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Siklish
Trekking
Trip
Profile: 14 Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
06 Days Trekking
02 Nights in Pokhara
Day Rafting on the Trisuli River
02-Nights / 3 Days Safari in Chitwan |
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Rough and wild, this trek cuts
through less traveled country south of Annapurna II & Lamjung
Himal massif. Good mountain views and rough terrain, the local
people are unaccustomed to trekkers. This trek is a spectacular
short trek and traverses a variety of terrain from low land
villages and rice terraces up to 3,000 meter where there is
the biggest Gurung (Gurkhas) village as well as a national flower
forest of rhododendron in the springs.
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 - KALIKASTHAN
Drive to Bijayapur and trek through villages of different
tribes to Kalikasthan, camping at the top of the mountain which
offers you panoramic views of the Himalaya.
DAY 04: KALIKASTHAN - LAMACHOUR
Walk down hill to the river valley, with views of
water falls and then climb towards Lamachour and camp there.
DAY 05: LAMACHOUR - SIKLISH
Climb to Siklish through rhododendron forest and
the largest Gurung Village (known as Gorkhas). The best point
to see the panorama of Himalaya and close views of Lamjung Himal,
Annapurna II and Manaslu.
DAY 06-07: SIKLISH - GHALE
GAON
Decend through the forest and a smaller village to the interesting
Ghale village. You may be interested to stay one more day here,
for the panoramic attraction of the fishtail.
DAY 08: GHALE GAON - POKHARA
The trail descends to Pokhara through different villages and
tribes (Brahman, Chhetri, Gurung, Thakali) and forest. Arrive
at Pokhara and camp at the lake side.
DAY 09: POKHARA CITY TOUR
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 10: POKHRA - 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 11: 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 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 12 : 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 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 13: FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast you’re free in Kathmandu as your own. 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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