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Vairab Kund Trekking Nepal Detail Itinerary |
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Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or have a rest day. Days 02 : After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha stupa has it that Manjushree, found of Kathmandu valley, and discovered the lotus of ancient valley lake on which site the great stupa of swoyambhunath was later built. The omni sighted stare of Buddha greets visitors & residents a like compassion. This is one of the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNICEOO heritage side. We then visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu durbar square situated the center of Kathmandu where you can see the House of Living Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from single tree in 16th century, big bell-big drams, erotic carving in old temple, old palace etc. We then finally were sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar square is one of the beautiful Durbars square in Kathmandu valley. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. Tour of Patan includes tour of Krishna temple, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more. Days 03 : Drive about 3 hrs to northeast on the road to Tibet to Balephi, which once used to be one of the main towns for trading with Tibet. The whole Balephi valley is magnificent and from here we drive further on a dirt road to Jalbire for about one hour upstream to our first night camp at Jalbire. Days 04 : After breakfast we start walking through a series of small trading towns and terraced hillsides. The trail passes through rice fields and forests, climbing above the valley to Kartike. All along the trail the views are superb. Days 05 : The trail goes through forest climbing gradually enjoying the sneak views of the Himalayan peaks as you higher. This area is very untouched by the modern world and one of the few places in Nepal where you will see the nature at her heights. Days 06 : The day follows the ridge then turns north towards and we climb of the forest in the high alpine and are often in the snowline in this area. Days 07 : Trek to today trail goes through forest camp (3400m) where we’ll spend the night. Days 08 : Today we start much earlier to trek to our highest point, will reach approx. 4200m. If the weather is good you will have fantastic mountain views. One real advantage of trekking up above Bhairav Kund is that can chose how high they go. It is not a problem if anyone does not want to go higher; they can easily head back down whenever they are ready. The high point is normally snow covered, but the terrain is not difficult and no ice or snow equipment is needed. Days 09 : We retrace back through forest, back down to the forest camp. Days 10 : After an early breakfast, the staff breaks down the campsite and the porters' load the gear and the packs. You fallow the trail down for approximately 30 minutes to the Hindi Khola (stream). As you descend towards the stream, keep your eyes open for "Om Mani Padme Hum", rock carvings. From the river you travel up to the village of Tasitham where you will leave the main trail and climb up to the village of Bagam. In Bagam, you can visit the local Gomba – monastery. The trail leads you through dense, mixed forests to the village. Days 11 : This historical trail was once the trade route between Nepal and Tibet. As you approach the pass, you can catch a glimpse of an old fortress, Dunganagadi. This fort was built by the Royal Army of Nepal during the Nepal-Tibeto war. The fort perches on a high ridge with commanding views into Tibet and the surrounding areas. We will camp at the fort. Days 12 : Today we descend into the Bhote Koshi river valley. Those who would like to spend a few days shooting the wild waters of Bhote Koshi are most welcome to make an extension or you could also choose to spend the quiet evenings at the trading town in Dhulikhel or join in the noisy crowd of Kathmandu. Days 13 : After breakfast drive to Pashupatinath. The holiest of holy Hindu temple in south Asia is the focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent. The holy river Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from across the riverbank. We then visit to Boudhanath stupa. Probably the largest stupa in the world is also found in Kathmandu valley the great stupa of Boudhanath. Again the omni-sighted eyes of the Budha stare all the directions. This stupa is the place of worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly. We then drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It is very famous for woodcarving and pottery products. Then after we have short visit to Changunarayan temple. This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kathmandu valley that exists in the valley dating back to the 4th century. Days 14 : After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.
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