NEPAL
KATHMANDU - POKHARA
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Nepal
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THE HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE
18th - 29th NOVEMBER 2010
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NEPAL
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The 'Himalayan Challenge' will be the 12th Fundraising Hike for the Irish Charity Challenges trekking group - a band of very enthusiastic people from all over Ireland, of all ages and from all walks of life -and who, in a very short space of time, have become great friends, great supporters of a number of Irish Charities and regular participants in our walks both here and overseas.
A 6 week training programme is provided for those starting from scratch and a number of training walks are organised in early summer and before departure. All participants are expected to complete at least 2 of these 20/25 Kilometre walks - to demonstrate their fitness levels and as importantly, to get to know the other walkers.
The fundraising target is €5,750 per person and of that at approximately €3,000
will go to your designated charity.
Participation depends on three things –
you have to convince us of your commitment to fundraise, get fit and become part of the team
- we will then be very happy to invite you to join us in Nepal!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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NEPAL
Nepal forms the very watershed of Asia. Landlocked between India & Tibet, it spans terrain from subtropical jungle to icy Himalaya. A dozen major ethnic groups coexist, speaking as many as fifty languages and dialects, while two of the world's greatest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, overlap and mingle with older tribal traditions.
Our Challenge will be based in two different areas.
The Kathmandu Valley is a legendary land where gods mingle with mortals; ancient pagoda-roofed temples fill the skyline and where a devout population have created one of the finest human cultures on earth. The three cities of the valley, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, are adorned with artistic monuments, fabulous palaces and mystical temple squares. High above, the worlds greatest peaks - the Himalayas, form a protective cordon around this amazing valley and the rolling green heights on the rim offer incomparable pleasures of pristine wilderness without the rigors of a full scale mountain trek. The hilltop of Nagarot (2165m) is famous for its mountain panorama - the view extends from Dhaulagiri in the west, past Everest, to Kanchenjunga in the east and the thing to do in Dhulikhel(1715m) is to hike to the point southeast of the town in time for sunrise over the peaks.
The Annapurna region is situated to the north of Pokhara. The deepest river gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki, cuts a path between the peaks and the natural mountain amphitheatre have made this region a mesmerizing area of trekking trails - with rice paddies, tropical oak forests before climbing into rhododendron and fir forests to reach the treeless landscape of the high mountains. Trekkers have dubbed the tails "the most beautiful walk in the world".
We are looking forward to going to this exciting destination and
hope that you will travel with us.
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Suggested Itinerary
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Day 3 |
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After breakfast, there will be a full day’s sightseeing – including the Monkey Temple Swayambhunath, Durbar Square and the old Town and a visit to Kumari – Nepal’s living Goddess. Lunch. Dinner this evening will be a traditional Nepalese dinner with entertainment. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 4 |
Stage 1 Bhaktapur & Changu Narayan
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Day 5 |
Pokhara
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Day 6 |
Stage 2 Shanti Stupa
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Day 7
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Stage 3 Naudanda – Sarankot – Camping.
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Day 8 |
Stage 4 Sarankot – Pokhara
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The Himalayan Challenge will include:
- Return flights from Dublin to Kathmandu
- Internal flight Pokhara to Kathmandu
- 8 nights accommodation in 3 or 4* Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- I nights accommodation in tents.
- All coach transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- Lunch on all walking days and drinks where applicable
- All dinners as indicated in the itinerary
- Fully qualified guides and an interpreter on all walking days
- All airport and departure taxes
- Certificates and Gala Farewell Dinner
Please note:
- Single rooms can be arranged but at a supplement.
- You must provide your own travel insurance.
- You can extend your stay with advance notice but you may have to pay an airline surcharge.
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Terms & Conditions
- Each participant must sign the application form as confirmation that they have read, and agree with, the terms and conditions of entry.
- The participant must be 18 years of age before the departure date of the Challenge or be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Their passport must have at least 6 months to run from the date of return to Ireland. Payment for any visa, airport tax, and gratuities are not included in the cost.
- Cosgrove & Associates and U Travel, reserves the right to alter the itinerary should climatic or any other unforeseen circumstances make this necessary.
- Passport Control and in country authorities will reserve the right to refuse entry.
- For those who require it Standard Travel Insurance cover is organised for the Challenge. Four areas of cover that should be noted are as follows: Normal luggage and person effects of €2540 and a limit of any single article of €380; Cash – a limit of €635; Passports & travellers cheques - €952; Medical and additional expenses - €6 million. Items of high value, e.g. cameras or jewellery, may not be covered under the standard travel insurance policy. Participants are asked to read the policy details carefully. They may need all risks cover under their own insurance arrangements. In the event of an accident, loss or claim, participants must personally report it to the local police and all responsibility as regards processing such claims will be those of the participant without liability to Cosgrove & Associates.
- Participants must be relatively fit to take part in the Challenge and must complete the medical questionnaire provided. You may be required to have a medical form signed by your Doctor. By signing the entry form you are confirming that to the best of your knowledge, you general state of health is good and that you take full responsibility for yourself. Barnardos may at its discretion refuse a participant if in their opinion he/she is medically unfit to take part.
- Participants take part at their own risk and hereby indemnify Cosgrove & Associates and U Travel and its agents against claims for loss or damage to personal property, personal injury (or death), and any claim arising from the entrant’s own actions.
- Participants must comply with and are responsible for attending to any inoculation and health regulations required for the destination.
- If participants are unable to meet the sponsorship requirements they will forfeit their place on the Challenge or they may choose to make up the balance themselves.
- Participants must carry out all fundraising in accordance with the guidelines set out in the fundraising pack.
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