Feed your spiritual side at Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world. Then feed your hungry side at Yak Cafe (not very popular with actual yaks).

Pokhara is a nice change from Kathmandu, with less traffic and more chocolate croissants. And with all the trekking you're about to do, it's practically guilt-free indulgence.

Strap on your helmet and your life jacket and hit the Seti River rapids. They're pretty gentle and will take us the 30 kilometres to Chitwan. Stop to swim in the thermally heated water and tease each other's helmet hair.

Rhino's and tigers and sloth bears, oh my. Hopefully you brought binoculars or you'll have to borrow a pair from your new buddies (try bribing them with food). Take a bit of free time to go on a jeep, canoe or walking safari.

How many tigers did you see? Swap stories (and tell a few white lies) with the other travellers back in Kathmandu. There's plenty of time to sip on banana lassis and wish you didn't have to go back to work.

- Gecko's expert English-speaking local tour guide and guides. - 4 day trek in the Annapurna region. - Twin-share lodge accommodation on trek, generally in rooms with sleeping mattresses. - Porterage on trek. - Gecko’s Kit Bag. - Time to unwind in Pokhara. - 2 day white-water rafting adventure on the Seti River including specialist rafting guides, safety equipment, a cook and a night of camping. - Sightseeing in Kathmandu including transport and entrance fees. - Chitwan National Park entrance fee and elephant ride with a wildlife guide.

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International flights, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre or post tour accommodation, all other meals, optional tours sightseeing or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights unless specified.