Nepal Sightseeing and Mountain Trek Adventure
Three ways to see Nepal! Reserve early and save $100!
Leader: Fred Dong, (818) 545-3878, madelinesdad@earthlink.net
Oct. 27-Nov. 9, 2017 | 14 days | Nepal Sightseeing Trip | Member price: $1,700 until Feb. 28; $1,800 from March 1
The 14-day trip will take you to the highest mountains in the world. Experience the culture and history of Nepal and the wildlife while visiting many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tour includes sightseeing in old Kathmandu visiting the Durbar, temples, markets, and other places; in Bhaktapur and the Kathmandu Valley as well as Pokhara and Chitwan National Park.
Activity level
Moderate (this is an O-rated trip). Good for travelers passionate about wildlife exploration, cultural immersion. A portion of the trip price supports Angeles Chapter Sierra Club.
Reserve this trip!
Send 2 self-addressed stamped envelopes or e-mail address, home and work phone numbers, Sierra Club membership number and check payable to Sierra Club for full amount to: Assistant Leader Stephanie Gross, PO Box 423, Montrose, CA 91021; (818) 545-3878.
Price
$1,700 per person until Oct. 31; $1,800 per person from Nov. 1. Includes ground transportation and flights within Nepal, accommodations, most meals, park and other admission fees, guided hikes and walks. International airfare is extra.
Nov. 3-15, 2017 | 13 days | Nepal Mountain Hiking Adventure| Member price: $1,550 until Feb. 28; $1,650 from March 1
See the highest mountains in the world, up close and personal, on this 13-day hiking trip that goes no higher than 10,000 feet in elevation. Highlights include one multi-day hiking trek in in the Annapurna area with spectacular views, no roads and few travelers. Participants stay in tea houses or small hotels and carry a day pack with clothes and other personal items; porters carry gear and food. The tour includes sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmadu.
Activity level
Moderate (this is an O-rated trip). Good for travelers passionate about hiking and trekking, wildlife exploration, cultural immersion. A portion of the trip price supports Angeles Chapter Sierra Club.
Space is limited. Reserve this trip!
Send 2 self-addressed stamped envelopes or e-mail address, home and work phone numbers, Sierra Club membership number and check payable to Sierra Club for full amount to: Assistant Leader Stephanie Gross, PO Box 423, Montrose, CA 91021; (818) 545-3878.
Price
$1,550 per person until Feb. 28; $1,650 per person from March 1. Includes ground transportation and flights within Nepal, accommodations, most meals, park and other admission fees, guided hikes and walks. International airfare is extra.
Oct. 27-Nov. 15, 2017 | 20 days | Nepal Combo: Sightseeing and Mountain Hiking Adventure | Member price: $3,200 until Feb. 28; $3,350 from March 1
Combine both Nepal trips -- Sightseeing and Mountain Hiking Adventure -- for a 20 day, non-traditional tour that highlights the beauty and culture of Nepal.
Activity level
Moderate (this is an O-rated trip). Good for travelers passionate about hiking and trekking, wildlife exploration, cultural immersion. A portion of the trip price supports Angeles Chapter Sierra Club.
Space is limited. Reserve this trip!
Send 2 self-addressed stamped envelopes or e-mail address, home and work phone numbers, Sierra Club membership number and check payable to Sierra Club for full amount to: Assistant Leader Stephanie Gross, PO Box 423, Montrose, CA 91021; (818) 545-3878.
Price
$3,200 per person until Feb. 28; $3,350 per person from March 1. Includes ground transportation and flights within Nepal, accommodations, most meals, park and other admission fees, guided hikes and walks. International airfare is extra.
Trip Highlights
- See the best of the capital city Kathmandu in touring monasteries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the Durbar, temples, markets as well as the cities of Bhaktapur, Patan, Panauti and Pokhara (Sightseeing Tour).
- Hike to see some of the highest mountains in the world, the Himalayas. Trek in the Annapurna area with just a day pack; porters carry the rest of your gear. You'll also tour Pokhara and Kathmandu. (Mountain Adventure Hiking)
Leader
Sierra Club leader Fred Dong for more than two decades has led trips to Florida, Yellowstone National Park, the Canadian Rockies, Glacier National Park, Alaska, and Colorado as well as China, Costa Rica, Tibet, Borneo, Mongolia, the Gobi Desert, Sumatra, Thailand and Patagonia. Fred’s wide range of outings experience with the Angeles Chapter began in the early 1990s with a newcomer Backpacking Class (which he still organizes each year) as well as multi-day bus trips to national parks in the West and beyond. Since then, he has become an expert on travels to Asia, incorporating hidden gems, cultural visits with locals and national parks into his itineraries. More info.
See also
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