My trip to Nepal!

Facts about Nepal Population: 31 million Area: 147,181 sq. km (56,827 sq miles) Major languages: Nepali Major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 71 years (women)

Geography of Nepal Landlocked by India and China (Tibet) 8 different climate zones due to such drastic differences in elevation -Tropical near the plains of India. -Continuous snow on the Himalayan side West season: June to September, Dry season October to June

$740 Airfare Return Outgoing 12:55 PM – 6:50 PM 6:30 PM – 6:35 PM+1 Kathmandu (KTM) – Istanbul (IST) Turkish Airlines 727 · Economy Class · Airbus A330 Average legroom (31") Often delayed by 30+ min 8h 40m Layover in Istanbul IST Overnight 18h 50m 1:40 PM+1 – 4:50 PM+1 Istanbul (IST) – Los Angeles (LAX) Turkish Airlines 9 · Economy Class · Boeing 777 14h 10m 6:30 PM – 6:35 PM+1 Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) Turkish Airlines 10 · Boeing 777 Average legroom (31") Overnight flight 13h 05m Layover in Istanbul IST 7h 10m 1:45 AM+2 – 11:25 AM+2 Istanbul (IST) – Kathmandu (KTM) Turkish Airlines 726 · Airbus A330 6h 55m

Transportation in Nepal Bicycle Private Bus Tours ($10/day) Transportation in Nepal

Exchange Rate $1 US Dollar = 103.38 Napalese Rupees

Tibetan style dumplings with Yak meat Nepalese Cuisine Strong influence from India, China and Thailand Tingmo (steam bread) & aloo phing (rice noodles) Tibetan style dumplings with Yak meat Dal Bhat (lentil soup)

Stop #1: Kathmandu, Nepal Housing: Shangri-la Boutique Hotel - Located in the center of Kathmandu, near most tourist activity. -Close proximity to airport as well as Bodhanath Stupa -Price per night: $28.00 (Deluxe Single Private)

Activity #1: Visit Bodhanath Stupa Stupa – a Buddhist mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics that is used for meditation. One of the biggest stupas in Nepal Walking tour (about $68)

Stop #2: Mt. Everest Base Camp Fly into Lukla from Kathmandu Housing: Everest Base Camp Tent (approx. $1,500 for 14 day tour)

Activity #2: Everest Base Camp Trek Altitude: 5,380 m (17,600 ft.) Distance from Lukla to Everest Base Camp = 38.58 miles 9 days of trekking in and 4 days trekking out

Activity #3: Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour Approximately $1,500

Stop #3: Chitwan National Park 150 km or about 4 hours from Khathmandu Housing: Kasara Resort ($200 a night)

Activity #4 – Visit Chitwan National Park Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center Jungle Safari

Travel Requirements U.S. Passport Tourist Visa: Yes, apply upon arrival. -90 day tourist visa = $100 USD