Essence of Rural Nepal

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Trip Facts
Duration: 11 Days
Trip Grade: Easy
Country: Nepal
Maximum Altitude: 1650 M
Starts: Kathmandu
Ends: Kathmandu
Group Size: 2-10
Activities: Tour and Hike
Best Time: All year round

Highlights

  • The traditional village life in Bandipur, Hilekharkha and Riepe Village
  • Experiencing a Nepali lifestyle with staying with local family.
  • Ideal place for meditation and yoga.
  • Panoramic Himalayas scenery of Annapurana as well as Manaslu Mountain range.
  • Learn Traditional way of farming as well as be a part of culture exchange
  • Fresh and Traditional meals as well as cooking tactics of village life.
  • Short and refreshing hikes around the village 

Essence of Rural Nepal Tour offers the opportunities to experience authentic village life in Nepal. You can experience a Nepali village life with a touch of western charm. 

This tour package will be the best trip that you will never ever forget in your life time. Get fascinated by the old culture, traditions and folk life of Nepal. Essence of Rural Nepal Tour will give you deep impression of the Nepalese exotic culture, appreciate the historical art and architecture.

Bandipur village is a newari villages of unique settlements with historical. This Newar town has maintained its age-old flavour, and presents sightseers with a heady mix of history, architecture, incredible views, awesome caves, Untouched by modernization and local with an abundance of ancient houses, temples of great significance and architecture and unspoiled landscapes. Bandipur is the best place to observe natural beauty of mountainous view, Marshyandi River, Sunrise and Sunset as well as wide panorama of mountains. Once upon a time, Bandipur was a famous trading center of Nepal and Tibet trade route.

Riepe village lies in the warm heart of Nepal. It is the village that feels like heaven. The view of the mountains around are just breathtaking. It is a peaceful village. This village lies on a terraced hills.  This is the best place to stay and relax. It is the peaceful oasis in Nepal. This village also produce the organic products. The people are also really kind and cheerful.

Why Essence of Rural village Tour is Unique?

You will experience a truly special and authentic stay and also experience an affinity with mountain life. You can see the clear sunrise view. The home stay has very nice, clean and tidy rooms. The beds are also very comfortable. They serve the home grown organic and traditional food which is also really delicious. You will spent your time cheerfully with the amazing village people there. There is a lot more things that is to be explored by own. Make your visit once in this home stay and you will never regret your stay here. You will be the part of the family and enjoy the family activities also. You will also learn about the organic farms that the villagers follows.The authentic homestay with sincere hospitality and views of panoramic mountains that take breath away.

Itinerary Overview and Route Map

Day 1:Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft). Our team will pick you up from the airport. Pre departure meeting at office
Day 2:Enjoy a morning mountain flight followed by sightseeing in the afternoon. Visit Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.
Day 3:Drive to Bandipur (1,030 m / 3,379 ft) by regular tourist bus (approx. 5 hours). Spend the afternoon exploring the bazaar and take a sunset hike to Gurunche Hill.
Day 4:Morning after breakfast, hike to siddha cave (about 1:30 hrs ). Drive to Riepe Village (1,200 m / 3,937 ft) Bimalnagar. Spend the day exploring the village.
Day 5:Hike to the upper part of the village and explore more of Riepe Village.
Day 6:Drive from Riepe Village to Pokhara (822 m / 2,697 ft) by private vehicle (approx. 3 hours) along scenic back roads.
Day 7:Drive to Kande and hike to either Australian Camp or Dhampus (1,650 m / 5,413 ft). Hiking time: 4–5 hours and overnight stay at a mountain lodge.
Day 8:Hike back to Kande or Phedi and drive to Pokhara (822 m / 2,697 ft). Enjoy a free day exploring the city.
Day 9:Sightseeing in Pokhara: Morning; Boating on Phewa Lake. Afternoon: Visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, the old bazaar, and the World Peace Stupa for sunset.
Day 10:Drive back to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft) by regular tourist bus. Spend the evening exploring Thamel and shopping.
Day 11:Final departure. Fly back home. Or Join other tours

Essence of Rural Nepal Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft). Our team will pick you up from the airport. Pre departure meeting at office

Day 2

Enjoy a morning mountain flight followed by sightseeing in the afternoon. Visit Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

Day 3

Drive to Bandipur (1,030 m / 3,379 ft) by regular tourist bus (approx. 5 hours). Spend the afternoon exploring the bazaar and take a sunset hike to Gurunche Hill.

Day 4

Morning after breakfast, hike to siddha cave (about 1:30 hrs ). Drive to Riepe Village (1,200 m / 3,937 ft) Bimalnagar. Spend the day exploring the village.

Day 5

Hike to the upper part of the village and explore more of Riepe Village.

Day 6

Drive from Riepe Village to Pokhara (822 m / 2,697 ft) by private vehicle (approx. 3 hours) along scenic back roads.

Day 7

Drive to Kande and hike to either Australian Camp or Dhampus (1,650 m / 5,413 ft). Hiking time: 4–5 hours and overnight stay at a mountain lodge.

Day 8

Hike back to Kande or Phedi and drive to Pokhara (822 m / 2,697 ft). Enjoy a free day exploring the city.

Day 9

Sightseeing in Pokhara: Morning; Boating on Phewa Lake. Afternoon: Visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, the old bazaar, and the World Peace Stupa for sunset.

Day 10

Drive back to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft) by regular tourist bus. Spend the evening exploring Thamel and shopping.

Day 11

Final departure. Fly back home. Or Join other tours

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Cost Details

Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.
  • Everest experience mountain flight with airport pick up and drop off.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (Hotel Jampa).
  • 1 nights’ accommodation in Bandipur with breakfast (The Old Inn Bandipur).
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast (Hotel Bar Peepal ).
  • 2 N and 3 D full-board accommodation in Riepe Village (riepevillage.com) and Bandipur (B, L, D)
  • Tourist bus for Kathmandu–Bandipur–Pokhara–Kathmandu.
  • Private transportation for Bandipur to Riepe Village, Riepe Village to Pokhara, and hiking starting points.
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara with a driver.
  • Meals (B, L, D) during hikes (including tea, coffee, and fresh fruits).
  • Accommodation in mountain lodges with attached bathrooms.
  • Service charges and government taxes.

Excludes

  • International flights and visas.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Personal expenses (e.g., alcoholic beverages, laundry, souvenirs, bottled water).
  • Optional tours or activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for monuments and sightseeing.
  • Travel insurance (Mandatory: Must include helicopter evacuation coverage).
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and porters.
  • Any expenses not listed in the "Inclusions" section.

Essential Information

Enjoy the peace and serenity of local village and explore the culture and lifestyle to its fullest by walking around.  Enjoy the culture and hospitality, diversity in culture, tradition and local cuisine, farming method and more during this Essence of Rural Nepal Tour in Nepal arranged by Trekking Plus. Below are the useful info of this trip.

Accommodations

We will be staying at standard Hotel or homestay during the tour. You will be staying 1 night in kathmandu, 2 nights in Bandipur in local homestay, 2 nights in pokhara on deluxe hotel baiss, 2 nights in Reipe village and 1 night in mountain lodge while on hiking. Total nights will be 8 nights 9 days tour. Room will be on twin sharing basis, for single accommodation you need to pay additional single suplementaty.

Meals

Breakfasts will be served at hotel or host house on your tour. Your stay in Bandipur, Riepe village and mountain will be on full board basis where you get Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at local homestay. In Kathmandu, we serive breakfast at hotel and lunch, dinner around different restaurants which is not inclusive on the cost.  

Transportation

We provide different types of tourist vehicles during our ture such as Car, Van, Hiace, Jeep, Mini Bus, Big Bus depending upon the group size and their requirement. If you like us to only arrange transporationas per your necessity and travel to any part of Nepal. You can either call us or sent us an email for the booking of vehicle at [email protected]

Getting Visa for Nepal

You will get on arrival visa for Nepal. On arriving Nepal you will get tourist visa for 15 days to five months. It depends upon your purpose of visit but regarding tour you will get the visa for 15 to three months which is be enought.