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Enchanting Nepal with Muktinath by Flight

Kathmandu ● Pokhra ● Jomsom ● Muktinath ● Sarangkot ● Patan
  1 – 8 April, 2024
  8 days/ 7 Nights
  Rs. 83000

Highlights

"Heaven is a myth, NEPAL IS REAL !"

Nepal is undisputedly a paradise for nature lovers and boasts a topographical diversity that only handful countries in the world can match. This Spectacular Himalayan nation is home to 8 of the world’s 14 mountain peaks over 8,000 meters ( 26,000 Ft). With abundance of tropical as well as alpine forests, Nepal is also highly venerated sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. Embark on an unforgettable holiday to Nepal's thrilling Himalayan range with 50+ Voyagers Travel and Adventure Club, exclusively for 50+ aged and Senior Citizens.

  • Embrace the ancient history of Nepal and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu and Patan.
  • Admire the astounding views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Fishtail mountain range from the Pokhra valley.
  • Visit sacred Muktinath temple located in remote Mustang region of Nepal.
  • Enjoy the unparalleled sunrise of Sarangkot and sweeping Annapurna Himalayan views.
  • Sail through the azure blue Phewa Lake in Pokhara ' the valley of the lakes'.

Detail Itinerary

  • Kathmandu - An Ancient City

    Board your flight from India and enjoy the scenic ride through mighty Himalayas to Nepal - Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Kathmandu has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. There are 7 World Heritage monuments stands tall in Kathmandu and its suburban.

    From Airport, we shall proceed to Hotel. The city feels like it’s rushing into the modern world, but still maintains its ancient charm. The busy streets have international branded shops, internet cafés and fast-food outlets, but once you go off-track to back lanes, you’ll find peaceful courtyards and temples among golden marigold bushes. Enjoy you evening leisurely, have dinner and good sleep for an exciting journey ahead.


  • Where Lake is a mirror to Annapurna

    The ancient city and Capital of Nepal, Kathmandu in the foothills of Himalayas represents a melange of religions, two most striking World Heritage sites of this city are of different faiths - Hinduism and Buddhism. Today, we shall visit Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the holiest Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River and beautifully decorated with gilded roof and richly carved silver door. The sanctum deity is a five faced Shiva in the form of a lingam.

    Post lunch, board flight to Pokhra, 'The valley of Lakes'. Admire the astonishing view of Manaslu- Himachali and Annapurna ranges in the backdrop of Spectacular deep valley of Pokhra. Enjoy dinner at hotel and good sleep at Pokhra for an adventurous day ahead to the astonishing Mustang region of Nepal.


  • The Temple of Liberation

    Today board early morning flight from Pokhra to Jomson which is also known as Dzong-Sampa or New Fort, situated at the rustic and remote Mustang region of Nepal and extends over both the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Upon reaching Jomsom airport, board bus to Muktinath, a Vishnu temple, and one of the world's highest temples situated at 12200 ft and epitome of the spiritual and emotional cleansing for both Hindu and Buddhists.

    Admire captivating landscape of high Himalayas while you drive along the Kali Gandaki River to the base station of the Muktinath temple. The Muktinath Valley is surrounded by rugged, snow-clad mountains - Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak, Tukuche Peak and at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang. Our vehicle will drop us at base station, from where there is about 20-30 mins hiking walk on hilly path or you may hire pony horse if available. Visit the Muktinath temple and 108 waterspouts in the backyard of this temple which is called Muktidhara where frozen water is continuously flowing from the bullhead and two Kunda (ponds in front of the temple). Taking bath in these 108 waterspouts and two Kunda (ponds) believes to bring salvation. After Darshan at Muktinath temple, we shall drive back to Jomsom and stay in a basic hotel there.


  • The Valley of Lakes

    Wake up in the spellbounding scenary of arid landscape of high himalayan mountains, that gives you a feeling of the Tibetan highlands. Post breakfast, we shall take return flight from Jomsom to Pokhra.

    Upon reaching Pokhra, spend time floating in beautiful Phewa lake with an island located in the middle of the lake. Admire reflection of Fishtail Mountain and the Annapurna range in ripples of the Lake. In the far west you would see Mt. Dhawalagiri peaking at 8,167m. In the middle and extending all the way to the east, the view of the Annapurnas at 8,091m and at Mt. Machhapuchhre or Fishtail (6,991m) together is simply gorgeous

    Check in to hotel and have good sleep post dinner.


  • The Sacred Mountain which was never climbed

    Pokhara has a laid-back feel, but is gateway to Himalayan high altitude trekking, as three out of ten of world’s highest mountain's base camps are located within 30 kilometres of Pokhara. From any part of Pokhra, we will get an awe-inspiring view of Machapuchare or Fishtail Mountain which is considered sacred and has supposedly never been climbed.

    Early morning, we shall drive to Sarangkot peak - to watch sunrise over Himalayan mountains, following winding road carved inside forest area to reach to top. Sarangkot is located at altitude of 1592 meters above sea level and is best location to see a view of the Himalayan ranges. The view from top stretches from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna, Manaslu and Fishtail. After capturing this lifetime experience, drive down to the hotel.

    Rest of the day we shall enjoy city sightseeing tour of Devid fall, Tal Barahi temple and International Mountaineering Museum. Spend your evening at leisure.



  • Exploring the charm of cultural and artistic history

    Today post breakfast, board flight from Pokhra to Kathmandu, originally known as Kantipur. It was once the main trading route between Tibet and India. Upon reaching Kathmandu, check in to the hotel.

    Spend your evening at leisure, walking in winding alleyways leading to UNESCO - listed sites, thriving shopping mall, bustling street vendors, and restaurants where every cuisine imaginable. Return back to the Hotel and enjoy dinner.


  • A City, with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites

    Today, post breakfast we shall visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and is surrounded by a complex of more than 50 gompas, or Tibetan monasteries. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. The squiggle between the eyes is the Sanskrit numeral one, symbolizing the unity of all things. This Buddhist Stupa is believed to have been built on an octagonal base by King Man Deva as per the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini.

    Later proceed to Patan Durbar Square, also known as Lalitpur - one of the oldest Buddhist cities. The royal palace of Patan built in the 17th century, is the seat of one of Nepal’s three kingdoms. Patan Durbar Square and its surroundings is a good specimen of ancient Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace: MulChowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. We shall also visit Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple and the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna.

    Post lunch, we shall proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is alsp known as 'Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square', and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time roaming in the alleys of majestic and impressive Kathmandu Durbar Square and know about it historical importance, beautiful Newari architecture and lively bazaar.


  • Fond Farewells To Nepal

    Now it’s time to Bid goodbye to enchanting Nepal and take wonderful lifetime memories of an unforgettable journey of Himalayas. We shall drive to the Kathmandu international Airport for our return flight back to India.


Tour Schedule

1 - 8 April, 2024
8 Days/ 7 Nights

Tour Cost

Per Person (On Twin Sharing)

Rs.83,000

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What is included

Senior Citizen Nepal Tour  - Nepal domestic flight

4 Domestic flights within Nepal: Kathmandu - Pokhra - Kathmandu. Muktinath by flight for Pokhra - Jomsom - Pokhra.

Senior Citizen Nepal Tour  - Hotel

6 nights accommodation in 4* category hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhra. 1 night in basic Nepali heritage homestay at Jomsom - Muktinath. All stay on twin sharing basis. If you prefer single sharing room, contact us for supplemental cost.

Senior Citizen Nepal Tour  - - delicious Nepalese cuisine

7 Breakfast, 6 Lunch and 7 Dinner as per the tour plan. Breakfast is continental. Lunch and Dinner will be mix of Indian, Nepalese and International cuisine. 1 litre of water per day per person.

Senior Citizen Nepal Tour  -  Sarangot
Morning sunrise visit at Sarangkot. Boating at Phewa Lake in Pokhra. 4 wheel drive basic bus or Jeep (as available) for Jomsom airport to Muktinath base and return. Muktinath permit. Entry tickets to sightseeing monuments and temples with National approved tour guide as per tour plan.
Sightseeing tours at Kathmandu and Pokhra by Toyota Hiace(Non-AC) with group pick up/drop from Kathmandu Airport. International travel insurance till 70 years of age (Supplement applicable for 70+ age).
Services of a Tour Manager, experienced in taking care of 50+ aged elderly, from 50+ Voyagers Travel and Adventure Club. GST payable to Government of India.

What is excluded

  • International flight between India and Kathmandu and return.
  • Everest Mountain View Flight Tickets.
  • TCS - Tax Collected At Source on Foreign Tours as per Govt norms. As of now the TCS is 5%, however exact TCS amount will be collected as per TCS rate applicable during the tour date.
  • Additional cost of International Travel Insurance for age above 70 years. Any difference to be payable on actual by traveller.
  • Tour package rate mentioned is applicable for only Indian Passport holders. If traveler is not an Indian passport holder - Visa Fee, Supplement for flight tickets and supplement for sightseeing tickets are applicable.
  • Sightseeing and attraction tickets not mentioned in inclusions. Any form of pony ride, Joyrides, Boat rides, adventure activities which are not part of group activities
  • Additional hours/days/nights of stay required outside the check-in (2:00 PM) on tour start date and Check-out (11:00 AM) on tour end date, as per standard followed by hotels.
  • Any additional expenses and any penalty/change/ cancellation fee of flight/train tickets due to flight/train disruption/ delay/ cancellation in any sector domestic/ International - whether included or excluded from tour package.
  • Expense of personal nature like Porterage, tipping, laundry, telephone, beverages, room service charge, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, meals not part of group buffet menu, insurance etc.
  • Meals and drinks not part of the group menu and not included as per service inclusions.
  • Any expenses caused due to personal illness, hospitalization or accident which is not covered by Travel Insurance
  • Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, landslide, accidents and any emergency evacuations.

How to make booking

  • 1

    You can either click on 'Book Now' button on this page or call us (+91) 7406577905 or email us info@50plusvoyagers.com to request booking. Read Health guidelines and restrictions before booking this tour.

  • 2

    Send us a copy of Indian Voter ID Card or Indian Passport with at least 6 months validity. You must carry your original passport during tour.

  • 3

    Pay Rs. 30,000 as 'tour booking fee' by on-line transfer or cheque or cash to the current bank account of 50+ Voyagers Travel and Adventure Club Pvt. Ltd.

  • 4

    Pay balance amount 45 days before tour departure date.

  • 5

    If you want us to make train/flight booking, appx amount of same to be paid at time of booking. Remaining to be adjusted with balance payment.


Special Health Guidelines for travel to Muktinath for 50+ Aged

  • If you are suffering from asthma, high blood pressure, heart ailments, knee/back issues kindly abstain yourself from planning a trip to Muktinath. If you have any prior history of Asthma/ Heart Ailment/ Cardiac Surgery/ Bronchitis/ High BP/ Knee-back pain, you must get doctor's advice on your ability to travel to Muktinath.
  • People without any health issues mentioned above of age 50 to 75 travelled with 50+ Voyagers to Muktinath and completed the tour without facing any major health issues during the tour. Therefore not age, but physical and mental fitness is absolute essential on this trip, as we will be travelling to a region of high altitude and bumpy roads.
  • While the tour is designed in a way to offer sufficient acclimatization at Pokhra, still to make the most of this, we strongly recommend that you start regular walking at least a month prior to the trip.
  • Refrain yourself from Smoking and/or drinking alcoholic beverages. Avoid depressant drugs including, barbiturates, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills.
  • Eat a high carbohydrate diet (more than 70% of your calories from carbohydrates) while at high altitude.
  • March-May and October-November are the magnificent season and known for pleasant weather and clear blue sky to visit Muktinath. Average temperature ranges between 5-24 degree C.

Do You Need A Visa

No, if you are a Indian Passport or Voter ID card holder. Indian nationals wishing to visit Nepal by flight must carry original Voter Id card or original Passport having validity of minimum 6 months from return date of the tour.

What do our members say

  • Dr. Amit Trivedi, Delhi Me and my wife took up the Nepal tour - Enchanting Nepal with Muktinath. It was very well managed tour. The tour manager handled the entire tour very skilfully and with excellent professional excellence being super efficient in tackling all issues and ensuring our comfort and well being. We had an excellent tour guide Mr who was an excellently well read young lad. He appraised us about every minute to minute historical and mythological details. Visiting Muktinath temple darshan with trekking, Dhumba lake view with wonderful trekking, view of Nilgiri mountain view and staying there in traditional property (hotel) made of wood are memorable. Travel on road to Phokra, boating in Pawa lake and having Everest and other snow cladded peak's Mountain view is lifetime memorable. Finally the abhishek at Pashupatinath temple made us feel spiritually elevated.
  • Kaveri Chengappa, Mysore This is my first trip with 50+ Voyagers. I traveled to Nepal with awesome group. It’s well organized trip with good hotel and food. Our tour managers were young caring and energetic. They have taken care of us very well. In our group everyone was so cooperative talented and charming people, so we enjoyed our trip throughly and our local vehicle driver was excellent. We returned to our home safely with loads of good memories. Look forward to travel again with 50+ Voyagers.
  • Indira Nityanandam , Mumbai Came back last week after 7 days in Nepal. Hats off to 50+ Voyagers for the great trip. I want to add a personal note — I had severe vertigo and the care and concern that tour maanger showed is worthy of emulation No one in the group was inconvenienced and I was still taken care of. Thank you 50+ Voyagers for having such a wonderful team manager and the tour.
  • Faiza Poonawala, Pune Many thanks to 50+ Voyagers for organizing the Tour to Nepal, We had an amazing time with the wonderful group. Visited Chitwan Forest spent a memorable day with the Elephant Ride, Forest Safari and Canoe Ride. Such a wonderful experience. Our next destination was Pokhra, boating and the famous stunnig sunrise view at Sarangkot. Next Kathmandu the Capital and historical city of Nepal. The incredible Everest Mountain Flight an experience that cannot be described in words. Everything right from the organizing and Hotels and Food were perfect. Our GTour Manager was a very warm personality very helpful and great motivator. Our local guide was very knowledgeable and also very helpful. We were all one big family made lots of freinds and absolutely loved every moment of the Tour. Thank you 50+ Voyagers for organizing such an fantastic Tour.
  • Anuradha Aga, Delhi I took a tour of Nepal with 50 + Voyager in Oct 2018. This was my second tour with them.I thoroughly enjoyed my 7 days trip to 3 beautiful cities of Nepal. Flight to view mount Everest,Gauri shanker and other peaks was life time experience. Sunrise at Sarangkot and sunset at Rapti river in Chitwan were really magical. We also did rudra Abhishek at Pashupatinath Temple. People from Bombay, Gujarat, Chennai, Bangalore and Bengal ate together, sang together, travelled together like a members of one family. Thanks 50+ Voyagers for taking care in organising our trip with minute details.
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  • Ansuya Suresh, Bangalore I would like to thank 50+ Voyagers team for organising a stress and tension free trip for us to Ladakh from August 29 to Sept 6, 2017. Right from Bangalore to and from Delhi the trip was well managed and everything went by smoothly as per the schedule. The hotels and tents were good, neat and clean. The drivers, the tour guide and our tour manager were very caring , cooperative and very supportive to all of us. It was my first trip travelling alone with them to Ladakh. I enjoyed the trip which took us so close to the Himalayan ranges and could enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature. I once again thank you for this wonderful trip and I am looking forward to join another trip soon.

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