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Jomsom
Trek
Trip Profile: 15 Days Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
08 Days Trekking
02 Nights in Pokhara
02Nights / 03 Days Chitwan Park
Day Rafting on the Trisuli River
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 Few
places in the world have such a splendid variety of natural
beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of
long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent
rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and
picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic
people.
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 - POKHARA
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00
AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), depart
7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 7hrs away by tourist bus.
Lunch spot one the way to Pokhara. You will be arrive late afternoon
at Pokhara approximately 2:00 O’clock. 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 as your own like boating in Fewa lake over
looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. In the evening
you will prepare yourself for your trek to Jomosm. O/N stay
in Pokhara
DAY 04: POKHARA - JOMSOM - KALOPANI
Fly to Jomsom and descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed
houses and fertile fields, and continue down the Kaligandaki
reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukche. As the
trail continues, the Himalayan rain shadow blends into coniferous
forest,and we reach the main river valley and Kalopani(2530m).
From here there are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the
Annapurnas.
DAY 05: KALOPANI - TATOPANI(1190m)
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical
vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and
poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge
and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall,
before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs
that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity
for a good scrub.
DAY 06: TATOPANI - GHOREPANI(2819m)
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind
the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest
to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp
at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular,snow-capped
Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.
DAY 07-8: GHOREPANI - TADAPANI - GHANDRUNG(2012m)
Today the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest
and orchid colonies to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung,
where the Annapurna range and Machapuchare (the Fishtail) dominate
the mountain views, although glimpses of Lamjung Himal and the
Manaslu range can also be seen further east.
DAY 09: GHANDRUNG - DHAMPUS(1700m)
The views continue to outstanding even as we descend,
to the village of Dhampus.
DAY 10: DHAMPUS - POKHARA
Today the trail descends through forests, all the way to
the valley floor, from where we make our way to the city of
Pokhara.
DAY 11: POKHARA CITY TOUR
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
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.
After lunch you're free to shop for souviners or rest. O/N in
Pokhara.
DAY 12: POKHARA - 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 Rafting 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 13: 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 campfire
DAY 14: 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 judgment 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 15: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination.
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