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10
Days / 9 Nights Package
DAY 01 :
ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu. On arrival at Tribhuwan
International Airport, Kathmandu you will be met by
our representatives. You will then board the waiting
vehicle to be transferred to the hotel. City Maps
and detailed itinerary will be handed over to you.
On the way to your hotel, our representative will
brief you on Nepal, general do's and don'ts and also
explain your program in brief. Upon arrival at the
hotel, you will be offered a welcome drink and shown
to your room. Later our representative will brief in
detail on your itinerary.
19.00 Hrs : Vehicle transfer to an excellent
Nepalese Restaurant -The Bhanchaghar for a
Traditional Nepali Welcome reception and dinner.
Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a live
Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautiful
young girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese
costumes and jewelry representing various parts of
Nepal. Dinner will follow this programme.
The BHANCHHA GHAR - which means Nepali Kitchen is
situated within two minutes walk of Durbar Marg. It
is established in a restored aristocratic house. The
walls are built from mud bricks, and most of the
floors are earthen. The décor, music, and corckery
used are all typical of Nepal. The food is most
distinctive with an exotic selection of spiced meat,
robust vegetarian dishes prepared with local Newari
sauces and accompanied by house blends of Rakshi
(Local Nepali Schnapps). Overnight at Hotel in
Kathmandu.
DAY 02 :
IN KATHMANDU
07.00 Hrs : Breakfast.
09.00 Hrs : Sightseeing tour of KATHMANDU CITY - The
Hanumandhoka - Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the
historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square with its
old temples and palaces, epitomises the religious
and cultural life of the people. It is here that
kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations
solemnized. Also visit the Taleju Temple built by
King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal
Bhairav - the God of destruction and the temple of
Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess -
represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal
locally known as Taleju is Buddhist by birth. The
Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony
window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the
King of Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing.
Kasthamandap -- Located near the Kumari Temple is
said to be built from the wood of a single tree from
the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name
from this temple. The Kathmandu Durbar Square was
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in
1979.
Next to SWOYHUMBHUNATH STUPA - the oldest Buddhist
shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on
the four sides of the spire’s base are the all -
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of
Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77
m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands
an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the
oldest of its kind.
14.00
Hrs : Sightseeing tour of PATAN CITY - This city of
architecture and fine arts was founded in 250 AD,
previously called Lalitpur. It is also known as the
"Town with a Thousand Golden Roofs." This ancient
city lies about 5 kms southeast of Kathmandu. The
city is full of Hindu and Buddhist monuments.
Interesting places to visit here include the Durbar
Square, Mahaboudha, Krishna Mandir and Hirayana
Mahabihar Temple (The Golden Temple).
Evening : Our trekking staff will brief you on your
trek. The Royal Trek - which is a reasonably easy
four day/ three night trek and offers good mountain
views. It gained its name because Prince Charles and
entrourage of 13 guests, 32 sherpas, and 120 porters
first trekked this route in December 1980. Overnight
at Hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 03 :
KATHMANDU / POKHARA
07.00 Hrs : After breakfast drive to Pokhara ( 5/6
hours drive). Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara.
DAY 04 :
POKHARA - KALIKASTAN (1370 M.) : WALKING 4-5 Hrs.
After breakfast drive about 20 minutes to the trek
start point near the Bijaypur River. A one hour
climb leads to Kandani Hill. Lunch will be served.
From this hill, Pokhara Valley, Mt. Annapurna South,
Mt. Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, and
Machhapuchhre Himal can all be seen on a clear days.
Then after lunch, hiking for 2 Hrs. reach Kalikastan
Camp.
DAY 05 :
KALIKASTHAN - SHAKLUNG (1730 M) : WALKING 5-6 Hrs.
The sunrise from here is just magnificent as the
rising sun paints the majestic Himalayan peaks from
faint pink to amber then to burning gold. After
breakfast, trek through Gurung villages with views
of Machhapuchhre and different peaks of Annapurna,
Lamjung, Manasalu etc. The trail follows along the
forested ridge top through Thulokot to Mathi Thana,
where they are a few shops. There is a short climb,
then the trek reaches Naudanda, Continue along the
ridge to a school at Lipini village, then make a
steep but short climb through forests to the Gurung
Village of Shaklung.
DAY 06 :
SHAKLUNG - CHISOPANI (1629 M) : WALKING 3-4 Hrs.
After breakfast set off for another day's trek. The
Himalyan skyline continues to change as the routed
comes abreast of Annapuran II, Lamjung Himal,
Manaslu and Himalchuli. From Shaklung, the trail
drops steeply down the south side of the hill to a
large tree, chautara, several tea shops and a police
check post. This is a trail junction, trails lead
south to Begnas Tal and north to the Marsyangdi
Khola. The Royal Trek route climbs towards
Chisapani, winding around the back of the hill to
the village. A short distance above Chisopani is a
high knoll where there is a small temple. This is
Chisopani Danda (danda means " ridge top"). Tented
camp is set up with splendid mountain views. Time in
the afternoon to explore this attractive Gurung
Village.
DAY 07 :
CHISOPANI / BEGNAS BAZAAR (900 M) : WALKING 4 Hrs /
POKHARA
After breakfast, trek along the ridge for an hour or
so, then descend steeply on stone steps, into a
small valley and a stream that feeds Rupa Tal.
Continue for a short distance through rice fields.
Then make a final ascent to the ridge that separates
Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal, on a wide path that you
will share with many local people. From the ridge,
descend into the Pokhara Valley, joining the road at
the crowded, and noisy Begnas Bazaar. Drive to
Pokhara ( 12 km) 30 minute drive. Upon arrival in
Pokhara check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in
Pokhara.
DAY 08 :
POKHARA / KATHMANDU
07.00 Hrs : After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu
(5 / 6 hours drive)
Time Permitting : Sightseeing tour of BUDANILKANTHA
: 8 kms north of Kathmandu at the base of Shivapuri
hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu,
reclining on a bed of snakes. This is one of the
masterpiece stone sculptures of the Lichchhavi
Period. The fifth century sleeping Vishnu image
which lies in a small sunken pond enclosure,
attracts a constant stream of pilgrims, and prayers
take place every morning at 0900 Hrs. Vishnu is
supposed to sleep through the four monsoon months,
waking at the end of the monsoon. A great festival
takes place at Budanilkantha each November, on the
day Vishnu is supposed to awaken from his long
annual slumber.
Non - Hindus are not permitted to enter the
enclosure, but, there are good unobstructed views
from outside the fence surrounding. Overnight in
Hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 09 :
09.00 Hrs : Sightseeing tour PASUPATINATH TEMPLE :
is situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu, and the temple
of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden
roof and silver door is considered one of the
holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are
allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the
activities performed in the temple premises from the
eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in
1979. After drive about 20 minutes to BOUDHANATH
STUPA : This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the
biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan
Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World
Heritage Monument List in 1979. Overnight at Hotel
in Kathmandu.
DAY 10 :
KATHMANDU / ONWARD DESTINATION
After breakfast return to Kathmandu and transfer to
Tribhuwan International Airport for your departure
flight.
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