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Trip Profile:
18 Days Trip
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Nights in Kathmandu 08 Day Trekking 03 Nights in Pokhara 02
Nights / 03 Days wildlife activities in Chitwan Day white Water Rafting
on the Trisuli River
Few places in the
world have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna
region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks,
crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan
monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and
friendly ethnic people.
ITINERARY
DAY
01: A rrive in Kathmandu When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken
to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist
and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are
highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many
charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well
come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: Kathmandu City
Tour After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be
2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City.
We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch
we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the
oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its
Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional
artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in
Kathmandu.
DAY 03: Kathmandu-
Pokhara You have breakfast being of the early morning
before 7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km),
departure early in the morning, approximately 6 hrs away by tourist bus.
You see along the drive good scenery. You will be arrive late afternoon at
Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to one of the
most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous
"Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting
of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip.
In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill. O/N
stay in Pokhara
DAY 04: Kathmandu-
Tikhedhunga (1491m.) After breakfast approx:7:30 AM drive to
Nayapul (42km) 1.5 hr by Car via large village of Lumle and walk about 20
minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows the
main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and past a large
waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the
trail reaches Sudami where you have Lunch. After lunch climb steadily up
the side of the valley , reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga.
Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if
Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is better to push on to
Tikhe Dhunga. O/N in Tirkhedhunga.
DAY 05: Kathmandu-
Ghorepani (2855m) Breakfast served in morning 7:00 AM . From
Tirkhedhunga the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the
camp site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to
the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village where the trail
climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There are
magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron and oak forest. There is
a hut with water and a small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail
crosses two sparkling clear two streams before making a short, final climb
to Nangethanti. Your lunch spot in Nangethanti. Thanti is a Nepali words
meaning "rest house" "Dharmasala". In the winter the trail can be covered
with snow. From Nangethanti about one hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at
2850m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there. O/N in
Ghorepani.
DAY 06: Ghorepani –
Tatopani Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up
and start to you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to
provides better unobstructed views and sunrise over the high Himalayas.
You can see a lots of white mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise,
you’ll return to our camp and time for breakfast. Ghorepani means "horse
water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams of horses,
mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. From
Ghorepani the trail downhill trail follows the Jomsom route. Across the
rhododendron forest, we pass some small villages and walk along side the
Ghaja Khola. In Tatopani (Hot Spring) there are natural hot water springs
- time for a "Scrub-up".
DAY 07: Tatopani–
Ghasa A lovely day walking along Kaligandaki riverside, gradually
ascending with transition into sub-tropical vegetation. Very interesting
suspension bridges to be crossed that makes your trek exciting. Arrive
Ghasa an ethnic Thakali village.
DAY 08: Ghasa–
Marpha The trails follows the Kaligandaki river
through the narrow gorge, passing through Thakali traditional villages.
Marpha is the main inhabitants of the ethnic group of
Thakalis.
DAY 09: Marpha–
Kagbeni An easy and lovely day walking along the
riverside to Jomsom the district headquarters of Mustang district. This is
the most interesting town in the area. The spectacular views of Nilgiri,
Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak and Dhampus peak will make you buy some extra
rolls of film. Arrive Kagbeni, the entry point of the upper Mustang for
overnight stop.
DAY 10: Kagbeni-
Muktinath Gradually ascend to Muktinath one of the most
important sites for Hindus. The holy water flows from the 108 carved
spouts surrounding the Bishnu Temple in a grove of secret
poplars.
DAY 11: Kagbeni-
Jomsom (2713m) From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from
Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to
pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly-revered mollusk fossil
called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive
white mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant
town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south
and east-west trading routes.
DAY
12: Jomsom – Pokhara Fly to Pokhara, free day. After breakfast
we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. You're free in Pokhara Valley
also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of
Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. After lunch
you're free to shop for souviners or rest. O/N in
Pokhara.
DAY 13: Pokhara-
Rafting - Royal Chitwan National Park After breakfast scenic drive to
Chitwan, on the road that follow the Trisuli River for the most of the
distance. Along the drive you see beautiful scenery, we'll continue our
journey to till rafting spot point. We've Rafaing on the Trisuli River.
Trisuli River. This River is very popular as access to the Prithivi
Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal
beginner's River . After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park
upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the
program and our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will
ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to
see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar,
bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This
exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining
hall.
DAY 14:
Royal Chitwan National Park 5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or
coffee, then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the
environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal
forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you
identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may
encounter. 8:30 AM: Breakfast 9:30 AM: Elephant briefing
program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our
elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in
riding and leading the elephants) 1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch ,
Canoeing : A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the
Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back
to resort through the Jungle. 7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers
of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and
dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfiring.
DAY
15: Royal
Chitwan National Park- Kathmandu 5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or
another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee. 8.00 AM:
Breakfast 9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Kathmandu. The actual program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival
at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season and weather
conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this
schedule to the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter the
program at short notice. On safari in the jungle you will be accompanied
by expert naturalists who will advise on safety procedures and we request
you to respect their judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll in the
forest alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. O/N in
Kathmandu
DAY 16-17 Free day in Kathmandu After breakfast
you’re free as your own in Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu
DAY 18:
Departure After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final
destination. |