1. My trip to Nepal!

2. 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)

3. 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

4. $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

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

6. Exchange Rate
$1 US Dollar = Napalese Rupees

7. 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)

8. 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: $ (Deluxe Single Private)

9. 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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