Tilicho Lake Trek is a part of Annapurna Circuit Trekking,
follows similar classic trails and splits for a couple of days to reach the
highest lake in the world at 4919m. From Manang village the trail goes to the
main valley of the west passes through the Khanshar Village (The Last Village
of Nepal) and trek up to Tilicho lake. The lake collects the glacial melt of
the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Thorang Peak. The thundered sound
of avalanche and the calm of the Tilicho Lake are really amazing. The trail
from Shree kharka to Tilicho base camp is really dangerous and breathtaking
which is a real test more for the mind than the body, but the glorious skyline shows
off silver, gray and white mountains that glitters on a lovely weather day and
the diverse ethnic communities we meet up on the way give us some sort of idea
of the world we know and the world we are not familiar with, but want so much
to learn off. So this trek is one of the most fascinating treks
that are both strenuous and rewarding which requires experience and
mountaineering knowledge. But DA shall provide you well-equipped, top class
service and experienced staff so that your trek runs smoothly. With the great
views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east, major peaks of Annapurna
Himalayan range - Lamjung Himal 6932m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m,
Annapurna III 7555m, Gangapurna 7454m and other snow-capped peaks, every day we
will see the different landscapes as the trail start from subtropical climate
to harsh semi-desert and end at the snow line. The herd of blue sheep,
Himalayan Thar and Yaks are another attraction of this trek. Tilicho lake will
be a perfect destination for those who aspire to venture into some of the less
trodden remote regions of Nepal apart from the regular trekking routes and challenging paths that lead to the tranquil Lake.
Latter this trek with join with the world famous Annapurna Circuit and we will
cross Throng La Pass (5416m)
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 in the morning after breakfast we will drive along the
Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway until Dumre and then sticking to the rough route by
the Marsyangdi River, we pass through low-lying villages and rice fields. After
6 hours long drive, we will finally reach Besi Sahar (760m) capital of Lamjung
District. We will take our lunch there and continue to drive on the dirt road
until we reach the bridge to cross Marsyangdi River. The easy smooth drive with
the village of Letephant, Mulbazar and Simalchaur will leads us to Bhulbhule
(840m) and then drive uphill to Bahundanda (1310m), a
picturesque village at the top of this formidable ridge above the village of Nadi
(930m) and Lampata. Further we will drive downhill to the bank of
Marsyandgi river at Syange (1100m) and again uphill to Jagat (1300m) and finally
reach Chyamche (1430m). Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
We will enjoy our breakfast with the picturesque glorious backdrop of
towering Annapurna mountain range and soon we will cross a suspension bridge
and climb steeply towards the slippery and physically challenging path to Sattale
(1680m). On treading along a succession of rock-strewn trails, we
descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to beautiful village of Tal
(1700m), with wonderful waterfall on its background. We will take our lunch
there and proceed with the rugged and winding path. Then we approach steep
forested village of Karte (1850m). Meandering along the waterfalls and cliffs, we
finally reach the first village of Manang, Dharapani (1860m) after crossing a
suspension bridge. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, we will begin our trek ascending on the
narrow field of the village and soon crossing the Marshyangdi River and leaving
behind the Dudh Khola originated from Manaslu Range. Throughout the trek we will admire amazing views of the Himalayas
including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7525m) and reach Bagarchhap (2160m), a Bhotia village
with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. As we continue ascending
through forests of pine and oak, we pass through a valley surrounded by apple
orchards, Dhanakyu (2300m) before coming to a thundering waterfall.
Further on, the Marshyangdi River enters a gorge and the trail follows a
rock-strewn path. We now grab a breather for a while and take in the splendor
of the picturesque Manaslu. When the steep incline ends, we follow a path amid
magnificent rhododendrons and continue on a gently rising path. We cross a
stream before entering a pine forest. We then enter the pristine hamlet of Koto
(2600m), from where we can grasp the most enchanting view of Annapurna
II. Treading further, the route reaches a large white gate with a corrugated
iron roof, which is the entrance of Chame (2710m). Chame is the
administrative headquarter of Manang district. There is electricity, wireless
station, schools, shops, health post, post office, police check post, hotels,
lodges and banks that are found in Chame. The hot springs are the major attraction
of this place. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Today we will wake up early in the morning for mesmerizing sight of the
glowing Lamjung Himal (6893m), have our breakfast and begin our trek. Our trail
meanders through barley field leading to Telekhu (2720m). No sooner we will
follow a relatively easy trail up through an apple orchard probably the biggest
in Nepal at the pristine hamlet village of Baratang (2850m). We will leave the road track and cross the Marsyangdi River to
follow the trail where a stone memorial of a Japanese climber has been built,
we will also pass through the ruined buildings of old Baratang village and
cross the mighty river again. After leaving the forested village, we will start
advance trail through a steep and narrow valley to have our first view of Paungri
Danda, dramatic curved rock face and soon after crossing the Swargadwari bridge
another view of Swargadwari Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises 1500m
above the trail. En route, we get to capture splendid views of Annapurna II
rising up on the east with Pisang Peak on the north-east. We will cross the
Marsyangdi River one more time after a tiny village of Dhikur Pokhari (3060m)
and then ascend towards the traditional and cultural village of Upper
Pisang (3300m). Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, we will continue out trek further beyond Pisang leaving
the road track across the river and climb to the village called Ghyaru
(3670m). During the trek in those steep ridge trail, beautiful sights
of the Manang valley and the Tilicho peak can be entrained. We will further
continue in the level trail with beautiful Mani wall on the way and no sooner
reach Nawal village (3660m), which is popular for the flat roof stone
buildings and monasteries and guarantees outstanding views of Annapurna &
Pisang Peak. This village lies just above the Humde airport (3280m),
which is the only airfield in the district and only operates chartered flights.
We will leave the Chulu Climbing Route behind and continue our trek and descend
until we reach Mugje village (3330m). Then we will again continue the road
track along the cultivated fields and after a while we arrive at the village of
Bryaga
(3360m) with a splendid monastery. Here we begin to notice a contrast
in the landscape and vegetation and cold and dry climate also creates a much
harsher environment. After a short visit to the Barge Gompa we will continue our trek along with the farming
terraces and reach Manang (3540m). Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Today will be the rest day and we will go slow after
breakfast. In order to be fit for the rest of our trekking days we will hike
today to either, Bhojo Gumba for a panoramic beauty of the Annapurna mountain
range and the Manang Valley or we can hike down to the river to view marvelous
ice fall overlapping the mountain peaks. We also have option to hike to Gangapurna
Lake or hike to Ice Lake (4600m) above Braga village
and a short visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association aid post where we can
take some information and ideas about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It is
always a best to gain altitude in day time and return back to our lodge for a
good night rest which makes you acclimatized in the area. Overnight in the
lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After acclimatized at Manang
we will continue our adventure for Tilicho Lake, from Manang we head out
through the western gate initially descending through old Manang village and
passing by Chorten and will follow the
path down to the river. From there we will slightly climb up for couple of
hours with the beautiful manang village view at our back. The trail stays close
to the river bed and soon we approach Khangsar
(3734m) a village still in the old
Tibetan style and which is also known as last village of Nepal. The village is
inhabited by Gurung village where you can find small monastery, mani walls, and
prayer flags. It is clearly visible the Khangsar Khola cutting through a gorge, with
Tilicho Peak in cloud far above. After lunch at Khagsar we will take another
uphill ascend for an hour and half to finally reach the village of Shree
Kharka (3800m). Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Today we will
continue our trek passing through a Monastery and small Chortens. The initial
trail continues through the juniper and sea buckthorns bushes and after
crossing few streams and Khangsar river couple of times over long suspension
bridge we will further continue zigzag trail ascending and descending at the
same time. No sooner we will be in land slide area and the narrow one steep
trail is at the high line ridge on the sandy and motion graveled slopes. Few hundred
meters below we can see the thin line of the stream which is an over flow of
Tlicho lake. The trail is much more difficult as it goes on really steep high
crest and descend on switch back carved out through the screed slopes. Within
an hour the hard time will be over and we will further continue to descend in a
zigzag trail down the slope to reach Tilicho Base Camp (4150m). We will
take our late much waited lunch here with the panoramic views of Tilicho Peak
and many others surrounding. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
We will start our trek early in the morning as wind may interrupt us in
case of delaying. and the trail to the Tilicho Lake starts up a side valley
then traverses onto a moraine, making a long climb to 4710m with series of
zigzags ascending. The herds of Blue Sheep can be seen grazing around in the
mountains. Within 3 - 4 hours after climbing to the top and taking an easy
trail we will have our first view of Tilicho Lake (4917m). Here we will be rewarded with outstanding view
of Tarkeghyang, Gangapurna and the Khangsar Kang in the surrounding of the
lake. Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in
the world and sometime its turquoise water reflects the surrounding peaks but
more often its frozen solid. Tilicho
Lake is a cold barren and windy place and we should be prepared accordingly.
The Lake is 4 km long and 2.5 km wide. After spending the memorable joyful moments
at Tilicho Lake, we will trek down to Tilicho base camp via same way for our
lunch. After lunch we will trek back the same way to Shree Kharka (3800m). Overnight
in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, we will begin our trek on the same trail we
came until Thare Gompa and then we will leave the Khangsar Trail and proceed
upward towards Upper Khangsar (3950m), which is an abandon village. We will further
descend downhill pathway across terrace farm land and gradually start to see
trees and forest. We will descend to small village of Karche to cross
suspension bridge over Thorang Khola. No sooner we will catch up with the Annapurna
circuit trail and after a steep climb in the rich forests of barberry and
junipers, where horses and yaks graze until we reach Yak Kharka (4050m) for
our lunch through an ancient old Mani wall. We will trek beyond the lush green
vegetation of scrub juniper and alpine grasses with a spectacular vistas of the
Annapurna mountain range as it steadily gains elevation. We will continue out
trek until we reach the large stream that flows from Chulu West and Gungang
Himal and then further ascend towards Ledar (4200m). Overnight in the
lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast we will trek away from Ledar, we climb gradually to a ridge
before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and cross Kone Khola via
a wooden bridge. Wild horses and blue sheep grazing around can be visible at
this point. Just above the river we might get to drink the much needed hot tea
and coffee in the small hut. The vegetation starts to vanish and we will climb
in the Rocky Mountains until we reach Thorang Fedi (4525m). We will be
rewarded with one of the best vies of Gungang Himal in the right and Syagang,
Thorang Peak and Khatungkang on our front left view. We will take our lunch
there and steady walk upwards continuously to reach Thorang High Camp (4925m).
The food and accommodation at that point will be highly appreciated. Overnight
in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
We will start early today for the ultimate crossing of Thorang
La Pass (5416m) one of the biggest in the world. The rocky ridge trail
gets steep immediately on leaving camp, but then the local folks have used this
trail for hundreds of years & the path is well defined. The gradient then
eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we reach the chorten and
prayer flags of the pass with a relief to meet our final goal. With the
snow-covered mountains peaks surrounding and being at the top of our trail, we
are presented with a heavenly landscape, which will be stunning our eyes. After
a few photography break, we will descent from the head of the Kali Gandaki
valley with a brown and purple hills of Mustang. The descent to Muktinath is a
1600m trek but the excellent views of Dhaulagiri, more than rewards us for the
tiring journey. We will pass by Chambar Bhu (7180m) for our lunch. Eventually,
the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the
greenery of Thorang Khola Valley to Muktinath (3760m), with its shrines
and temple. It is an important pilgrimage
for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
With the happy face and back to civilization after couple of days we
will visit to a Vishnu Temple and a Gompa
if we missed yesterday and begin our trek today with the good breakfast. We
will descent down to the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. After passing through Ranipauwa
(3700m), and Lubra pass (3772m) we will descend
until Lupra village (2790m) and then we will follow the valley floor
most of the way to Jomsom (2720m). Jomsom is spread along both banks of the Kali
Gandaki and from here we get superb views of the Nilgiri peaks. It also has an
airfield which have a daily scheduled flight from Pokhara. We further continue our
trek to Thini village (2840m) for our lunch. After lunch we will take a
smooth level trail to reach Dhumba Lake
and then to Dhumba village and no sooner we will be in Marpha (2670m), a delightful
Thakali village with a well-planned drainage and road system. Its narrow alleys
and passageways provide good shelter from the strong winds of the Kali Gandaki
Gorge. It is particularly well known for its apples, apple cider, apricot and
peach wine. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
From Marpha, we will leave a
road track and level trek towards Chiman village. Soon after crossing
Chimang Khola and Chokhopani Khola bridge leaving Tukuche village across
the Kali Gandaki river we will reach Kokhethanti village (2545m). We will
come across traditional villages of the ethnic Thakali people all the way on
our flat line trail. We also get to see beautiful apple gardens along with the
panoramic views of Dhaulagari, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Fang and Annapurna I mountains
throughout our trail. We will come across another beautiful village called Dhampu
(2502m) and sun after crossing Kaligandaki river over Suspension
bridge, we will reach Kalopani (2530m) also an ideal view
point of the area. Overnight in the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, we will
begin our journey today which is mostly downhill and in the area of the deepest
gorge in the world. During the early part of today’s trek, we cross the bridge
at Lete
(2480m). We will climb to Chhoya Deurali (2630m) and then drop to lower
elevations emerging back into subtropical forests, lush with vegetation. Soon
after crossing Tangtung Khola and Simrangkhung Khola we will reach the village
of Ghasa
(2010m) which is the deepest gorge in the world. From there we will
further descend crossing Pairathaplo village (1940m) and Kopchepani
(1620m) where we take our lunch with the view of Rupse Chhahara,
waterfall. We will further descend to the village of Gadpar (1580m) and Banskot
to reach Kaldhara (1200m) which lies in the bank of Miristi Khola and
just below the Narchyang Lek village (1510m). Kaldhara is a Donkeys’ hub and
is operated under O’garden Camp so, something extra can be expected here. Overnight
in the camp.
Meals: B / L / D
Early in the morning, we will
hike for an hour and half to viewpoint to see the magnificent view of
Dhaulagiri Tukuche, Annapurna and Nilgiri than after breakfast we will explore
the Narchang
Lek village along the paddy field at the top hill and then to Besi
village on the lap of Narchang water fall. We will also climb to the
temple at the hilltop and observe the waterfall from close-up. We will enjoy
our lunch in the village and explore Magar lifestyle and their culture. We will
trek through the village and walk along the hydro power station, and reach the
local hot spring, cross Kali Gandaki and explore Tatopani Bazar (1190m)
with a dip in the hot natural spring water pond. We will hike back to the camp
for our dinner with campfire. Overnight in the Tented Camp.
Meals: B / L / D
Early in the morning with a
sunrise view we will have our breakfast and start our trek leaving the Khopra
Danda behind. The trail descends steep below and leads us through a terraced
farmland with mountains all around. We will pass through the village of Danda
Kharka (3026m) and take straight right hand side trail before reaching
a beautiful rhododendron forest. During the bloom the rhododendron trees with
its average height of up to 100" will be covered with pink or red flowers.
Walking further down with Dhasta Khore Khola on our right, we will reach
another small magar village of Swanta (2270m), where will take our
lunch. We will further descend and ascend
crossing small river streams and pass through the village of Phalante
(2280m) and Chitre (2390m). From
there we will climb for couple of hours through the dense Rhododendron forest
to reach Ghorepani (2860m), a beautiful village located at a ridge top.
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
Early morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and
drive towards Sauraha, Chitwan
National Park. 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 east 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
Package Types | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7-12 PAX | 13-20 PAX | 21-35 PAX |
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Diamond | $ 8,412.45 | $ 5,174.91 | $ 4,434.11 | $ 4,062.16 | $ 3,798.48 | $ 3,624.83 |
Gold | $ 6,826.08 | $ 4,243.91 | $ 3,527.61 | $ 3,180.16 | $ 2,940.98 | $ 2,791.83 |
Silver | $ 5,790.08 | $ 3,635.91 | $ 2,935.61 | $ 2,604.16 | $ 2,380.98 | $ 2,247.83 |
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 / Poonhill / Manang / Muktinath / Kathmandu Durbar Square / Thorang La Pass /