Seven culture world heritage sites. Spot rhinos and monkeys on a Chitwan safari. Most regarded Pilgrimage destination – Lumbini. Real experience of trekking in the Himalayas.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to Hotel Shangri-La. Evening Welcome Dinner at typical Nepali restaurant called Bhojan Griha. ON/ at Hotel Shangri-La.
Day 2: Full Day Sightseeing tours to Kathmandu Valley: Pashupatinath temple, Palaces of ancient kings (Kathmandu Durbar Square), Lunch. Swyambhunath Stupa. ON /at Hotel Shangri-La.
Day 3: Approx 5 hours scenic drive to chitwan national park, you may catch lots of photographs through the bank of Trishuli River. Briefing on arrival. Afternoon Jungle activities comprising elephant safari, nature walks, jungle drives. Evening slide show on history, flora and wildlife of the Park. Overnight Temple Tiger.
Day 4: Full day’s jungle activities: bird watching, elephant washing, and jungle walk. Overnight Temple Tiger.
Day 5: Drive to Lumbini birth place of Lord Buddha. Road to Lumbini passes through various interesting high-way settlements, forest and fields. The journey is rewarding as it offers the interior beauty of Nepal.
Day 6: Sightseeing in Lumbini. Lumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha and the founder of Buddhism, known as Buddha or the enlightened one. This is confirmed by the existence of an inscribed pillar erected 318 years after the event by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka, who visited Lumbini in 245 BC and left a number of his famous inscribed pillars in the region.
Day 7: Drive to Pokhara. We pass through varied landscapes driving from Lumbini to Pokhara combining forests, rivers and the different Nepalese village scenes.
Day 8: Drive to Phedi and trek to Tikhedhunga. We begin our trek at Naya Pool, an hour drive from Pokhara. After 20 minutes walk along the Modi stream, we reach at Birethanti, beautiful village has plenty of tea shops and guest houses. We then follow the left route through the village.
Day 9: trek to Ghorepani. Our trek continues heading to Ulleri follows the bank of the Burungdi stream. We climb slightly up to the valley of Hile at an altitude of 1495 m. The trail leads steep up to Ulleri at an altitude of 2073 m (a large beautiful Magar village) through the stone slabs.
The trek leads us to the Ghorepani (2460 m), one of the popular destinations of Annapurna region situated at an altitude of 2856 meters. Our trek gently ascends up to Banthanti (2250 m) through Oak & rhododendron forest.
Day 10: Trek to Tadapani. Climb up to Poon Hill (3210 m) early in the morning to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as sunrise over the tolerable Himalayas. Having its great views of Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill, descends to Ghorepani and continuous trek to Tadapani (2625 m) after having breakfast. We will trek towards to Tadapani along the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest.
Day 11: Trek to Ghandrung. We follow the trails through rhododendron forests descends down to Ghandrung stream. The village offer you a superb views of Annapurna south and Hiun Chuli and virgin peak fishtail.
Day 12: Trek to Landrung. We descend approximately 500 m to Kyumi and continue ascents to Landruk.
Day 13: Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara. We trek through beautiful village of the area. Descending to Dhampus and then we finished our trek at Phedi and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 14: Sightseeing in Pokhara. Enjoy a well-earned shower and end of trek celebration. There is plenty of time to relax, recover and reminisce. Enjoy day visit to most famous places including Davi’s fall, bat caves and short boat trip on Fewa Lake.
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu. Drive back to Kathmandu. Optional Flight.
Day 16: Rest Day. Evening shopping.
Day 17: Transfer to the Airport for final departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All ground transportation by Private AC Vehicle as per the itinerary
- Welcome Dinner with live Nepalese culture program
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (Shangri-La or similar on BB basis including all govt. taxes and VAT)
- Full board accommodation in Chitwan at Tiger tops
- Guided sightseeing trip as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Trekking arrangements with accommodation and food as best available on lodges
- Trekking guide, staffs, Sherpa and porters daily wages and their insurance
Price Excludes:
- International Airfare/airport taxes
- Expenses of personal nature such as bar bill, laundry, telephone bill, tips etc
- Personal Medical and travel insurance
- Rescue & evacuation – if needed
- Visa cost
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