Himalayan Combination 15 Days

Day 01 Kathmandu
Upon arrival warm welcome to our guests, transfer to hotel. After reach hotel free of the day.

Day 02 Kathmandu- Chitwan (B/L/D)
After breakfast pleasant 5 hours drive to Chitwan National park. Pick up from arrival point. Reception, escort guest up to the room. Fresh up. If you wish you can go on the way OPTIONAL RAFTING COST USD 30.00 per person minimum 4 people necessary for Rafting. White water rafting adventure down the Trishuli River which stretches along the way to Chitwan. The trip starts off at a leisurely pace, giving one ample time to familiarize on rafting techniques and to build up teamwork. Six rapids wait down river, building up a crescendo from “butterfly” to the big water of “pinball”, guaranteed to send thrills down one’s spine! Ending the trip at the village of Kurintar or Mugling

13:30 Lunch
16:00 Cultural Tour (visit to Tharu Village)
18:00 Slide show Program / Tharu Stick Dance
21:00 Dinner

Day 03 Chitwan with activities (B/L/D)
6:30 Breakfast
8:00 Canoeing, Elephant ride, Visit to Elephant Breeding centre
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Elephant back Safari.

Day 04 Chitwan - Pokhara (B)
6:00 Wakeup call
6:30 Tea / Coffee
7:00 Bird watching
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Departure
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. Upon reach Pokhara check in to hotel. Free in the evening.

Day 05 Pokhara-Dhampus (B/L/D)
After breakfast drive to Phedi. Then trek starts from the foothill of Dhampus. In about 2-3 hour uphill walk you will reach the ridge of Dhampus. which will take you through terraced hillsides, charming slate-roofed villages inhabited by the friendly Gurungs, dense moss-laden rhododendron forests, all set against a picturesque backdrop of the snow capped Annapurna’s, is one of most well known short trek in Nepal.

Day 06 Dhampus-Pothana-Landrung (B/L/D)
The trail continues to ascend to Pothana and cross Deorali (pass) to make gradual and long descent to Landrung. On the way you will see lots of nice scenerary.

Day 07 Landrung-Ghandrung (B/L/D)
After breakfast 3-4 hours walk to Ghandrung. Aarrive at the beautiful village of Ghandrung. An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Several hotels and teahouses at the village welcome us with warmth and sincere hospitality while catering to the requirements of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village.

Day 08 Ghandrung-Tadapani (B/L/D)
We descend further along the trail showcasing rich rhododendron forests, gloriously cascading sparkling mountain streams and other mystical vistas of nature. After continuously climbing for 3 hours, we step on the territory of Tadapani at an altitude of 2540 meters. Tadapani offers the most magnificent mountain views of the overpowering peaks of Annapurna South.

Day 09 Tadapani-Ghorepani (B/L/D)
From Banthanti, you proceed further along steep trails. Nature spreads exotic sight of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and rich plant life before you. You climb through rhododendron forest to Deorali [3100m] and reach a hamlet and cultivated fields. Continue walking for 3 hours and finally you will find yourself in Ghorepani. Ghorepani also houses lodges to provide food and accommodation to travellers.

Day 10 Ghorepani-Tirkhedhunga (B/L/D)
After savouring the mesmerizing sight of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the popular vantage point of Poon Hill [3195m], you leave Ghorepani and march ahead for Nayapul. You further descend towards Birethanti. Birethanti lies stretched beside the Modi River and has resourceful town. On your trails of stone steps, you pass through dense forest and a small village of Ulleri. From Ulleri, a very steep section [with 3767 steps!] leads down to Hille on the Bhurungdi Khola. Overnight at Tirkhedunga.

Day 11 Tirkhedhunga-Nayapul-Pokhara (B/L)
Forty minutes beyond Birethanti, you come to the main road. Now you can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara.

Day 12 Pokhara-Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu, after reach Katmandu check in hotel. Then free in the evening. In the evening you can do shopping or rest your own. If pax wish fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Optional flight cost only 30 minutes flight. (USD 92.00 + USD 3.00 domestic tax)

Day 13 Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu durbar square, (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979.) Kathmandu Durbar Square is the historic place that was also a politically important site until recently. The Kings of Nepal were crowned and their coronation ceremony was solemnized in this durbar square. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. The temples, monuments, and palaces are believed to have been built by the Malla kings of the Medieval Nepal.

The Durbar Square is called the Hanumandhoka, the Monkey God’s Door in Nepal, named so after the Monkey God Hanuman. The area is also known as Basantpur, the place for celebrations and festivals. The UNESCO enlisted the Durbar Square area as the World Heritage Site in 1979. The famous temples and monuments around the area are Taleju Bhavani, Kal Bhairav, Nautale Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, and the Gaddi Baithak.

Other famous landmarks around the area are the Temple of Living Goddess Kumari, the wooden temple of Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak. There are also museums inside the Durbar Square Palace.

After Kathmandu Durbar square visit to Pashupatinath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is double – roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal.

Next destination is Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) in the Kathmandu valley, a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. This small book brings together virtually all we know about the Great Stupa of Boudhanath. The core text translation relates the Tibetan legend of the massive monument’s origins and describes how it is to be worshiped, the benefits of worship and the apocalyptic results of failure to maintain it. The introduction describes the fabric of the Stupa in detail, its symbolic meaning and its functions. The history of the stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for the first time.' Drive back to hotel.

Day 14 Kathmandu (B)
This day is free your own to do your activities or relax.

Day 15 Departure (B)
After breakfast rest until your flight leaves. Please be ready at the hotel lobby before 3 hours to flight and transfer to airport.

A walk in the clouds - so magical, so majestic and so exotic Nepal! Nepal was my second trip with my girl friends after Kashmir in Mar 06. A lot of people had been telling me that Nepal was one of most beautiful places on earth.