Royal Himalayan Safari
A unique attribute of this mid-hill region is that you will see is a vast ethnic diversity, your trip highlight will include and the majestic panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu (all over 8000m). Overnight stops are in the best nice and cosy Mountain Lodge & Resorts which is reachable at your own moderate walking pace. Finally arriving to the largest village of this mid-hills region at Ghandrung. This area is home to Gurung peoples, traditional members of British Gurkha Army, who as descendants of Tibet practice their own form of Buddhism. This wonderful walk ends at Pokhara for the next soft adventure which includes a day of scenic float, rafting at Trisuli River and concluding this excellent journey with two days of Wild-Life Safari at Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the best Park in the whole of Asia and a world heritage. Unquestionably, a great trip to experience the people and culture of Nepal with a difference.
Grade: Moderate
Departures:
16 Mar to 30 Mar / 06 Apr to 20 Apr / 05 Oct to 19 Oct / 09 Nov to 23 Nov / 14 Dec to 28 Dec
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: ½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu / Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pokhara valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus. O/N Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Landrung. O/N Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandrung. O/N Lodge.
Day 07: Rest day at Ghandrung for local hiking. O/N Lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Birethati. O/N Lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. O/N Hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Rafting put-in point and commence rafting at Trisuli River. Afternoon drive to Chitwan. O/N Jungle Lodge.
Day 11: Full day jungle activities at Chitwan National Park. O/N Jungle Lodge.
Day 12: Full day jungle activities at Chitwan National Park. O/N Jungle Lodge.
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 14: At leisure in Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 15: Transfer to airport for departure.