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Kathmandu – Trishuli River rafting
- Chitwan - Tansen - Pokhara (Begnas) – Nagarkote - Dhulikhel
– Kathmandu
 Nepal
is the ancient kingdom of temples and places, god and goddess,
yak and yetis, home of the highest mountains on earth and some
of the friendliest people in the world. With an altitude
ranging from 70m to 8.850m just within 193kms, Nepal has
astonishing topographical variation.
There are many country trails; many of them old trade routes
or pilgrimage routes, leading through terraced hillsides,
forested ridges, river banks, paddy fields and connecting
picturesque hamlets and mountain villages. The best and the
most rewarding way to see Nepal and her peoples, cultures and
rich heritage is by walking or hiking like the traders or
pilgrims in ancient times did.
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three royal cities of the Kathmandu valley and their Durbar
squares are a harmony in urban design, elegant architecture
and refined culture. Within the small confines of the valley
are seven monument zones declared by UNESCO as World Heritage
sites.
Cruising down a rushing river as they charge down mountain
gorges on an inflatable rubber raft is an exciting way to
enter the Terai rain forests for jungle safaris. And there’s
nothing like the heart-thumping excitement of going deep into
the forest to observe wild animals, reptiles and birds. The
next stop is Lumbini, the birthplace of lord Buddha, where the
peace flame burns eternally in the sacred garden where the
Ashoka pillar and Mayadevi Temple are located. The pristine
hill town of Tansen sprawls over a ridge with pretty houses
lining its cobbled streets. Continuing north along the highway
(119kms) brings you to the lush valley of serene beauty called
Pokhara which also offers awe inspiring views of the Annapurna
massif and its dominant peaks. Upon return and 30 km
countryside drive east of Kathmandu valley brings you to a
copper soiled village of Dhulikhel.
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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 Patan & Tibetan Refugee Camp.
(B)
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Day 03:
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Full day tour of Changunarayan and walk through paddy
fields and typical villages of Newar farmers to the
ancient city of Bhaktapur. (B)
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Day 04:
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Drive Kathmandu to Fislingtar, the raft put-in point and
raft down the Trishuli river till Mugling. Late
afternoon, drive to the Royal Chitwan National Park to
check in at your jungle resort. (B)
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Day
05: |
Full day jungle activities; Canoe ride, bird watching
and safari. (B,L,D)
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Day 06: |
Hiking trip to the Churia hills. (B,L,D)
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Day 07:
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Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Proceed
to Tansen to check-in at Hotel Srinagar. (B)
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Day
08: |
Full day hiking trip to Ranighat built on the banks of
Kaligandaki river or a day tour of Tansen bazaar. (B,L)
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Day 09: |
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (165km/6hrs). From the
Begnas bazaar a short boat ride to Begnas Lake Resort.
(B)
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Day
10: |
Hiking trip to Rupakote and Pacchbhaiya carrying picnic
lunch. (B,L)
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Day
11: |
Hiking trip to Begnaskote carrying picnic lunch. (B,L)
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Day
12: |
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 13: |
Drive to Nagarkote (232km/6hrs). Check-in at your hotel.
(B) |
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Day
14: |
Walk to Nala and drive to Dhulikhel. Check-in at your
hotel. (B,L) |
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Day
15: |
Full day hiking tour to Namo Buddha and Panauti then
drive back to Dhulikhel. (B,L) |
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Day
16: |
Drive back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is free. (B)
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Day
17: |
Transfer to the airport to connect your outbound flight.
(B) |
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