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Trip profile: 15
Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
07 Days Everest Trekking
02 Nights / 3 Days Wildlife activities in Chitwan
02 Nights in Pokhara |
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With eight of the world's ten
highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas.
Everest trek in justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the
world's highest mountain (8848m) but also for its friendly Sherpa
people, picturesque villages great variety of cultures and traditions,
colourful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other
ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is
still a mystery to the world from the Kahumbu region.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
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, a welcome delicious traditional Nepali dinner awaits
for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathamandu City Tour
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 process 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. Stay
overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathamandu - Lukla -
Phakding
This morning we will be transferred from your hotel to Kathmandu
airport for our domestic flight to Lukla. The flight itself is
awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering
Nepal and Tibetan China. Flying time to Lukla is approximately 40
minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, we will be met by our local guides and
porters. There will be time to explore the village whilst the Sherpa
crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of 2850m
("luk la" = place of sheep). From Lukla we descend on a wide
trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley.
The valley radiates energy through beautiful pine and rhododendron
forest. The walking is easy and we follow the river's course, passing
through the village of Ghat. Our destination is the small village of
Phakding where accommodation is provided in the form of Tea House
Lodges.
Day 04:1 Phakding - Namche Bazaar
From Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: porters from the
lower Solu district in the south ferrying supplies to Namche, Sherpas
with their Zopkio (half yak, half cow) taking trekking or climbing
expedition equipment to the higher valleys. Continue along beside the
Dudh Kosi amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant blue
pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru
(6369m) and Thanserku (6608m) along the way. We again cross the Dudh
Kosi, to the western bank at Jorsale prior to trekking through the
entrance to the Sagamartha National Park. Continuing upstream along
the banks to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi, it is
here we begin our first sustained ascent to Namche Bazar after
crossing the large suspension bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have
fantastic photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m),
Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche
(6542m) come into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path
takes us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped
bowl containing the village of Namche Bazar. Stay in the heart of the
village. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Namche Bazzar -
Khumjung
Breakfast served in your Tea House Lodge. From Namche, we trek out of
the village bowl and follow a small trail high above the Dudh Kosi
River, where the views are incredible; behind to the west, the ridge
of Nupla and Kwangde Himal (6194m); across the valley to the south,
the towering ice-fluted walls of Thamserku (6623m), and to the east at
the head of the valley, the Lhotse and Nuptse wall, towering a full
three and a half thousand metres above the valley at Dingboche.
Everest looms above the ridge, a black, triangular rock; Sagarmatha,
"Goddess Mother of Earth", is a truly magnificent sight. On
a small ridge across the valley, the monastery of Thyangboche can be
seen, a small speck against the gigantic mountain background. We
descend to Khumjung, and after staying in the more westernised town of
Namche Bazar, these villages make a welcome change. Here tourism has
hardly changed the life of the Sherpas. It is possible to take the
opportunity to sample the Sherpa speciality, Riki Kur - a type of
potato fritter enriched with yak butter. The afternoon has been left
free to assist with further acclimatization. Stay overnight in
Khunjung
Day 06: Khunjung -
Thengboche (Thayangboche)
In the morning we descend to the village of Shanasa and then contour
to Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to cross the Dudh Kosi at
Phukitenga (3250m). A break is taken here by a series of water-driven
prayer wheels. In the late morning we initially climb steeply before
the trail levels out to ascend gradually towards Thyangboche. It is a
steady ascent of approximately 2 ? hours through pine fir, black
juniper and rhododendron forest. Thyangboche is set in a beautiful
meadow, high on a ridge surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. A
peaceful, tranquil position, surely one of the wonders of the world
and the Thyangboche Monastery is spectacularly situated. The monastery
dominated by the gamma with its prayer flags and many stones were
founded in 1916 as a meditation centre. Stay overnight in Thengboche.
Day 07: Tengboche - Monjo
Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper, rhododendron and
fir to Phunkitenga; you continue on to cross the Dudh Kosi for a steep
descent to Trashinga. After lunch at Shanasa you make you way back to
Namche Bazar. Following a steep descent passing the Bhote Kosil,
crossing the river, follow the bank to Jorsale, then to Monjo for
overnight. Stay overnight in Monjo.
Day 08: Monjo - Lukla
This morning you will depart Monjo and continue your descent along the
Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Lukla plateau by
mid-afternoon. Upon arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and
celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay overnight in Lukla
Day 09: Lukla - Kathmandu
This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for your flight
back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met and
conveyed to the Hotel Shanker. The remainder of the day has been left
free. Stay overnight in Kathmandu
Day 10: Kathmandu Rafting -
Royal Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, we scenery drive along the road to Chitwan, that
follows the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the
drive you see beautiful scenery; we'll continue our journey to till
rafting spot point. We've Rafting on the Trisuli River. Trisuli River.
This River is very popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes
"breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal
beginner's river. After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National
Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing
on the program and our facilities.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to
explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned
rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth
bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting
ride lasts for 2-3 hours
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall.
Day 11: Royal Chitwan
National Park
5:30 am: wake-up call, welcome morning with tea or coffee serving, and
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
9:30 am: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones
there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephant)
12:00 pm: Lunch, after lunch, we take you with the experience pleasure
on canoe-ride: 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. 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 dance.
08:00om: Dinner around the campfire.
Day 12: Royal Chitwan
National Park - Pokhara
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning
tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down
9.30 AM: Depart to Pokhara.
The actual program for your stay will be given to you on arrival at
Resort / Camp. The activities are adjusted to the season and 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. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 13: Pokhara City Tour
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Pokhara
lakeside villages sits, "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, 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. Stay
overnight in Pokhara.
Day 14: Pokhara - Kathmandu
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. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15 : Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free time to the international airport for
your next destination.
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