Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas (2012)

Kathmandu • Pokhara • 3-Night Overland Trek • 2-Night River Camp • 2-Night Jungle Safari
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $3895
  • $260 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 17 days
  • from only:
  • $4995
  • $294 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your adventure, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

22hrs

Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC (Dulles)

20hrs

Dallas, Denver, Houston, Orlando, Minneapolis

24hrs

New York (JFK)

15hrs

Miami

25hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Delhi, India. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on an OAT trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

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Unique Accommodations


Gokarna Forest Resort
Kathmandu, Nepal

Just minutes from Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, the Gokarna Forest Resort boasts breathtaking views of the Nepalese valley from all of its 95 rooms. Each room features a private bath and comfortable furnishings. A spa and golf course are on-site.

Sanctuary Lodge
Pokhara, Nepal

With magnificent views of the sacred Machapuchare (Fishtail Mountain) and the Modi River, Sanctuary Lodge is located at 3,470 feet amid lovely landscaped gardens. Built in a traditional Nepali design, the lodge offers authentic ambiance in a spectacular setting. Ten rustic-style rooms include a private bath with shower.

Pokhara Grande Hotel
Pokhara, Nepal

At the Pokhara Grande Hotel, you’ll experience breathtaking mountain views and seven acres of landscaped gardens. It’s the perfect location from which to explore the scenic town of Pokhara. Its 85 rooms include a hair dryer, Internet access, air-conditioning, minibar, and coffee- and tea-making facilities.

Seti River Camp
Seti River, Nepal

Located just above the Seti River, this safari-style camp features 21 permanent tents with twin beds, changing room, veranda, and attached bath. Solar-heated showers are available. You’ll be able to take a refreshing dip in the river, relax in a hammock, and share your evenings around a driftwood campfire.

Safari Narayani Lodge
Chitwan, Nepal

Located on a bluff overlooking the Rapti River, the Safari Narayani Lodge features twelve intimate rooms and a “Tharu Ghar”-inspired community center, perfect for mingling with fellow travelers. The lodge offers a dining hall and bar, cozy fireplace, and viewing deck and patio—the ideal location to spy wildlife in nearby Chitwan National Park.

Tashi Namgay Resort & Spa
Paro, Bhutan (pre-trip extension)

Located on a hilltop overlooking Pa Chu River, the Tashi Namgay Resort & Spa is set on five lush green acres just outside Paro town. The décor blends Bhutanese traditions and modern architecture and incorporates elements of the natural environment for a peaceful atmosphere. A restaurant serving Bhutanese and international cuisines, a bar, and a spa are on-site. The resort offers 42 guest rooms situated within 15 cottages and bungalows on the premises. All rooms have private bath, telephone, TV, and minibar.

Shangbala Hotel
Lhasa, Tibet (post-trip extension)

The Shangbala Hotel is well-located in the heart of the Tibetan Quarter in Lhasa, just a short walk from Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar. Each of its 70 rooms features a TV, telephone, minibar, and private bath.