This package includes the historic, artistic and cultural interests of the Kathmandu Valley as well as the exploration of the natural beauty of Pokhara. Not only that, this trip is also focused on the the sceanic trek to Jomsom that follows through many nepalese villages with exotic cultures and traditions. One of the most important part of this trip is visiting the most famous holy temple - "The Muktinath or Mukti Ksetra", which literally means "The place of salvation". The holy shrine is very important pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus worldwide and is located at an altitude of 3,710 meters, at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas). The other main highlight of this trip is Jungle Safari activities in one of the richest and most well known wild life reserve in Asia - "Chitwan National Park" which covers an area of 932 sq. km and conserves more than 43 species of mammals, 450 out of total estimated 750 specifies of birds in Nepal, many varieties of butterflies and 45 species of amphibians and reptiles. The most thrilling part of this trip is Whitewater rafting over one of the most famous and wildest river of Nepal - "The Trishuli River", which could be a thrilling memory of the life time.
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Day 01 Kathmandu - Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Meet & transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu - Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal, Boudhanath, the world's biggest stupa and Bhaktapur, the medieval city of devotees. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Patan city visiting the Golden temple and Tibetan Refugee Camp.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara - Fly to Pokhara. Last minute preparations for trek. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 to 14 Pokhara - Jomsom Trek – Pokhara - Beginning from Pokhara, the trek goes through "Gurung and Magar" villages before descending into Kali Gandaki Valley, between the summits of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, said to be the World's deepest gorge. Following an ancient trade route, the trail emerges into a Tibet like countryside on the north slope of the Himalaya, then gradually climbs to the important Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath. There are plenty of opportunities to see spectacular mountain views from different vantage points. The trek ends on day 14 with our flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara Hotel.
Day 15 Pokhara - Charaudi - Trishuli Rafting - Fishling - Drive to the rafting starting point in the Trishuli river at Charaudi; gently float down the river encountering several rapids 'Offset', 'Tin Devi'; camping on the river at Fishling
Day 16 Fishling - Rafting - Mungling - Chitwan National Park - After our morning breakfast we will start on our rafting trip encountering many small rapids in between stretches of calm parts of the river. Our big rapid will be 'Pinball' at the confluence of Mungling - where we will have our lunch. After lunch we will drive to Chitwan for Jungle Safari.
Day 17 Chitwan Wildlife activities provided by the camp which include jungle safari, nature walk, bird watching, elephant ride, dugout canoe ride in the Rapti River providing opportunities to see Crocodiles, Rhinoceroses, many species of Birds, other wild animals and if luck strikes, we may see the Royal Bengal Tiger in wild.
Day 18 Chitwan - Kathmandu - Drive Chitwan to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel
Day 19 Kathmandu - Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20 Departure for the onward programs
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