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Ganesh
Himal Trek with Safari
Trip
Profile: 14 Days Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
09 Days Trekking
02 Nights / 03 Days Wildlife activities in Royal Chitwan
Nationl Park
Day white water Rafting on the Trisuli River
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Between
Kathmandu and Pokhara are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh
Himal, Langtang, Manaslu and Himal Chuli and the large Annapurna
Himal. This trek
is recommended by many trekkers though it is not as popular
as Annapurna and Everest.
It is famous for Tamang Culture, spectral views of
mountains,
rhododendron forest and a convenient distance from Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
DAY
01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When
you arrive in Kathmandu, 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.
DAY
02: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
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.
DAY
03: KATHMANDU – DHADING - SANKOSH
Three and half hour
drive to Dhading and start trek. Walk through the village to
the ridge of Sankosh in about 2 hours. The lovely views of Ganesh
Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna in the distance.
DAY
04: SANKOSH - LAPANG
3 hours ascend through the pine forest on the top of
Keraunja and descend through the villages to Lapang at the Aankhu
riverside.
DAY
05: LAPANG - DARKHA
3 hours walk through the Aankhu river side and start
ascent to Darkha for about 2 hours.
DAY
06: DARKHA - JHARLANG
After one hour a falter
walk through the Tamang village and descend to Daundare
Khola. Ascend for another two hours to Jharlang. Walk through
the villages and cross the big landslide.
DAY
07: JHARLANG – SHERTUNG
Gradual ascent through forest and cross a few suspension
bridges with good views of
Ganesh Himal.
DAY
08: SHERTUNG – SINGALA BASE CAMP
Gradual ascent through the rhodondendron and pine
forest. Arrive Singla base camp. Overnight camping.
DAY 09: SINGLA BASE
CAMP – SING LA – RUPCHE KHARKA
Ascend through the grassy land and rugged trail to cross
the pass and descend to Rupche Kharka for O/N camping. The view
from Sing La is the highlight of this trek. The views from here,
Annapurna from the west, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, few
Chinese peaks and Dorjelakpa, Shisapangma and Jugal Himal in
the west is fantastic
DAY 09: RUPCHE KHARKA - BHALCHE
Descend
through the pine forest and rhododendron forest. Arrive Bhalche
the first village from Shertung for O/N camping.
DAY 10: BHALCHE –
BETRAWATI - KATHMANDU
Descend through some villages, millet and
rice fields to Betrawati. Arrive Betrawati and drive to Kathmandu,
about 5 hours.
DAY 11: KATHMANDU - RAFTING
- ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
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 Rafaing on the Trisuli
River. 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.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an
elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will
be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer,
monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky,
the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride
lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining
hall.
DAY
12: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed
on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment
will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest,
open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you
identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that
you may encounter. 8:30 AM: Breakfast 9:30 AM: Elephant briefing
program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a
visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave
ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading
the elephants) 1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch,
Canoeing : A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a
silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the
animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will
show some of their traditional skills and dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner
around the campfiring.
DAY 13: ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK - KATHMANDU
5.30 AM: Bird Watching
(or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.8.00
AM: Breakfast9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.39 AM.
to Kathmandu. 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 Kathmandu
DAY 14: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave
the international airport for your final destination.
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