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NPL – 10 Nepal Walking
Holiday |
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu.
Transfer and check in at hotel.
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Day 2: Full day tour of
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and
Bhaktapur. |
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Day 3: Drive to Khokana and walk
to Chapagaon. |
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Day 4: Walk around hills |
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Day 5: Drive to Dhulikhel |
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Day 6: Walk to Panauti and drive
to Nagarkot. |
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Day 7: Walk to Sankhu and drive
back to Kathmandu. |
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Day 8: Drive to Daman |
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Day 9: Walk around the hills |
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Day 10: Drive to Chitwan |
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Day 11: Jungle activities in
Chitwan National Park |
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Day 12: Drive to Pokhara.
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Day 13: Drive to Naudanda. Hike
back to Pokhara. |
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Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. PM:
Free. |
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Day 15: Transfer to airport and
fly out. |
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Day
01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu. On
arrival, you will be meeting by a
representative to provide you with
your airport transfer to your Hotel.
The balance of the day is at leisure
to explore the city known as
Kantipur, the capital of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and
Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Pashupatinath Temple: a sacred
temple of Lord Shiva Pashupatinath
with two-tiered golden roof situated
on the banks of the sacred river
Bagmati. It is the centre of Annual
Pilgrimage on the day of Maha
Shivaratri. This temple is situated
amidst the lush green natural
setting, 5 Km. East of city.
Boudhanath: This colossal and
ancient Buddhist Stupa, one of the
biggest in the World, has the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is
built on an octagonal base inset
with prayer wheels at a distance of
8 Km. East of city.
Bhaktapur City: Also known as
Bhadgaon, Bhaktapur is one of the
three major cities of the Kathmandu
valley, and we will visit its Durbar
square which although larger than
the one in Kathmandu, has fewer
temples due to an earthquake in
1934. We also visit the Nyatapola
Temple, which is not only the
highest temple (98 ft) in the valley
but also one of the best examples of
traditional architecture. Bhaktapur,
no doubt is the most distinctly
medieval city than the other two
cities Kathmandu and Patan. The main
occupation of the locals here are
weaving, pottery and farming. After
the sightseeing we will be driving
to Kathmandu for approximately 45
mins. Upon reaching Kathmandu check
– in to hotel. Rest of the evening
free to relax.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Drive to Khokana and walk to
Chapagoan. Drive to Phulchoki on the
way visit Godavari Botanical Garden.
After breakfast, drive to Khokana.
Khokana is a Newar farming village
lying 7 km south of the Ring Road
that encircles the two cities of
Kathmandu and Patan. The village
begins with a wide cobbled street
and in the middle of the main street
lies the temple of Shekali Mai,
Khokanas local mother goddesses.
Khokana is famous for mustard oil,
which is still made in traditional
way, and spun woolen yarn.
Later, walk to Chapagaon. Chapagaon
is a prosperous village with a
number of shops, temples and
shrines. Near the entrance gate is a
small shrine of Ganesh. You find a
Bhairab shrine at the top end of the
village. The main attraction of
Chapagaon is the Vajra Varahi
Temple. It is an important tantric
site that lies about 500 metres east
of the main road. The temple is
surrounded by a beautiful forest
that is popular with wedding parties
and picnickers. Another attraction
of Chapagaon is the peaceful,
beautiful Lele Valley. It seems to
be a million miles away from the
hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and
is in many ways untouched by the
21st century. After short visit of
Chapagaon, we drive to Phulchowki.
And scroll around there and visit
Godavari Botanical Garden. This is a
really pleasant spot where you can
enjoy a walk. It was opened in 1962
and nowadays there are approximately
500 specimens of flowering and
non-flowering plants, including some
66 different species of fern, 115
orchids, 77 cacti and succulents,
and about 200 trees and shrubs, some
of them endangered or rare. Back to
the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 04: |
Drive to Dhulikhel (30 km, 1 hour
approx.). On reaching, check in to
the hotel.
Dhulikhel: Dhulikhel is the smallest
municipality of Nepal in terms of
population. It is situated only 30
Km east of Kathmandu, the capital of
Nepal on the Araniko Highway in the
lap of Greenwood and at an elevation
of 1,550 meter above the mean sea
level and along the ridge that
separates the valley of Banepa and
Panchkhal. It looks as if Dhulikhel
is busy in conversation with the
Himalayan range on the north with a
beautiful smile. Dhulikhel is a
small township, 30 kms from
Kathmandu, along the Chinese-built
road which leads to the border.
Later, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 05: |
Walk to Panauti and drive to
Nagarkot.
After breakfast, walk to Panauti. It
is thriving Newari village with
beautiful temples and interesting
old houses. The driver passes
through the beautiful countryside
and lies 32KM Southeast of the
capital Kathmandu and is located by
the banks of the Roshi and Punyawati
River. Later, drive (30 mins) to
Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a popular
tourist destination of Nepal. It is
situated at an altitude of 2,175 m
above sea level. The panaroma of the
major peaks of the eastern Nepal
Himalaya including Mt. Everest can
be seen from here. It is also famous
for sunrise and sunset viewing. On
reaching, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 06: |
Walk to Sankhu and drive back to
Kathmandu (12 km, 30 mins approx).
After breakfast in the hotel, we
walk to Sankhu. It is a typical
Newari Town, with many fine old
buildings and temples. Beyond the
village, upon a long flight of stone
stairs, is Bajra Yogini Temple, a
historical temple, which offers
beautiful view of local area. After
sightseeing tour over there, drive
back to Kathmandu. On reaching,
check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 07: |
Drive to Daman (80 km, 3 hours
approx.).
Today we will drive to Daman. It is
located 80 km southwest of the
Kathmandu valley. Daman (2400 m)
offers the only unimpeded view of
the entire Himalayan Range. Daman is
located on the Tribhuwan Highway
between Kathmandu and the town of
Birgunj. There is a view tower
fitted with long range telescopes.
On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 08: |
Walk around hills of Daman.
This day we will do excursion around
the hills of Daman. After Breakfast,
Hike to the Local Monastery and the
Rikheshor Mahadevsthan Temple.
Continue walking through dense
forest of Rhododendron (National
Flower of Nepal) until we reach to
Simbhanjyang (2350 m). Later, visit
Medicinal Center and Orchid Farm in
the afternoon. In Winter (September
/ November), Daman is surmounted by
snow and many people visit here to
fulfill their desire to play with
snow. Back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 09: |
Drive to Chitwan (95 km, 4 hours
approx.).
Drive to Chitwan from Daman takes 4
hours through the national highway
named Prithvi Highway. Arrive
Chitwan National Park. Transfer to
the jungle resort followed by
refreshments and a briefing about
the Programme and the lodge
facilities. Lunch. A talk on the
elephants by the naturalists at the
elephant stable. Jungle safari on
the Elephant back. A slide show
presentation about the natural
history & flora & fauna of the
national park. Dinner and overnight
stay at the jungle resort.
Overnight at Jungle Resort. |
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Day 10: |
Full day jungle activities in
Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan National Park is one of the
largest forest regions of Nepal and
the main attraction of this place is
a wide range of wildlife – the rare
great one horned rhinoceros, deer,
sloth bear, leopard, wild boar,
fresh water dolphin, crocodile, the
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and over
350 species of birds. Early in the
morning, you will be taken to the
forest for elephant back ride and
jungle walk. Later, enjoy Tharu
Village Tour, ox cart ride, canoeing
and Elephant Breeding Center.
Overnight at Jungle Resort. |
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Day 11: |
Drive to Pokhara 139 km, 6 hours
approx).
The Pokhara Valley, the gateway to
the Annapurna region is one of the
most picturesque spots of Nepal. The
never-waning beauty of the valley is
enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa,
Begnas and Rupa, surrounded by the
glacial region of the Annapurna
Range of the Himalayas. This
scintillating valley is situated 200
Kms west of Kathmandu linked by the
Prithvi highway. This highway passes
along a highly picturesque region
amidst the midland valleys and the
Terai belt of the Kingdom. The
magnificent views of the Dhaulagiri,
Himalchuli, Macchapuchhre and five
peaks of the Annapurna provide a
highly dramatic view in a
subtropical setting. Pokhara is
definitely a place not to be missed.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 12: |
Drive to Naudanda. Hike to Sarangkot
(1592 m, 4 hours). Back to the
hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Naudanda
and then, hike to Sarangkot which
takes 4 hours approx. This route is
popular both for mountain and
sunrise view and to experience the
Nepalese village life. The view
point, Sarangkot offers the
excellent panoramic view of
Annapurnas and the sunrise while
Naudanda offers the dramatic view of
the twin tails of Machapuchhre
(Fishtail) and the massif Dhaulagiri
view. We walk through the Kaskikot
village, Naudanda village and the
culturally rich Dhampus village
where the view of Annapurnas seems
very close and we can feel the cool
and fresh air of the mountains. Back
to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 13: |
Fly back to Kathmandu. Rest of the
day free.
Drive to the Pokhara Airport to take
flight to Kathmandu. It takes 30 min
approx. to reach Kathmandu by air.
On reaching, transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day free to spend on
own. You may utilize this spare time
to shopping, scroll around old
markets and personal activities.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 14: |
Departure from Kathmandu to onward
journey.
Breakfast in the hotel and rest of
the day free. Your guide will pick
you up from the hotel and will
transfer you to the airport to catch
your onward flight. |
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