Arrive
in Kathmandu. You will be met and transferred
to your hotel. The rest of the day is
free to either relax or explore the
City. (D)
Day 02:
A full day of sightseeing
in Kathmandu. The tour starts with a
visit to Swayambhu Nath, known as the
monkey temple and the largest and most
sacred of the Hindu temples, offering
good views of the surrounding valley.
You will also visit the Cremation grounds
on the banks of the Bagmati River at
Pasupatinath and the main Buddhist Stupa
at Boudha Nath, the centre of the Tibetan
community in Kathmandu. There will also
be time to visit Durbar Square, the
bustling heart of the old town and home
to the Living Goddess, one of the many
deities worshiped in Nepal. (B.L.D)
Day 03:
An early start
for the spectacular drive down to Terai
(Jungle Lowlands) and the Chitwan National
Park. Overnight at the lodge. (B.L.D)
Day 04:
A full day at
the Chitwan National Park looking at
the flora and fauna. As well at Tiger
and leopard, the park is also home to
the Asian Rhino and 2 types of crocodile.
The day will be spent exploring the
park by foot and elephant back looking
for the animals, as well as the colorful
and varied local birdlife. (B.L.D)
Day 05:
After a morning
spent game-watching in the park you
drive to Pokhara (815m). Here you are
met and transferred to your hotel. Evening
at leisure. (B.L.D)
Day 06:
Today is the start
of your trek. You drive to Nayapul where
you meet all your trekking crew, before
taking to the trail and walking to and
camping at Tirkhedhunga (1275m) in the
picturesque Annapurna foothills. (B.L.D)
Day 07:
Today you continue trekking, following
footpaths that have for centuries been
the main trade and communication routes
for the region. You pass though several
villages, with the chance to stop for
drinks, and see the spectacular terraces
that make Nepal so famous. Your destination
is the large village of Ghorepani meaning
"horse water" (2853m), because
of its important position at the junction
of these ancient trade routes piled by
mules and ponies. Camp overnight. (B.L.D)
Day 08:
A very early morning so as to be at
the top of Poon Hill (3210m) in time for
the sunrise. As dawn lights up the summits
of Dhauligiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna
1st and Machapuchure you witness one of
the most spectacular views in the Himalaya-
the world's tallest mountains emerging
for the day from a vantage point with
a 360 degree view. When the sun is up
you return to Ghorepani and drop down
through thick rhododendron forest to the
village of Tadapani meaning "remote
water" (2652m) after nearby thermal
springs. We will trek to Tadapani. Camp
overnight. (B.L.D)
Day 09:
Today you descend along the Khimnu Khola
(river) to its confluence the Modi Khola,
before trekking to Ghandruk and Gurung
Village (1963m), home of famous Gurkhas.
(B.L.D)
Day 10:
Continuing down the Modi Khola the rail
turns and starts a steep climb to the
village of Landrung. You will then walk
through a dense rhododendron forests as
you climb towards Potana before you arrive
at the ridge top village of Dhampus. This
will be your last night camping. (B.L.D)
Day 11:
Our trek ends at Phedi where you say
goodbye to your trekking crew and drive
to Pokhara, situated on the edge of a
picturesque lake and the perfect place
to unwind after the trek. (B.L.D)
Day 12:
Morning transfer to the airport for
your flight back to Kathmandu. You will
be met and transferred to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure. (B.L.D)
Day 13:
A free day in Kathmandu for last minute
shopping or sightseeing. Many people wish
to visit Bhaktapur, perhaps the best preserved
of all the Kathmandu valley cities. Its
central Durbar square is now protected
as a World Heritage site. (B.L.D)
Day 14:
Transfer to the airport in time for
your flight home. (B)
