Duration
12 days
Max. Elevation
2195.00m
Group size
2+ (Single Supplement $80)
Day
1
On arrival in international airport in Kathmandu you will be greet by Trekking Planner’s representative and take you to the hotel. After check in, you will have some time to relax and later in the afternoon meet the other member of the group and get short description about entire trip. In the evening you will meet group for welcome dinner at one of the famous cultural/traditional restaurants in Kathmandu.
Day
2
After breakfast, you will begin a day of
touring in Kathmandu. You travel to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey
Temple, a popular Buddhist pilgrimage destination with spectacular views of the
valley. After spending some time in Swayambhunath, drive to Pashupatinath, a
prominent Hindu temple located beside the Holy River called Baghmati. Drive to
Bhaktapur City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and city of potters and pagodas,
later in the day. Spend the night Bhaktapur.
Day
3
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Changunarayan, one of the city's oldest temples. After a short exploration of the area, begin the day's walk to Nagarkot via gorgeous farmland with a good view of the mountain. Nagarkot is a well-known hill town for sunrise and sunset viewing, with a stunning panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest. Spend the night in Nagarkot.
Day
4
The morning is open for exploration. Wake up and early morning for sunrise view. After
breakfast in the morning, you will travel north to Nuwakot, a charming
tiny village beside the Trisuli River. You will stay at the famed Farm House,
which is owned by a local family. You will be able to enjoy the charming
seating with a number of small walks/explorations around the neighbourhood.
Day
5
After a great stay in Nuwakot, after breakfast we start our day with nice scenic countryside drive to Bandipur, a traditional village high on a ridge in the mountainside (1005m). Bandipur offers breath-taking views of the Marsyangdi River valley and the Himalayas beyond.
Day
6
After spending fabulous time in Bandipur, the travel
continues to the lakeside city of Pokhara. After checking into your
accommodation, you will have time to explore the city along the lake and take a boat ride on
Phewa Lake. If the weather permits, you can watch the sunset over the
spectacular Annapurna Mountain range, including Mt. Fish-Tail, in the evening.
Day
7
You must get up early in the morning to travel to the hilltop village of Sarangko for sunrise. This is a popular location for viewing the icy peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, as well as Mt. FishTail. After gorgeous time in Sarangkot, take a short hike down to Pokhara, which offers a beautiful view of the lake. After lunch, you will visit the Waterfall, Mountain Museum, Peace Pagoda, Cave, and Tibetan Village. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day
8
After such a wonderful time in Pokhara, you have a scenic countryside journey today to the world's famous Chitwan National Park, which is spread over 932 square kilometres of floodplain and is home to one-horned rhinos, bison, wild boar, monkeys, and a wide variety of birds, as well as the most famous, rear royal Bengal Tiger. When you arrive at the resort, you will be given some information on the activities available in the park. Later in the afternoon, depending on your schedule, you will be able to participate in activities such as Elephant Safaris, Jungle Walks, and Village Tours. You will receive a Tharu Cultural program in the evening.
Day
9
Begin your day with a cup of hot tea in bed! After breakfast, you will be accompanied by an experienced jungle guide on an Elephant Safari deep into the jungle. Another highlight of the vacation is a canoe ride on Rapti River while observing crocodiles and walking through the jungle. In the afternoon, you will visit the Elephant Breeding Centre.
Day
10
If the given activities are not completed
on those two days, you will receive one of the activities in the morning and
then drive through the picturesque countryside to Kathmandu after breakfast.
Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Day
11
After a lovely time touring the nation, you will be picked up from your hotel at the appointed time and transferred to the domestic airport for a magnificent flight across the mountains, including Mt. Everest. This flight reaches around 25000 feet near Mt Everest. After the one-hour flight, return to your accommodation, eat breakfast, and spend the rest of the day exploring/shopping around the city.
Day
12
Our office representative will meet you at your hotel and transport you to the international airport according to the timing of your flight. Or come to the next program with us.