight at the hotel.

              After breakfast, we travel overland from Chitwan to the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, where has been revered as the place of holy pilgrimage. Lumbini has been included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

              Upon arrival Lumbini, we transfer you to the hotel, check-in and then we go walking through the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the Maya Devi Temple with its bas-relief sculpture depicting Maya Devi holding on with her right hand to a branch of pipal tree and giving birth to the infant Buddha who stand upon a lotus pedestal. Stay overnight at the hotel.

                After breakfast, we depart to Pokhara for about 5-6 hrs scenic countryside drive, the lakeside city, the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. This very suitable place from where you will be able to see Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range include Fishtail. This is the starting point of one of the famous trekking in the world call Annapurna. Stay overnight at the hotel. (This evening your trekking guide will give you a short briefing about your trekking and next day program)

                  Today an early morning breakfast drive leads on the good motorable road for about 45 Km. the journey continues along with the great scenery passing through several villages Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle all the way to Nayapul. On arriving at Nayapul, where our adventure begins from the warm subtropical region, the walk follows the Modi River upstream to Birethanti & follows the east bank of Bhurungdi Khola with scenery of waterfall, high green forest. Lunch will be served somewhere on the way at the teahouses and finally reaches to Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at the teahouses.

                    After breakfast in the place where you spend the night, today the trail steeply ascends on the long stone steps until Ulleri village with the scenery of terrace landscape and Annapurna Himalaya. After a few hours of long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching Ulleri village, from here the path is gradual on the winding trail through the cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest, the walk continues with few short ups and downs to the Ghorepani, from where you will be able to see a good view of Annapurna Mountain range. Stay overnight at the teahouses.

                      Today an early morning your guide will wake you up and take you to the Poon hill after about 45 min walk from where you will be able to see good sunrise on the mountain. Poon Hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani and surrounding area. From Poon Hill, you will see Dolpo, Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchare (Fishtail and Manaslu Himalayan range.

                      After short but very nice panoramic view from Poon Hill you walk back to the hotel. After breakfast you will continues trek to Tadapani, The walk passes through the rhododendron, Pine and bamboo frost with short up and down. Lunch will serve on the way at the teahouses. Stay overnight at the teahouses.

                        Today’s walk leads through deep forest an hours on the gradual path to Bhasi Kharka, from this spot the trail descends with the occasional view of the Mt.Annapurna ranges & Machhapuchre (Fishtail), through the forest, creeks and small streams to the Ghandruk village. This is a semi-modern village and gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. On reaching Ghandruk at lunchtime and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. This is one of the biggest towns of this trek.

                          After a great time in the Ghandruck Village today you descending Pokhara via Birethanti one can see mules loaded with goods en-route. Walking distance is 05 hrs to Nayapool (New-bridge) from where you are going to finish your trek and drive back to Pokhara. Stay overnight at the hotel.

                            Well, after a wonderful time in the Nepal Himalaya and short rest in Pokhara, today you drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic countryside. On arrival transfer to the hotel, rest and relaxing afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel.

                              After a long trip around Nepal include short trek, today you have the full day in Kathmandu.

                                Today you will transfer to the international airport for final departure. or join next program with us.

                                Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.

                                Inclusions
                                What's Included
                                • All airport Pick up drops by private vehicle.
                                • 04 Nights twin/double shearing standard accommodation on BB in Kathmandu.
                                • 02 Nights twin/double shearing standard accommodation on BB in Pokhara.
                                • Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and in Pokhara with private vehicle (entrance fees extra).
                                • 01 Night twin/double shearing standard accommodation on BB in Nagarkot.
                                • Kathmandu to Nagarkot to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
                                • Kathmandu to Chitwan to Lumbini to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
                                • 02night/03-day safari activities on full board meals plan in Chitwan National Park.
                                • 01-night twin/double shearing standard accommodation on BB in Lumbini.
                                • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers' Information Management System( TIMS card).
                                • A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, Government license holding guide. Price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
                                • 02 guest=01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment.
                                • Double/twin sharing simple accommodation in the mountain during the trekking.
                                • Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, and tea/coffee during the trekking.
                                • Safe drinking.
                                • Pokhara to Starting point and ending point of trekking to Pokhara by private vehicle.
                                • Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
                                • First aid kit.
                                • Trekking Planner’s a sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
                                • Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
                                • All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary.
                                What's Excluded
                                •  Nepal Visa fee.
                                •  International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
                                •  Lunch and Dinner  in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Lumbini, and  in Pokhara.
                                •  Personal  travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation.
                                •  Extra night accommodation and lunch and dinner in the city because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
                                •  Personal expenses (phone calls, baggage charge, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
                                •  Tips to the trekking crews and drive.
                                •  Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any event out of our control.
                                Departure Dates
                                • Trip departures are available every day of the year.
                                • This trip is fully customizable. We can customize the trip to meet your needs.
                                • This trip is available on both a fixed departure and a private group basis.
                                • This trip can be booked privately if you’re traveling solo or with your family.
                                • Have a big group? We can accommodate all of your needs.
                                • We can help you make it fit your budget.
                                • We accept instant bookings and online payments.
                                • If the given date is not appropriate for you, please contact us.
                                • Call or email now for a private trip: [email protected], mobile: +977 9851071767 (24 hours), WhatsApp, and Viber.
                                • Trekking Planner also organizes various trips in small groups that can suit you.
                                • We recommend you reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away for a wonderful experience with us.
                                Essential Info

                                Suggested Equipment List.

                                • Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag that is to be returned after the trip).
                                • Day pack.
                                • Trekking shoes.
                                • Sports shoes or sandals.
                                • Sun Hat/cap.
                                • Warm woolen cap.
                                • Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket.
                                • Waterproof Gore-Tex layer.
                                • Pullover or warm sweeter.
                                • Raincoat.
                                • 4/5 pairs of good quality socks.
                                • Hand gloves.
                                • 2/3 pairs of trekking trousers.
                                • 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts.
                                • 3/4 pairs of underwear (non-cotton preferred).
                                • Sunglasses.
                                • Water bottle.
                                • 4-season sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it. It is to be returned after the trip).
                                •  Flash or Torch light.
                                • Camera and batteries.
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