Himalayan Expedition for Schools
Culture and adventure for young minds.
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Poon Hill, Chang Patan
14 days
£819 per person
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Overview
The Himalayan Expedition For Schools is a rewarding adventure to Nepal full of engaging culture, experiences, and inspiration for young minds. Explore an ancient land, become acquainted with Nepalese village life, and trek the Himalayas. Accomplish a project that will make a real difference in people’s lives and benefit you with growth in personal development, confidence and global awareness.
“We loved the wonderful hospitality and friends we made. Our time in Chang Patan was brilliant." Neil Mackenzie, Teacher, UK.
Day 1 - Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel
Meet our representative waiting for you at the airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening enjoy a complimentary buffet dinner, a chance to taste Nepalese cuisine, or taste one of a range of other dishes if you prefer.
Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Morning: Buffet breakfast and Enjoy a walk with your city guide from the hotel to Durbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries.
Afternoon: Buffet lunch in hotel. Visit the Monkey Temple.
Durbar Square Kathmandu
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu | Pokhara
Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Visit Rainbow Children’s Home. Morning: Early breakfast then short walk to the Tourist Buses. Leave hotel at 6.30am for 7.00am bus. Travel to Pokhara with guides, approx. 7hrs, lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive 2-3pm. Visit Rainbow Children’s Home.
Evening: Receive your trekking brief. Buffet dinner.
Pokhara
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara
Pokhara Sightseeing.
Morning: An early start, drive to Sarangkot to view the sunrise over the Himalayas.
Afternoon: Visit Gupteshor Mahadev Caves, Devi’s Falls and the Mountain Museum with your city guide. The rest of the day is free.
Sarangkot
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Poon Hill Trek
Start of Trek.
Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast leave by bus for the start of the Poon Hill Trek, 4 nights/5 days.
Poon Hill
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Poon Hill Trek
Day 2 of Trek.
Morning & Afternoon: Drive to Nayapul, your starting point for the trek, about 1hr from your hotel. Ascend slowly through terraced fields and mountain villages to Ulleri (2073m).
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Nayapul
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Poon Hill Trek
Morning & Afternoon: Start with a steep ascent before a more gradual uphill walk taking you to Ghorepani (2775m) On a clear day there are stunning views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Ghorepani
Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghorepani | Poon Hill | Tadapani
Morning & Afternoon: Before dawn walk up to Poon Hill (3200m) to see the spectacular sunrise, about 45min. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then trek to Tadapani (2650m).
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Poon Hill
Day 9 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tadapani | Pokhara
Morning & Afternoon: From Tadapani your trail descends through beautiful forests to Ghandruk (1950m) and easy walking back to Nayapul where your trek ends. Drive to your hotel in Pokhara.
Walking time: 6-7 hours
Pokhara
Day 10 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Village
Travel to Village.
Morning: After breakfast take bus to Bhimad, approx 60min. On arrival unpack the bus, buy snacks and have drinks at the local shop then walk to Chang Patan, approx. 20min. Cooking area / admin side, like toilets, dining tent etc. to be set up in advance including firewood.
Afternoon: Lunch on arrival prepared by cook team. Local Community Welcoming Party around 4pm. Dinner 7-8pm.
Chang Patan Village
Day 11 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Village
Morning & Afternoon: Project work rota.
Chang Patan Village
Day 12 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Village | Kathmandu
Morning: After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu.
Afternoon: The rest of the day is free for leisure.
Kathmandu
Day 13 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu
Morning: Mountain biking.
Afternoon: The rest of the day is free.
Evening: Expedition meal in restaurant.
Kathmandu
Day 14 - Breakfast, Lunch
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Departure day: We provide a complimentary transfer to Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will help you and bid you farewell.
Kathmandu Airport
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Our Prices
- 11-30 People £813
Please contact us if you wish to tailor this holiday to add or remove activities or days to suit your dates and budget.
Included in your holiday
- All accommodation including tented camp in village
- Local English speaking guides
- Experienced local mountain guides and porter
- Insurance for mountain guides and porter
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All transportation
- All meals
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support from our local representatives
Excluded from your holiday
- International flights – read about our flight advice
- Travel insurance – read more
- Personal expenses e.g. gifts, alcohol
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas and Vaccinations
- Tips – read more
- Soft drinks
Value for Money
We believe that value for money is important, we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras, fewer services or the quality may not be as good.
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Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Everything You Need to Know
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It’s Good to Know
We have assembled a list of all the things about this itinerary that are good to know, those things that you could have gone on holiday, not knowing, but feel better that you did.
Time Zone: GMT +5hr 45min
Language: Nepali
When to Go to Nepal
Our tailor made approach to your holiday offers you complete choice, for a rough guide of the typical temperature and rainfall see Weather and Climate.
- We can base your holiday to suit the dates you want to go.
- We can offer some fixed date departures for customers wanting to join a group.
- Some holidays must operate on certain dates if they contain time sensitive events like a course or a festival.
- We can help solve the age-old problem of booking a holiday to get away from the crowds.
Himalayan Expedition for Schools
The best time to go is in July during the summer holidays
Personalise your unique adventure
Tailor-made Holidays
We design trips around the needs, interests, and budgets of single travellers, couples, families, small groups, Scout groups and schools.
So, personalise your unique adventure with these add-ons and don’t hesitate to let our professional Travel Consultants know about any needs or interests that aren’t listed, we love a challenge!
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