Student Tour Packages
In our mind it's important for students to have some time where they are being encouraged to develop their own interests and to use their imagination. We have arranged some simple activities and outings that cover culture, wildlife, environment, trekking, sightseeing, language, dancing and singing all of which forms an educational trip suitable for any one. We can organize this trip through a school, university, sporting or church club. A trip that will be enjoyed by one and all.
Participants receive an excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of the Nepali culture, wildlife, hiking, lifestyle, language, food and people. This is a cultural effort and to exchange some knowledge of their own home culture and customs.
During their stay, participants will attend an hour of language lessons with an experienced Nepali language teacher and cultural trainer throughout each day, each participant is required to keep a daily diary. Nepali culture is distinctively friendly and open and participants are made to feel as though they are part of the family.
During the course of this trip, you will be guided and travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach. Most of the hotel accommodation during the city tour is three to four star and of a basic standard while in trekking. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) provided for entire trip.
Itinerary Overview
- Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.
- Day 02- Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley including Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Buddhanath by tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 03- Drive to Pokhara by tourist vehicle, 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 04 - Guided sightseeing around Pokhara place includes Phewa & Begnas Lakes, Seti River Gorges, Devi's fall, Gupteswar Cave, Tibetan Refugee Camps and Museums. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 05- Half an hour drive to Phedi and trek up to Dhampus Village 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
- Day 06- Trek down to Phedi from Dhampus 3 hours. Overnight at hotel
- Day 07- Drive to Sarankot for sunrise and Mountain View then drive to Chitwan National Park by tourist vehicle, 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 08- Activities in Chitwan National Park. Overnight at Resort.
- Day 09- Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist vehicle, 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 10- Everest Flight and free day in Kathmandu to visit the orphanage and Farewell Dinner in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 11- Transfer to airport for your final departure.
The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
NOTE: During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
What makes this trip DIFFERENT?
Friendship World Treks works closely with and is one of the main supporters of Friendship Society Nepal, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Gorakhani-8, Lura-9, Salleri (Solukhumbu, Nepal), Dharkha-8, Vogteni (Dhading,Nepal) and Darawne Pokhari-8, Pipalar ( Kavre, Nepal) through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects.
Donation
Friendship World Treks donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Lura Primary school, a community-based school in Gorakhani,Solukhumbhu, Dhading and Kavre (plus few other schools in the region).
Sponsorship
One of the major activities of Friendship Society Nepal is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Friendship World Treks.
Partnership (Volunteering Program)
The Gorakhani,Dhading, Kavre Volunteer Program, devised by Friendship World Treks and Friendship Society Nepal, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in to the remote village of Gorakhani-8, Lura-9, Salleri (Solukhumbu, Nepal), Dharkha-8, Vogteni (Dhading,Nepal) and Darawne Pokhari-8, Pipalar ( Kavre, Nepal) western & Eastern of Nepal.
For more details, visit Friendship Society Nepal website www.friendshipsocietynepal.org
Trip Detail at-a-Glance
- Trip Code: ATH378
- Best Season: Janaury to June and September to Decmber
- Country Visited: Nepal
- Trip Start: Kathmandu
- Trip Ends: Kathmandu
- Destination: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dhampus, Chitwan.
- Trip Route: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Dhampus Village- Sarankot-Chitwan-Kathmandu
- Trip Style: Guided Tour and Trekking
- Activity: Sightseeing and Trekking, Jungle Safari, Mountain Flight
- Group Size: Any Number pax
- Activity Per Day: Approximately 3 to 6 hrs of guided activities per day
Trip Highlight
o Guided city tours in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur
o Guided city tours in Pokhara with boating in Fewa Lake and amazing Mountain View from Sarankot.
o Hiking up To Dhampus Village
o Wildlife tours in Chitwan National Park
o Nepali language lessons and cultural trainer throughout each day by the local guide
o One hour Secnic Everest Flight
o Visit local school in Dhampus and interact with the local student
o Visit the orphanage in Kathmandu and Tibetan refugee camps in Pokhar
- Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
(Dinner Included) - Day 02 - Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. The places we visit are as below: - Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
As you walk in, you will feel a sense of inner harmony. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is The Lion gate, The Golden gate, The Palace of fifty five windows, Art Galleries, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. - Buddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
Lies about six km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during its construction. - Swoyambhu Stupa- A Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)
Watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and Monkey temple. - Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building. Overnight at Hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 03 - Drive to Pokhara by private tourist vehicle- 6 hrs
Pick up by your guide around 8 Am from your hotel then drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 04 - Guided sightseeing around Pokhara.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide; the places we visit are as below: - Phewa Lake & Barahi Temple
Situated at an altitude of 800meters above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With Barahi island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protector’s deity representing the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare & Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. - Begnas Lake
Lies in the north-east of the Pokhara valley at the distance of 13kms from the main city of Pokhara. These lakes are locates at the foothill of Begnas, mountain and are separated by the Pachabiya hill. - Seti River Gorges
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonder of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water. - Devi's fall
Locally known Patale Chhango in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gage, leaping through several potholes. - Gupteswar Cave
Gupteswar Cave is a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi's fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. - Tibetan Refugee Camps
Tibetan Village Tashiling in the south and Tashii Palkhel in the north of Pokhara valley is the two Tibetan villages which is inhabitant by the Tibetan people who keeps themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicrafts. - Museums
We will visit two different museums, one museum displays the life styles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu and another one is Gurkha Memorial Museum dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name during many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. They won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field. Overnight at Hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 05 - Half an hour drive to Phedi and trek up to Dhampus Village, 4 hours.
After half an hour scenic drive to Phedi which means 'bottom of the hill', the trail ascends steeply through forest and later through paddy field to the village of Dhampus. We recommend all participants to walk slowly as it will be tough going up. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 06 - Trek down to Phedi from Dhampus, 3 hours.
All participants need to wake up early in the morning for sunrise and good photo graphs of mountains view when rays of the Sun come over the mountain. Dhampus offer spectacular Mountain View of Annapurna range including Fishtail, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Today the trail descends down to Phedi from where we have started yesterday. From here, drive another half an hour to Pokhara for our overnight stay at hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 07 - Drive to Sarankot for sunrise and Mountain Views, then continue onto Chitwan National Park, 6 hrs.
Early in the morning about 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike take us to the top of Sarankot to see best sunrise & close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhauligiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful Pokhara valley & fewa lake. After we have some breakfast at Sarankot 15 minutes walking down and 45 minutes drive take to the hotel in Pokhara then we continue our drive to Chitwan National Park. On reaching the resort in National Park, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests then you will be participating in an Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature Walk with Boat Ride and dinner will be ready about 8:00 pm. Overnight at Resort.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 08 - Activities in Chitwan National Park.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk. After breakfast a 45 minute walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp and to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Visit Observation Tower / Nature Walk with Boat Ride, back to the camp and have dinner. Overnight at Resort.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 09 - Activities and drive back to Kathmandu by tourist vehicle, 6 hrs.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Again your guide will take you for a Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk followed by breakfast with your departure back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) - Day 10 - Everest flight and free day in Kathmandu to visit the orphanage.
Early in the morning you will be transfer to domestic airport for your Everest flights. This one hour flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cursing this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this world experience. This special mountain flight offers the closest possible aerial views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga including many other mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. After you return to your hotel you have an opportunity to visit the orphanage in Kathmandu. - There is a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
(Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included) - Day 11- Transfer to airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
(Breakfast Included) - The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
- NOTE: During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
- We do not have fixed departure date for Student Trip. This trip can only be organized for minimum of 4 people upon your request. We have price discounts according to the group size and number of pax. The bigger your group, the bigger your group discounts. A group booking of min.15 or more people is subjected to a maximum discount with the availability of free trip to one person. If your group is much larger (more than 25) please contact us to discuss about the price. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for your own group. The trip price according to the number of pax is well illustrated below:
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Group Size |
Price Per Person |
Remark |
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4 to 10 Pax |
US$ 950 |
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12 to 14 Pax |
US$ 920 |
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15 to 18 Pax |
US$ 850 |
Complementary Trip for 1 Person |
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19 to 25 Pax |
US$ 820 |
Complementary Trip for 1 Person |
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25 + Pax |
US$ 800 |
Complementary Trip for 1 Person |
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- Private Journey - Customize the departure dates suitable for you
- We understand that some clients want their adventure trek/trip to be a private affair, so that it would enable them to spend some of their memorable moments with their near and dear ones at there own Schedule. Considering this, Friendship World Treks organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure.
- Tailor made Journey - personalized itinerary will be tailored to your specifications
- You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. For example, we could add on more time exploring the Kathmandu Valley or relaxing in Pokhara, or add some wildlife safaris in Chitwan or Bardia National Parks. We can also adjust the trekking route and add some exciting white water rafting on the Seti, Trisuli or Bhote Koshi rivers. To discuss your ideas or to get some suggestions from one of our travel consultants, please fill in our tailor-made request form
Cost Includes
- Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private vehicle.
- Deluxe three star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan with breakfast.
- Guesthouse accommodation in the village.
- All guided sightseeing and Tours by private tourist vehicle with driver.
- A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek.
- All Arrangements for visit to local schools in Dhampus, Tibetan Refugee Camps in Pokhara and orphanage in Kathmandu
- The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
- All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour/trek.
- All hot drinks such as tea, coffee on the tour/trek.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Entry permits and fees for all temple, park, monasteries, cultural and historical spots.
- Wildlife safari activities in Chitwan national park on full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu on private vehicle.
- One hour scenic Everest flight including airport transfer
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure.
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, sunhat and t-shirt (yours to keep).
- All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
Please Note
- USD 480 extra per person if you wish to upgrade the accommodation to a five-star hotel for the entire trip
Cost Does not Include
- Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. (See the travel insurance page)
- International airfare and airport departure tax (see the international flights page)
- Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
- Personal trekking Equipment (See the trekking equipment page).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.
