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 traditionals are highlight on our guided tour. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well- come dinner waits for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will visit Swayambhunath temple which offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. They stand to represent the greatest cultural aspects of Hinduism and Buddhism respectively.
You will have breakfast early morning before 07:00 am - this morning you will be driving to Pokhara (200km), depart in the early morning. It will approximately take 6 hrs by tourist bus. Absorb a scenic route through the country lanes. You will be arriving at Pokhara in late afternoon. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara will be the scenic highlight of your trip. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast (approx at 07:30 am), we drive to Nayapul (42km), 1.5 hr by car via large village of Lumle.The trail follows the main street of Birethani, go through bamboo forests and pass a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where you will be served lunch. After lunch we climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but Ghrepani is the objective for the nest day it is better to push on to Tikhe Dhuga. Stay overnight in Tirkhe Dhunga.
Breakfast at 07:00 am. From Tirkhedhunga the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near 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. We walk through 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 two streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethani where we will take the lunch for today.Thani is a Nepali words meaning "rest house" "Dharmasala". In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. We climb up to Ghorepani-a very special mountain village at the base of Poon hill view point.
Wake up by 05:30 am early in the morning to climb up to Poon Hill (3195m) which takes around 1hr. for sunrise view over the high Himalayas. You can see a lost of White Mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you will return to our camp and time for breakfast.
From Ghorepani, the trail climbs south on muddy path through the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoil which offers good mountain views, is including views, of Machhapuchhare. (Not visible from Grohrepani pass), and a panorama all the way south to the plains of India. It is similar views from Poon Hill.
Climbing along the ride in pine and rhododendron forests to a top 3030 meters then descend to at a second pass also called Deurali, at 2960 meters. The stream has some clear pools alongside the trail and finally becomes a series waterfall over a jumble of boulders. The steep descent becomes more gentle way to reach Banthani and stop for lunch (approx. 1 hour)
From Banthani, the trail follows the stream down to a bridge where the trails start climbing, leaving the moist high mountain forest and entering a field of cane, making some ups and downs past to a ventage point "Tadapani" (2540 metres) that offers a brief view of the mountains. Tadapani means "far water". The water supply is a long distance; it takes porters more than half an hour to fetch a load of water. Stay overnight in Tadapani.
We serve the breakfast in the morning and start your journey, 8:00 AM to Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours. From Tadapani, the trails descend through the forests then terraced fields, to the Khummu Khola. The Ghandrung trails descends steeply from Tadapani, through forests, a short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream crossing, then the descent continues gently past over streams, finally leading out on the ridge to Ghandrung. Lunch will be provided in Ghandrung. Ghandrung a huge Gurung village at 1940 metres is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and a confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed houses. There are neatly terraced fields situated both above and below the town. It is wonderfully easy to get lost in the network of narrow alleyways while trying to trek through the village. There is a larger handicraft factory at the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna South from here are out standing. Machhapuchhare have been seen from here in its fish tail aspect, peeps over a forested ridge. ACAP has visitor centre and an office in Ghandrung and provides offers information about its activities. From Ghandrung, all the way down hill to Sauli Bazaar. The downhill trails lead to the river and then climb to Landrung, a Gurung village at 1550 metres. Stay overnight in Landrung.
From Landrung, it is 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 trails climb 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 trails climbs Bichok (also known as Bheri Kharka). The trails climbs through forests to a clearing on the top of the hill at 2010 metres, where there are views of mountains can be seen from Deurali and break 1 hour for lunch. From Deurali, it is all the way down to Dhampus at 1580 metres. It takes approx. 2 and half hours. The trails down through Pothana pass a police cheek post. At Dhampus, you are rewarded with the great views of the mountains that continue to improve as you ascend along the ridge.
Today, we begin a trekking journey from Dhampus, all the way downhill through the village to Phedi. The trip starts at an elevation of 1580 metres, in a village and then forests that is so overgrazed that is look like a manicured municipal park, the trail down steeply to the ridge at Phedi at 1080mtres. It takes approx: 2 hours treks catch our vehicles and drive to Pokhara. Lunch will be provided in Pokhara Hotel. After Lunch you are free at your own in Pokhara. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast we have sightseeings around Pokhara valley. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa Lake over looking Annapurna region ,David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. After lunch you're free to shop for souvenirs or rest. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast, a scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that follows the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the drive you see beautiful scenery; we'll continue our journey to rafting put in point. We take a rafting-ride on the Trisuli River - this River is very popular as access to the Prithivi Highway. After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.
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.
5:30 AM: wake-up call and are followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk. This nature walk introduces 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.
8:30AM: Breakfast.
9:30 AM: Visit elephant breeding centre: 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).
1.00 PM: Lunch will be served, after lunch, Canoeing ride: A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down
9.30 AM. 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 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. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you are free until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.
