Himalayan Holidays Nepal

Day-to-Day Itinerary

• Day 01:
  Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport the guest will be received and transfered to the hotel.
  Evening: a short briefing about the trek.
  Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
• Day 02:
  Morning transfer to airport, fly to Pokhara. Duration 45 minutes. Check-in the hotel, after some rest and refreshment. The guests can go for the evening boating on the Phewa Lake.
  Overnight at the Resort in Pokhara.
• Day 03:
  After breakfast meet the Sherpa team and start a 30 minutes drive to Surkhet Phedi to commence the 3 nights 4 days trek to the Annapurna region.
  Dinner and overnight camp at Pothana (1825m).
• Day 04:
  This morning, we wake up to view a magnificent and breathtaking sunrise over the western Himalayas. After breakfast, start out with a pleasant morning walk by following the westward path; criss crossing through the maze of stonewalls. Leave the main village and climb gently to arrive at the police post. After registering our trekking permits, we pass through a rhododendron forest and arrive at Pothana (1920 meters) after about an hour.
  Dinner and overnight camp at Landrung (1646m).
• Day 05:
  After breakfast, descend down gradually to the river valley and climb the steepest slope on the other side. The trail traverses through farmlands high above the river where we stop for lunch. After lunch it is gradually -up trail for about one and a half hour to Ghandrung (1951 meters), which is one of the biggest and most prosperous Gurung village. The views from Ghandrung are spectacular and prominently seen mountains are the Annapurna range and the Fish Tail.
  Dinner and overnight camp at Ghandrung.
• Day 06:
  After breakfast, descend steeply on flag stone steps and leave the village entrance to descend through forests and landslide area. The trail is down hill for most of the way for about two hours till Shyauli Bazaar, a big village of about scattered 10 – 15 houses above the Modi khola. Continue to descend gently; walking on riverbanks and passing by terraced fields for about one and a half hour to arrive at the police check post of Birethanti (1050 meters), a big booming village. Get the trekking permits checked cross the suspension bridge and walk for about 10 minutes to the lunch spot.
  PM: Free to browse through the lakeside bazaar.
  Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
• Day 07:
  Morning breakfast and proceed to the rafting point. Meet the rafting team and commence on a white Water Rafting trip. The raft trip starts with small rapids and soon catches up with bigger ones rated as Grade IV on the scale developed in the Colorado River.
  Dinner and overnight camp on the Beach of Trishuli River.
• Day 08:
  After breakfast continue to Raft. After lunch on the riverbank, we drive to Chitwan - 2 hrs. The Prithivi Highway leads to Chitwan. The drive is through terraced rice fields and scenic countryside along the banks of the Trishuli River. Upon arrival at the Park entry point, the guests will be received by the Naturalists / representatives from the wildlife resort and take them to the wildlife resort situated inside the Royal Chitwan National Park, by Land Rovers / canoes / elephants.
  Overnight at the Chitwan Jungle Lodge.
• Day 09:
  Full-day Jungle activities inside the Park, includes: elephant safari, canoeing, nature walk and bird watching, etc.
  Overnight at the Chitwan Jungle Lodge.
• Day 10:
  After breakfast, transfer to the park exit point and board the waiting vehicles for the three hours drive to Daman. It is more scenic and quicker as the highway is well maintained. Lunch at the Everest Panorama Resort at Daman. After some rest, the guest can visit the local Tamang villages near by the resort.
  Overnight at the Resort in Daman.
• Day 11:
  After early breakfast drive to Kathmandu via Naubise. Upon arrival in Kathmandu check in at the hotel.
  PM: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
• Day 12:
  Transfer to airport for final departure.

Our per person quotation in US Dollars for the above program on twin room sharing basis at hotels using A/C vehicles and inclusive of all Govt. taxes valid till 31st December 2005 will be as follows