Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu
As per your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and one of our representatives will receive you. He will escort you to your hotel where you’ll spend the night. On the first day we’ll provide you the information about the trek.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 02 - Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour
Kathmandu valley Sightseeing tour will start early in the morning. The holy Pashupatinath temple will be our very first visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the most revered holy sites of the Hindu people. The Pashupatinath is built in the pagoda style architecture and contains many smaller shrines outside the main temple as well. It is also the cremation site of many hindu people and sometimes, it can be observed.
The nest site of the tour is the holy Bouddhanath stupa. The Buddhist stupa of Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest unique structure's stupas in the world.The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Gompas (Tibetan convent) around Bouddhanath. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
The next site, in the tour, is the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the royal palace. The Durbar at the Durbar square was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and was where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum are located here. Time and again the temples and the palaces in the square have gone through reconstruction after being damaged by natural causes or neglect. Presently there are less than ten quadrangles in the square. On 25 April 2015, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 hit the region and severely damaged the Square, reducing several buildings to rubble. The oldest temples in the square are those built by King MahendraMalla (1560–1574). They are the temples of Jaggannath, KotilingeswaraMahadev, Mahendreswara and the Taleju Temple. More and more temples and statues were added to the Square under different ruling kings over the time. It is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and the unique Newa architecture.
Then finally, the last site of the tour will be the Swayambhunath Stupa- an ancient religious architecture at the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites especially for Tibetans and followers of the Tibetan Buddhism. We were breathless and sweating as we stumbled up the last steep steps and practically fell upon the biggest vajra (thunderbolt scepter) that I have ever seen. Behind this Vajra was the vast, round, white dome of the stupa, like a full solid skirt, at the top of which were two giant Buddha eyes wisely looking out over the peaceful valley which was just beginning to come alive. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period.
After visiting each site, we will head back to the Hotel.
Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.
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Day 03 - From Kathmandu to Rafting spot to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 8-9 hrs
After breakfast, we set off towards Pokhara, the second largest city, the city of lakes of Nepal. But on the way, we stop at Charaudi to experience rafting for 3 hours in Trishuli River. After lunch, we resume our drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival, we check in hotel and the team is not able to stop them boating on the scenic Fewa Lake with reflection of Machhapuchhre in it.
There are various prominent places like the Bindabasini temple, the Davis fall, the Gupteshwor cave, the Seti River Gorge located in Pokhara. The religious Bindabasini temple is located in the centre of old bazaar in the city and is related to the Goddess Bhagwati. One of the most famous waterfalls in the country named as Davis fall also called as “the Patale Chhango” is located in the southern part of the Pokhara valley. The water falls through many gorges in the rocks below leaping along many rocky portals that keeps your mouth open wide. The Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kilometers away from the Pokhara airport. The entrance to the cave is right across the Davis fall and is almost 3 km long. With some big hall-sized rooms and some passages could be explored. It is adventurous because you have to crawl on your four in some places. This cave holds special value to the Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the same condition as when it was discovered. The next is the Seti Gorge. Carved by the Seti-Gandaki River, it is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Pokhara. And finally, boating in the Phewa Lake takes anyone's tiredness away and visiting the temple of Taal Barahi which is in the lake will give anyone immense joy of natural beauty. The reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna can also be seen in the lake. The thick pine forest on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake is also quite haunting.
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and pass through the town of Lumle. Then, we will go for a short stroll to Birethanti. The trail pursues Birethanti through completely flawless bamboo woodlands and past huge cascades glinting with the ethereal light of the sun. Then we pass the lavish field of foals and stallions for the most part. The trail proceeds to Ranghai and to Tikhedhunga.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 04 - Drive Naya Pul (New bridge), to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m) Duration: 4 hrs
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and pass through the town of Lumle. Then, we will go for a short stroll to Birethanti. The trail pursues Birethanti through completely flawless bamboo woodlands and past huge cascades glinting with the ethereal light of the sun. Then we pass the lavish field of foals and stallions for the most part. The trail proceeds to Ranghai where we have lunch and to Tikhedhunga.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 05 - Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) Duration: 7 hrs
We begin the journey by crossing the Tikhedhunga stream on a suspension bridge. From there, we start climbing the precarious 3000 stone stairs towards the Magar town of Ulleri at 2080 meters. We continue on to the Ulleri Hill, cross thick pasturelands and proceed for an hour to the campground where we’ll take rest. Proceeding on the trail, we will pass by two luminous streams and have a last move to Nangethanti where we’ll have lunch. From Nangethanti, we climb to Ghorepani (2850m) and will enjoy the panoramic and magnified beauty of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), The Hiunchuli Himal (6441m) and the Tarke Kang.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 06 - Hiking-Poonhill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2500m) Duration: 6 hrs
We’ll begin early in the morning for our trek to Poon Hill to enjoy the glistening sunrise in the beautiful Himalayas. You will be admired the unobstructed views of Annapurna massifs, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Lamjung, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar and many others. You will also enjoy the views of the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Ranges gleaming yellow during sunrise. Poon Hill is a vantage point to enjoy the panoramic beauty of Annapurna. Then we’ll trek back to Ghorepani and move to Tadapani.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 07 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m) Duration: 3-4 hrs
From Tadapani, at first we trek about 3 hrs to step in to Ghandruk. Ghandruk lies at the elevation of 1,950 meters. It is a beautiful and dainty settlement made up of houses that are built of stone and mostly occupied by Gurung people. We have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office and museum.
Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 08 - Ghandruk to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 5 hrs
Today, we walk down from Ghandruk village along the Modi Khola. As we reach Birethanti, actually we have made a circuit. We continue move towards Nayapul from where we then drive back to Pokhara, the city of lakes.
Overnight at hotel breakfast and lunch included.
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Day 09 - From Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Today, we start our journey to Chitwan for wild life adventure and meet the people having totally different language and culture from the Himalayan people. On reaching Chitwan National Park, we attend a briefing program related to our jungle tour.
We begin the tour visiting to a nearby ethnic Tharu village. Tharu people are one of the most loyal people and very rich in culture. Then, we visit the National Park Visitor’s center. The sunset view from the bank of Rapti River is breath taking.
You will be treated by a cultural dance of Tharu community or slideshow presentation on almost everything in Chitwan.
Overstay overnight at hotel. Dinner included
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Day 10 - Chitwan Jungle Tour
We wake up early, have breakfast, attend canoe riding in Rapti River and then walk a little and then return back for lunch. We can see elephant taking bath.
After lunch the main exciting event starts i.e. the jungle safari. We can see wild animals like tigers and hear their roar if lucky enough.
Overstay overnight at hotel. Dinner included
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Day 11 - Chitwan to Kathmandu
We visit Elephant Breeding Center and then transfer to Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
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Day 12 - Farewell
Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from our team will take you to the airport.
Breakfast included.
12 Days / 11 Night
Max People : 1
Nepal Adventure Tour (NAT)
