About this tour
Encounter The Ghost of the Mountains: For big-cat enthusiasts, sighting a wild snow leopard in its native habitat makes for an unforgettable achievement. Such occasions usually transpire from a combination of luck, timing, and a host of conditions that need to come together. This exquisite feline with its creamy grey coat speckled with dark rosettes and spots, all of which allow it to blend in with the surrounding outcrops and…
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Itinerary
Thirteen days, day by day
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Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
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Sightseeing at major historical places in Kathmandu Valley and preparation day.
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Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar-830m.
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Drive from Besisahar to Bhratang.
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Hike from Bhratang to Hunde camp.
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Visit shepherds from Nawal and hike back to Bhraka Village.
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Trek to Manang and stay at Tashi Ghale’s lodge
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Rest day, with Tashi’s slideshow about snow leopard habitat.
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Track snow leopard and observe it up-close.
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Trek to Phedi.
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Cross Thorang La and drive to Pokhara from Muktinath.
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Enjoy full day in Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu.
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Free day in Kathmandu and transfer to International Airport.
Booking terms
- Deposit
- 25% of the total trip cost. This deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance
- Due at least 30 days before departure. A booking made 10 days or fewer before departure needs full payment, and that payment is non-refundable.
- Cancellation
- 30 days or more before the start date, 75% of the total trip price is refunded. From 29 days to 15 days before the start date, 50% of the total trip price is refunded. Less than 15 days before the start date, there is no refund.
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