Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) 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. One of our representatives will also conduct a brief meeting of what the tour will be about and basic information will be conveyed. The tour guide will also be introduced. 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 next 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 locatedhere. 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 overthe 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.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 03 - Drive to Pokhara (910 m) by tourist bus, 6 hrs
We’ll drive from Kathmandu, the city of temples to Pokhara, the city of lakes. It takes about 6-7 hours we pass by beautiful landscape of terrace farming, fields of barley, rice and rivers along the way. When we arrive the city of lakes i.e. Pokhara, we will drive you to your hotel where you take rest stay.In Pokhara, we will stay at the hotel in the beautiful lake city to let you enjoy the experience of boating in stunning Phewa Lake accompanied by the vast panorama of Himalaya range, lush hills and more.
Overnight stay at the Hotel, Breakfast included.
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Day 04 - Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1370m/4493ft Duration: 1 hour drive and 5 hrs walk
After breakfast, we drive to Bijayapur Khola from where we begin our trek. At first, we start our walk for about an hour into paddy fields and cross the river. After crossing the river, the trail ascends to Kalikasthan. We will take lunch somewhere on the midway on the climb. At last we reach at Kalikasthan, take rest for some time then explore the surrounding areas.
Overnight at Local House, breakfast, Lunch and dinner included.
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Day 05 - Kalikasthan to Syaklung (1730m/5674ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we start our trek along the ridge of the mountain which offers good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. The view is so fascinating that everyone get spell bound by it. We move through many villages that provide us to explore their culture, life style in some extent. We also pass through the rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) forests.
Overnight at Local House, breakfast, Lunch and dinner included.
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Day 06 - Syaklung to Chisapani (1550m/5054ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Today also we have to go through villages specially the Gurung village that gives an opportunity to observe the local lifestyle. We move ahead as if we are playing a game of hide and seek with the rhododendron and Sal trees. Half way through the walk there is a 400m descent, then a 600m ascent and then we arrive at Chisapani. This is the best view point to see the Himalayan Panorama. You see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna.
Overnight at Local House, breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
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Day 07 - Chisapani to Pokhara
We return back from Chisapani. On our way we step on the hill to Rupatal and climb up about 200 meters to reach Sundare Danda. Fifteen minutes of walk down leads us to Begnas Tal (Lake). We won't miss this oppertunity enjoying an hour of boating in Begnas Tal. And then we go to Pokhara, one of the most visited place by tourist in Nepal then check in at a hotel and take rest or explore the Lake side.
Overnight at Hotel, breakfast included.
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Day 08 - Pokhara to Kathmandu
We make our way back to Kathmandu by luxury tourist bus from Pokhara enjoying the changing landscape and diverse topography on the way. This takes 6-7 hours depending on the traffic. Travelling via domestic flight, instead of bus travel takes 25 minutes. The flight costs USD 220.00 for round trip.
. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 09 - Farewell
This day is the end of the beautiful Royal Trek. Our representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back home. Your Trek in Nepal ends here.
Breakfast included.
9 Days / 8 Night
Max People : 1
Royal Trek, Annapurna region
