Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered : Kathmandu - Pokhara -
Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani - Landrung - Dhampus -
Rafting - Royal Chitwan National Park
Theme : Himalayan Trekking
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll 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's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too.
In the evening a delicious and traditional NEPALI WELCOME DINNER awaits
you.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02 : Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000
years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We
will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath.
After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which
is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its
Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional
artisans working with wood, stones and metals.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 : Kathmandu - Pokhara
Early breakfast. Drive to Pokhara . Reach Pokhara by late afternoon. Enjoy
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 some time there as the scenic
highlight of your trip sinks in.
In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 04 : Pokhara - Tikhedhunga Trek starts
toDay.
After breakfast drive to Nayapul by Car via large village of Lumle and walk
about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail
follows the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and past
a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans,
the trail reaches Sudami where you have Lunch.
After lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile at
1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the way, various hamlets offer ample
camping possibilities but if Ghorepani is the objective for the next Day it
is better to push on to Tikhe Dhunga.
Overnight in Tirkhe Dhunga.
Day
05 : Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani Breakfast served in morning
From Tirkhedhunga the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near
the camp site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to
the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village the trail climbs
gently through pastures and cultivated fields. Proceed through the
magnificent Rhododendron and Oak Forest.
There is a hut with water and a small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri.
The trail crosses two sparkling clear streams before making a short, final
climb to Nangethanti. Your lunch spot will be Nangethanti.
Thanti is a Nepali word meaning "rest house" or "Dharmasala".
In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti about one
hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at 2850m.
Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.
Overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 06 : Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani
Wake up early morning and start your journey. Climb to Poon Hill (3195m) in
around 1 hr. The same provides better and unobstructed views and sunrise
over the high Himalayas. You can see lots of White Mountain Peaks from Poon
Hill. After sunrise, you'll return to camp in time for breakfast. Ghorepani
means "horse water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for
the teams of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and
Jomsom.
From Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path through the deep
forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoll that offers good mountain
views - including views of Machhapuchhare (not visible from Grohrepani pass)
and a panorama all the way south to the plains of India. It is similar to
the views from Poon Hill.
Climb along the ridge of pine and rhododendron forests to a maximum height
of 3030 metres then descend to at a second pass called Deurali, at 2960
metres. The trails along the ridge hide the mountains. The same makes a
steep, sometimes treacherous, descent on a narrow path alongside the stream,
as the descent continues. The stream has some clear pools alongside the
trail and finally becomes a series of waterfalls over a jumble of boulders.
The steep descent becomes more gentle way as it reaches Banthanti. Stop for
Lunch and it would be for 1 hour approximately.
From Banthanti, the trail follows the stream down to a bridge where it
again starts climbing, leaving the moist high mountain forests and entering
a field of cane - making some ups and downs past to a vantage point called "Tadapani
(2540 metres).
It offers a brief view of the mountains. Tadapani means "far water".
The village water supply comes from a long distance away and usually takes
porters more than half an hour to fetch a load of water.
Overnight in Tadapani.
Day 07 : Tadapani - Landrung
After an early breakfast start for Landrung - it takes approx. 6 hours from
Tadapani.
The trail descends through the forests and then terraced fields, to the
Khummu Khola. The Ghandrung trail descends steeply from Tadapani, through
forests and a short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream crossing.
Then the descent continues gently over streams and finally leads out on the
ridge to Ghandrung.
Lunch spot for the Day would be Ghandrung. Ghandrung is a huge Gurung
village at 1940 metres and is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and
is a confusing cluster of closely spaced, slate-roofed houses. There are
neatly terraced fields situated both above and below the town. There is a
large handicraft factory at the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna
South from here are out-standing. Machhapuchhare, seen from here in its "fishtail"
aspect, peeps over a forested ridge.
From Ghandrung, descend all the way down hill to Sauli Bazaar. The down
hill trail leads to the river and then climbs to Landrung - another Gurung
village at 1550 metres.
Overnight in Landrung.
Day 08 : Landrung - Dhampus
Early breakfast as has become a rule during the trek by now.
From Landrung, It's an easy walk past fields, a school and some unusual
oval-shaped houses and descends to Tolka - a small settlement at 1710
metres, with several lodges along the trails. The trail emerges into the
main Modi Khola Valley. The trail climbs through forests alive with birds,
fern and orchids in to a huge side canyon of the Modi Khola.
After crossing a stream on a suspension bridge at 1690 metres, the trail
starts climbing back. First point will be Bichok (also known as Bheri
Kharka). The trail then climbs through forests to a clearing on the top of
the hill at 2010 metres, where there are great views of the mountains.
(Actually there is no adjective describing the views. One has to experience
the same)
Break for lunch will last approx. an hour.
From Deurali all way is downhill to Dhampus at 1580 metres. It takes
approx. 2 and ½ an hour. The trail goes down through Pothana and a
Police Check Post. At Dhampus, you are again rewarded with great views of
the mountains that continue to improve as you ascend along the ridge.
Overnight at Dhampus.
Day 09 : Dhampus - Pokhara Breakfast
in the morning.
From Dhampus, proceed all the way downhill through the villages to Phedi.
Starting at an elevation of 1580 metres, in a village and then forests that
is so overgrazed that the same look like a manicured municipal park, the
trail goes down steeply to the ridge at Phedi at 1080mtres.
It takes approx. 2 hours from here to catch up with the vehicles and drive
back to Pokhara.
Lunch at hotel in Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 10 : Pokhara City Tour
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Pokhara
Valley is also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal.
Explore the various interesting places of Pokhara. Enjoy boating in Phewa
Lake overlooking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave
and some Temples.
After lunch you're free to shop for souviners or rest.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 11 : Pokhara - Rafting - Royal Chitwan
National Park
After breakfast take a scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that follow the
Trisuli River for most of the distance. Along the drive to the rafting spot
you will see beautiful sceneries.
Rafting on the Trisuli River. This River is very popular as access to the
Prithivi Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli is
also an ideal beginner's River. After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan
National Park. Upon arrival, rooms are assigned and there will be a short
briefing on the program and facilities of the Lodge.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will 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 and,
if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall. Overnight at Chitwan.
Day 12 : Royal Chitwan National Park
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, 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.
Overnight at Chitwan.
Day 13 : Royal Chitwan National Park-
Kathmandu
Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
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 may force us to alter the program at
short notice. On safari in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert
naturalists who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to
respect their judgment at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest
alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 14 : Departure
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international airport
for your final destination.
