Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Explore the most popular places of Nepal!

Designed to give you the best experience that you can ever imagine, this 15 days tour is combined with Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking taking you to four different cities - Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini & Chitwan. This trek plus tour offers the opportunity to explore what each destination has to offer.  

Boudhanarh Stupa
Kathmandu valley is the cultural heritage of Nepal. The three cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make it a veritable living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20 km.
View of Machhapuchhre

Pokhara is the city famous for the serenity of Phewa lake and the magnificence of the Fish-tail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6977m) rising behind it, creates an atmosphere of peace and magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalaya.
The trekking will go through rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani. This trekking offers the splendid Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m etc. The main attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated at an altitude of 3100m, one of the most spectacular mountain spots on earth from here you can enjoy fabulous sunrise over the Himalayas.

Mayadevi temple at Lumbini
Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site where Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha) was born. Listed as UNESCO world heritage site, it is a top destination for Buddhist pilgrims and traveler. Maya Devi temple, holy pond, (where Buddha's mother took ritual dip prior to his birth), marker stone depicting the exact birthplace of Gautama Budda, ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi tree, Ashoka pillar etc. are some of the main attractions of Lumbini. There are also several pagodas, stupas and temples built by different nations.

Elephant jungle safari at Chitwan national park
Chitwan National Park is one of the finest national parks in Asia, famous for its dense concentration of wildlife such as the rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar and crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural) list.

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul and trek to Tikhe Dhunga.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani.
Day 06: Early morning hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani.
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk.
Day 08: Trek to Naya Pul and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 09: Pokhara sightseeing.
Day 10: Drive to Lumbini. Visit Lumbini garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka pillar etc.
Day 11: Explore the different monasteries, temples and stupas of Lumbini.
Day 12: Drive to Chitwan. Explore the village.
Day 13: Canoeing in Rapti River and visit Elephant breeding center. Witness Tharu cultural program in the evening.
Day 14: Experience elephant safari and bathing, bird watching and Jeep safari in the jungle.
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 16: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

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