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Duration :
10 Days
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Places Covered
: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kalikasthan - Syaglung
- Chisapani - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu
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Day
1 : Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will 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 is time to explore the city's
many charms on your own too. Stay overnight in
Kathmandu.
Day 2 : Kathmandu -
Pokhara
You have breakfast being of the early morning before
07:00 am. This morning you will drive to Pokhara
(200km), depart 07:00 am in the morning, approximately
7 hours way by tourist bus. Lunch is on spot along the
way to Pokhara. You will be arriving Pokhara in late
afternoon (approx. 02:00 pm).
Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row
center" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan
panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous
"Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare
tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you
spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip.
You are free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic
land" or "Dreamland" of Nepal, to
explore the various interesting place as your own like
boating in Fewa Lake over looking the region of
Annapurna range of Himalayans. In the evening you will
prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill. Stay
overnight in Pokhara.
Day 3 : Pokhara - Kilikasthan
After breakfast, we drive to Vijayapur Khola, start
trek form there. We walk about an hour through the
flat rice field and across the river. If you are
taking this trek in the summer the river may be hard
to cross if it is flooded. After crossing the river
the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch will
be served at the middle of the climb. We arrive at
Kalikasthan and camp at the top of the grassy land.
Stay overnight in Camping (Kalikasthan).
Day 4 : Kalikasthan - Syaglung
After breakfast, we start walking through the
villages. We will walk on the ridge of the mountain
with good views if Annapurna and Llamjung Himal. Stay
overnight in Syanglung.
Day 5 : Syaglung - Chisapani
Walk through the Gurung Village, rhododendron and Sal
forest. Half way through the walk there is a 400metre
descent and 600 metre ascent to arrive at Chisopani -
this is the best point to see the Himalayan Panorama.
You will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna. Stay
overnight in Camping (Chispani).
Day 6 : Chisapani - Pokhara
We walk half way down hill to Rupatal and climb about
200 metres to arrive at Suyndare Danda and walk 15
minutes down to Begnas Tal for an hours boating to
catch the transfer to Pokhara. Stay overnight in
Pokhara.
Day 7 : Kathmandu - River
rafting - Chitwan
After breakfast, we drive to rafting site (Trisuli
River for White Water Rafting) It takes approximately
2 hours drive from Kathmandu - this river is popular
as access to Prithvi Highway makes "breaking off'
the journey easy. Trisuli River is also an ideal
beginner's River. Lunch will be served after ? hrs
rafting in the riverside. After lunch, we drive to
Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and
there will be a short briefing on the program and our
facilities. Later 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, if lucky, and
the Royal begal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for
2-3 hours.
Day 8 : Royal Chitwan National
Park
Wake-up call and be followed by tea or coffee,
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. 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 elephants) After lunch, canoeing: a
traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip
down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and then
animals of the river banks. We transfer back to resort
through the Jungle. Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the
nearby villages will show some of their traditional
skills and dances. Dinner around the campfire.
Day 9 : Royal Chitwan National
Park - Kathmandu
Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early
morning tea/coffee. Depart for Kathmandu. 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 accompanied by expert
naturalists who will advice on safety procedures and
we request you to respect their judgment at all the
times. If you wish to stroll in the forest alone, a
guide will have to accompany you for your safety. Stay
overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10 : Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until time to leave the
international airport for your next destination