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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