Wednesday, April 11, 2007



Few destinations in the world can match Nepal in he variety of adventure tourism: be it mountaineering, trekking, mountain biking, nature tours, culture tours, pilgrim tours, white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, mountain flights, hot air ballooning, pony trekking, jungle safaris, bird watching, fishing, hang-gliding, ultra light aircraft ride, bungy jumping, etc.
In addition, we have several special interest tours like orchid tours, culture trek, honey hunting, village tours, fossil hunting meditation courses and seminars, Shamanism-Panimism tours, cave culture, snow leopard and blue sheep trek and many more that take place throughout the year.
Itinerary:
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDUWhen 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 delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU - NAGARKOTAfter 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 continue our journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day. O/N in Nagarkot
DAY 03: NAGARKOT - DHULIKHELWake up early to watch the sunrise spectacular down the first rays of the sun firing the peaks a hilliest red slowly lighting of the Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and Everest in the far east of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the West. After breakfast we'll drive to Dhulikhel. O/N in Dhulikhel.
DAY 04: DHULIKHEL - KATHMANDUEarly morning wake up to see the sunrise over the white mountains, we can see the ranges of mountains views from Dhulikhel. After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu and 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. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 05: KATHMANDU - CHITWANDrive to Trisuli River for white water Rafting. 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 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.
DAY 06: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK5:30 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. 8:30 AM: Breakfast9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: 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. After lunch , Canoeing : 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.
DAY 07: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - LUMBINI5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.8.00 AM: Breakfast9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Lumbini. 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. O/N in Lumbini.
DAY 08: LUMBINI – TANSENLumbini: Morning tour of Lumbini the Birth place of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion. The old Monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, etc. are still preserved in Lumbini.
DAY 09: TANSEN - POKHARADrive to Tansen the most popular summer resort with far stretching views of the Himalayas. Tansen is a great rarity, a Nepali town big enough to be interesting, yet so far utterly unspoiled. Set at 1400 meters on the southern side of the Mahabharat range in south central Nepal, it’s an ideal hill station, with a marvelously fresh climate. On arrival, we will proceed for lunch before we start our tour.
DAY 10: POKHARA CITY TOURAfter breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row center" to 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 there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. 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 the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. Evening you're free to explore the colorful town. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY 11: POKHARA - GORKHAAfter breakfast drive to Gorkha by road. After arrive in Arrive in Kathmandu, we’ll visit old Royal Place in Gorkha.. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 12: GORKHA – KATHMANDUAfter breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. You’re free in Kathmandu as your own. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 13: FREE DAY IN KATHMANDUAfter breakfast you’re free in Kathmandu as your own. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 14: DEPARTUREAfter breakfast free for you until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.

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