13 Days Explore Nepal Tour Cum Poon Hill Trekking

Today after breakfast, drive around [175 km-4-5 hrs] to Chitwan, passing through valleys, the banks of the Trishuli & Narayani River, terrace fields we can see. After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.

Activities Includes:

• Tharu Village tour
• Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation

Accommodation: 

• Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner  

Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.

Activities Includes:

• Bird watching 
• Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (Depend on Resort location)
• Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding Centre (Depend on Resort location)
• Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide show presentation.

Accommodation: 

• Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner  

After breakfast, drive to Lumbini [150km-3-4 hrs]. After check in, our local guide will come at hotel to guide you to visit around Birth place of Lord Buddha [Maya Devi Temple and surrounding monasteries]. 

Accommodation: 

• Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive around [250 km-5-6 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. 
Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge 

Your city guide will come to receive you after check in at hotel and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961.  Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side.  A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.

Accommodation: 

• Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive to Nayapul (1070m/3510ft) 1 hrs. Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul. Following Modi River, we will walk past forest of blooming rhododendron and cross small stream. We will cross Birethanti after about half an hour of trek and arrive at Tikhedhunga.

Accommodation: 

• Local lodge[1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

After breakfast, Steep trek for about 2hrs will take us to Ulleri (2070m/6791ft). We will cross the Magar village of Banthanti from where we can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m).  We will cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti. We will arrive at Ghorepani from where we can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains.

Accommodation: 

• Local lodge[1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

Poonhill is popular for best sunrise view in this route. We will rise very early and reach the base of Poonhill. About an hour of climb will take us to Poonhill viewpoint. We can get sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains. We will return to hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains.

Accommodation: 

• Local lodge[1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

3hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. We can get striking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other Mountains from viewpoint in Ghandruk. Homestay in Ghandruk is a pleasant experience. We will be welcomed by the locals with Khada and traditional dance will be performed in evening in our honor.

Accommodation: 

• Local lodge[1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

From Ghandruk, we will lower down through the scenic route with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail and Gangapurna Mountains. We will cross the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birethanti from where we will take the downhill walk and follow Modi Khola till we reach Nayapul about 5/6 hrs; then drive to Pokhara.

Accommodation: 

• Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu 210km: 5-6hrs]; 

Accommodation: 

• Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square

Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhanath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world. Swayambhunath, is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc 
 

Accommodation: 

• Hotel [1 Night]

Optional Activities:

• Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]

Meals Included:

• Breakfast 

Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast