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Trip!Duration:!14!Days!

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Highlights!

• Raft%the%Sun%Kosi%–%one%of%the%world’s%top%10%river%

journeys!!

• Outstanding%views%of%the%Himalaya’s%!

• The%UNESCO%Kathmandu%Valley%and%Temples!

• Paraglide%with%the%Annapurna%Massif%as%your%

backdrop!

• OffLtheLbeaten%track%mountain%biking%in%the%

Himalayan%foothills!

• Canyoning%at%the%Tibetan%border!

• Kayak%right%from%the%door%of%your%beach%tent!

• Stay%in%a%beautifully%restored%Newari%mansion%

overlooking%the%Himalaya!

• The%opportunity%to%see%8%of%the%8000m%peaks,%

including%Mt.%Everest!%

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IMPORTANT:!All!activities!on!this!tour!require!no!previous!experience!and!although!included,!are!optional.!Please!

see!the!section!below!for!this!trip’s!grading.!All!our!tours!are!guaranteed!to!run.!As!always!on!our!trips!there!is!

plenty! of! staff! and!we! can! accommodate! everyone’s! cycling! pace.!We! appreciate! that! in! a! group! there!will! be!

many!different!speeds!of!cyclist!and!we!don’t!ever!want!you!to!feel!like!you!are!holding!up!a!group!or!being!held!

up.!Having!plenty!of!guides!and!porters!allow!for!us!to!change!itineraries!and!pace!easily.!!

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Trip!Summary!

We% begin% our% adventure% in% the% bustling% streets% of% Kathmandu% before% heading% west% towards% laidLback% Pokhara.%

Mountain% bike% to% secluded% lakes,% pagodas,% and% rural% villages% with% the% Annapurna% Massif% as% your% backdrop.% Go%

Paragliding% amongst% the% eagles% or%motorbike% through% the% backLroads% of% Nepal.% Continue% to% the% stunning% ancient%

Newari%village%of%Bandipur,%then%get%wet%n’%wild%as%we%raft%one%of%the%top%ten%rafting%rivers%in%the%world.%Experience%

free% fall% as% you% leap% from% a% 160m% high% suspension% bridge% above% the% raging% Bhote% Khosi% or% discover% the% rush% of%

abseiling,%jumping%and%throwing%yourself%down%steep%canyon%walls%and%waterfalls!%This%is%an%adventurer’s%paradise!%%

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Trip! Grading! M! This% trip% is% considered% to% be% moderate.% While%

mountain%biking%there%is%a%mixture%of%downhill,%crossLcountry%and%

some% hill% climbing,% though% the% terrain% covered% is% not% very%

technical.% For%more% advanced% riders% there% are% options% for%more%

technically% demanding% riding.%Mountain%biking% is% fully% supported%

with%luggage%drop%off%at%our%accommodation.%We%only%white%raft%

with%highly%skilled%professionals,%certified%in%swift%water%rescue.%In%

fact,% we’re% proud% to% say% that% we% raft% with% some% of% the% world’s%

most%experienced%guides!%However,%you%must%be%comfortable%and%

able%to%swim%in%water%above%head%height.%As%with%most%things,%a%

certain%degree%of%fitness%will%make%this%trip%more%enjoyable.%

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Welcome!to!Nepal,!let!the!adventure!begin!!

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Journey to the Top of the World !Adventure)beyond)the)beaten)path)through)Nepal)–)the)last)Shangri7La!

Day!1!–!Arrive!in!Kathmandu!

Welcome%to%Kathmandu!%From%the%narrow%back%streets,%

to%Durbar%square%and%ancient%temples,%spice%sellers,%

throngs%of%cycle%rickshaws%and%Sadhus%–%Kathmandu%is%a%

kaleidoscope%of%senses%that%will%capture%the%imagination%

of%any%traveller.%

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You’ll%be%picked%up%by%a%Lost%Earth%Adventures%guide%at%

the%airport%and%transferred%to%your%hotel.%The%rest%of%the%

day%is%free%for%you%to%explore.%In%the%evening%we’ll%have%

dinner%at%a%local%restaurant.%(D)%%

Day!2!–!The!Ancient!Temples!of!Kathmandu!

Discover%why%the%Kathmandu%Valley%is%a%UNESCO%World%

Heritage%Site,%as%we%explore%three%culturally%diverse%

temples%within%the%city.%High%on%a%hilltop%above%

Kathmandu%is%the%magnificent%Swayambutinath%

(“Monkey%Temple”),%used%by%both%Hindus%and%

Buddhists,%and%known%for%its%many%holy%monkeys!%Along%

the%banks%of%the%Bagmati%River%lies%Pashupatinath,%a%

temple%devoted%to%Lord%Shiva.%It%is%the%most%important%

Hindu%site%in%Nepal%and%pilgrims%from%all%over%the%world%

come%to%show%their%faith.!

Away%from%the%city%centre%is%the%peaceful%and%

impressive%Bodhnath%Stupa.%Every%day%thousands%of%

people%descend%daily%to%show%their%devotion%and%

respect.%(B)%%%%!

Day!3!–!Pokhara!

We%drive%west,%following%the%gorge%of%the%Trisuli%River.%

Drive%past%deep%river%valleys%and%steep%terraced%rice%

fields%as%we%make%our%way%to%the%lakeside%town%of%

Pokhara%(6%hours).%

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Gateway%to%the%incredible%Annapurna%Massif,%Pokhara%is%

a%breath%of%fresh%air.%Hire%a%boat%and%relax%on%the%calm%

waters%of%Phewa%Tal%or%take%the%rest%of%the%day%to%

explore%this%seriously%laidLback%town.%(B)%%%

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Day!4M6!–!Mountain!Biking!Around!the!Secret!Lakes!

and!Trails!of!the!Pokhara!Valley%

Venture%away%from%the%city,%and%cycle%offLroad,%on%

singleLtrack%and%rarely%used%jeep%tracks%into%the%

surrounding%hills,%villages%and%green%rice%fields%of%the%

Pokhara%Valley.%This%ride%is%a%mix%of%downhill,%some%

ascents%and%crossLcountry%cycling%and%we%bike%for%a%

maximum%of%5L7%hours%a%day.%You%will%only%have%to%carry%

a%small%daypack,%as%we%will%be%providing%luggage%

transport.%We%stay%overnight%in%small%family%run%

guesthouses%along%the%way.%!

On%the%first%day%ride%to%the%secluded%and%stunning%Begnas%

Tal%and%take%a%refreshing%and%wellLdeserved%swim%in%the%

tranquil%waters.%Total!Distance:!20M40!km!

On%the%second%day%we%leave%Begnas%Tal%and%continue%to%

bike%along%ridges%high%above%Rupa%Tal.%Descend%country%

roads%to%the%Seti%River,%riding%to%the%mighty%Hell’s%Falls.%

Ascend%through%the%hillside%to%the%World%Peace%Pagoda%

and%enjoy%impressive%views%of%Phewa%Tal%and%the%

Annapurna’s.%Total!Distance:!20M30!km!

On%the%final%day%of%riding,%we%trace%the%rim%of%Phewa%Tal,%

descending%through%lush%natural%jungle%and%winding%jeep%

track,%eventually%bringing%us%back%to%the%Lakeside.%Total!

Distance:!20M30!km!(Bx2,!Lx3,!Dx2)!

Day!7!–!Paraglide!to!the!Top!of!the!World!%%

The%day%is%yours,%free%to%discover,%experience%and%

explore.%Wake%up%early%and%watch%the%sublime%sunrise%

over%Sarangkot,%providing%exceptional%views%of%the%

sacred%and%unclimbed%Macchupacchare%(Fish%Tail%

Mountain).%Visit%one%of%the%Tibetan%Refugee%Camps,%hike%

to%the%bat%caves%on%the%outskirts%of%town%or%treat%yourself%

to%a%cuppa%chai%or%indulge%in%culinary%heaven%at%one%of%

the%many%delicious%lakeside%restaurants.%

Or%for%a%magical%and%unforgettable%experience…%%%%

Fly%like%an%eagle%and%soar%to%the%top%of%the%world%as%you%

paraglide%high%above%Pokhara.%With%the%majestic%

Annapurna’s%as%your%backdrop,%this%is%one%of%the%best%

places%to%paraglide%in%the%world!%%

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*Paragliding%is%not%included%in%the%tour%price%and%must%be%paid%for%on%

location.%

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Day!8M9!–!Bandipur!to!Kathmandu!

Nestled%along%a%high%ridgeline,%rising%above%lush%

terraced%fields%and%the%Marsyangdi%River%Valley%is%the%

village%of%Bandipur,%a%scenic%3Lhour%drive%from%Pokhara.%

Rustic%medieval%buildings%from%the%18th%century%line%the%

quiet,%traffic%free%streets,%as%locals%go%about%their%daily%

lives.%Steeped%in%Newari%culture,%Bandipur%offers%

unrivalled%panoramic%views%of%Dhaulagiri,%Annapurna,%

Manasalu%and%the%Ganesh%Himal%mountain%ranges.%%%%

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We%spend%the%evening%in%Bandipur%and%make%our%way%to%

Kathmandu%(4%hours)%the%next%afternoon.%

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Day!10M11!–!Raft!the!Raging!Sun!Kosi%%

Starting%from%Shisha%Pangma,%the%world’s%14th%highest%

peak,%the%river%winds%and%weaves,%slicing%it%way%through%

the%Himalayas%into%Nepal.%We%run%the%‘river%of%gold’%

through%adrenaline%pumping%grade%3+%rapids,%navigating%

through%the%rush%of%white%water.%This%certainly%lives%up%

to%its%reputation%as%one%of%the%top%ten%rafting%rivers%in%

the%world!%

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The%next%day%is%spent%on%some%of%the%warmest%white%

water%in%Nepal,%surrounded%by%spectacular%scenery,%

learning%new%skills%or%honing%your%kayaking%technique%in%

a%full%day%kayak%clinic%–%perfect%for%novices%or%

experienced%paddlers%alike!%Or,%for%those%wanting%to%

relax%you%can%sunbathe%at%our%private%beach,%take%a%dip%

in%our%pool%or%go%for%a%nature%walk%in%the%surrounding%

area.%

Accommodation%is%at%our%secluded%riverside%camp,%

surrounded%by%lush%jungle%and%a%white%sand%beach.%It%is%

the%perfect%place%to%unwind%after%a%hard%days%paddling.!

(Bx3,!Lx2,!Dx2)!

Day!12M13!–!Journey!to!the!Edge*%%

Imagine%bungy%jumping%off%of%a%suspension%bridge%160m%

towards%the%wild%rapids%of%the%Bhote%Kosi%or%

experiencing%a%7Lsecond%free%fall%on%the%world’s%highest%

canyon%swing.%Abseil,%jump%and%slide%down%steep%

waterfalls%while%Canyoning.%For%the%adventurous%soul,%

this%place%will%not%disappoint!%

For%the%next%two%days,%we%will%stay%in%luxury%safari%tents,%

surrounded%by%pristine%forest%and%dense%jungle,%situated%

on%top%of%a%dramatic%gorge,%12km%from%the%Tibetan%

border.%The%bar%is%well%stocked%and%the%food%is%a%

delightful%selection%of%Western%and%Nepalese%fare.%Read%

a%book%in%a%hammock,%swim%in%secret%waterfalls%or%

indulge%in%the%plunge%pool%and%sauna%–%you%deserve%it!!

We’ll%have%a%group%farewell%dinner%at%a%local%restaurant%

in%the%evening.!(Bx1,!Lx2,!Dx2)%

*Accommodation,%food%and%canyoning%is%included%in%tour%price,%

however%any%additional%activities%participated%in%(canyon%swing,%

bungy%jumping,%etc)%is%not%included%and%must%be%paid%on%location.!

Day!14!–!Depart!Kathmandu%Unfortunately%it’s%the%end%

of%this%adventure.%Lost%Earth%Adventures%group%services%

end%after%breakfast.%See%you%next%time!%(B)%

Day!Tours!and!Extensions!to!Nepal!Trips!

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Looking!for!that!little!bit!extra?!

Then%why%not%add%more%adventure%or%culture%to%your%

trip?%We%offer%a%range%of%optional%extras%that%can%be%

included%at%your%request.%Cultural%excursions%and%

additional%adrenaline%filled%adventures%are%available.%So,%

if%you%have%time%why%not%paraglide%above%the%valley%

floor%or%take%a%guided%temple%tour?%Please%see%our%

website%or%contact%us%for%more%options.%

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Trip!Notes!&!Additional!Information!

Please!Note:!While%we%endeavour%to%stick%to%the%details%

and%schedule%of%the%itinerary,%some%things%may%change%

due%to%circumstances%beyond%our%control,%such%as%

changes%in%local%transport,%weather%and%infrastructure.%

Such%is%the%reality%of%adventure%travel.%Although%we%

update%our%itineraries%regularly%it%is%not%possible%to%

guarantee%that%our%trips%will%go%exactly%as%planned.%A%

certain%degree%of%flexibility%is%needed%and%is%part%of%the%

joy%of%travelling%in%Nepal!%

What’s!Included!

8%nights%guest%house%in%Kathmandu/Pokhara/Bandipur%

Entrance%fees%and%guided%tour%of%the%3%temples%of%

Kathmandu%

2%nights%accommodation%in%riverside%camp/lodge%

2%nights%guest%house%accommodation%(while%cycling)%%

1%night%accommodation%in%luxury%safari%tents%

Meals%as%detailed%in%trip%dossier%(B=breakfast,%L=lunch,%

D=Dinner)%

Airport%transfers%to%and%from%the%airport%on%the%first%and%

last%day%

Private%transportation%for%duration%of%tour%(unless%

otherwise%specified)%

3Ldays%mountain%biking%(including%bike%and%helmet%

rental%and%local%guide/mechanic)%

1Lday%white%water%rafting%

1Lday%kayaking%with%coaching%

1%Fully%Qualified,%First%Aid%trained%Western%Leader%

1%English%speaking%local%guide%

Half%day%canyoning%(gorge%walking)%

Fully%insured%and%bonded%UK%operator%

Complimentary%map,%‘T’%shirt%and%personalised%photo%

book%for%you%to%remember%your%trip%

What’s!Not!Included%

Travel%insurance%(mandatory)%

Items%of%a%personal%nature%(drinks,%snacks,%souvenirs,%

etc.)%

Nepalese%visa%

International%flights%

Scenic%Everest%mountain%flight%

Paragliding%

Motorcycling%(rental,%tour,%etc)%

Tips%to%local%guides%

Optional!Extras!

Though%these%activities%are%not%included%in%our%tour%

price,%Lost%Earth%Adventures%can%help%you%arrange%

them.%Please%see%website%for%upLtoLdate%prices.%%

Scenic%Mt.%Everest%Flight%%

Bungy%Jump%or%Canyon%Swing%

Paragliding%

Food!

Allow%approximately%£15%per%day%for%drinks%and%meals%

on%days%where%they%are%not%included.%The%food%in%Nepal%

is%incredible%and%we%believe%that%you%should%not%be%

restricted%in%what%you%choose%to%eat.%Kathmandu%and%

Pokhara%are%a%food%lover’s%paradise%and%the%options%are%

varied%and%plentiful.%

There%are%numerous%options%available%for%vegetarians%

travelling%in%Nepal.%Please%advise%Lost%Earth%Adventures%

of%any%severe%food%allergies%or%dietary%needs%you%may%

have%prior%to%your%trip.%

Airport!Transfers!&!Joining!Arrangements!

We%provide%airport%transfers%at%the%beginning%and%end%of%

the%trip.%You%must%let%us%know%your%flight%details%before%

your%trip%and%should%let%us%know%if%you%will%not%require%a%

transfer.%We%will%also%provide%you%with%the%hotel%phone%

number%and%address%a%few%weeks%prior%to%your%

departure.%%

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Passports!and!Visas!

UK%passport%holders%require%a%visa.%Obtaining%visas%for%

Nepal%is%your%responsibility%and%easy%to%get.%Your%

passport%must%be%valid%for%6%months%after%the%end%date%

of%your%trip.%Visas%can%be%issued%on%arrival%at%the%airport%

in%Kathmandu.%You%will%need%to%have%1%passportLsized%

photo%and%the%visa%fee,%payable%in%US%Dollars%or%Pounds%

Stirling.%The%current%price%for%a%30Lday%visa%is%£35.%Visas%

can%also%be%obtained%before%departure%from%the%Nepal%

Embassy%in%London.%Please%allow%sufficient%time%for%your%

visa%application%to%be%processed.%Full%details%can%be%

found%at%http://www.nepembassy.org.uk/index.php.%%

While%we%endeavour%to%provide%you%with%the%most%

current%and%upLtoLdate%information%possible,%visa%

requirements%can%change%on%short%notice.%Please%be%sure%

to%check%the%Embassy%of%Nepal’s%website%for%the%most%

upLtoLdate%information.%

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Money!Matters!

We%recommend%that%you%carry%most%of%your%money%with%

you%in%cash,%either%in%Pounds%Sterling%or%US%dollars%and%

carry%a%debit/credit%card%with%you,%keeping%these%in%a%

money%belt%or%neck%pouch.%Traveller’s!cheques!are!not!

accepted!in!Nepal.%

!

ATMS!There%are%plenty%of%ATM’s%in%Kathmandu%and%Pokhara.%

Most%will%accept%UK%debit/credit%cards.%Please%notify%

your%bank%of%where%you%intend%to%travel%and%keep%any%

emergency%bank%numbers%separate%from%your%card(s)%in%

case%of%loss%or%theft.%%

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Local!Currency!The%Nepalese%unit%of%currency%is%the%Nepalese%Rupee%

(NPR).%At%the%time%of%writing%£1%=%150%NPR.%%!

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How!Much!Do!Things!Cost?!

Nepal%is%incredibly%cheap%by%western%standards%and%your%

pound%will%go%a%long%way.%An%example%of%some%prices%is%

below.%This%is%used%only%as%a%guide%and%prices%may%vary%

depending%on%location%and%type%of%establishment.%

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Bottle%of%Water%(1.5ltr)%£0.20%

Bottle%of%Local%Beer%(650ml%and%very%tasty!)%£1.70%

Coffee/tea%£0.05%

Soft%Drink%£0.20%

3LCourse%Dinner*%£4L£6.00%

*for%a%midLrange%restaurant%

Dinner%at%Teahouse%£2.00L£2.50%

TLshirt%£2L£4%

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Accommodation!

On%this%trip%we%will%be%spending%a%total%of%8%nights%in%

centrally%located%and%comfortable%hotels%in%

Kathmandu/Pokhara/Bandipur%and%will%have%an%ensuite%%

bathroom%with%western%toilet.%They%are%based%on%a%%

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same%sex%twin%share%or%sharing%with%your%partner.%Other%

accommodation%includes%luxury%safari%tents%and%our%

river%adventure%camp/lodges.%Both%have%shared%western%

bathroom%facilities.%%Please%see%our%website%for%details%of%

the%accommodation%we%use.%

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Accommodation%in%Nepal%does%not%always%adhere%to%

Western%standards.%You%must%be%aware%of%this%and%

accept%the%risks.%This%is%part%of%adventure%travel.%Great%

care%has%been%taken%when%considering%the%places%we%

stay%in.%In%all%circumstances%we%endeavor%to%find%the%

most%suitable%and%safe%accommodation%available.%%

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Single!Traveller?!

We%don’t%charge%a%single%supplement%fee%if%you’re%a%solo%

traveller.%Our%prices%are%based%on%sharing%with%your%

partner/friend%or%staying%in%twin%share%rooms%with%a%

member%of%the%same%sex.%If%you%wish%to%stay%in%your%own%

room%there%will%be%a%charge,%please%see%our%website%for%

costs.%In%some%circumstances%single%rooms%may%not%be%

available%for%example%when%we%are%at%the%river%camp%

there%is%a%limited%amount%of%tents.%We%will%always%try%to%

meet%your%requirements.%The%fee%must%be%paid%with%the%

final%balance.%

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Transportation!

We%use%a%variety%of%transportation,%including:%private%a/c%

minivans,%taxis,%mountain%bikes,%local%transport,%4x4%

jeeps,%and%rickshaws.%We%may%use%other%modes%of%

transportation,%where%deemed%necessary.%

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Group!Size!!

We%believe%small%group%sizes%equals%more%interaction%

with%locals,%less%intrusion,%and%potential%for%more%

adventure,%as%well%as%allowing%for%the%spontaneous%and%

magical%moments%that%occur%while%traveling.%Your%group%

size%will%be%a%maximum%of%12,%plus%2%Trip%Leaders.%%At%

times,%we%use%local%guides%to%gain%further%understanding%

of%the%places%we%explore.%

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Preparing!for!Your!Trip!

A%general%level%of%fitness%is%required%for%this%trip,%

however%no%experience%is%necessary%for%the%activities%we%

provide.%As%with%most%things,%the%fitter%you%are,%the%

more%enjoyable%your%experience%will%be.%%

Baggage/Packing!

We%recommend%you%bring%a%rucksack%or%soft%bag%that%

can%easily%be%carried%on%your%back,%as%well%as%a%daypack%

that%you%will%use%whilst%mountain%biking.%For%your%own%

benefit%we%suggest%packing%as%light%as%possible.%In%some%

circumstances%you%will%be%expected%to%carry%your%

baggage,%though%never%for%an%extended%period%of%time.%

We%recommend%you%check%the%baggage%allowances%and%

size%restrictions%of%the%airline%you%are%flying%with.%They%

may%charge%fees%for%overweight%or%oversized%luggage.%%

The%following%is%a%basic%kit%list.%We%will%email%you%a%

complete%kit%list%when%you%book%your%trip.%

• 1%large%rucksack%65L80%litres%

• 1%small%rucksack%20%litres%suitable%for%cycling%and%

walking%%

• Large%plastic%bag%to%put%clothes%in%

• Small%plastic%bags%for%soiled%clothes%

• Lightweight%sleeping%bag%

• Water%bottle.%Camel%backs%are%fantastic%for%cycling%

• Torch,%head%torches%are%best%

• Camera/film/memory%card%

• Spare%batteries%for%camera/torch%and%any%other%

device%

• Alarm%clock,%watch%

• Small%padlock%

• Underwear%

• Base%layer%shirts%

• ‘T’%shirt/long%sleeve%top/light%Jacket%for%cycling%in%

• 2L%3%pairs%of%shorts%(some%for%river%use%and%some%for%

evenings)%and%1L2%pairs%of%trousers.%Shorts%or%

trousers%with%pockets%that%have%a%zipper%or%velcro%

are%good%to%have.%Convertible%trousers%with%zip%off%

legs%take%the%place%of%shorts%and%long%trousers.%They%

should%be%comfortable%to%cycle%in%preferably%with%

elastic%cuffs%on%the%ankles.%%

• Pullover%or%preferably%MidLweight%thermal%to%wear%

between%thermal%underwear%and%fleece%

• Light%weight%waterproof%Jacket%and%trousers%

• Fleece%or%warm%Jacket%

• Warm%hat%or%balaclava%that%can%be%rolled%up%into%a%

hat%%

• Cycling%gloves%(half%gloves%will%be%sufficient)%

• Tracksuit/comfortable%clothes%for%the%evening%

• Swimming%shorts/bathing%suit.%Bikinis%are%ok%in%some%

areas%but%a%pair%of%shorts%and%a%TLshirt%should%be%

worn%over%the%top%in%some%places.%

• Sunglasses%(with%neck%retainer)%

• Sun%hat%/peaked%hats/bandanas%for%keeping%the%sun%

off.%There%are%not%many%places%to%hide%from%it.%%

• Shoes%you%will%find%comfortable%to%mountain%bike%

with%(light%weight%Goretex%or%waterproof%approach%

shoes/trainers/cycling%shoes)%

• Old%trainers%that%can%be%done%up%tight%for%rafting%

(they%will%get%very%wet!).%

• Trainers%for%evening%

• Leisure%wear%

• Toiletries%

• First%aid%kit%

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Guidance!on!Tipping!

Tipping%in%Nepal%is%not%mandatory,%but%it%is%customary%in%

Nepal%and%very%much%appreciated%by%our%local%staff.%

Tipping%does%not%form%part%of%the%wages%for%our%staff.%It%

is%a%way%of%showing%your%appreciation%for%excellent%

service.%Tipping%is%voluntary%and%should%be%reliant%on%

exemplary%service.%A%general%guideline%would%be%

approximately%£2%per%person,%per%day.%%

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For%reviews%of%and%videos%of%our%trips%please%see%our%

website.%

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Vaccinations!&!Health!

You%should%see%your%own%GP%and%dentist%for%a%general%

checkup%before%you%leave.%Your%GP%or%local%travel%clinic%

will%have%the%most%current%and%upLtoLdate%information%

on%the%vaccinations%required%for%Nepal.%Currently,%there%

are%no%needed%vaccinations%for%Nepal.%However,%in%

general,%we%do%recommend%having%vaccinations%against%

the%following:%Polio,%Tetanus,%Typhoid,%Diptheria%and%

Hepatitis%‘A’.%Malaria%is%not%prevalent%in%Kathmandu%or%

the%areas%we%go%to,%and%as%such%we%do%not%recommend%

Malarial%prophylactics%for%this%trip.%An%excellent%online%

resource%for%information%is%the%National%Health%

Travelers%website%www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.%%

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First!Aid!

Our%trip%leaders%are%First%Aid%qualified%and%will%always%

carry%a%first%aid%kit%with%them.%We%do%recommend%that%

you%carry%a%small%personal%first%aid%kit,%equipped%with%

the%following:%antiseptic%cream%or%spray,%throat%

lozenges,%diarrhea%treatment%(Immodium),%painkillers,%

plasters,%blister%treatment,%insect%repellent%(DEET)%and%

rehydration%salts.%

Safety!

Lost%Earth%Adventures%takes%the%safety%of%our%clients%

very%seriously.%Thorough%care%and%consideration%is%taken%

when%considering%accommodation,%modes%of%transport%

and%the%suppliers%we%use.%For%a%more%complete%look%at%

our%safety%policy%please%review%our%policy%on%our%

website.%

Stuff!to!Get!You!Inspired!

Lonely%Planet:%Nepal,%Lonely%Planet%

Rough%Guides:%Nepal,%Rough%Guides%

Himalaya,%Michael%Palin%

Flight%to%Everest%–%

http://www.bit.ly/flightaroundeverest%

Maps!

Reise%KnowLHow:%Nepal,%1:500,000%

Gecko%Maps:%Nepal,%1:1,000,000%

These%maps%can%easily%be%bought%online%or%from%

reputable%map%shops%before%departure.%Other%local%

maps%can%easily%be%found%in%Kathmandu.%

Climate/Weather!

Nepal’s%weather%can%be%divided%into%two%seasons,%wet%

and%dry.%The%best%times%to%trek%and%explore%Nepal%are%in%

the%pre%and%post%monsoon%season,%from%October%to%

December%and%February%to%April.%This%is%when%the%skies%

are%most%clear,%the%trails%are%drier%and%the%temperature%

not%too%cold.%Temperatures%vary%and%in%Kathmandu%and%

Pokhara%can%reach%+30°C%during%the%day.%Temperatures%

at%night%remain%temperate%but%cooler.%Usually%you%can%

get%away%with%wearing%a%long%sleeved%tLshirt%or%light%

jacket%and%trousers%at%night.%%%%

Insurance!!!

Adequate%and%valid%travel%insurance%is%compulsory%for%all%

Lost%Earth%Adventures%clients%for%the%entire%duration%of%

your%trip.%It%is%our%policy%that%your%insurance%must%cover%

you%for%emergency%repatriation,%in%case%of%a%medical%

emergency.%You%should%be%aware%that%some%standard%

insurance%policies%might%not%cover%you%for%all%of%the%

activities%that%we%provide.%Lost%Earth%Adventures%can%

help%you%with%all%of%your%insurance%needs.%More%

information%is%available%on%our%website%under%

‘Flights/Insurance’.%%

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Booking%your%adventure%is%easy!%

1. Complete%online%booking%form%

2. Read%and%accept%our%Terms%and%Conditions%%

3. Pay%£150%deposit%and%receive%confirmation%

4. Pay%the%remaining%balance%of%trip%60%days%before%

departure%

5. Contact%us%with%any%questions%or%queries%%

For%our%quick%5Lminute%booking%process,%click%the%“book%

now”%button%on%the%itinerary%page.%

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Your!Financial!Protection!

The%Package%Travel%Regulations%1992%require%us%to%provide%security%for%the%monies%that%you%pay%for%the%package%

holidays%booked%from%this%brochure%and/or%website%and%for%your%repatriation%in%the%unlikely%event%of%our%

insolvency.%Please%see%this%page%of%our%website%to%see%how%your%money%is%protected%

www.lostearthadventures.co.uk/aboutLus/whyLus/%

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Leave!Nothing!But!Footprints!–!Responsible!Travel!in!Nepal!

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At%the%core%of%every%trip%and%destinations%that%Lost%Earth%Adventures%explores%is%the%ethos%of%responsible%travel.%A%

successful%trip%is%one%that%leads%our%clients%on%an%unforgettable%journey%that%which%also%benefits%the%communities%

and%areas%we%visit.%Simply%put,%we%endeavor%to%leave%as%little%impact%on%the%culture,%local%communities%and%fragile%

environments%we%go%to.%We%encourage%you%to%do%the%same.%

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Bottled)Water)Bottled%water%has%an%immensely%negative%impact%on%the%areas%we%visit,%as%they%are%not%recyclable.%We%

recommend%purchasing%waterLpurifying%tablets%or%a%water%filter%to%treat%your%drinking%water%whilst%in%Nepal.%In%

most%teahouses%safe%(boiled)%drinking%water%is%available%to%decant%into%your%own%bottles.%%%%

))Clothing)and)Dress)Nepal%is%a%traditional%and%conservative%country%when%it%comes%to%clothing.%How%you%dress%has%a%great%impact%on%

your%reception%by%locals.%As%a%general%rule%in%respect%to%local%customs,%men%should%never%go%bareLchested%and%

should%avoid%wearing%shorts%in%towns,%cities%and%villages.%Women%should%never%wear%shorts,%and%a%long%skirt%or%

trousers%is%preferred.%%%

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Cultural)Etiquette)Men%and%women%do%not%often%show%affection%in%public%in%Nepal,%whether%in%a%relationship%or%just%a%friendship.%

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