| Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| Day 02 |
Full day Sightseeing
in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu.
You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath
Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge.
The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims
from all over the world come.
It is a 30 minutes
drive to Boudhanath Stupa,
another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa
is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning
and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate
enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
One of the holiest hindu
shrines in the world, The fabulous
pagoda houses the linga of Lord Shiva and people bathe in the
Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually.
Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals,
Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
This former royal palace complex offers the elegant 15th
century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic courtyards, the Golden
gat.
Patan Durbar
Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage of
palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the center
of Patan's religious and social life. |
| Day
03 |
Drive west to Pokhara
(200Km. / 8 hours) by bus or fly to Pokhara 35 minutes &
camp by Lakeside or transfer to the Hotel in Pokhara. |
| Day
04 |
Drive to new bridge
1½ hours and commence trek to Ulleri (2073m.) - 5½.
|
| Day
05 |
Climb up to Ghorepani
(2855m) through the rhododendron forest - 6 hours. |
| Day
06 |
In the early morning
ascent to Poonhill (3200m) - 45 minutes for the beautiful sun
rise and majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. After
breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m) - 6 hours. |
| Day
07 |
Tadapani - Ghandruk
(1950m) - 2½ hours and visit ACAP Head quarter, Gurung
culture museum |
| Day
08 |
Ghandruk - Pothana
(1800m) - 7 hours. |
| Day
09 |
Pothana - Dhampus
Phedi (1100m) - 3 hours & drive to Pokhara - 45 minutes. |
| Day
10 |
Drive or fly back
to Kathmandu. |
| Day
11 |
Half day sightseeing
in ancient city of Bhaktapur & Nepalese cultural program
with farewell dinner in the evening. |
| Day
12 |
Return bus to Kathmandunu |
| Day
13 |
Free day in Kathmandunu |
| Day
14 |
Tour ends |
