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At Encounters Travel our Nepal tours offer travellers and trekking enthusiasts some of the world's best mountain hiking routes and scenery that the planet has to offer - a truly once in a lifetime adventure travel experience!
Nepal is a perfectly landlocked Asian nation that offers an abundance of adventure - also featuring a diverse culture with beautiful palaces, temples and shrines adorning the Kathmandu Valley, gorgeous mountain vistas overlooking Pokhara, and national parks rich with wildlife.
Our Nepal tour packages explore the lowlands and sprawling capital city of Kathmandu, soaking in all its historic feel courtesy of the medieval squares and shrines complemented by bustling streets, shops and restaurants.
Many old temples, monasteries and stupas are dotted around the country for those seeking some history, along with the thrills of white water rafting, cycling and more.
On several of our Nepal tours, you can also visit the lowland Terai region which has some spectacular wildlife parks for spotting wild elephants, rhinos, tigers, and exotic birds in their natural habitat.
Whatever you hope to get out of your trip to the country, all our small group tours in Nepal set off from Kathmandu and offer something different.
Prepare well and take the traditional yet tough trek to Everest Base Camp - enjoy a comprehensive journey covering west to east through jungle regions and ancient hilltop villages or opt for a shorter jaunt with our Nepal Exposed tour if you're on a tighter schedule.
Our private and tailor-made holidays can be customized as much or as little as you like, so you can book onto one of our Nepal tours to see this beautiful country in all its glory in a way that suits you. Our private Nepal trekking tour itineraries have been designed to add something different to classic routes and can all be shortened or extended to fit your availability. Contact us for more information.
Do you want to know more about Nepal and its beauty? Or would you like to read about the country's different festivals, or find more details about visa regulations?
The Nepal tourism board website has bags of useful information and beautiful images to help get you inspired.
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Duration:
15 Days
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Min: 2 | Max: 12
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B- 14, L - 1, D - 2
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Kathmandu, mountain views from Nagarkot, Bhaktapur ancient centre, Trisuli river rafting option, Chitwan wildlife safaris, lakeside Pokha...
Duration:
16 Days
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Min: 2 | Max: 12
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B- 16, L - 0, D - 0
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Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp trek, Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, side walks from Dingboche, amazing views from Kallar Patar, friendly ...
Duration:
10 Days
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Min: 2 | Max: 12
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B- 10, L - 1, D - 2
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Streets & temples of Kathmandu, mountain views from Nagarkot, ancient Bhaktapur, Chitwan wildlife safaris, lakeside town of Pokhara, ...
Duration:
9 Days
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B- 9, L - 4, D - 4
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Kathmandu's temples & stupas, Paro Dzong & National Museum, Thimphu tours, Buddha Point, Dochu La Pass, Punakha Dzong, Tiger's Ne...
Duration:
16 Days
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Min: 2 | Max: 12
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B- 14, L - 3, D - 4
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Old and New Delhi, Pink city of Jaipur, Tordi Garh, Abhaneri step well, Keoladeo NP, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Riv...
Duration:
12 Days
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Min: 2 | Max: 12
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B- 11, L - 5, D - 6
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Kathmandu's temples & stupas, Paro Dzong & National Museum, Thimphu weekend market, Dochu La Pass, Punakha Dzong, Phobjika Valley...
The best time to visit is between October and December as the weather is dry and warm, and the skies are clear.
Nepal is generally a safe country to visit and there are no political tensions in the country.
The Nepalese rupee is the official currency of Nepal and is made up of subunits known as pasia.
The dress code for tourists in Nepal is relaxed, but we suggest covering your arms, lower legs and shoulders when visiting temples and religious sites.
The dress code for tourists in Nepal is relaxed, but we suggest covering your arms, lower legs and shoulders when visiting temples and religious sites.
The tap water in Nepal is unsafe to drink so visitors have a choice between bottled water, purification tablets and boiling water.
Planning your trip to Nepal depends entirely on what you’re interested in doing and sites you’re most eager to see. If you plan on booking a tour with us at Encounters Travel, our tours are already planned out carefully – leaving you to simply pack your bags.
How much you spend on a meal depends on the type of meal you’re interested in having, however when dining out an average meal in Nepal can cost around NP?352 per person – breakfast prices are usually cheaper than lunch or dinner.
Yes, the locals do speak English in Nepal – many speak English as a second or foreign language, with English use being most prevalent among city dwellers residing in Kathmandu. Although Nepali is the native language, English is the primary language used more for business in Nepal.
The recommended vaccinations for Nepal are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningitis. Boosters are also recommended for Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, and Measles.
Depending on your travel plans, you may also consider inoculations against Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, and Rabies.
The total cost of a trip to Nepal depends on a number of factors, such as how long you’re planning on staying, how fussy you are with your accommodation and the type of activities you’re interested in. At Encounters Travel our Nepal tours can range from $1600 per person to $3310 per person.
Nepal might be small in land but makes up for it with its wide range of diversity. It offers travellers a wide range of places to visit such as Pokhora, Kathmandu, the famous Chitwan National Park, and more.
If you're interested in its temples, have a look at this blog.
This is a tricky question because it depends on which different places you want to cover – according to that it varies from two days to 15+ days. If you want to cover only Kathmandu Valley then 2 or 3 days will be enough.
Nepal is pretty much one of those countries you can visit all year round depending on what type of traveller you are.
Between October and December is the best time to visit Nepal as the skies are generally clear and the views spectacular.
January and February can be very cold, especially at night, but will reward you with incredible panoramas and quieter trekking trails as there are fewer visitors.
From May, heat and humidity levels build until the monsoon rains arrive in June and the clouds obscure the glorious mountain views.
If you're looking for one of the cheapest place to travel in the world is, Nepal is certainly close to the top. Although prices may vary from Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking in the Annapurna region, its all still quite affordable. Prices are in U.S. dollars at the rate of $1 equals around 100 rupees.
My contact with Encounters representative was a pleasure, she answered my questions promptly, provided a quotation and changed it quickly when different flights were preferred. Both by e-mail and phone the response was very timely.
Anthony has been a pleasure to work with and when he is not available, other members of the team respond in a timely manner. I have booked a total of 6 trips since December 2013 and plan to book more to fill my bucket list.
There was a lot of communication from the beginning. The encounters staff was very responsive and the tour guide was great and very accommodating. Encounters was also able to help me with last minute changes to my itinerary while I was on the trip.
Ant provided excellent service. He always responded as quickly as he could, attending to the questions I had for him. He was also very patient and pleasant. I depended on his knowledge and service to make the trip.
I liked the service and the tour guide & driver on the tour. They were professional and provided very good service. I thought 1-2 hotels on the trip were not quite 4-star. It also happened that this group of people was always late for schedule and our walk pace was too slow. It really needs the guide to make people on schedule and be punctual for the activity. Overall I think the time management of this tour needs improvement.
Encounters Travel did such a superb job in organizing this tour. I had never heard of them before going on the Maldives Magic tour, however now I will recommend them to friends/family and use them for my future planned trips.
Our tour is what made the trip that much more memorable. Rather than being plopped at a westernized resort, we were able to get a taste of how the locals live, eat and entertain themselves. We stayed in quaint guesthouses on the islands amongst the locals, ate authentic Maldivian cuisine (one day even with a Maldivian family who made us breakfast), and viewed a traditional dance/singing performance which was absolutely delightful. This was a trip of a lifetime that I will never forget.
Time: GMT+5:45
Dial Code: +977
Area: 147,181 km2
Elevation: The lowest point in Nepal is Kechana Kalan of Jhapa District at 70m (229 ft.) above sea level | The highest point in Nepal is Mount Everest at 8,848m (29,029 ft.)
Population: 29,624,035 (2018)
Capital: Kathmandu
Government: Republic, Federation, Parliamentary system, Parliamentary republic, Federal republic
Language: Nepali, Bhojpuri, Maithili
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is positioned mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 48th largest country by population and the 93rd largest country by area.
The countries that border Nepal include China to the north and India in the south, east, and west while Bangladesh is situated by the southeastern tip. The geography of Nepal is diverse with fertile plains, forested hills and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, which is also the nation's largest city. Nepal is a multiethnic nation with Nepali as the official language. Nepal is also home to at least four indigenous sign languages. Nepali is written in the Devanagari script, which derives from Sanskrit. The official religion in Nepal is Hinduism, followed by Buddhism and Islam.
There are five seasons in Nepal: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. The Himalayas stop cold winds from reaching Central Asia in the winter. Nepal is a popular destination for trekking as it has some of the highest mountains in the world.
Nepal has 36 public holidays a year, making it the country with the greatest number of public holidays in the world. As Nepal is a secular country, it also enjoys the holidays of the main festivals of minority religions in the nation too.
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The beautiful little country of Nepal offers a wide range of trekking options, ranging from short and easy treks to strenuous and lengthy ones. Each year, Nepal welcomes a large number of visitors who flock to the country for its eye-catching scenery, fascinating cultures and welcoming locals. Here are our top 10 reasons to trek in Nepal:
Pokhara is the starting or finishing place for most treks in Nepal's Annapurna region.
