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Helambu
Trekking
Trip Profile: 14
Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
06 Days Trekking
02 Nights / 3 Wildlife Safari
Days Rafting on the Trisuli River
02 Nights in Pokhara |
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 The
Langtang valley is aptly called "the valley of glaciers".
Here the mountain-scape is spectacular. On either side of valley,
mountains rise, soaring into the sky. The valley offers pine
forest, slow moving rivers
and swift
mountain streams, rugged rock and snow–capped peaks, grassy
downs and meadows strewn with daisies and wild primulas.
In the upper part of the valley there are snow bridges
spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist,
tiny lakes with icebergs floating on them and water
of crystalline brightness.
There are also high mountains of solid ice.
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: KAHMANDU – SUNDARIJAL – CHISAPANI
Drive to Sundarijal & start trek. Cross drinking
water supply project one and half hour ascent
through village and steps. Then we walk for about two hours through
the lovely forest. Arrive Burlang Bhanjyang at 2400m the first view point
of Himalayas. We can see from Annapurna to Gaurishankar from here. Then we
descend for about half an hour to arrive Chisopani.
DAY 04: CHISAPANI -
KUTUGSANG
We descend for about half an hour through some rice
fields and small villages. Arrive Patibhanjyang and start gradual ascent
through villages and forest. This walk from Patibhanjyang to Tharepati is
one of the best ridge walks among the other treks in Nepal.
DAY 05: KUTUGSANG -
THAREPATI
Gradual ascent through villages and rhododendron
forest with magnificent views make you want to come back to Nepal again.
DAY 06: THAREPATI -
MELAMCHE
Walk to the right and the slope the descends to Malamche, the first Sherpa village in the Helambhu area is a collection of
neat houses fronted by prayer flags and surrounded by orchards and fields.
DAY 07: MELAMCHE -
SERMANTHANG
The trail drops down to Melamchi Khola
and climbs up to same heights to Tarkeghyang. There is a large
restored Gompa here dating back to the early 18th century.
Then walk to another interesting Sherpa village to Shermathang.
DAY 08: SERMANTHANG – MELAMCHEPUL - KATHMANDU
We now descent from the ridge through the villages,
and forest. Arrive Melamchi
Pul Bazaar at the bank of the Indrawati river and a
4 hour drive to Kathmandu.
DAY 09: TRISULI RIVER
RAFTING – ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Trisuli river for white water Rafting 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
rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, lunch will be served,
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.
After dinner: Slide presentation. One of our jungle experts will introduce
background data and history of the Royal Chitwan National Park as well as
some other topics relating to wildlife.
Your questions are most welcome.
DAY 10:
ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PAR
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 riverine 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 programme:
Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant
stables. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and
leading the elephants)
1.00 PM: Lunch Remaining hours before the afternoon
program: take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Hammocks and
the library are at your disposal.
4:00 PM: 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 campfire.
DAY 11: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - POKHARA
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or
another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Pokhara.
The actual
program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival at Resort
camp. The activities are adjusted to the length of your stay,
the season and present 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.
DAY
12: POKHARA
CITY TOU
After breakfast
we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Pokhara lakeside villages sits,
"front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan
panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail"
mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara
and you spend there will be
the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also
called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the
various interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the
region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples.
Evening you're free to explore the colorful town. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY
13: POKHARA - KATHMANDU
After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road.
After arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last
minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc.. 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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