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Royal
Treks with Safari
Trip Profile: 10
Days Trip
02 Nights in Kathmandu
04 Days Royal Trekking
02 Night in Pokhara
02 N / 3 D Wildlife safari in Chitwan
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gained its name because Prince Charles trekked here. This is
an easy short trek that offers good mountain views, ridge walking,
forests, rice fields and different cast villages.
DETAILED 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. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: 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 center" to one of the most
beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and
famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare
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 Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara
DAY 03: POKHARA - KALIKASTHAN
After breakfast, drive to Vijayapur Khola, start trek from there.
We walk about an hour through the flat rice fields and cross
the river. If you are doing this trek in the summer the river
may be difficult to cross if it is flooded. After crossing the
river the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch will
be served at the middle of the climb. Arrive Kalikasthan and
camp at the top of the grassy land. O/N in Camping in Kalikasthan
DAY 04: KALIKASTHAN -
SYANGLUNG
After breakfast start walking through the villages. We walk
on the ridge of the mountain with good views of Annapurna and
Lamjung Himal. O/N camping in Syaglung.
DAY 05: SYANGLUNG - CHISAPANI
Walk through the Gurung Village, rhododendron and Sal forest.
Half way through the walk there is a 400 metre descent and 600
metre ascent to arrive at Chisopani. This is the best point
to see the Himalayan Panorama. You will see Dhaulagiri to the
west of Annapurna. O/N in camping in Chisapani.
DAY 06: CHISAPANI - POKHARA
We walk half way down hill to Rupatal and climb about 200 metres
to arrive at Sundare danda and walk 15 minutes down to Begnas
Tal for an hours boating to catch the transfer to Pokhara. O/N
in Pokhara
DAY 07: KATHMANDU - RIVER
RAFTING - CHITWAN
After breakfast drive to rafting site (Trisuli River for White
water Rafting) It takes approximately 2 hrs drive from KATHMANDU.
This River is popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes
"breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli River is
also an ideal beginner's River . Lunch we'll be served after
3/4 hrs rafting in the riverside. After lunch, 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 08: 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 09: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL
PARK - KATHMANDU
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 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 10: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final
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