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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft)
Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
The representative of Oriental Journeys will escort you to the Thamel and the provide the details about the travel plan.
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Thamel is a tourist hub of Kathmandu located nearby the old local market of Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can visit the local souvenir shops, handicraft shops, Thanka painting school and more. In addition, the market of Thamel houses varieties of hotels, restaurants and entertainment zones. Nearby Gardens of Dreams is worth to visit while you are in Thamel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Katmandu
Day 2: Scenic Mt. Everest Flight and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Pass By: Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park 00977 Nepal
Early morning vehicle comes at your hotel gate to take you to the Domestic Airport for your scenic Everest Mountain Flight. You will enjoy the mountain panorama, valleys, and more including the view of high Himalayas from your flight. This is one of the lifetime activity for your trip. The flight duration is 50- 60 minutes.
After breakfast, you continue your Kathmandu sightseeing program. A cultural guide accompanies you for your sightseeing tour. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Stupa on this day.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Ulleri (2050 m/6725 ft): 30 min flight and 6 hours trek
Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
We fly to Pokhara early in the morning. We can catch amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our airplane. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. After taking a rest, we drive to Naya Pul and start the trek. We pass through sub-tropical valley forests, sometimes on the carved trail on the side of the cliff. After lunch, we cross the Modi Khola (river) via a suspension bridge to the village of Tikhedhunga. The Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We reach Ulleri by late afternoon. Overnight in Ulleri.
Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2750 m/ 9020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek
Pass By: Ghorepani Trek, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After breakfast, we ascend to the Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani in Nepali means โhorse-waterโ owing to its role as an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. Ghorepani is an interesting place with small shops and stalls for selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We stop at the higher part of the Ghorepani village that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Since Ghorepani lies quite higher than our previous stop, we begin to feel the chilly weather especially in the evenings. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860 ft): 6 - 7 hours
Pass By: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region and a great viewpoint to enjoy amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photographs and having some coffee or tea or hot chocolate, we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb a nearby ridge. We descend through rhododendron forests, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani to spend the night.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 6: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,360 ft): 3 - 4 hours
Pass By: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. This part of the trek will be through a thick forest of old rhododendron trees, that when are in bloom, actually turn into gardens of dazzling red flowers when seen from the air or from afar. By afternoon, depending upon the season of travel, we will be pleasantly surprised by the sight of cherry blossoms in bloom on the slopes on the other side of the ravine. After trekking for a while, we enter the village of Ghandruk, a slope settlement with stone houses mostly inhabited by the Gurung people. Along with enjoying the towering views of the Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli mountains, we also acquaint ourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 4-hour trek and 1-hourโs drive
Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Today, we trek from Ghandruk to Naya Pul then drive back to Pokhara. The trek will be downhill all the way to Birethanti. We step onto a staircase paved with stone slabs, curving in and out of the village followed by terraced farms. It keeps on going down almost without any break from Ghandruk until Modi Khola river valley. By the time we arrive at Birethanti, some of us might feel like we just participated in a downhill marathon. But our ordeal is not over yet. From Birethanti, a half-an-hour's walk takes us into Naya Pul. The journey on foot comes to an end at Nayapul. Then, we drive from Nayapul to Pokhara for an overnight stay.
Included meals:Breakfast Lunch
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 8: Sightseeing in Pokhara
Pass By: Devi's Fall, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Early in the morning we leave for Sarangkot, a hill that overlooks the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the north and Pokhara city in the south. From here, we catch amazing views of the sun as it rises in the mighty Himalayas. We then head back to Pokhara and continue touring the cityโs landmarks. Davis Fall is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no end. The Shiva Cave is located near to Davis Fall and houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, a primary Hindu God. We also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara and visit Barahi temple. located at the center of the Lake. We visit the famous International Mountain Museum (IMM) that records, documents, and chronicles the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and the Himalayas in particular. We also tour the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicraft items.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel at Pokara
Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan (815 m/2,674 ft): 134km/4-5 hours
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and drive towards Chitwan, a city located at the foot of the Churia range and famous for housing Chitwan National Park (CNP), the first national park in Nepal, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon reaching Chitwan, we take a jungle/nature walks depending on the national park. During nature walks, we enjoy the company of a wide variety of flora and fauna and spend some time bird watching. In the evening, there will be a presentation on the wide range of flora and fauna of CNP. Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Resort in Chitwan National Park
Day 10: Chitwan National Park
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Today, we excite the animal lover inside us. Early in the morning, we will go for Jeep Safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. During the afternoon we can go for a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we go deep into the jungle and spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, along with other wild animals. If lucky, we may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with fresh water dolphins, otters, and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for birding or nature walk and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight in Chitwan.
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Today, we excite the animal lover inside us. Early in the morning, we will go for Jeep Safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. During the afternoon we can go for a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we go deep into the jungle and spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, along with other wild animals. If lucky, we may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with fresh water dolphins, otters, and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for birding or nature walk and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Resort in Chitwan
Day 11: Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu: 127km, 4-5 hours
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Early in the morning, we engage ourselves in birding as Chitwan National Park is also home to a large variety of resident and migratory birds. We then have breakfast and drive towards Kathmandu. Our journey will be on the Terai plains while in and near Chitwan and gradually move to a more winding road as we come closer to Kathmandu. Along the way, we can enjoy the beautiful hilly terrains and small houses. We reach Kathmandu in the evening. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure to your next destination
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! An Oriental Journeys representative will escort us to the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: N/A
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft)
Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
The representative of Oriental Journeys will escort you to the Thamel and the provide the details about the travel plan.
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Thamel is a tourist hub of Kathmandu located nearby the old local market of Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can visit the local souvenir shops, handicraft shops, Thanka painting school and more. In addition, the market of Thamel houses varieties of hotels, restaurants and entertainment zones. Nearby Gardens of Dreams is worth to visit while you are in Thamel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Katmandu
Day 2: Scenic Mt. Everest Flight and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Pass By: Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park 00977 Nepal
Early morning vehicle comes at your hotel gate to take you to the Domestic Airport for your scenic Everest Mountain Flight. You will enjoy the mountain panorama, valleys, and more including the view of high Himalayas from your flight. This is one of the lifetime activity for your trip. The flight duration is 50- 60 minutes.
After breakfast, you continue your Kathmandu sightseeing program. A cultural guide accompanies you for your sightseeing tour. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Stupa on this day.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Ulleri (2050 m/6725 ft): 30 min flight and 6 hours trek
Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
We fly to Pokhara early in the morning. We can catch amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our airplane. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. After taking a rest, we drive to Naya Pul and start the trek. We pass through sub-tropical valley forests, sometimes on the carved trail on the side of the cliff. After lunch, we cross the Modi Khola (river) via a suspension bridge to the village of Tikhedhunga. The Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We reach Ulleri by late afternoon. Overnight in Ulleri.
Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2750 m/ 9020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek
Pass By: Ghorepani Trek, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After breakfast, we ascend to the Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani in Nepali means โhorse-waterโ owing to its role as an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. Ghorepani is an interesting place with small shops and stalls for selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We stop at the higher part of the Ghorepani village that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Since Ghorepani lies quite higher than our previous stop, we begin to feel the chilly weather especially in the evenings. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860 ft): 6 - 7 hours
Pass By: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region and a great viewpoint to enjoy amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photographs and having some coffee or tea or hot chocolate, we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb a nearby ridge. We descend through rhododendron forests, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani to spend the night.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 6: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,360 ft): 3 - 4 hours
Pass By: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. This part of the trek will be through a thick forest of old rhododendron trees, that when are in bloom, actually turn into gardens of dazzling red flowers when seen from the air or from afar. By afternoon, depending upon the season of travel, we will be pleasantly surprised by the sight of cherry blossoms in bloom on the slopes on the other side of the ravine. After trekking for a while, we enter the village of Ghandruk, a slope settlement with stone houses mostly inhabited by the Gurung people. Along with enjoying the towering views of the Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli mountains, we also acquaint ourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge
Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 4-hour trek and 1-hourโs drive
Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Today, we trek from Ghandruk to Naya Pul then drive back to Pokhara. The trek will be downhill all the way to Birethanti. We step onto a staircase paved with stone slabs, curving in and out of the village followed by terraced farms. It keeps on going down almost without any break from Ghandruk until Modi Khola river valley. By the time we arrive at Birethanti, some of us might feel like we just participated in a downhill marathon. But our ordeal is not over yet. From Birethanti, a half-an-hour's walk takes us into Naya Pul. The journey on foot comes to an end at Nayapul. Then, we drive from Nayapul to Pokhara for an overnight stay.
Included meals:Breakfast Lunch
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 8: Sightseeing in Pokhara
Pass By: Devi's Fall, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Early in the morning we leave for Sarangkot, a hill that overlooks the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the north and Pokhara city in the south. From here, we catch amazing views of the sun as it rises in the mighty Himalayas. We then head back to Pokhara and continue touring the cityโs landmarks. Davis Fall is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no end. The Shiva Cave is located near to Davis Fall and houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, a primary Hindu God. We also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara and visit Barahi temple. located at the center of the Lake. We visit the famous International Mountain Museum (IMM) that records, documents, and chronicles the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and the Himalayas in particular. We also tour the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicraft items.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel at Pokara
Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan (815 m/2,674 ft): 134km/4-5 hours
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and drive towards Chitwan, a city located at the foot of the Churia range and famous for housing Chitwan National Park (CNP), the first national park in Nepal, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon reaching Chitwan, we take a jungle/nature walks depending on the national park. During nature walks, we enjoy the company of a wide variety of flora and fauna and spend some time bird watching. In the evening, there will be a presentation on the wide range of flora and fauna of CNP. Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Resort in Chitwan National Park
Day 10: Chitwan National Park
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Today, we excite the animal lover inside us. Early in the morning, we will go for Jeep Safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. During the afternoon we can go for a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we go deep into the jungle and spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, along with other wild animals. If lucky, we may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with fresh water dolphins, otters, and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for birding or nature walk and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight in Chitwan.
Pass By: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Today, we excite the animal lover inside us. Early in the morning, we will go for Jeep Safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. During the afternoon we can go for a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we go deep into the jungle and spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, along with other wild animals. If lucky, we may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with fresh water dolphins, otters, and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for birding or nature walk and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Resort in Chitwan
Day 11: Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu: 127km, 4-5 hours
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Early in the morning, we engage ourselves in birding as Chitwan National Park is also home to a large variety of resident and migratory birds. We then have breakfast and drive towards Kathmandu. Our journey will be on the Terai plains while in and near Chitwan and gradually move to a more winding road as we come closer to Kathmandu. Along the way, we can enjoy the beautiful hilly terrains and small houses. We reach Kathmandu in the evening. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure to your next destination
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! An Oriental Journeys representative will escort us to the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: N/A
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