DAY
01:
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:
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:
Drive to Sundarijal & start trek. Cross drinking water supply
project one and half hour ascent through village and steps. Then
we walk for about two hours through the lovely forest. Arrive Burlang
Bhanjyang at 2400m the first view point of Himalayas. We can see
from Annapurna to Gaurishankar from here. Then we descend for about
half an hour to arrive Chisopani.
DAY
04:
Drive to Sundarijal & start trek. Cross drinking water supply
project one and half hour ascent through village and steps. Then
we walk for about two hours through the lovely forest. Arrive Burlang
Bhanjyang at 2400m the first view point of Himalayas. We can see
from Annapurna to Gaurishankar from here. Then we descend for about
half an hour to arrive Chisopani.
DAY 05:
Gradual ascent through villages and rhododendron forest
with magnificent views make you want to come back to Nepal again.
DAY
06:
Walk to the right and the slope the descends to Malamche, the first
Sherpa village in the Helambhu area is a collection of neat houses
fronted by prayer flags and surrounded by orchards and fields.
DAY 07:
The trail drops down to Melamchi Khola and climbs up to same heights
to Tarkeghyang. There is a large restored Gompa here dating back
to the early 18th century. Then walk to another interesting Sherpa
village to Shermathang.
DAY
08:
The trail drops down to Melamchi Khola and climbs up to
same heights to Tarkeghyang. There is a large restored Gompa here
dating back to the early 18th century. Then walk to another interesting
Sherpa village to Shermathang.
Day 09:
The trail drops down to Melamchi Khola and climbs up to same heights
to Tarkeghyang. There is a large restored Gompa here dating back
to the early 18th century. Then walk to another interesting Sherpa
village to Shermathang.
7:00
PM: Dinner in the central dining hall. After dinner: Slide presentation.
One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history
of the Royal Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics
relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome.
DAY
10:
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
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing programme: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stables. (For the brave ones
there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants)
1.00 PM: Lunch Remaining hours before the afternoon program: take
a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Hammocks and the library
are at your disposal.
4:00 PM: Canoeing: A traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent
trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals
of the riverbanks. 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 campfire.
DAY 11:
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning
tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Pokhara.
The actual program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival
at Resort camp. The activities are adjusted to the length of your
stay, the season and present 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.
DAY 12:
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
Pokhara lakeside villages sit, "front row centre" to one
of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna
and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower
over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be
the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley
also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal,
to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa
lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra
Cave and some Temples. Evening you're free to explore the colorful
town. O/N in Pokhara.
Day
13:
After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road. After arrive
in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last minute souvenirs,
rest and visit the shop etc.. O/N in Kathmandu.
Day
14 :
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination
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