Earthbound Expeditions : Himalayan adventure travel and trekking

Nepal students Adventure travel An action-packed trip : treks, river rafting, mountain vistas & ancient kingdoms!!

 
 

Mt> Everest nepal tour and trek

 

Students of HKU in Nepal tour

 
Kathmandu valley sightseeing
  Trekking Nepal Himalaya fun   Mt. Fishtail sunset view  
 
Mt. Everest - Nepal
HKU Group - '03 , HK
Angry Shiva
Enjoy the top
Sunset at Fish Tail
 
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Boudhnath Kathmandu valley tour nepal
Boudhanath - Kathmandu
 
 Trip Highlighted
We are regularly running Nepal tours for school and college students. We provided support for research groups of Arizona University, USA in 1997, 1998 & 1999. Since 2002 we are running trips for students from Universities of Hong Kong. In 2002 a group of 25 students travlled Nepal with us. In 2003 a group of 41 students from HKU travlled with us and again in 2005 13 students from City U travelled with us.
 
Vie of Kathmandu valley in a clear day
Kathmandu valley in a clear day
 
Selected Tours & Treks



Face of tIbetan woman from Mustang nepal
The face of Nepal
 
Nepal trips for School and College Students - 11 days
Nepal students Adventure travel: An action-packed trip featuring treks, Himalayan white water river rafting, mountain vistas and ancient kingdoms. So if you fancy heading deep into the jungle, walking among the majestic Himalayas and having a riveting cultural experience to boot, the Nepal student Adventure is definitely for you
Please hear from our clients how much they enjoyed Nepal trip with us
A great safe trips for team building, life changing experience in Nepal !!

Travelling abroad offers students the opportunity to encounter alternative cultures and mind broadening experiences that can last a lifetime.
Our team at Earthbound Expeditions have worked for many years designing tailor made tours for Universities, school groups and we understand the importance of getting value and quality for your money and of incorporating fun activities with educational elements of the tour. Our Experience enable us to put together the best itinerary for your group so you can make the most out of your time aboard.

We are ( at Earthbound Expeditions) regularly running Nepal trips for school and college students. We provided support for research Students of City U, Hong Kong, Nepal tour 2005groups of Arizona University USA in 1997, 1998 & 1999. Since 2002 we are running trips for students from Universities of Hong Kong. Here are two trip itinerary that we offered to the student of City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University of Hong Kong in May 2002 and June 2003. In May - June 2005, we organized a 13 days tour, rafting and trek of 13 students of City U.
Our this outdoor adventure tour and trekking is good for team building, leadership and great learning for the students ( a life changing experience) , we can support for those students who are interested for volunteering in Nepal at their Gap year too. The above Picture of City U Hong Kong's Nepal tour 2005, group Photo from Naudanda - Pokhara. Also we can combine India and Nepal tour or Nepal and Tibet tour or Nepal and Bhutan tour for students.
Please view More photos from the students adventure Nepal trips here http://community.webshots.com/user/siujess

Trip Profile Life Changing Experience in Nepal for students - 14 days
  5 Days Leisurely Annapurna trek, stunning views of the Himalaya!
  2 Day exciting Rafting, with river bank camping
  2 Nights 3 days Jungle Safari- Elephant ride, Jungle walk, Tiger viewing
  4 Days in Kathmandu valley, sightseeing
This exciting student adventure is designed to give travelers on a tight schedule a taste of Nepal's diverse pleasures in a short time. Drive to Pokhara and head east into the scenic foothills, where the majestic peaks of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Machhapurchre preside over traditional villages and traced hillsides. The relatively gentle trials (maximum elevation 9000-ft.) lead you back to Pokhara and fond farewell from your trekking crew. A drive to Trishuli River places you in the expert hands of our Rafting guide, who will lead you through one day of white water fun. A change of pace will find you high a top and an elephant in the Royal Chitwan National Park, as you use many rolls of film capturing the jungle rich of wild life. You also have free time to explore Kathmandu for bargain shopping and sightseeing-on your own. So if you fancy heading deep into the jungle, walking among the majestic Himalayas and having a riveting cultural experience to boot, the Nepal student Adventure is definitely for you

An outline itinerary I Nepal student adventure travel and trekking
Day 01 :
Arrival day, welcome at airport by garland, evening enjoy short sightseeing (Time permitting).
Day 02 :
Morning about 8:30 Am have breakfast and leave for half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. We will take tour of the valley to see the key sites such as the classic Newari (the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley) architecture in the medieval city of Bhaktapur. The Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNISCO world heritage site) and the biggest Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 :
After breakfast drive to Pokhara (6 hours drive) evening at hotel
Day 04 :
After break fast, drive one hour to Nayapul (1100m) and start trek then continue trek up to Tikhedhunga (1540m) along the trail enjoy the view of a typical Gurung village and landscape.
Day 05 :
Tikhedhunga to Gheorepani (2850m) After breakfast continue trek to Gheorepani (2850m) which is beautiful view point for long mountain range and sunrise including Dhulagiri one of the Eight thou-sand peaks in Nepal, Annapurna, Machhapuchere, Nilgiri, Tukche peak etc.
Day 06 :
Gheorepani (2850m) to Tadapani (2700m) A beautiful walk through pine forest proving mountain views lead you to Tadapani a special view point for Annapurna and Fishtail ranges.
Day 07 :
Tadapani (2700m) to Ghandrung (2060m) 3 hours walk through jungle and village. Ghandrung, a typical Gurung village (Gurung is the tribe of Nepali people) provides close up view of whole Annapurna range. We will visit a Government high school that day.
Day 08 :
After breakfast continue walk towards Birethanti (a beautiful village which provide excellent view of Annapurna, Fishtail and drive to Pokhara (1 hour drive) overnight at hotel.
Day 09 :
After breakfast drive to rafting starting point and continue rafting in Trishuli river one of the famous rafting river after finishing rafting Tented Camp in the river bank.
Day 10 :
Rafting for 3 hours then continue drive to Chitwan National Park and overnight at lodge.
Day 11 :
Full day Jungle activities (such as bird watching, Elephant back safari, jungle walk, canoeing, local people's village visit etc.
Day 12 :
Drive back to Kathmandu (5 hours drive) afternoon, free and easy in Kathmandu for shopping .
Day 13 :
Morning about 8:30 Am have breakfast and leave for half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. We will take tour of the valley to see the key sites such as the Monkey Temple, Patan and Kathmandu Durbar Square and overnight at hotel. We can manage to visit one of the University in the afternoon. Evening join for Typical Nepali food and cultural dance show
Day 14 :
Airport Drive for final departure.
Earthbound Expeditions provide free airport pickup and drove services.

One group leader will get free of charge everything throughout the trip if the group size is over 15 paying pax.

Please ask for the price.
 
An itinerary II - 11 days Nepal tour and trek from US $ 397
Day 01 :
Arrival Kathmandu, receive at the airport and check into hotel rest day.
Day 02 :
8:30 Am Break fast, After breakfasts go for sightseeing of Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbarsquare, Pashupatinath and Bodhanath and stay at hotel.
Day 03 :
After breakfast drive about 3 hours to Rafting starting point, do rafting for 2 hours and stop for lunch in River bank and again continue rafting, evening sleep in Tented camp in Riverbank.
Day 04 :
After breakfast do the rafting for about 4 hours and after Lunch drive for Pokhara about 2.3 hours and stay overnight in Pokhara
Day 05 :
After breakfast drive up to Naudanda and then walk to Sarangkot, (3-4 hours) walk. Stay overnight in Sarangkot in a basic guesthouse. You have good view of the lake and mountains (weather permitted), Please pack for only one night stay in Sarangkot, light daypack or bag pack. Other heavy unnecessary luggage leave at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 06 :
Early morning see the sunrise and mountain view and walk down to Pokhara about 3-4 hours walk downhill. After lunch in Pokhara go for boating in Phewa Lake and free, stay at hotel.
Day 07 :
After breakfast drive to waterfall, davis fall and the drive to Chitwan National park for Jungle activities. After lunch go for village walk and bird watching and Elephant ride, stay there.
Day 08 :
After breakfasts go for Elephant back Safari, Elephant breeding center and after lunch, departure for Kathmandu hotel .
Day 09 :
After breakfasts go to visit Patan Durbar Square and then to University (Optional) and Visit Bhaktapur, then up to Nagarkot, stay overnight in Nagarkot, a beautiful Hill station.
Day 10 :
After breakfast in Nagarkot walk down to Banepa (Dhulikhel) as optional and drive back Kathmandu, afternoon free for shopping, evening join Nepali cultural show and dinner and stay at hotel.
Day 11 :
Free until departure, airport drive for Final departure.
Please ask for the price.
Cost includes:
Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and on trek (twin sharing - 2 star level hotels)
Full day Kathmandu city sightseeing with guide
Three meals a day while you are in Trekking, rafting, and Chitwan
Guide and Porters for Trekking
All overland transportation by coach
Trekking gears if necessary ( like sleeping bag or down jacket)
National Park fees, your trekking route belongs in Annapurna conservation
Area (entrance permit cost US $ 28 per person)
One night free dinner and Cultural show
Cost excludes:
Bar bill, mineral waters, cold drinks, cigarettes, chocolates and the
Expenses of personal nature
Personal Insurance and tips
Emergency rescue charges
Airport tax, international air tickets
If you are interested to do volunteering in Nepal please go for details here or contact us.
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