Starting and ending in Kathmandu, this
14 nights/15 day itinerary is considered to be one of the most
comprehensive programs offered in Nepal. It allows guests to
experience all aspects of this wonderful and exciting country.
It has been designed so that the minimum amount of time is spent
travelling between each destination, enabling one to enjoy the
best that each activity can provide.
ITINERARY Day 01: Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu - meet and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Pokhara
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a 35 mins flight
to Pokhara. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 03:Trek
After breakfast drive to trek start point with your guide. Your
walk will follow a ridge-line in the lower foothills of the
Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This
route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey's
Sanctuary lodge is located. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon free.
(Trek time 3 hours) Day 04: Trek
Leave the lodge walking out through the outlying farms following the Modi River Valley. Soon you begin to climb out of the valley & up towards the mountains. Lunch is a picnic en route with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Arrive in the afternoon at Ker & Downey's Himalaya Lodge (Trek time 5 hours). Day 05:Local
exploration
Day free in Ghandruk to explore this mountain village, which
is not only a major recruitment centre for the famous Gurkha
soldiers but is also the hub of the Annapurna Conservation Area
Project (ACAP). ACAP promotes many varied ecological projects.
The ACAP headquarter is well worth a visit. Day 06:Trek
Leave the Himalaya Lodge walking out through the village of Ghandruk & trek through unspoiled forest to Sanctuary Lodge in Birethanti (different route from Day 4). picnic lunch en route. Afternoon free to explore the local village of Birethanti with your guide. (Trek time 5 hours). Day 07:Trek
Leave the Sanctuary lodge & trek to Ker & Downey's Basanta Lodge in Dhampus. Walk through sub-tropical forests & pass through the villages of Patlekhet & Majgaun. Picnic lunch en route. (Trek time 5 hours). Day 08:Pokhara
Depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside to the valley floor. Transfer by vehicle to your hotel in Pokhara (40 minutes). The afternoon is free to wander among the shops, or take a boat out on the lake. (Trek time 2-hours). Day 09:Raft
After breakfast, transfer by minibus to the rafting start point,
a journey of some one & half-hours through the countryside.
Here you will be met by your experienced boat crew. All items
for your overnight stay will be carried in the raft in waterproof
bags. The remainder of your luggage will travel in the vehicle
to your raft finish point. Day 10:Raft/rest
Optional morning trek to a local village. Afternoon free to explore the surrounding forests & riverbank of this unique safari style river camp. Day 11: National Park
The morning is spent rafting. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.
On completion of the rafting, transfer to the Royal Chitwan
National Park. The journey to the Narayani River takes some
two hours. From here you are transferred to camp by canoe and
four-wheel drive vehicle. On arrival at camp, you will receive
a briefing prior to dinner. Day 12: National
Park
The day is spend game viewing on elephant back and on foot.
There are also lectures on the wildlife of the Park. Day 13: Kathmandu
After early morning game viewing and breakfast at camp, you
will be transferred to the airfield for your 30 minute flight
back to Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Day 14: Mountain Flight & sightseeing
In the morning, experience the most spectacular mountain flight
in the world. The plane departs Kathmandu and flies eastwards,
alongside the Himalayas, giving you eye-level views of the highest
peaks on earth, including Mt. Everest for about one hour. After
lunch, enjoy a half-day sightseeing trip with a professional
tour guide. Your route will take you to the old city of Patan
and the temple complex of Boudhanath. Day 15: Departure:
Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
RATES
Nepal Sampler
2 Persons
3 or more
Air Fare
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HOTELS
In order to make the travel experience more convenient and confortable, we have selected the following hotels in the various stops.
Cities
Deluxe
First Class
Tourist
Kathmandu
Yak & Yeti
Shangrila
KTM Guest House
Chitwan National Park
Tiger Tops
Chitwan Jungle Lodge
Chitwan Jungle lodge
Cost includes Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
basis with breakfast. All transportaion including airport transfers
as mentioned in the itinerary. Sightseeing by English speaking
guide. All meals on trek, raft and Chitwan National Park (Tiger
Tops or Chitwan Jungle Lodge).
Cost does not include Expenses of a private nature ie, laundry, drinks, telephone calls, meals (unless specified), insurance, airport taxes, excess baggage charges and all manner of gratuities.
OPTIONAL TOURS
Based on minimum of two persons- Costs are per person.
