Photo: See Nepal (Trekking) 2006 Kelly Knowles.
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See Nepal Trekking is a 13 day trip, with some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas, an experience never to be forgotten!
Itinerary at a Glance
Photo: See Nepal (Trekking) 2006 Lauren Macken
 DAY  1   Depart Sydney/Melbourne          
 DAY  2   Join Kathmandu
 DAY  3   Visit Tilganga Eye Centre
 DAY  4   Drive Kathmandu to Ramche 
 DAY  5   To Labung
 DAY  6   To Serma
 DAY  7   To Phalangu Khola
 DAY  8   To Saramthali School
 DAY  9   To Bhorle
 DAY 10   To Betrawati. Drive to Kathmandu
 DAY 11    Free day in Kathmandu
 DAY 12   Depart Kathmandu to Bangkok
 DAY 13    Bangkok to Sydney/Melbourne


 - PDF iconDetailed Itinerary & Trip Notes 2009

See Nepal Trekking > Itinerary
 Day1: 
- Plane Icon		 Depart Australia for Bangkok  
 Day 2:
 - Plane Icon		 Fly to Kathmandu (1330m)
Transfer to central guesthouse for leader briefing & trek pack issue.
 Day 3: - Eye Icon Kathmandu and Tilganga Eye Centre
 The Foundation’s inspiring Nepalese partner run by Dr Sanduk Ruit who has
personally restored sight to 70,000 people. 
 Day 4:
- Eye Icon

- Boot Icon		 Kathmandu-Ramche (6hrs) trek to Gurase (2hrs) - 1950m altitude
Travel to Ramche by road and start trekking towards the first campsite in Gurase. On the way visit an inspirational Community Eye Centre in Nuwakot supported by The Foundation.
 Day 5:

Gurase to Labung (5hrs) - 3195m altitude
 Travel to Labung passing through Chetri and Brahmin settlements. See dramatic glacial systems.
 Day 6:

Labung to Serma (5hrs) - 3656m altitude
 Trek towards Serma. Travel through lush valleys stretching in every direction.
 Day 7:

Serma to Phalangu Khola (5hrs) - 2134m altitude
Trek from Serma to Phalangu Khola. Meander
through old forests and pass through small villages.
 Day 8:

Phalangu Khola to Saramthali School (7-8hrs) - 2235m altitude
Cross a steelsuspension bridge and ascend
towards the ridge. Climb up to the village of Chilaune, to visit the Saramthali School.
 Day 9:

Saramthali School to Bhorle (4hrs) - 950m altitude
Ascend to Bhorle. Cross Phalangu river to camp near Bhorle School.
 Day 10:

Bhorle to Betrawati (4-5hrs) and drive to Kathmandu (4hrs)
Trek through pristine Himalayan forest leading us back to Kathmandu.
 Day 11:

Free day in Kathmandu
 Spend time in Kathmandu sightseeing ie Royal Palace, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple).
 Day 12:
- Plane Icon		 Kathmandu to Bangkok
 Day 13:

Trip concludes - Bangkok to Australia
Depart Bangkok for your city of origin.

Note: The above route and estimated times must be seen as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to weather, trail conditions or other reasons. Our guide will always make a final decision after assessing the situation and liaising with our Nepali crew and the group members.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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