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. O/N in KTM.
Pre-departure meeting is held the evening prior to your departure
at our Kathmandu sales office, 6pm. A Pre-departure meeting is held
the evening prior to your departure at our Kathmandu sales office,
6pm.
DAY 03:
Drive to Charaudi by tourist bus.After we get off from the bus we
will start to be get ready for the rafting trip. at the mean while
one of our staff prepare our lunch. After lunch we start our river
trip. We will do rafting for about 4 hour and reach at the camp
for noght stay.
DAY 04:
we wake up in the morning and have breakfast, then we start for
Rafting
for another half day. After finished the Rafting trip we
drive to Chitwan
Overland drive & arrive Chitwan national park.we do have some
acctivities today in chitwan. Upon arrival, lunch will be served,
rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program
and our facilities.
5 :00 PM: Tharu Culture tour which will give you lots of idea about
Tharu people who are the native in Chitwan.
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall. After dinner 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
05:
Full day safari activities in Chitwan such as elephant ride, jungle
walk, Canoe ride.
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 riverine jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species
of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant ride 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 dug-out canoe takes you on a silent
trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals
of the river banks.walk back to resort through the Jungle.It is
known as a jungle walk which is one of the most exiting programe
in Chitwan.
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
06:
Some activities in chitwan in the morning & drive to Lumbini.
5.30
AM: Bird Watching after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Kathmandu
Kathmandu.
5.30 AM: Bird Watching 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.
After Chitwan's acctivities we travel overland from
Kathmandu to the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, where has
been revered as the place of holy pilgrimage. Lumbini has been included
as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO - if the time permits, we take
you to visit Manakamana Temple, believed as the wish fulfilling
goddess by cable car.
Upon arrival Lumbini, we transfer you to the hotel, check-in and
then we go walking through the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha
was born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the Maya Devi Temple
with its bas-relief sculpture depicting Maya Devi holding on with
her right hand to a branch of pipal tree and giving birth to the
infant Buddha who stand up on a lotus pedestal.
DAY
07:
After breakfast, we begin the trip by driving away, 27km
west of Lumbini; visit the important archaeological site, Tilaurkot,
the ancient palace of King Suddodha (Siddhartha Gautam's father),
where the Buddha spent his formative years as a Shakya Prince. Allow
yourself for a moment to wander around and soak the atmosphere.
There's a museum nearby, The Kapilvastu Museum; the pottery, jewelry
and ornaments are gathered in-house. End up the remarkable tour
in Tilaurkot by visiting the shrines, monasteries and stupa near
the sacred garden.
DAY
08:
After breakfast, we leave Lumbini by road toTansen. We
arrive at tansen today and do some of the tour.
DAY
09:
Full day Tour in Tansen.Tansen, situated at an altitude
of 1,371 meters above the sea level on the lap of picturesque Shreenagar
hill, is one of the most popular summer resorts of western Nepal.
On account of its unique geographical location, climate and the
people, Tansen spells an aura of dreamy holiday. Although the administrative
headquarters of Palpa district, Tansen is free of usual urban hectic
life. In Tansen, tourists can make detours at ease to see and admire
the narrow zigzag streets, stream of colorful people passing by
in local attires. Even in the heart of the town an unmistakable
charm of simple rural life is easily felt. However, Tansen is another
miniature Kathmandu One could see old Kathmandu style hangovers
in the cobbled streets up and down. Typical newari houses, pagoda
style temples, shrines and stupas are abound here. Also, Tansen
is the starting point for many short treks for places of touristic
interest in Palpa and in the surrounding districts of western Nepal.
( for
more details see below)
DAY 10:
After breakfast, we leave to Pokhara. Arrive at Pokhara
today.
DAY
11:
today we have free day at Pokhara.
DAY
12:
Drive back to Kathmandu
DAY
13:
Free day
DAY
14:
Departure
Introduction
Of Tansen
The
township of Tansen is among a few towns outside the capital which
bears a rich legacy of the traditional art and architecture. Perched
on the lap of the spectacular Srinagar Danda (hill) Tansen, commands
a gorgeous panorama of the Himalayas as well as the plains of Terai.
Located at an elevation of 1310 meters Tansen is a pleasant place
to visit during any season of the year. The hill of Srinagar, half
an hour’s walk up Tansen Bazaar at an elevation of 1524 m.
is rare vantage point to view the contrasting manifestation of nature.
An Incredibly Long panorama of the mountains encompassing Kanjiroba,
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Langtang Himal at a stretch is visible
from here on one hand, while on the other the plains of Madi valley
and the bigger terai also comes to distinct view from the same point.
Tansen is a good put off point for short as well as long treks.
You can visit some of the beautiful points on the Kali Gandaki river
such as Ranighat Palace and Ramdi Ghat the dense and serene woody
slopes of Rambhapani and Satyawati lake.For longer treks you can
choose any area in Annapurna-Dhaulagiri region such as Dhorpatan,
Jomsom, Ghorepani or Annapurna Sanctuary. Tansen also provides opportunity
for study of Buddhist culture and the life and culture of Magar
tribes.
PLACES
TO SEE
Shreenagar
Hill
One
of the most picturesque spots in the whole Palpa region, Shreenagar
hill abounds in scenic grander and magnificent natural surroundings.
A mere 30 minutes climb on foot or 10 minutes drive from the town
of Tansen, One would reach the top of the hill which commands a
unique spectrum of natural extravaganza-from the snowcapped Himalayan
peaks in the north to the lush green wide expanse of plains of Terai
in the south, and of course, the panoramic view of the Tansen town.
The impressive meadow on the hill top is an ideal spot to view the
breathtaking scenes of majestic Dhaulagiri, annapurna and the famed
twin peaks of Machhapuchare-the fishtail mountain. also, many beautiful
short walks and excursions may be enjoyed from this point. To the
comfort of the visitors, there are newly built facilities like cottages
and camping sites on the top of the hill. An added attraction is
a recently built ‘Twa-dewa’, a huge Newari style bronze
lamp stand.
Amar
Narayan Temple
Built
in 1807 AD by Amar Singh Thapa, the temple of Amar Narayan is considered
an important landmark of Tansen. It is built in typical Nepali Pagoda
style for its historical and architectural significance. The intricate
works of wood carvings in the temple are simply marvelous. The temple
is surrounded by one meter wide stone wall-locally known as the
‘Great wall of Palpa’. Inside the temple-complex there
are the temple of Lord mahadev, ponds, parks, rest houses and a
natural water spring. Every morning and evening devotees gather
in the compound and chant ‘Bhajans’ ( holy recitals)
in chorus.
Tansen Durbar
Built
in 1927 AD by Pratap Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, the durbar is a
grand imposing palace in the heart of the town. Once the seat of
the Rana governors, the Durbar is now the district secretariat of
Palpa district.
Shitalpati(the Round House)
Built
by Khadga Shamsher, the original Shitalpati is of octagonal shape.
A round house around the Shitapati has been recently built. The
historically important Shitalpati is a popular hang out for the
locals now. The ‘Baggi Dhoka’, the biggest gate of its
kind in Nepal is located in this square. The locals often rend to
compare it with the architecture of Mugal Empire in India.
Bhagawati Temple
Built
by Ujir Singh Thapa in 1814 AD to mark the victory over colonial
British-India forces, the temple is a small structure but holds
immense religions importance. Located near the Tansen Durbar, it
is a pilgrimage of Palpalies. It is said that the original structure
was remarkably bigger and beautiful. and it has undergone many physical
adjustments, most recently after the great earthquake of 1934. In
the month of august every year, a chariot procession of deities
is taken out throughout the town with military honor to observe
the historic battle.
Amargunj Ganesh
Before
building the Amar Narayan temple in 1807 A.D. Amar Singh Thapa had
built this temple. Architecturally, the temple bears the same style
and character of Amar Narayan Temple. The temple has a big artistic
‘Rest House’ where a school has been run presently.
|