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This trek passes through Newari villages and rich farmland with plenty of
opportunity for cultural interaction. Our route follows ridges covered in
oak and tree high rhododendrons to Shivapuri (2563m), a particularly
beautiful walk in springtime, that affords extensive views over the
Kathmandu Valley. We continue to the hilltop settlement of Nagarkot with its
panoramic views that stretch as far as the Annapurna Massif and Ganesh
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Our last night on trek ends with a glorious sunset view over the Himalaya before
descending the next day to the temple at Changu Narayan. We return to Kathmandu
via the fascinating medieval city of Bhaktapur.
Day 1: Kathmandu (A)
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. The tour manager
will give pre-tour briefing. Rest of the day is leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu (A, B)
Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple- the most sacred of the Hindu temples in
Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. Boudha Nath Temple- the worlds
largest stump; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist., Swayambhunath
temple - the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the
entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. and lunch break in Kathmandu durbar
square. – the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally,
visit Kasthamandup – a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu
derives its name. And then transfer to Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu ( Drive)-Sankhu-Nagarkot (Trek)
(A, B, L, D)
Half an hour drive to the trek starting point Sankhu- An old Newari settlement
lying 12 km east of Kathmandu. we proceed for 4 hours of most easy and pleasant
trek. The trail follows the ridgeline eastwards with pleasant walk through the
scattered villages. Our first camp at Nagarkot- east of Kathmandu, situated at
an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of most
of the eastern Nepal Himalayas including mount Everest can be seen from here.
Best at sunset and sunrise. O/N at Camping/resort.
Day 4:
Nagarkot -Dhulikhel - Trek (A, B, L, D)
The trail follows towards south-east crossing over two ridges lying east-west.
Bit of ups and downs but easy and pleasant . Today we walk for about 5 hours
reaching another Newari town known as Dhulikhel lying 30 km east of Kathmandu.
Another spot for viewing sunset. O/N at Camping/Resort.
Day 5: Dhulikhel-Namobuddha - Trek (A, B, L, D)
It's a hike to places within the rim of the Kathmandu valley; pleasant and easy
walks to the surrounding villages offer captivating glimpses of rural life. O/N
at camp.
Day 6:
Namobuddha-Gundu - Trek (A, B, L, D)
It's a hike to places within the rim of the Kathmandu valley; pleasant and easy
walks to the surrounding villages offer captivating glimpses of rural life. O/N
at camp.
Day 7: Suryabinayak-Kathmandu - Trek
(A, B, L, D)
A short hike to Suryabinayak soft walk till lunch and drive back to Kathmandu
approx. 45 minutes drive. O/N at Hotel.
Day 8: Kathmandu (A, B, L, D)
Free day on your own to go for last minute shopping or to do something of your
interest. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program. O/N at hotel.
Day 9: Kathmandu-Rafting (A, B, L, D)
Early morning breakfast is served and take 2 hours of drive to the raft put in
point. White water rafting in Trishuli river- over crashing waves and swirling
rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. O/N at river bank in tents
accommodation.
Day 10:
Rafting-Jungle Safari (A, B, L, D)
Rafting is continues after breakfast till the lunch time, we end up with raft
and proceed to Royal Chitawan National park for exclusive jungle safari. Upon
arrival meet by the naturalist and transfer to the jungle resort. The manager
will brief the guests about the activities. In the late afternoon, the guests
will be taken for a jungle safari on elephant back so that they can penetrate
deep into the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife or a jungle walk is
organized to experience the abundant bird life and the flora & founa for the
park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive Royal Bengal tiger both on
nature walk as well as on elephant safari. A hearty meal of continental or
Nepalese cuisine will be served in the evening around the campfire. O/N at
jungle resort.
Day 11: Jungle Safari
(A, B, L, D)
Early morning guests will be mounted on Elephant back and taken for a Jungle foa
a 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grassland to view wildlife. This grass
commonly known as Elephant grass is dense and grows to a height of 18-20 ft.. It
is the favoriote habitat of the rhinoceros and other mammals. After breakfast ,
the guests are taken to our elephant stables where the senior naturalists will
give a talk about the habitats of the elephant. Here one may witness the rare
scene of the elephant at bath. Afternoon free to relax. Evening dinner served
around the camp fire followed by Tharu stick dance. O/N at Jungle lodge
Day 12: Jungle Safari-Pokhara
(A, B, L, D)
After breakfast, guests will be transferred to waiting vehicles for drive to
Pokhara-one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 125 mile west from
Kathmandu and under the shadow of the Annapurna Himalayan range. A rare
combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages
inhabitant by friendly ethnic tribes. Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 13: Pokhara (A, B, L, D)
Full day sight-seeing of Phewa lake- the second biggest lake in Nepal. On an
island in the middle of the lake is a shrine for Goddess Barahi. Seti river -
with breathtaking rush and the bridge over it. Patale Chhango ( Hell's fall)
known as Devi's fall and Mahendra cave- a large limestone cave full of
stalactites makes a good destination for about 2 km. O/N at Hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara-Kathmandu (A, B)
After take a morning flight to Kathmandu enjoying the mountain scenery and
take enough time to go for shopping in Kathmandu or take a drive of approx 6
hours back to Kathmandu. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program. O/N
at Hotel.
Day 15: Day
at leisure in Kathmandu
(A, B)
Free day on your own to go for last minute shopping or to do something of your
interest. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program. O/N at hotel.
Day 16: Breakfast & final departure transfer
(B)
(Abbreviation: A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Tour Prices:
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Currencies |
Trips
Price per Person in group Size |
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1 |
2-5 |
6-9 |
10+ |
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US Dollar (US$) |
1120 |
960 |
880 |
800 |
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Euro (€) |
780 |
670 |
615 |
560 |
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Pound (£) |
570 |
485 |
445 |
405 |
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Australian
Dollar (AUS$) |
1299 |
1115 |
1020 |
925 |
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Canadian Dollar
(CAN$) |
1220 |
1010 |
940 |
880 |
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