Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet/assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: We leave Kathmandu at about 07.00 hours and drive approximately 3 hrs. to Charaundi, our put-in point. After the crew assembles the raft, they will explain the safety equipment and proper procedures. During the day, we run a numbers of rapids, that rate up to 3. All the rapids have been given Nepali and English names: our guide can relate the story behind each one. We lunch on a beach remarkable for its unique sculptured boulders. Shortly after lunch we enter the Trishuli gorge. As the canyon narrows the walls becomes steep, densely, forested, the current accelerates and the rapids increase in the size and frequency. This is the time to hang on.
After such a stimulating experience, it is humbling to see a Majhi (Fisherman) building his precarious traps in such turbulence. Our last rapid, Jholungepul, is named for an extensive suspension bridge. Here we often encounter an enthusiastic audience, they line the bridge excited to see us pass beneath. The geologic formation are tremendously interesting and not worthy. We camp at Kurintar on a sandy beach on the Trishuli beach. Every one is welcome to help our crew with camp chores. Once the tents are pitched a savory dinner will be prepare over stoves.
Day 3: Our second day has a leisurely pace. After we continue down the Trishuli stopping to suit our interests. We spend the whole day within its forested canyon- one of the many in the Mahabharat range. We eat lunch beside the river and have time to explore, birdwatch, photograph and learn about the local people. The area is inhabited by Magars and Gurung farmers, noted for noted for their friendliness and charm and we have an opportunity for visiting a Vieira and we end our River trip and drive to Pokhara.
Day 4: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.). Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start trekking following Bhurungi Khola and reach Tikhedhunga.
Day 5: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.). Ascend to Ulleri Village through a pleasant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass and camp overnight.
Day 6: Ghorepani to Ghandrung (1922 m.). The trek gradually goes up through the thick forest to Banthanti where the lunch will be served. Then reach Ghandrung after two or three hours walk. Mt. Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhere (Fish Tail) and other snowy mountains can be seen beautifully from here.
Day 7: Ghandrung to Pothana/Pokhara (1980m). Walk downwards to Modi river and ascend to Landrung, a beautiful Gurlung village and lunch at Tolkha and yet another easy ascent up to Deurali. One hour drive to Pokhara. Arrive pokhara and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 8: Day free.
Day 9: Breakfast. Early breakfast at hotel. Departure by road to Royal Chitwan National Park. This is a wildlife reserve, one of the best managed and preserved, in Asia, where many species of rare wildlife, including the rare one horned rhino, up to four species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, Royal Bengal Tiger etc reside. Plus this is also the home for more than 400 species of exotic birdlife. During the two nights stay here, we undertake, jungle safaris, elephant rides, nature walks, canoe rides etc. We also witness the local Tharu stick dance in the evening. Overnight at lodge/resort.
On reaching resort, our guest relations officer will brief guest.
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch.
- 3:30 p.m.: Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature walk with Boat ride.
- 3:00 p.m.: Dinner.
Day 10:
- 5:30 a.m.: Wake up call followed by tea/coffee.
- 6:00 a.m.: Bird watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle walk.
- 8:00 a.m.: Breakfast.
- 9:30 a.m.: Crocodile walk. A 45 minutes walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani river. Board boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp.
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch.
- 3:30 p.m.: Elephant Safari /Jungle Walk / Visit Observation Tower
Nature Walk with Boat Ride.
- 8:00 p.m.: Dinner.
Day 11:
- 5:30 a.m.: Wake up call followed by tea/coffee.
- 6:00 p.m.: Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk.
- 8:00 AM.: Breakfast.
- 9:30 AM.: Departure. Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight.
Day 12: Breakfast. Free until departure transfer to airport for final departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All transfers and tours with licensed english speaking guide,
- Accommodation at Kathmandu and Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis only,
- While on trekking,all meals, accommodation at Tea House or Lodge and Sherpa Guide and Porters included,
- While at Chitwan park, all three meals is included along with all jungle tours, elephant rides, taxes, Park fees etc.
- While on rafting all meals, all rafting equipment included.
Price Excludes:
- All items of personal nature, lunch and dinner, entrance fees, drinks, laundry, tips, airport taxes etc.
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