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At the Foothills
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Itinerary (Kathmandu
- Bairani - Malekhu - Fishling - Gaighat - Chitwan -
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kalikastan - Shaklun - Chisopani -
Begnas Bazzar - Pokhara -Kathmandu) |
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TOUR DURATION : 15
DAYS / 14 NIGHTS TOUR :
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DAY 01 :
ARRIVE
KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu. On arrival at
Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu you will be met by
our
representatives. You will then
board the waiting vehicle to
be transferred to the hotel. City Maps and detailed itinerary
will be handed over to you.
On the
way to your hotel, our representative will brief you on Nepal,
general do's and don'ts and also explain your program in
brief. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be offered a welcome
drink and shown to your room. Later our representative
will brief in detail on your itinerary.
14.00 Hrs
: Sightseeing tour of
KATHMANDU CITY -
The Hanumandhoka -
Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the historic seat of royalty. The
Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces, epitomises the
religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings
of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Also
visit the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD,
the temple of Kal Bhairav - the God of destruction and the
temple of Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess -
represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as
Taleju is Buddhist by birth.
The Kumari
acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year
during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeks the
Kumari's blessing. Kasthamandap -- Located near the Kumari
Temple is said to be built from the wood of a single tree
from the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from this
temple. The Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO
World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Next to SWOYHUMBHUNATH STUPA -
the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old.
Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all -
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City
and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of
Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley.
This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in
1979.
19.00 Hrs :
Vehicle transfer to an excellent Nepalese Restaurant - The Bhanchaghar for a
Traditional Nepali
Welcome reception
and dinner. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy
a live Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautiful
young girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese costumes
and jewelry representing various parts of Nepal. Dinner will
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The BHANCHHA GHAR -
which means Nepali Kitchen is situated within two minutes walk
of Durbar Marg. It is established in a restored aristocratic
house. The walls are built from mud bricks, and most of the
floors are earthen. The décor, music, and corckery used are all
typical of Nepal. The food is most distinctive with an exotic
selection of spiced meat, robust vegetarian dishes prepared with
local Newari sauces and accompanied by house blends of Rakshi
(Local Nepali Schnapps).
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 02 :
IN
KATHMANDU
07.00 Hrs : Breakfast.
09.00 Hrs :
Sightseeing tour of PATAN
CITY - This city of
architecture and fine arts was founded in 250 AD, previously
called Lalitpur. It is also known as the "Town with a Thousand
Golden Roofs." This ancient city lies about 5 kms southeast of
Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu and Buddhist monuments.
Interesting places to visit here include the Durbar Square,
Mahaboudha, Krishna Mandir and Hirayana Mahabihar Temple (The
Golden Temple).
Evening
: Our trekking staff will brief you on your trek. The Royal
Trek - which is a reasonably easy four day/ three night trek
and offers good mountain views. It gained its name because
Prince Charles and entrourage of 13 guests, 32 sherpas, and 120
porters first trekked this route in December 1980.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 03 :
KATHMANDU / RAFT COMMENCE POINT - BAIRANI / MALEKHU
05.30 Hrs : Early
morning wake up.
06.00 Hrs : Breakfast.
07.00 Hrs : Drive to Bairani (50 kms) - a raft start
point and commence 2 Night / 3 Days rafting. Hitting the
Trisuli is the most convenlent means of experiencing Nepal’s
river rafting, you have a combination of both which and scenic
floats. The Trisuli river originates in Tibet and flows through
the middle hill of the Mahabharat range. It is joined at Mugling
by the river Marsyandi, flowing from the Annapurna range,
ultimately flowing into the Narayani river which flows through
the Royal Chitwan National Park in the Terai and eventually
flows to the Ganges.
Your raft ‘put-in-point’ is Bairani, along the Prithivi
Highway. The crew prepares the raft and not long after, you are
on your way hitting the first rapid immediately. Seven sets of
fun filled rapid for the day. The event lasts for about 5 to 6
hours maximum.
Overnight Camp on the river beach in Malekhu.
DAY 04 : MALEKHU / FISHLING
After
breakfast, you are in the river hitting small rapids
occasionally with some pleasant floats. Five set rapids of the
day. The event lasts for about 5 to 6 hour maximum.
Overnight in Camp on the river beach in Fishling.
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DAY 05
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FISHLING / GAIGHAT - RAFT END POINT/ ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL
PARK.
After breakfast, you are again in the river good fun
filled rapids enroute, passing through the beautiful Trishuli
gorge, you hit three or four sets of rapids but the one most
challanging and demanding is the one at the confluence of the
Seti Khola, followed by mostly scenic floats.
This is followed by small rapids, not long after you in the
confluence of the Kali Gandaki river where you will be stopped
for a while to visit the temples and sadhus of Devghat, from
there it's the pleasant float till Gaighat which is the raft end
point. You will then board our vehicle that will take to Temple
Tiger Jungle Lodge (approximate 65 kms).
Upon arrival at
Amaltarighat
(bank of
Narayani River)
our naturalists will meet you and immediately you will enter
into an atmosphere of adventure which begins with crossing the
river by boats. You are given hot towels to refresh yourselves
and welcome Tika and Drinks. You will then be transferred
to the Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge by elephants / landrovers.
TEMPLE TIGER
is situated in the heart of the Royal Chitwan National Park,
which is the home to the great one horned rhinoceros, sloth
bear, wild boar, gaur (bison), 4 species of deer, 2 species of
monkeys, 2 species of crocodiles, leopard, the elusive Royal
Bengal Tiger, and over 450 species of birds.
At the Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge, the Manager will brief you
about the activities at the lodge and show you your room.
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(Time Permitting) :
You will be either taken for a
jungle safari on elephant back so that you can penetrate deep
into the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife, or for
a jungle walk to experience the abundant bird-life and the flora
and fauna of the Park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive
Royal Bengal Tiger either on nature walk or on elephant safari.
Afterwards, tea will be available or our well stocked bar will
cater to the needs of the thirsty. Dinner either continental or
Nepalese cuisine will be served in the evening, around the
campfire. Overnight at
Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge in Chitwan.
DAY
06
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CHITWAN / CHITWAN
06.00 Hrs :
Early morning offers or other
opportunity for an elephant safari lasting tow hours.and Hrs
penetrating through dense grasslands to view wildlife. This
grass commonly known as elephant grass is dense and grows to a
height of 5-6 meters. It is the favourite habitat of the
rhinoceros and other mammals.
09.00 Hrs :
After a leisurely breakfast, you
can visit our elephant stables where the senior naturalists will
give a talk about the habits of the elephants. Also a chance to
see the elephant having a bath.
12.00 Hrs : Lunch at the lodge. In
the afternoon relax around the lodge or either take a drive
through the jungles in land rovers followed by a boat ride down
the Narayani river where there are excellent chances of viewing
the gharial crocodiles as well as mugger crocodiles, fresh
water dolphins, otters and varieties of water birds or go on a
nature walk, or birding with one of our naturalists. At the end
of the canoe ride, waiting land rovers will bring you back to
the lodge.
In the evening
there is a slide presentation and a talk programme when one of
our senior naturalists will give an introduction on The Royal
Chitwan National Park, animals and their habitats, and other
social structure of the Park and its villages in the vicinity.
Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge in Chitwan.
DAY
07 : ROYAL
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK / POKHARA
07.30 Hrs :
After
breakfast, transfer by elephants,
landrover and canoes to waiting vehicles to drive to
Pokhara. (5/6 hours
drive).
Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara.
DAY 08 :
KATHMANDU / POKHARA - KALIKASTAN (1370 M.) : WALKING 4-5 Hrs.
After breakfast drive about
20 minutes to the trek start point near the Bijaypur River. A
one hour climb leads to Kandani Hill. Lunch will be served.
From this hill, Pokhara Valley, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt.
Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, and Machhapuchhre Himal
can all be seen on a clear days. Then after lunch, hiking for 2
Hrs. reach Kalikastan Camp.
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DAY 09 :
KALIKASTHAN - SHAKLUNG (1730 M) : WALKING 5-6 Hrs.
The sunrise from here is just
magnificent as the rising sun paints the majestic Himalayan
peaks from faint pink to amber then to burning gold. After
breakfast, trek through Gurung villages with views of
Machhapuchhre and different peaks of Annapurna, Lamjung,
Manasalu etc. The trail follows along the forested ridge top
through Thulokot to Mathi Thana, where they are a few shops.
There is a short climb, then the trek reaches Naudanda, Continue
along the ridge to a school at Lipini village, then make a steep
but short climb through forests to the Gurung Village of
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DAY 10 :
SHAKLUNG -CHISOPANI (1629 M) : WALKING 3-4 Hrs.
After breakfast set off for another
day's trek.
The Himalyan skyline continues to change as the routed comes
abreast of Annapuran II, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu and Himalchuli.
From Shaklung, the trail drops steeply down the south side of
the hill to a large tree, chautara, several tea shops and a
police check post. This is a trail junction, trails lead south
to Begnas Tal and north to the Marsyangdi Khola. The Royal Trek
route climbs towards Chisapani, winding around the back of the
hill to the village. A short distance above Chisopani is a high
knoll where there is a small temple. This is Chisopani Danda (danda means " ridge top").
Tented camp is set up with splendid mountain views. Time in the
afternoon to explore this attractive Gurung Village.
DAY
11 :
CHISOPANI / BEGNAS BAZAAR (900 M) : WALKING 4 Hrs.
After breakfast,
trek along the ridge for an hour or so, then descend steeply on
stone steps, into a small valley and a stream that feeds Rupa
Tal. Continue for a short distance through rice fields. Then
make a final ascent to the ridge that separates Begnas Tal and
Rupa Tal, on a wide path that you will share with many local
people. From the ridge, descend into the Pokhara Valley, joining
the road at the crowded, and noisy Begnas Bazaar. Drive to
Pokhara (12 km) 30 minute drive.
Upon
arrival in Pokhara check in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
DAY 12 :
POKHARA/ KATHMANDU
After breakfast drive back
to Kathmandu.
Enroute
take lunch at River Side Spring Resort. In Kathmandu rest of the
day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in
Kathmandu.
DAY
13 :
09.00 Hrs :
Sightseeing tour of
BHAKTAPUR CITY -
Valley's most medieval city also known as Bhadgaon. It is
situated about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu and was one of
the three kingdoms of the Mallas. Situated at an altitude of
1,401m, Bhaktapur covers an area of four square miles. The City
of Devotees as it is known still retains its medieval charm and
visitors to this ancient town are treated to a feast of cultural
and artistic achievements. The past glory of the Malla rulers
continues to be reflected in the Durbar Square. Pottery and
Wood caving are its traditional craft industries. Places to see
here include the Lion Gate, the Picture Gallery, the Golden
Gate and the Palace of 55 Windows. Here the ancient temples and
palaces show the Newari craftsmanship of carved wooden windows
and latticework.
Thereafter drive to
Nagarkot (approx 45 min
to 1 hour from Kathmandu). Nagarkot is situated on small
hill station 32 kilometers of Kathmandu, is situated at an
altitude of 2,175m above sea level. The panorama of the major
peaks of most of the eastern Nepal Himalaya,, including
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) can be seen from here. Best views at
sunset and sunrise. (subject to weather condition).
Overnight at Hotel in Nagakot.
DAY 14 : Early morning wake up to witness
the sunrise over the Himalays.
After breakfast :
Sightseeing
tour
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE :
is situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu, and the temple of Lord
Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door
is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although
only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness
the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern
bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO
World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
After drive about 20 minutes to
BOUDHANATH STUPA
: This ancient colossal Stupa is
one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan
Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument
List in 1979.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY
15
: KATHMANDU / ONWARD DESTINATION
Transfer to
Tribhuwan International Airport for your departure flight.
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Internet
online booking system
At the
Foothills of the Himalayas - Chitwan jungle |
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The rates given below are in US Dollars,
and Per Person on twin sharing room basis. |
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2 persons |
3-6 persons |
7-10 persons |
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Very competitive prices.
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Very competitive prices.
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Includes the following services :
- All arrival/departure transfers as per
itinerary.
- All sightseeing tours as specified in the
itinerary accompanied by a professional
English Speaking Guide.
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All monumental
entrance fees.
- Transfers pre/ post trek and long route
drive with retention charges.
- Taxes and tolls wherever applicable.
- 4 nights in Hotel Vaishali in Kathmandu on
twin sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 2 nights in Hotel Barahi in Pokhara on twin
sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 3 night/ 4 day trek in tented camp with all
meals and camping equipment such as 2 man
tents, toilet tent, dinning tent, kitchen
utensils, sleeping bags, conservation fees, trekking permit &
documentation and services of professionally
trained Sherpa team.
- 1 dinner in local restaurant as mentioned in
the itinerary.
- 2 night/3 day stay at Temple Tiger Jungle
Lodge in spacious deluxe lodge each furnished
with comfortable twin bed, attached
bathroom inclusive of all meals on table de hote basis, tea, coffee and
hot chocolates are served round the clock,
jungle activities
such as elephant safaris, canoe floats, landrover drives, escorted nature
walk and bird watching excursion, National
Park entrance
fees, Govt. taxes, services of trained naturalist.
- 2 night/ 3 day raft on Trishuli River in
inflated rubber raft guided by professionally
trained boatmen (an experienced controller,
paddlers, cook and helper), life jacket, helmets, kit bags with polythene
-paper lining to keep your clothes and
sleeping bags dry, all
camping equipment such as two-man tents, light mattresses, sleeping bags
and kitchen utensils.
- 1 night in Country Villa, Nagarkot on Bed &
Breakfast.
Extras :
Airport taxes : USD 15.00 PP equivalent to RS
1100.00 PP for other destination other than
India. USD 3.00 PP equivalent to RS 770.00 PP
for SAARC.
The Cost Excludes :
- Meals at Hotel in Kathmandu (except
breakfast). International airfares.
- All items of personal nature such as bar
bills, telephone calls, laundry, personal
gratuities etc.
- Any insurance for any expenses incurred for
any unforeseen circumstances and for reasons
beyond our control.
- Any other services not specified in the
"Cost Includes".
- Personal travel insurance. |
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