Centeral Region

NSTR # 27: Nepal with Comfort Trek & Wildlife Safari
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Sightseeing of the Kathmandu valley involves medieval palaces, Hindu and Buddhist temples, 200 kms west from Kathmandu, Pokhara lies in the shadow of the mighty Annapurna mountains, in the warm tropical climate of its bare 3000". You can enjoy views of the high snow peaks unparalleled in any other part of the world! And of course boating on lake Fewa is an additional activity you can enjoy there. Chitwan National Park is very popular for Elephant Safari, dugout canoeing, nature walk, bird watching, jungle excursion, village visit of local tribes called Tharu and etc.

Trekking around the Kathmandu valley is one of the best and scenic excursions include the vantage points on the rim, from where on a clear day the magnificent High Himalayan may be viewed on all days. Quiet, cool spot that embraces several peaks in atmosphere make this walker's paradise. The area along the way is thickly forested with luxuriant growth of various floras including rhododendron, magnolia and Sal trees. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional species of wildlife there.

Overnight at Village resorts and hill resorts along the way. Packed lunch will be provided every day. Approximately walk would be about 6-7 hours each day.

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Reception at airport. Transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Sightseeing tours to Swyambhunath, Old Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.

Day 03: POKHARI THUMKO (2010m)
AM: After breakfast at Hotel, drive for one hour to Godam Chaur (1400m), visit orphanage and commence trek.

Day 08: KATHMANDU
Trek concludes at Sankhu or at Changunarayan and drive to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09: POKHARA
After breakfast, drive to airport and take a 35 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara Valley which lies 200 kms from Kathmandu and is the home of famous Gorkha soldiers. It lies in the shadow of the mighty Annapurna mountains, in the warm tropical climate of its bare 3000". And from its groves of bamboo and banana, rise paddies and poinsettia, you can enjoy such a view of the high snow peaks unparalleled in any other part of the
world ! And of course boating on lake Fewa is an additional activity you can enjoy there. Drive to Hotel for overnight.

Day 10: POKHARA
Day excursion in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: CHITWAN
0700 AM: Breakfast at hotel. 0800 AM: Drive for five hours to Chitwan National Park. Nepal's famous national park, situated on the low lands of the Inner Terai, covering an of 900 sq.km, is the largest remaining home in Nepal for more than 300 of the endangered Asian one-horned rhinoceros and harbors one of the largest populations of the elusive and rear Royal Bengal tiger. Chitwan also supports 450 species of birds, four kinds of deer, spotted chattel, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, monkeys, and many other smaller animals and a great variety of flora and fauna. Overnight at Narayani Safari Lodge.

Day 12: CHITWAN
Spend day with jungle activities such as elephant safaris, jungle walk, Bird watching and village visit etc.. Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 13: KATHMANDU
After breakfast, drive for five hours to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: KATHMANDU:
Breakfast at Hotel and day at leisure. PM: A Nepalese dinner with culture
program. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: AM: Breakfast at Hotel.
Free till the departure transfer to airport.
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Accommodations:
'Hotel Shangri-La- or Radission Hotel Kathmandu' One of the deluxe hotels in Kathmandu with beautiful garden and centrally located, just minutes away from all the attractions.

'Adventure Tented Camp & Country Kitchen' - 2010 meter above the sea level is just located on the ridge of Kathmandu valley. This exclusive property with 10 deluxe tents, with cozy restaurant and bar, open roof-top terraced veranda with magnificent view of the mountain ranges of Northern & North Eastern Himalayas, the breathtaking Bird's Eye View of the ancient four cities (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur).

'Balthali Village Resort' - a perfect place for solitude and then to relax midst a countryside where time stands still, unperturbed, almost like the middle ages. is very simple, unconventional, yet comfortable retreat center with full modern amenities of 10 double rooms with western style toilets and attached bath rooms, hot and cold shower flows freely and the tasty Nepalese and continental food is served.

'Dhulikhel Lodge Resort' is designed in a distinct traditional Nepali style with modern amenities at Dhulikhel. All rooms are spacious with attached bath, hot and cold water by solar system, fireplace and wide balcony with carvings by traditional craftsmen. View sunrise from your room and enjoy the day with the warm sun within your veranda.

'Farm House or Fort- Nagarkot' Simply made in Nepalese architecture, all the rooms with good view of valley and panoramic mountain views, located above 2000 meters above seas level.

'Shangri-La Village or Bluebird-Pokhara' One of the best village resorts in Nepal with all the modern facilities, tastefully decorated rooms with panoramic views of the Himalay.

'Narayani Safari-Chitwan' Located at the edge of Royal Chitwan National Park, features rustic cottages with swim, play tennis or just laze in the garden- is one of the deluxe jungle lodges at the Park.