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Nepal Panorama - Overland Trip

2 weeks: Kathmandu to Kathmandu (IMT-HTNP08)

Intro

A wonderful introduction to Nepal. We enjoy a variety of activities include white water rafting and a safari on elephant back in Royal Chitwan Park in search of tiger and rhino. The highlight is a 7 day trek with our Sherpas who take care of all meals and camping arrangements. Our trail passes through many tranquil Nepalese villages and promises a breathtaking variety of scenery. A truly unique combination of scenic beauty, culture and adventure.

Group Size

Max 15

Activities

Walking and 7 day trek, safari in Chitwan Park by elephant and dugout canoe. Trek grade - Easy / Moderate

Accommodation

6 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights jungle resort at Chitwan, 6 nights lodges during trek

Transport

Private coach

Airport Transfer

To hotel day 1

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour / trek leader, services of porters, local representatives

Meals

As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

Entrance Fees

Included for all sites visited as part of itinerary

NEPAL FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT

Please note that between now and May 31st 2008 we will be using flights instead of road travel in Nepal on this tour, and a supplement of USD 251 per person is payable locally at the start of the tour.

Itineraries

Day 1, KATHMANDU

Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour.

Day 2, KATHMANDU

Morning walking tour of the market area of Asan, Durbar Square and Swayambunath Temple. (B)

Day 3, POKHARA - PHEDI - DHAMPUS (1,770m)

A very scenic drive takes us past Pokhara to where we start our trek. A short trek takes us to our campsite at Dhampus. (BLD)

Day 4, TOLKA (1,850m)

We make our way over the Deurali Pass and down the valley to Tolka. (BLD)

Day 5, GHANDRUK (1,940m)

Descend down the valley to cross the Modi Khola river before ascending into Ghandruk. (BLD)

Day 6, TADAPANI (2,590m)

Continue through the forest, past mountain streams and across a rhododendron covered ridge to Tadapani. (BLD)

Day 7, GHOREPANI (2,860m)

Walking uphill we reach Ghorepani. We have lunch in Deurali where there are fantastic views of the mountains. (BLD)

Day 8, POON HILL / GHOREPANI - BANTHANTI

You have the option to rise early to climb up Poon Hill (3,194m) to watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas. West to east you can see Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurnas and Machapuchare. After lunch, walk 3 hours along a downhill trail to Banthanti. (BLD)

Day 9, BANTHANTI POKHARA

A downhill walk passing interesting villages to Birethanti. We drive from here to Pokhara. (B)

Days 10-11, POKHARA

Two free days to go for a boat ride on the lake, hike in the hills, visit the Tibetan refugee centre or simply hire a bike and enjoy this laid back lake side town. (B)

Day 12, CHITWAN

Drive from Pokhara to Royal Chitwan National Park. (BLD)

Day 13, CHITWAN

Full day exploring Chitwan on foot, elephant back and by canoe as we search for rhinos, tigers and wild elephant. (BLD)

Day 14, KATHMANDU

Drive back to Kathmandu. (B)

Day 15, KATHMANDU

Tour ends. (B)

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Last updated: 8th June 2008