Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02:Full day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day03: Drive from Kathmandu –River Rafting and then continue Pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to (1960 m.) – 4 to 5 hrs walk
Day 05: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to Ulleri (1960 m.) - 4 to 5 hrs walk
Day 06:Ulleri to Ghorepani(2675m)-5-6 hours
Day 07Ghorepani to Tadapani
Day 08:Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)
Day 09:Ghandruk to Pokharra(4-5 hours)
Day 10:Full day sight seeing in Pokhara
Day 11 Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Day 12 Chitwan national park
Day 13 Chitwan to Kathmandu
Day 14 Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 15 Departure day
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Welcome to Himalayan country Nepa!Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport,We will transfer you directly to your hotel.After checking in ,you will provided short information about entire trip in Kathmandu.You will be introduced to your guide who will escort you on your tour and trek.At that time we will collect your details that we need to obtain the necessary national park and trekking visa(permit).After that you can visit local areas and buy some personal equipment for your trip in Nepal else take rest at the hotel.
Day 02:Full day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Kathmandu City: The Kathmandu valley is a rich city in terms of magnificent Hindu and Buddhist art and architecture. No matter that a temple structure was built centuries ago for a religious community,it may be part of a active elementary school now,with soccer play,where monks or priests once danced and chanted.Kasthamandap-the temple believed to have built from the wood of a single tree and from which the city of kathmandu derives its name.Kathmandu derives its name are some views you will enjoy on this tour.But on top of the list is the kumari Ghar-the temple of the living goddess.For most of the year,Kumari is available to greet people from the balcony of the temple .Photohotogrophy is strictly prohibited there.
Swoyambhunath Stupa: These stupas are 1.8 miles west of Kathmandu on a hallchok overlooking of Kathmandu valley.This is about 2000 years old .This buddhist temples is decorated with the famous “Buddha’s eyes” ,and is surrounded by temples and Tibetan monasteries.
Pashupatinath: The biggest hindu temple in Nepal lying on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River,this is the most important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which was built in 1696 with a two-tiered golden roof and is famous for its supeb architecture.
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest and biggest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.Situated amidst alush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River,the temple built in pagoda style has gilted roof and richaly carved silver doors .Visitors will be permmitted to view the temple from the east bank of River Bagmati,entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus.Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri ,which falls in the month of February/March.Behind the temples are the cremation grounds
Boudhnath Stupa: It is one of the largest Buddhist shrines in the word,dating before the birth of Christ.It is the religious centre for Nepal’s considerable population of Tibetans and there are so maney thriving monasteries.It is about 5 miles east of Kathmandu.
Day03: Drive from Kathmandu –River Rafting and then continue Pokhara
Early in the morning you will take tourist bus for few hours west of Kathmandu to the Trishuli River. It is one of the famous short rafting rout in Nepal .You will get an excellent opportunity to observe the diversity of landscapes, demography, flora and fauna. You can experience the thrills of white-water on the course of one day to three days .After your rafting experience everyone get tired off .You will take Lunch and again continue drive to Pokhara
Poon-hill panorama Trek (5 days)
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to (1960 m.) – 4 to 5 hrs walk
After breakfast, we drive to Nayapul 1050m from here it is time to lace up thre boots and begin your trek to Tikhedhunga via Birethanti. For an average trekker, it is a 5 hours trek.You will cross the river at Birethanti and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedhunga where we cross the Bhurungdi Khola to start the long steep climb to Ulleri. There are few villages.Most of the way ou will follow the edge of the river. There we find a lodge to spend a night (full board)
Day 05: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to Ulleri (1960 m.) - 4 to 5 hrs walk
Morning after breakfast, we drive to Nayapul and start our trek to Ulleri. For an average trekker, it is a 5 hours trek. The journey will take about 2 hours over the hill to Chandrakot from where we start walking. Cross the river at Birethanti and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedhunga where we cross the Bhurungdi Khola to start the long steep climb to Ulleri. There we find a lodge to spend a night (full board)
Day 06:Ulleri to Ghorepani(2675m)-5-6 hours
In the beginning it is steep but the trail is well develop.you can take a rest when you need.After Ulleri (2070 m)or Banthanti along the way.Today you will pass through the small waterfalls and big Rhyndrodon flower (the nepali national flower)and ventually reach Ghorepani.It is the best enjoying place to view the panorammic view of Annapurna and Dhauligiri range.
Day 07Ghorepani to Tadapani
Early morning, we will climb for 45 minnute Poon hill. It is one of the most beautiful view points of this trek.your goal is to arrive in Poo- hill ( 3210 meters ) before sunrise. You can observe the full board of Annapurna and Dhauligiri range including Dhaulagiri (8167m) to your west and the other icy peaks of the main Annapurna Massif – Tukuche Peak (6920m), Mount Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mount Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and many other gorgeous Himalayan peaks.After you captur the images you will desend to Ghorepani and heading to tadapani
The vantage point is quite similar to that of Poon Hill. Keep climbing along the ridge through pine and rhododendron forests to a crest at 3030 m, there is another small village Deurail, at 2960m.The trail then descends steeply to a stream before the climbing resumes, going through a forest to Tadapani. Overnight stay at Lodge (full board)
Day 08:Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)
It is an easy descent all the way, passing through the dense forest of oak, rhododendrons and fir. This is one of the popular destinations for the bird lovers. Ghandruk is a picturesque Gurung village famous for culture and traditional hospitality. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 09:Ghandruk to Pokharra(4-5 hours)
From today you don’t need to climb up any more.Desend all the way about 4 hour to be nayapul.You will cross through the tipical nepali village and rice field.The way is totally flat after the Shyaulibazar to Nayapul.From there you can catch vehicle to pokhara.You will stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 10:Full day sight seeing in Pokhara
The Phewa Lake: This is second largest lake in Nepal.On the eastern side of the lake you can find a cluster of restaurants and pubs. In the midst of the lake stands the Varahi Temple, , where animal and bird sacrifices are offered to the goddess Varahi by Hindu worshippers every Saturday.
David's Fall :is a charming little waterfall located about 2 km southwest of the Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Also located very close to David's Fall is Gupteswar Gupha, a mysteriously sacred cave that holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is perfectly preserved here in the condition it was discovered in. Locally, it is also named as Gupteswar Mahadev.
Bindybasini Temple: is the oldest religious shrine in Pokhara built in the 16th century. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga where Hindu worshippers flock to perform sacrifices,especiallyonSaturday.
Mahendra Gupha and Chamere Gufa are two other major, attractive natural sites reached after a two-hour walk north of Pokhara. The Mahendra Gupha is known as the ‘House of Bats’ and Chamere Gufa(Bat’s Cave) are aptly named owing to the number of bats living within theirwalls.
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World Peace Pagoda: a massive Buddhist stupa, is an impressive site in Pokhara situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the Buddhist shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara City.
Day 11 Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Day 12 Chitwan national park
Day 13 Chitwan to Kathmandu
Day 14 Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 15 Departure day
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Area: Everest Trekking
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Accommodation: Lodge
Starting and ending points: Lukla / Lukla
Maximum altitude: 5545 meters
Duration of the trip: 16 Days
Grade: Streneous
Group size: 1 - 12 packs
Best season: October - December and March - May