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DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu |
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Meet and greet at Airport then 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 |
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DAY 02: Kathmandu City Tour |
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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. O/N in Kathmandu. |
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DAY 03: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding |
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This morning we will be transferred from your hotel to
Kathmandu airport for our domestic flight to Lukla. The
flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the
Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flying
time to Lukla is approximately 40 minutes. There will be
time to explore the village whilst the Sherpa crew sort
and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of 2850m ("luk
la" = place of sheep). From Lukla we descend on a wide
trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh
Koshi Valley. The valley radiates energy through beautiful
pine and rhododendron forest. The walking is easy and we
follow the river's course, passing through the village of
Ghat. Our destination is the small village of Phakding
where accommodation is provided in the form of Tea House
Lodges. |
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DAY 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar |
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From Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: porters
from the lower Solu district in the south ferrying
supplies to Namche, Sherpas with their Zopkio (half yak,
half cow) taking trekking or climbing expedition equipment
to the higher valleys. Continue along beside the Dudh Koshi
amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant
blue pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of
Kusum Kangru (6369m) and Thanserku (6608m) along the way.
We again cross the Dudh Koshi, to the western bank at
Jorsale prior to trekking through the entrance to the
Sagamartha National Park. Continuing upstream along the
banks to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi,
it is here we begin our first sustained ascent to Namche
Bazar after crossing the large suspension bridge. Walking
at a slow pace, we have fantastic photographic
opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse
(8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche
(6542m) come into view for the first time. Climbing again,
the path takes us through pine trees to reach the
distinctive horse-shoe shaped bowl containing the village
of Namche Bazar. Stay in the heart of the village. O/N in
Namche Bazaar. |
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DAY 05: Namche Bazaar - Khumjung |
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Breakfast served in your Tea House Lodge. From Namche, we
trek out of the village bowl and follow a small trail high
above the Dudh Koshi River, where the views are incredible;
behind to the west, the ridge of Nupla and Kwangde Himal
(6194m); across the valley to the south, the towering
ice-fluted walls of Thamserku (6623m), and to the east at
the head of the valley, the Lhotse and Nuptse wall,
towering a full three and a half thousand meters above the
valley at Dingboche. Everest looms above the ridge, a
black, triangular rock; Sagarmatha, "Goddess Mother of
Earth", is a truly magnificent sight. On a small ridge
across the valley, the monastery of Thyangboche can be
seen, a small speck against the gigantic mountain
background. We descend to Khumjung, and after staying in
the more westernized town of Namche Bazar, these villages
make a welcome change. Here tourism has hardly changed the
life of the Sherpas. It is possible to take the
opportunity to sample the Sherpa specialty, Riki Kur - a
type of potato fritter enriched with yak butter. The
afternoon has been left free to assist with further
acclimatization. O/N in Khunjung. |
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DAY 06: Khumjung - Thengboche (Thyangboche) |
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In the morning we descend to the village of Shanasa and
then contour to Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to
cross the Dudh Koshi at Phukitenga (3250m). A break is
taken here by a series of water-driven prayer wheels. In
the late morning we initially climb steeply before the
trail levels out to ascend gradually towards Thyangboche.
It is a steady ascent of approximately 2 ˝ hours through
pine fir, black juniper and rhododendron forest.
Thyangboche is set in a beautiful meadow; high on a ridge
surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. A peaceful,
tranquil position, surely one of the wonders of the world
and the Thyangboche Monastery is spectacularly situated.
The monastery dominated by the Gompa with its prayer flags
and mani stones was founded in 1916 as a meditation
centre. O/N in Thengboche. |
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DAY 07: Tengboche - Monjo |
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Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper,
rhododendron and fir to Phunkitenga, you continue on to
cross the Dudh Koshi for a steep descent to Trashinga.
After lunch at Shanasa you make you way back to Namche
Bazaar. Following a steep descent passing the Bhote Koshi,
crossing the river, follow the bank to Jorsale, then to
Monjo for overnight. O/N in Monjo |
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DAY 08: Monjo
- Lukla |
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This morning you will depart Monjo and continue your
descent along the Dudh Koshi, before making a final ascent
to reach the Lukla plateau by mid afternoon. On arrival in
Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the
completion of your trek. O/N in Lukla. |
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DAY 09: Lukla - Kathmandu |
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This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for
your flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu,
you will be met and conveyed to the Hotel at Kathmandu.
The remainder of the day has been left free. O/N in
Kathmandu. |
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DAY 10: Kathmandu Rafting - Royal Chitwan National
Park |
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After breakfast scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that
follow the Trisuli River for the most of the distance.
Along the drive you see beautiful scenery, we'll continue
our journey to till rafting spot point. We've 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 assigned and there will be a short briefing on the
program and our facilities. O/N in Chitwan. |
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DAY 11: Wild Life Activities in Royal Chitwan
National Park |
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Elephant ride in the Jungle, Traditional dog-out canoeing
on the river between two forests and Nature Walk in the
Park with Guides and Tharu Culture Program in the evening.
O/N at Hotel (Resort) in Chitwan. |
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DAY 12: Royal Chitwan National Park - Pokhara |
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5.30 AM: Wake up with tea or coffee and Bird Watching by
park site.
9.00 AM: Breakfast
9.30 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. To Pokhara.
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
judgement 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 Pokhara |
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DAY 13: Pokhara City Tour |
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Pokhara is said to be paradise of Nepal. Today is the day
to explore the real thrill of Pokhara. You will visit
David's fall, Fewa lake, Mahendra Cave during the day. we
will provide the city guide with you on your tour. O/N in
Pokhara. |
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DAY 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu |
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After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road. After
arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some
last minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. O/N in
Kathmandu. |
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DAY 15: Departure |
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After breakfast free for you until time to leave the
international airport for your final destination.
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