Red Panda Trek
Track wild red pandas and stay in mountain homestays.
- 13 daysDuration
- 3,400 mHighest point
- ModerateLevel
01Overview
7 highlights
Journey to discover one of the rarest animals in the World in its natural habitat. You’ll camp in the mountains as we track the Red Panda.
Highlights
- Airport to airport itinerary
- Stay at Ethico Retreat
- Stay in homestay and experience local village life
- Wild pure camping
- Sightseeing red pandas
- Swimming in mountain streams
- Volunteering in community development projects
02Itinerary
13 days, airport to airport
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.
Day 2Orientation and city tour
Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.
- Day 3Travel to GP (1600 m / 5249 ft) (5 hr drive)
- Day 4Hike to Multhala (3343 m / 11154 ft) 8 hr hike
- Day 5Hike to camping side (3500 m / 11483 ft) 4 hr hike
- Day 6Red panda camp (3500 m / 11483 ft)
- Day 7Red panda camp
- Day 8Red panda camp
- Day 9Red panda camp
- Day 10Hike back to GP (1600 m / 5249 ft) 8 hr hike down
- Day 11Back to KTM (1400 m / 4600 ft) 5 hr drive
Day 12Rest and debrief
Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.
Day 13Depart
A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.
03Photos
4 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
04What's included
9 things included, 8 to plan yourself
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
- Orientation with your guide
- A Kathmandu city tour
- All private transport on the trek
- All meals and lodging on the trek
- Guide fees
- National park fees
- Government taxes and trekking permits
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance
- Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
- Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu not listed above
- Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
05Services
Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons
Airport pickup and drop-off
Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.
Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan
A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.
A local guide
Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.
Transport, permits and fees
Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.
More wildlife & jungle
See them allReady for Red Panda Trek?
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