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Trip Profile: 14 Days
Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
09 Days Trekking
02 Nights / 03 Days Wildlife activities in Royal Chitwan Nationl
Park
Day white water Rafting on the Trisuli River
Between
Kathmandu and Pokhara are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh Himal,
Langtang, Manaslu and Himal Chuli and the large Annapurna Himal. This trek is recommended by many
trekkers though it is not as popular as Annapurna and Everest. It is famous for Tamang Culture,
spectral views of mountains,
rhododendron forest and a convenient distance from Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE 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 –
DHADING - SANKOSH
Three
and half hour drive to Dhading and start trek. Walk through the village to
the ridge of Sankosh in about 2 hours. The lovely views of Ganesh Himal,
Manaslu and Annapurna in the distance.
DAY 04: SANKOSH -
LAPANG
3
hours ascend through the pine forest on the top of Keraunja and descend
through the villages to Lapang at the Aankhu riverside.
DAY 05: LAPANG - DARKHA
3 hours walk through
the Aankhu river side and start ascent to Darkha for about 2 hours.
DAY 06: DARKHA - JHARLANG
After
one hour a falter walk
through the Tamang village and descend to Daundare Khola. Ascend for
another two hours to Jharlang. Walk through the villages and cross the big
landslide.
DAY 07: JHARLANG –
SHERTUNG
Gradual
ascent through forest and cross a few suspension bridges with good views of Ganesh Himal.
DAY 08: SHERTUNG – SINGALA BASE CAMP
Gradual
ascent through the rhodondendron and pine forest. Arrive Singla base camp.
Overnight camping.
DAY 09: SINGLA BASE CAMP – SING LA – RUPCHE KHARKA
Ascend through the
grassy land and rugged trail to cross the pass and descend to Rupche
Kharka for O/N camping. The view from Sing La is the highlight of this
trek. The views from here, Annapurna from the west, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal,
Langtang, few Chinese peaks and Dorjelakpa, Shisapangma and Jugal Himal in
the west is fantastic
DAY 09: RUPCHE KHARKA - BHALCHE
Descend through the pine forest and
rhododendron forest. Arrive Bhalche the first village from Shertung for
O/N camping.
DAY 10: BHALCHE – BETRAWATI - KATHMANDU
Descend through some villages, millet and rice fields to Betrawati.
Arrive Betrawati and drive to Kathmandu, about 5
hours.
DAY 11: KATHMANDU - 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
12: 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 13: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - KATHMANDU
5.30
AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning
tea/coffee.8.00 AM: Breakfast9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.39
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 14: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to
leave the international airport for your final
destination.
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