Hiking around Kathmandu Valley
This trek passes through Newari villages and rich farmland
with plenty of opportunity for cultural interaction. Our route follows ridges
covered in oak and tree high rhododendrons to Shivapuri (2563m), a particularly
beautiful walk in springtime, that affords extensive views over the Kathmandu
Valley. We continue to the hilltop settlement of Nagarkot with its panoramic
views that stretch as far as the Annapurna Massif and Ganesh Himal.
Our last night on trek ends with a glorious sunset view over
the Himalaya before descending the next day to the temple at Changu Narayan. We
return to Kathmandu via the fascinating medieval city of Bhaktapur.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Kathmandu (A)
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
The tour manager will give pre-tour briefing. Rest of the day is leisure. O/N
at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu (A, B)
Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple- the most sacred of the
Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. Boudha Nath
Temple- the worlds largest stump; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist.,
Swayambhunath temple - the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one
can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. and lunch break in
Kathmandu durbar square. – the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal
Palace. Finally, visit Kasthamandup – a temple built from a single tree from
which the Kathmandu derives its name. And then transfer to Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu ( Drive)-Sankhu-Nagarkot (Trek) (A, B, L,
D)
Half an hour drive to the trek starting point Sankhu- An old
Newari settlement lying 12 km east of Kathmandu. we proceed for 4 hours of most
easy and pleasant trek. The trail follows the ridgeline eastwards with pleasant
walk through the scattered villages. Our first camp at Nagarkot- east of
Kathmandu, situated at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. The panorama of
the major peaks of most of the eastern Nepal Himalayas including mount Everest
can be seen from here. Best at sunset and sunrise. O/N at Camping/resort.
Day 4: Nagarkot -Dhulikhel - Trek (A, B, L, D)
The trail follows towards south-east crossing over two
ridges lying east-west. Bit of ups and downs but easy and pleasant . Today we
walk for about 5 hours reaching another Newari town known as Dhulikhel lying 30
km east of Kathmandu. Another spot for viewing sunset. O/N at Camping/Resort.
Day 5: Dhulikhel-Namobuddha - Trek (A, B, L, D)
It's a hike to places within the rim of the Kathmandu
valley; pleasant and easy walks to the surrounding villages offer captivating
glimpses of rural life. O/N at camp.
Day 6: Namobuddha-Gundu - Trek (A, B, L, D)
It's a hike to places within the rim of the Kathmandu
valley; pleasant and easy walks to the surrounding villages offer captivating
glimpses of rural life. O/N at camp.
Day 7: Suryabinayak-Kathmandu - Trek (A, B, L, D)
A short hike to Suryabinayak soft walk till lunch and drive
back to Kathmandu approx. 45 minutes drive. O/N at Hotel.
Day 8: Kathmandu (A, B, L, D)
Free day on your own to go for last minute shopping or to do
something of your interest. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program.
O/N at hotel.
Day 9: Kathmandu-Rafting (A, B, L, D)
Early morning breakfast is served and take 2 hours of drive
to the raft put in point. White water rafting in Trishuli river- over crashing
waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. O/N at river bank
in tents accommodation.
Day 10: Rafting-Jungle Safari (A, B, L, D)
Rafting is continues after breakfast till the lunch time, we
end up with raft and proceed to Royal Chitawan National park for exclusive
jungle safari. Upon arrival meet by the naturalist and transfer to the jungle
resort. The manager will brief the guests about the activities. In the late
afternoon, the guests will be taken for a jungle safari on elephant back so
that they can penetrate deep into the jungle for viewing and photographing
wildlife or a jungle walk is organized to experience the abundant bird life and
the flora & founa for the park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive
Royal Bengal tiger both on nature walk as well as on elephant safari. A hearty
meal of continental or Nepalese cuisine will be served in the evening around
the campfire. O/N at jungle resort.
Day 11: Jungle Safari (A, B, L, D)
Early morning guests will be mounted on Elephant back and
taken for a Jungle foa a 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grassland to view
wildlife. This grass commonly known as Elephant grass is dense and grows to a
height of 18-20 ft.. It is the favoriote habitat of the rhinoceros and other
mammals. After breakfast , the guests are taken to our elephant stables where
the senior naturalists will give a talk about the habitats of the elephant.
Here one may witness the rare scene of the elephant at bath. Afternoon free to
relax. Evening dinner served around the camp fire followed by Tharu stick
dance. O/N at Jungle lodge
Day 12: Jungle Safari-Pokhara (A, B, L, D)
After breakfast, guests will be transferred to waiting
vehicles for drive to Pokhara-one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 125
mile west from Kathmandu and under the shadow of the Annapurna Himalayan range.
A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams,
villages inhabitant by friendly ethnic tribes. Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 13: Pokhara (A, B, L, D)
Full day sight-seeing of Phewa lake- the second biggest lake
in Nepal. On an island in the middle of the lake is a shrine for Goddess
Barahi. Seti river - with breathtaking rush and the bridge over it. Patale
Chhango ( Hell's fall) known as Devi's fall and Mahendra cave- a large
limestone cave full of stalactites makes a good destination for about 2 km. O/N
at Hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara-Kathmandu (A, B)
After take a morning flight to Kathmandu enjoying the
mountain scenery and take enough time to go for shopping in Kathmandu or take a
drive of approx 6 hours back to Kathmandu. Evening dinner followed by Nepali
cultural program. O/N at Hotel.
Day 15: Day at leisure in Kathmandu (A, B)
Free day on your own to go for last minute shopping or to do
something of your interest. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program.
O/N at hotel.
Day 16: Breakfast & final departure transfer (B)
(Abbreviation: A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner)
Tour Prices:
Currencies Trips
Price Per Person In Group Size
1 2-5 6-9 10+
US Dollar (US$) 1120 960 880 800
Euro (€) 780 670 615 560
Pound (£) 570 485 445 405
Australian Dollar (AUS$) 1299 1115 1020 925
Canadian Dollar (CAN$) 1220 1010 940 880
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Note:
Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change to
suit your schedule. If you do not want all the activities listed in the
package, we are always flexible to provide you the personalized package as per
your schedule requirement.
If you like to replace Tented/Camping Trek instead of
"Lodge Trekking", the price is increased by 25 percent in given price
of "Lodge Trekking"
Given prices will remain valid till 31.12.2009. All
itineraries as well as price are subject to change without prior notice until
your reservation of this trip with us.
Individual booking is accepted.
WALK AND HELP !: 10 percent profits earned by our agency are
using entirely for operating a free medicines distribution in trekking areas of
Nepal, and for providing scholarship for poor & parentless children of same
area. You can see our actions near concerning in through our sister concern social
organization naming Eco-friendly Nepal: www.econ.org.np
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