If you are looking for bit longer trek including Gorepani
Poon hill and Ghandruk trek, a little off the beaten path but with even more
outstanding views from various angle than Khopra Trek is the perfect choice.
Both sunset and sunrise with the valley filled with clouds and amazing mountain
like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Machhapuchre, Hiunchuli, Tukuche, Fang and
Nilgiri towering clear above would be the best part of the trek which is less
trafficked, known by very few people and is isolated. This trek is also
considered as balcony to observe this Himalayas. This trek also leads to
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek where we get the best sunrise views over the massive
Annapurna ranges. Apart from the mountains this trail also passes through the
beautiful landscapes, green terracing fields, rustic village, waterfalls,
rivers and streams, and dense lush pine, oak and rhododendron colorful forest
with an opportunity to see wild animals too. The various ethnic villages of
Gurung and Magars will be experienced throughout the trail who are also known
for their wonderful hospitality. Yak pastures is only found in this trek of
Annapurna region which further blends the natural and cultural diversities to
make this trek a unique one. As we leave the famous Annapurna Circuit trail
behind we will have to spend remaining few days in community lodges which is
again splendid opportunity to escape the urban life and explore the exotic
rural lifestyle and share the culture of local communities.
Arrive at Kathmandu Airport with the
beautiful views of the valley, Himalaya and the terraced fields below. Meet
& be greeted by Donkeys Adventures’ (DA) airport
representative in the arrival section who will be holding the name card of the
group leader. He / She will guide you through the initial cultural shock of
Kathmandu narrow streets, cultures, people around and transfer to hotel. Then
DA will organize to meet in a
traditional Nepalese restaurant for a welcome dinner where we will have
introduction to DA staffs who will be directly involve during your stay in
Nepal. For the late night arrivals, we will either meet in the hotel lobby or
during lunch the next day. Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: D
After breakfast, drive to the golden spire of
the 5th-century Swayambhunath Stupa which is adorned
with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the
Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. The
stupa consists of a dome at the base which represent the entire world, above
which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four
directions and between them, the number one in Nepali is painted in the fashion
of a nose which meant to be unity. Swayambhunath is also known commonly as the Monkey
Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the
temple. The
Swayambhunath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of
the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal.
Then, drive to Patan Durbar Square one of the three royal cities in the
Kathmandu Valley which has a rich cultural heritage known for its fine crafts,
evident in the elaborate architecture, stone carvings, and metal statues found
all over the city. A center of both Buddhist and Hindu culture, Patan is home
to more than 1,200 monuments. One of the most stunning is the Krishna Mandir, a
stone temple with magnificent friezes built in the 16th century. Patan Durbar
Square is also a good place to see beautiful examples of palaces, temples and
shrines, and the stunning stone carvings in the Sundari Courtyards. Nearby is the Patan
Museum which displays the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an
illustrious architectural setting. Its home is an old residential court of
Patan Durbar, one of the royal palaces of former Malla Kings of the Kathmandu
Valley. Its gilded door and window face one of the most beautiful squares in
the world. The Museum’s exhibits cover
along span of Nepal’s cultural history and some rare objects are among its
treasures. Their meaning and context within the living traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism are explained. The entire city of Patan was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1979.
After lunch, drive to Pashupatinath which is one of
the most significant Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the
banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath
Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu its existence dates back to 400
B.C. One of the major Festivals of the
temple is Maha Shivaratri on which day over 800,000 devotees
visit here. Open air cremation is
done in the holy Bagmati River at Pashupatinath area. The temple is
listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Drive back to hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: B
Early morning after breakfast, check-out from
the hotel and drive towards Sauraha, Chitwan National
Park – 180 Km from Kathmandu. We will stop on the way at Charaudi
after 85 km where a crowd of friendly local people will be eagerly waiting to
watch the proceedings. The Crew Prepares the rafts, after which all head
towards the brief river safety talk and lessons on how to use paddles. Trishuli River (Grade III)
includes the scenery of small gorges and numerous rapids as the name of Snail’s
nose, Teendevi, Malekhu rapid, Monkey rapid, Upset, Surprise, Monsoon, Cotton
Pony, Ladies Delight, S-Bend, Highway, Monsoon and Pinball Rapid. After the
glimpse of the cable car leading to the famous Hindu Temple of Manakamana
in Kuringhat, we will end our raft to have lunch and continue our drive to Chitwan. Upon arrival our representative will meet
and transfer you to resort. On reaching resort, our guest relations officer
will brief the guest to give some information about jungle activities and then
Check-in at hotel. We will get ready for one of the following jungle activities
either Elephant Back Safari or Nature Walk through jungle to observation
tower or Dugout Canoe Ride in Rapti River or 2 hours Jeep Safari. 70%
of the vegetation is sal tree where more than 700 species wildlife is
accommodated, 19 species of snakes, 113 species of fishes and crocodile, 543
species of birds, 68 species of mammals including Bengal Tiger, clouded
leopard, sloth bears, golden jackals, leopard cats, one horn rhinoceros, wild
elephant, sambar deer, hog deer, four horned antelopes and langurs can be encountered
at any time We
will return passing through the Tharu Village also famous as Tharu
Cultural Tour, along the River Side Sunset View and finally
enjoy Tharu Stick Dance Show followed by dinner. Overnight in the
hotel.
Meals: B / L / D
We will enjoy our breakfast with beautiful birds
crippling in the surrounding then check out from the hotel, we will still have
some time if we have missed the jungle activities previous day or if we want to
add some more Jungle activities as we will be driving further west for almost 3
hours and reach Lumbini – birth place of Lord Buddha. En route we will pass by Shashwat Dham, a
destination for all to attain spiritual strength, get exposed to the eternal
knowledge passed over generations through saints and sages of Vedic times and
experience the true nature of our inner being which is love and joy. We will
further continue west and reach Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord
Buddha which is the only undisturbed original stupa containing relics of Lord
Buddha among the 4 parts. It was built in 6th century and enlarged
by being enveloped with bricks subsequently. The site includes adjacent
monasteries. We will continue our drive
from there and finally reach Lumbini (150m) hotel and
check-in.
Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: B
After breakfast explores Lumbini for a whole day, it is popular among
Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal. Lumbini (The birthplace of Gautam Buddha) is not
only famous for Buddhist pilgrimage travelers alone but also popular for having
views of the beautiful architecture namely of Maya Devi temple, Ashok stupa,
Sacred Garden, Peace flame, Museum, Thailand Temple, Myanmar Temple, Chinese
Temple, Wall Carvings, Buddha Stupa and Chinese Buddhism culture and
other breathtaking places. Buddha is known as the light of Asia. Lumbini is
listed in the World Heritage Monument List by UNESCO. Lumbini is divided into a ratio of 1:3
which means it is 3 km long for every 1 km wide. In total its
2 km by 6 km. The holy site of Lumbini is bordered by a large
monastic zone in which only monasteries can be built, no shops, hotels or
restaurants. It is separated into an eastern and western monastic zone, the
eastern having the Theravadin monasteries, the western having Mahayana and Vajrayana monasteries. The holy site of Lumbini
has ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi
tree, an ancient bathing pond, the Ashok
pillar and the Maya Devi temple,
where the precise place of birth of Buddha is located. From early morning to
early evening, pilgrims from various countries perform chanting and meditation
at the site.
Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: B
After breakfast we will drive to Kande (1770m), first on
Siddhartha Highway for almost 6 hours and then for an hour on Baglung Highway. From
there we will begin our trek starting with slow upward trail inside the quite,
lush green forest and then a bit steeper climb on the stone paved trail for an
hour and half to reach the ridge of Australian Camp (2060m) through
colorful rhododendron and other sub alpine flowers during spring. It is a
clearing in the forest with lodge settlement where Australian used to camp in
the early 60s during Annapurna summit. The place is scenic with magnificent
view of Annapurna Range, Machhapuchre (Fishtail) to the north and head of Fewa
lake with Pokhara valley on the north. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast we will start our easy leveled trek through
the rhododendron forest with some path paved with stone. Within half an hour we
will reach a beautiful village of Pothana (2100m) where will pass
through ACAP / TIMS check post and entry our permits. From there we will trek
through another Jungle gradually upwards for almost 2 hours until Pitam
Deurali (2100m). We will leave the Mardi Himal Trail on our right and
take the left hand side trail on an easy level and some downhill trail through
beautiful village of bhedi Kharka and reach Tolka (1700m), we will
take a short break for lunch here. After lunch we will trek along the Modi
Khola in an easy descend trail and soon cross the Tigu Khola over suspension
bridge and pass through other small Gurung villages like Jugepani, Kumkum
Ghoridanda within the rhododendron forest teeming with exotic birds and no
sooner reach our final destination for today at Landruk (1565m), a small
and beautiful Gurung village. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast we will begin our trail on a steep descent
towards Modi Khora for about an hour and after crossing the river over
suspension bridge we will ascent steep for couple of hours to reach the
scattered village of Ghandruk (1940m),
the largest settlement of Gurung tribes which is an ideal vantage point and
offers breathtaking views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, and
Himchhuli. We will take our lunch there and if time permits we will visit
Gurung Museum and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACCAP) headquarter. Then
we will gradually climb up passing through the Rhododendrons jungle and reach
the village called Bhaisi Kharka, the only one village on our trail for today. We
will have a lunch there and walk more deep inside the jungle where we may
encounter with Langur Monkeys. The stream runs down with its clear and pure
water as we climb up. Very soon we will reach Tadapani (2630m), where
birds will be chirping and welcoming us in our lodge. Tadapani means – far
water, so it’s on the ride of the hill and is famous for the magnificent sunrise
and sunset view along with Machhapuchhare. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast with magnificent mountain views we will
leave the main trail of Annapurna Region and continue our trek today in more remote
area while staying at a network of community lodges. We will begin on an easy
trail deep inside the rhododendron and oak forest until we reach Liui
Kharka (2680m) for an open sky with mountain views. We will further
continue our trek through the forest of rhododendrons to reach small village of
Meshar
(2969m) and soon after climbing for hours we will be above the timber
line with and amazing views of Annapurna from the another village of Isharu
(3137m), we will have our lunch here. The forest starts to get thinner
and shorter as we will ascend for couple of hours in a grass land and reach Dobato
(3492m) also known as Baisi Kharka. If time permits, we will go to Muldai
View Point (3637m) for sunset view or we will enjoy the sunset from the
lodge as we will be going next morning for sunrise for sure. Overnight in the
lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
We will wake up early in the morning and hike in the dark
for half an hour to reach Muldai View Point (3637m) and wait
for mind blowing sunrise views and snowcapped mountains. After spending some
time there we will hike back to the lodge for our breakfast and then continue
our trek again ascending through the forest to reach small pass, from there the
trail descends for some time to a rhododendron forest clearing at Bayeli
Kharka (3437m). We will have our lunch there and then proceed again on
the trail with uphill and downhill through grassy slope which is a pastureland
for the herders and their huts can be seen frequently. The crossbreed of cow
and yaks often block the trail and if we are lucky we might see Pheasant or
Himalayan Thar grazing on the grassy ridge high above the trail. Soon we will
reach Chhisti Bang (3026m) where we can have rest in the minimum
facilities lodges and community’s homestay. We will have another chance to
watch sunset with mountain views above the clouds. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Today we will wake up easy and take a slow breakfast, as we
will be trekking for a half day only but straight up to the ridge. We will
climb steadily above the tree line through alpine meadows and pastures, as we
ascend we will see the tip of Annapurna South and continue to follow it. Within
a couple of hours, we will soon reach the Khopra Danda (3660m) and admire the
stunning mountain views of Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, Nilgiri, Dhampus
Peak, Tukuche, Gurja Peaks and Fung as a reward which makes us forget all our
tiredness. We will have our much waited lunch at the Khopra community lodge
with warm love and their attempts to provide as much facilities as they can.
After lunch we will have some time to hike around the ridge and viewpoints
overlooking Kali Gandaki river far below in deep valley, stunning mountain
glory from further close along with their foothills following the sunset will
be beyond. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After the panoramic views with sunrise and breakfast, we
will trace back the same path and descend the hill all the way to Chhisti
Bang (3026m). From there we will leave the trail from where we came up
and further descend in off the beaten trail towards Swanta village (2270m)
passing through many small rivers and streams on the forested trail with a
lovely backdrop view of mountains and terraced fields. This small village with
friendly people operates a community cheese factory which might be open for us
to explore. We will have our lunch there and then take a level trail to reach
another beautiful village of Phalante (2280m), from there we will
slightly climb to scattered village of Chitre (2390m), and catch the main
trail of Annapurna circuit with more movement of the trekkers. We might feel
like we are back to civilization after an isolated Khopra trek and share the
joy with fellow trekkers on the regular trail. We will further climb up for
couple of hours and take a well-earned rest in a beautiful magar village of Gorepani
(2860m). Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Today we will wake up early in the morning around 4:30 am
and get ready to hike to Poon Hill (3210m), possibly the Most
Spectacular Mountain scrapes on Earth. We can
enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.),
Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna
South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV
(7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous
snowcapped mountain peaks. We will spend some time there and then hike back to
our lodge where we will take our breakfast and then proceed downward towards Nangge
Thanti (2430m). We will further trek downhill along the Bhurungdi Khola
on our right and Oak and Rhododendron forest on our left side of the trail to
reach Ban Thanti (2210m). From there we will walk all the way down to
Ulleri
(2020m) on the stone steps through the Magar Village where we will take
a break for our lunch and the last view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. After
lunch, we will further decline through the village of Thikedhungga (1520m), Hile
(1460m), Sudame (1340m), and Lamdawali (1160m) on the stone
steps trail to reach Birethanti (1025m) from where we
will drive to Pokhara (827m). Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: B / L / D
Wake up early in the morning around 4:00 am
and get ready to drive 5 km away and hike for half an hour to Sarangkot Hill (1592m). Within a moment we
will have great view of Pokhara Valley. Sarangkot is the small hilltop
which is famous for its breath taking view of sunrise and Annapurna
range with Fishtail (Virgin Mountain). From here, we can see a
panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the
perfect pyramid that is Machhapuchare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna
II (7937m) in the east. Most people come here at dawn, when the sun picks out
the peaks in brilliant colors. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a
sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Drive back to hotel.
After breakfast, we will take a wooden
boat and visit island temple Barahi Temple
which is island itself in the middle of Fewa Lake.
This temple is the most important religious monuments in Pokhara. The Barahi
Devi is considered as the protector Goddess representing the female force. The
peaceful surrounding or typical structure of the temple does attract everyone
towards the temple. The temple is worth visiting for both spiritualist and
materialist. One can observe the Nepali culture, art and architecture and
spiritualist can satisfy their inner feeling and belief praying to Devi.
From there we will cross the
lake and hike for an hour and half to World Peace Pagoda which is also locally
know as Shanti Stupa. It was built by Nipponzan-Myōhōji
monk Morioka Sonin with local supporters under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii,
a Buddhist monk and the founder of Nipponzan-Myōhōji. Shanti is a Sanskrit word
meaning peace, also widely used in Nepali and Hindi language, and Shanti Stupa
means Peace Pagoda. Shanti Stupa is the shrine build as symbol of peace. The
spot situated at the height of 1100 meters on the Ananda Hill was chosen by Nichidatsu
Fujii and he laid the foundation stone as well with the relics of Buddha on the
hilltop on 12 September 1973. Nepal has two of the eighty peace pagodas in the
world: Shanti Stupa in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and Shanti Stupa in Pokhara.
Shanti Stupa in Pokhara has also become a tourist attraction. It provides a
panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and the Fewa Lake.
After Lunch, we will drive to David’s Fall also known as Patale
Chango in Nepali. Patale Chango (Hell's fall), more commonly called
"Devi's or David's Falls" for the tourist with some melodramatic
story behind it. The water from this falls comes from the Fewa Lake flowing to
the Seti. The water plunges into a hole and disappears! In monsoon this sight
is most spectacular. The scenic and natural beauty near the falls is extremely
impressive.
Nearby, across the street of Davi’s fall is a
cave called Gupteshwor Cave. This
venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva lingam. It allows
you to clamber through a tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern
adjacent to the thundering waters of Devi’s fall. It has some big hall-size rooms and some
passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value
for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the
condition it was discovered.
Than we will drive to International
Mountain Museum which was established to record document
and chronicle, past and present development of mountaineering activities in the
world in general and to preserve the saga of the momentous feats in the history
of mountaineering in the Himalayan peaks in particular. The foundation stone of
IMM was laid on 1 Dec, 1995. The soft opening of IMM took place on 29 May, 2002
where it was officially opened on 5 Feb, 2004. Drive back to hotel and
overnight in the hotel.
Meals: B
After breakfast check out from the hotel and get ready to
drive back to Kathmandu. Check in in the hotel get fresh and hang around the
narrow bending streets of Thamel for shopping, night life and spend some
leisure time in dining around the touristic place near by your hotel.
Meals: B
After breakfast, we will drive to Boudhanath Stupa, which is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Boudhanath is a stupa. Boudhanath was probably built in the 14th century after the Mughal invasions; various interesting legends are told regarding the reasons for its construction. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
From above, Bodnath Stupa looks like a giant mandala, or diagram of the Buddhist cosmos. There are other symbolic numbers here as well: the nine levels of Boudhanath Stupa represent the mythical Mt. Meru, center of the cosmos; and the 13 rings from the base to the pinnacle symbolize the path to enlightenment, or "Bodhi" — hence the stupa's name. At the bottom, the stupa is surrounded by an irregular 16-sided wall, with frescoes in the niches. The mantra of Avalokiteshvara - Om Mani Padme Hum - is carved on the prayer wheels beside the images of Avalokiteshvara around the base of the stupa. The base of the stupa consists of three large platforms, decreasing in size. As at Swayambhunath, Bodnath is topped with a square tower bearing the omnipresent Buddha eyes on all four sides. Instead of a nose is a question-mark-type symbol that is actually the Nepali character for the number 1, symbolizing unity and the one way to reach enlightenment—through the Buddha's teachings. Above this is the third eye, symbolizing the wisdom of the Buddha. The square tower is topped by a pyramid with 13 steps, representing the ladder to enlightenment.
Than we will drive 14 km east of Kathmandu and explore the Bhaktapur Valley. The valley is said to be founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD. It is an inhabited museum of medieval charm as it retains past glories and structures of the Malla rulers. Throughout the city there are glorious examples of temples and pagodas dedicated to gods and goddesses plus palaces, monuments, woodcarvings, sculptures and pottery. The central area and main attraction is Bhaktapur Durbar Square featuring The Lion Gate (1696 A.D.) guarded by two enormous stone lions. Then, visit to The Golden Gate, also said to be the most beautiful and richly crafted specimen of its kind in the entire world; some have said it's the loveliest work of art in the whole Kingdom. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows built in 1427 of brick displays a balcony containing fifty-five windows, each a masterpiece of woodcarving. An amazing five-storied pagoda, Nyatapola Temple built in 1702, 108 ft., dominates the Square. It is the tallest temple in Kathmandu Valley and stands on a series of five terraces. Likewise, visit another two temples in Durbar Square: the three-storied Bhairab Nath Temple and the Temple of Dattatraya. Dattatraya temple is believed, originally was carved out of the trunk of a tree and subsequently renovated in 1458. Many temples, bahals (monastery courtyards), and residences, the city is still a living proof of the highest craft standards in this part of the world. As the visitor wanders through narrow brick paved streets, many alleys will show hidden shrines and statues. Clay craftsmanship as well as cloth weaving is still practiced here very much as in the past. Fourteen kilometers east of Kathmandu, this peaceful, conservative town stands in sharp contrast to the bustle of its two adjacent cities.
After lunch, we will drive back to Kathmandu Durbar Square, while browse around Kathmandu Durbar Square you will visit Hanuman Dhoka, the old and historic palace of Kathmandu named after monkey God, Hanuman, a historic seat of royalty. The Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations also held inside the court yard here. There is a statue of King Pratap Mall sitting on the stone pillar in the front and temple of Jagannath from mediaeval period. Within the walking distance you will find the tall temple of Taleju from 1549 AD, the large stone statue of Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction. The Big Bell and Big Drum and Hindu Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati peeping from window. Visit the temple of Kumari, the residence of Living Goddess within the vicinity. Kumari means the virgin girl. The girl is selected from Newar Buddhist family. The building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screen.
Meals: B
Today will be the last day of our Nepal visit and we will spend today packing and maybe catching up on some last-minute souvenir shopping for your family, relatives and friends back home. Check out from the hotel. Meet DA airport representative for farewell and then drop to Airport for onward journey, with the last minute mountain views from the sky.
Meals: B
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Diamond | $ 6,723.49 | $ 4,072.48 | $ 3,439.53 | $ 3,127.32 | $ 2,909.28 | $ 2,769.53 |
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Note:
Above prices are valid to book your holiday package until one year from the date of booking only.
Full board complementary for one Group Leader for 16 and above group.
The prices are net and all the applicable taxes are included in the above price (local taxes in Nepal).
All the above prices are subjected to change with prior notice.
Package Types:
Diamond 5 star hotels in cities like - Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Lumbini
Gold 3 star hotels in cities like - Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Lumbini
Silver Budget tourist standard hotels in cities like - Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Lumbini
Pashupatinath / Swayambhunath / Boudhanath / Bhaktapur Durbar Square / Patan Durbar Square / Sarangkot / Fewa Lake / International Mountain Museum / David's Fall / World Peace Pagoda / Chitwan National Park / Ghandruk / Poonhill / Khopra Danda / Australian Camp / Kathmandu Durbar Square / Lumbini /