Day to Day Itinerary

Day1
Arrival in Kathmandu. Trip briefing. Welcome dinner with culture dance

Day2 – City Tours

Kathmandu’s Durbar is one of three durbar (Royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, still take place today. The two-hectare (five-acre) palace complex is divided into two main chowks, or courtyards, and was initially constructed in the 16th century, although subsequent additions were made in the Shah (Gurkha) dynasty in the 18th century and by the Rana rulers in the 19th century. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum, dedicated to the monarch who opened up Nepal to the outside world, and the Mahendra Museum, dedicated to his son, King Mahendra. It is also possible to visit the State Rooms inside the palace. At the southern end of Durbar Square is one of the most curious attractions in Nepal, the Kumari Chowk. This gilded cage contains the Raj Kumari, a young girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durba. She is worshipped during religious festivals and makes public appearances at other times for a fee paid to her guards.

Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognisable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, and is at the source of the Valley’s mythical beginning. Legend has it that the history of the Valley began with the draining of an ancient lake by an Enlightened Being to reveal the Valley and a lotus flower was transformed into the hill and the shining light became the stupa itself. Swarms of pilgrims and red-clad monks circle the complex, spinning the prayer wheels, while the scores of monkeys that give the temple its nickname, Monkey Temple, prance about in irreverent groups. Interestingly the temple complex is scattered with shrines and statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities and the assortment of pilgrims from both faiths characterises the country’s unique religious harmony.

Pashupatinath the most important Hindu temple in Nepal, its one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over India each year. Pashupati is considered to have a special concern for the kingdom of Nepal. Pashupatinath, an ancient plinth, by the banks of the holy Bagmati River, stands the 16th century of Pashupatinath – Shiva, as Lord of all Creatures. The old buildings on the site were destroyed by Moslem invaders in the 14th century, its stone linga smashed to dust, but it rose again behind their retreating backs. Succeeding monarchs reinstated the temple and the images. The flowing Bagmati is a holy river and the ghats (crematorium) at its bank are the earnest Hindus truest cremation center.

Day3
Morning flight to Pokhara and commence three days trekking in the Annapurna region.
Annapurna region is very popular with both young and old explorers.It is situated in Midwestern part of Nepal. Commencing your trek from Pokhara, a popular resort, which has an elevation of around 800 m. Gradually the trail heads towards north where the huge magnificent Annapurnas rise high above the clouds. The trek last about eight days with a combination of nice gradual ascends to strenuous uphill battle, passing through different ethnic tribes, vegetation and landscapes.

A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape. In short period of time you will explore and discover the beauty of this trip – its nature, flora and fauna, people, landscape and its culture.

Day4
Trek to Landrung.

Day5
Trek to Gandrung.

Day6
Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara. In the afternoon relax by the ladeside or enjoy the boat ride.

Day7
Drive to Kathmandu. The only highway in and out of the capital kathmandu.

Day8
Morning after breakfast drive to Namo Buddha. Namo Buddha which is famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Rows of Buddhist stupas adorned with fluttering flags are there at the pilgrimage. Yet what draws their attention is an image of Lord Buddha is his compassionate manifestation. The carved stone image portrays a popular legend, which related that Lord Buddha in his previous incarnation had offered his own flesh to save a starving tigress and her cubs from imminent death

Day9
A full day in Namo Buddha. Early morning for sunrise, visit the Monastery and village.

Day10
Drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur – The city of Devotees, situated at an altitude of 1,401 Mtr covers an area of four square miles. It has some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The square is also one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the valley. There are many attractions in Bhaktapur Durbar square – the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, statues of Kings on stone monoliths, the palace of fifty-five windowsand the art gallery which contains ancient paintings to name a few. Pottery is another highlight in this square.

Day11
International Departure

Cost Includes:

• Arrival / Departure by private vehicle
• Welcome dinner with culture dance
• Accommodation in Kathmandu Hotel on BB basis.
• Twin sharing rooms on treks on full board basis –all meals
• City tours with qualified tour officer
• English speaking Tour and Trekking Guide
• Entrance Fees for city tours and National parks
• TIMS –Permits – (Trekkers Information Management System)
• Domestic airfare
• Sight Seeing
• Sleeping bags
• First-aid medical kit for trekking
• Porters
• Insurance for Porters and Guide

Cost does not include:

• Visas
• International airport taxes
• Transfers outside of the tour program
• All optional additional tours and activities during free time
• Item of personal natures e.g; food and beverages, laundry, souvenirs etc.,
• Tips
• Travel insurance

Trip Facts

Plenty of flora and fauna. Hot spring. Interaction with different ethnic tribes. Meeting the famous Ex-Gurkhas. Magnificient views of Annapurnas and surrounding peaks. Poonhill sunrise to view  panorama range of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Lamjung ranges and more.