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Kathmandu -
Dhulikhel - Pokhara (Begnas) – Trishuli River rafting –
Chitwan - Kathmandu
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is a fifteen-day program commencing with an insight of our
ancient cultures & ethnic mixes and combining it with the
simple pleasures of hiking through colorful ethnic villages,
the thrills of viewing the Himalayan peaks from closer
quarters and white-water rafting down to the southern Terai to
see its rich flora and fauna.
The
three cities of Kathmandu valley Patan, Bhaktapur and
Kathmandu have for centuries been city states, each with its
own ornate palace squares around which art and trade and very
essence of human life revolves. Kathmandu city, the modern
capital of Nepal is a generous reflection of our rich past.
Its Durbar Square, a palace and temple complex was built and
added to by three dynasties. Patan, the city of beauty is the
oldest. The 8th century conch-shaped Bhaktapur city
is the most fascinating.
Within the perimeter of the Kathmandu valley is the beautiful
countryside offering panoramic mountain views and insight on
village life and culture. You will hike some of the old trade
route or pilgrimage trails leading through terraced hillsides,
forested ridges, paddy fields and forest covers connecting
hamlets and interesting villages of mud-built houses.
A
scenic 200kms drive along a mountain highway out of Kathmandu
valley brings you to Pokhara, which is a launch-pad for
interesting treks into the Himalayan foothills and beyond. The
high Himalayas; Dhaulagiri (8,156m), Annapurna South (7,219m),
Annapurna II (7,937m), Mardi (5,587m), Mt. Machhapucjare
(6,993m) and Manaslu (8,163m) reign in the north of Pokhara.
Hiking trips from and around the second largest lake of
Pokhara valley; the Begnas Lake rewards the steadfast hikers
with closer views of these Himalayan peaks & glaciers and the
typical lifestyle of the inhabitant hill tribes such as;
Gurungs, Ghales, Thakalis from amongst whom the valiant Gurkha
soldiers are recruited.
Rising from the glaciers of the world’ highest mountains, the
rivers of Nepal traverse through rugged mountains, coursing
through at a slower pace as they reach the foothills,
meandering slowly through the southern Terai before they merge
into the holy Ganges. An easy two-day raft on the Trishuli is
but just another facet to a bit of adventure and interesting
way of travelling from the mountains to the jungles.
The
Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km) formerly a royal
hunting reserve and now a Conservation and World Heritage site
is the most popular park because of its easy accessibility.
Game viewing in the Chitwan National park rewards many with
the rarest view of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger amongst a
host of other mamals and native as well as migratory birds.
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Day 01:
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet, greet and transfer to your
hotel. |
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Day 02:
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Morning, walking tour of old Kathmandu city following
the old path across Vishnumati river to Swayambhunath.
In the afternoon, visit Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. (B)
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Day 03:
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Drive south to Dakshinkali. Visit Pharping village and
continue on to Bungmati and Khokana. (B) |
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Day 04:
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Drive to Changunarayan, the oldest and finest pagoda
temple. Commence walking through paddy fields and
typical villages of Newar farmers to Bhaktapur. Late
afternoon drive to Dhulikhel to check in at your hotel.
(B) |
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Day
05: |
Magnificent sunrise views. After breakfast, commence on
a full-day hike to Namoboudha carrying lunch boxes. Walk
through scattered huts and farms to Panauti, an old
interesting Newari village. Drive back to Dhulikhel in
time to see a colorful sunset. (B,L) |
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Day 06: |
In the morning drive to Pokhara (230km/6hrs). From the
Begnas bazaar a short boatride to The Begnas Lake
Resort. (B) |
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Day 07:
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Hiking trip to Rupakote and Pacchbhaiya carrying picnic
lunch. (B,L) |
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Day
08: |
Hiking trip to Begnaskote carrying picnic lunch. (B,L) |
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Day 09: |
Full day tour of Devin’s waterfall, Tibetan Refugee
camp, and stroll around the colorful Phewa Lake side
with its quaint markets, restaurants and second-hand
bookstores. (B) |
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Day
10: |
Drive to Mugling (90km/3hrs) the raft put-in point.
Commence rafting down the Trisuli till we arrive at the
wide sandy beach of Bhorle, where we set up camp for the
night. (B,L,D) |
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Day
11: |
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Royal Chitwan
National Park and check in at your jungle resort. PM:
Elephant back safari through the jungle. (B,L,D)
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Day
12: |
Full day jungle activities; nature walk, canoe ride or
safari. (B,L,D) |
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Day 13: |
Drive back to Kathmandu and check-in at your hotel.
Rest of day free for shopping. (B) |
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Day
14: |
Transfer to the airport to connect your outbound flight.
(B) |
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