This trip will be a challenging, varied and exciting 14-day expedition to the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. There is time to explore and enjoy the sites and sounds of Kathmandu at the beginning and end of the trip.
From Kathmandu we drive west to Pokhara and undertake a superb trek in the foothills of the Annapurna, through the tiny villages with the constant backdrop of the dramatic snow-capped mountains. Then it's on to white water rafting with a night on a remote beach camp before entering the jungle. Here we will search out greater one-horned rhinoceros on the backs of elephant and feed and wash them in the river as well.
This is a true adventure and one that you are certain to enjoy!
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1/2 - Depart UK
and arrive in Kathmandu. On arrival there is time to relax
and do some sightseeing - possibly a bisit of the Monkey
Temple or the famous Bodinath, or we might even get a glimpse
of the Living Goddess at her residence in Patan
Square.
Day 3 - We drive west
to Pokhara through the countryside of the Kathmandu Valley.
Along the way we should encounter fantastic views of the snow
capped peaks of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Himal Chuli, Manaslu and of
the Annapurna Range of mountains
Day 4/8 - We spend
these days trekking through the foothills of the Annapurnas.
There are no roads up here, so the trails between the villages are
the main roads for the people who live here. Our trek takes
us through Ghorepani and Tadapani. One early morning we climb to
the stunning viewpoint of Poon Hill, where we see the sunrise,
and enjoy one of the best spots to see the Annapurnas.
Day 9 - After a short
trek to meet our private bus, we travel back to Pokhara where we
have time to investigate the busy streets and the quiet lake
Day 10 - Today is an
exciting full day of white water rafting on the Seti River
where you should be prepared to get wet!
Day 11 - Travel to
Chitwan National Park and arrive in time for an evening
elephant back safari, followed by a full day of jungle
activites. This can include elephant back
safaris, a boat trip looking for freshwater
dolphins, and watching and joining in elephant washing, as
well as seeing (and maybe joining in with) Thari people
dancing
Day 12 - Back to
Kathmandu for some last minute shopping for those gifts for people
back home!
Day 13 - Arrive back in
the UK
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