Day 1-
Your arrival to Nepal and transfer to hotel. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square).
Day 3
Sight seen Tour Bhaktapur Durbar Square Patan etc.
Day 4
Rest and papering for trekking...
Day 5
Drive Kathmandu to Besishahar (790m).About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. Overnight at Guest House
Day 6
Besishahar to Bahundanda (1310m). Today our journey starts at Besishahar, from where, the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m, we then reach the first Gurung village (many of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurungs). As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himalchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahundanda at 1310m. Overnight at Guest House
Day 7-
Bahundanda to Chyamje (1400m).Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chyamje at 1400m.Overnight at Guest House
Day 8-
Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2160m).The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trailverse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands.
Day 9-
Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m).With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town.
Day 10
Chame to Pisang (3300m). The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m.
Day11-
Pisang to Manang (3500m).Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.
Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.
Day 12-
Manang - Acclimatization day Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest.
Day13
-Manang to Ledar (4250m).Today we leave Manang, & the trai makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse.
Day14-
Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m).The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there.
Day 15-
Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m).The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.
Day 16-
Trek to Tukuche (2600m) This place is also nice settlements of more than 100 houses of Thakali people. It has also 2 monasteries, and one apple brandy factory. If you are interested to see how apple brandy are produced, you will be taken there
Day 17
Trek to Ghasa (2100m).
Day 18
Trek to Tatopani (1200m) This place is famous for its hot spring. This is the best place to relax your body after a long days trek.
Day 19-
Rest day at Tatopani (hot spring).
Day 20-
Trek to Ghorepani
Day 21-
Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek downhill to Tikhedhunga.
Day 22-
Trek to Birethati, and 1 hour car drive to Pokhara
Day 23-
Pokhara rest day and sightseeing
Day 24
Pokhara rest day and sightseeing
Day 25
Chitwan Jangule
Day 26
Chitwan Jungle
Day 27
Back Kathmandu
Day 28
Kathmandu
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Chitwan Tour 2 Night / 3 Days
SAURAHA RESORT
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Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park
2 Nights/ 3 Days Itinerary
Day First
06.30am -Pick up from Kathmandu by tourist Bus
12.30pm - Pick up from bus station at chit wan
01.30pm - Lunch
05.00pm - Sight seen to the Tharu village by Ox cart, Visitor center and Sunset view point
07.00pm - Dinner
08.00pm - Tharu cultural dance
Day Second
05.30am - Wake up call
06.00am - Breakfast
06.30am - Canoeing and jungle walk for 4hr.
11:00am - Elephant bath
12.30pm - Lunch
03.00pm - Elephant safari for 2hr.
07.00pm - Dinner
Day Third
06.00am - Wake up call
06.30am - Elephant breeding centre
08.00am - Breakfast
09.00am - Departure
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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