Starts with a foothills of the Annapurna, exploring the remote villages, to the lowlands of Terai, enjoying the beauty of Chitwan Jungle National Park and finally ending up in the mystic Kathmandu Valley.

Mode of Trekking (Organized Camping Trek)
14 Days Trip
5 Days Trek, 7 nights in Hotel
2 Nights 3 Days in Chitwan National Park
Introductory

Nepal is a home for the adventure seekers far and wide. Our Highlights of Nepal Trek combines the best of cultural tour, mountain trekking, wildlife safari and grin inducing adventuring in full comfort and style. Choosing the luxury hotels in the town and trekking with the full-fledged facilities of tent camping is the main idea of this trek. Enjoy the hot showers in the remote Himalayas and exceptional meal prepared by our dynamic cooks. This trek is mainly designed for the elderly people who doesn’t like to walk longer hours in a day but at the same time wants to have the best mountain views like in any hard core trekking in the Himalayas. Additionally this trek provided good cultural interaction as it passes through the remote villages of Nepal.

Our journey begins with a sightseeing tour in mystic Kathmandu valley. The valley has a traditional history of about five thousand years. Archaeologically, this valley seems to have been inhabited at least from 1500 BC when the Neolithic civilization began. Kathmandu valley now has seven world heritage cultural sites within a 20 km radius. You will have a time to visit all these World Heritage Sites and understand the local Nepal culture.

Next we enjoy trekking in the foothills of the Annapurna’s. You will be amazed with the diversity in landscape and the culture of the people, all it combines to make Nepal a melting pot of different religion and culture. People live in harmony that makes your visit a welcoming experience of a lifetime. Once you get the taste of Nepal you will become so addicted that you want to come back again and again. It is truly a lure of the Himalayas and the hospitability of the Nepalese people. In this trip, Alps in Nepal organizes five days treks along the foothills of Annapurna, Hiunchuli and Machapuchare mountains. Our route takes us through fascinating villages were the people are very hospitable and practice different cultures and religion including, Hinduism, Buddhism and animism.

For the final leg of our trip, we descend to the sub-tropics, right into the heart of a lush jungle teeming with exotic animals. Our destination is Chitwan National Park which is the finest wildlife sanctuary in entire Asia. The park is situated in subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern Central part of Nepal in Chitwan District of Narayani zone, covering 932sq.km. Here we get an opportunity to trace a very rare Royal Bengal Tiger and one horned Rhino. The other animals found are leopard, gaurbison, sloth bear, samber deer, chital or spotted deer, hog deer, barking deer, wild dog, wild boar, wild elephant, langur and rhesus monkeys etc. The trip finally ends with a sweet memories of the age old temples and monuments in Kathmandu, the ever smiling Nepalese people that you met in the trail, the beauty of the Pokhara valley and tracing the Royal Bengal tiger and one horned Rhinoceros in exotic Chitwan National Park, all it combines to make it a trip of a life time.

ITINERARY

Day 1. In Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hotel Yak and Yeti. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag at 5 pm.
Welcome dinner is organized at 6:30 pm in one of the traditional Nepali restaurants and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow group members before the trip.

Day 2. In Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing tour. In the morning visit the Pasupathnath Temple and the Boudha Stupa. In the afternoon visit the Soyambhu Temple (known as monkey temple). Over night at hotel Yak and Yeti.

Day 3. Fly to Pokhara
After breakfast in the hotel we take a bus/car to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the 25 minute flight to Pokhara. As we land we become struck by the scale of huge peaks that surround the town. We then drive to our hotel at Fulbari Resort. Pokhara has become the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. We spend our time enjoying a city tour exploring the main high lights of Pokhara city. Aside from sightseeing, we keep visiting the Seti River gorge - one of the best places to see. You will have an opportunity to take a glimpse to the limestone cave of Mahendra Gufa , used to be well-known for its stalactites. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 5. Trek to Lhachok
After packing up all your trekking gear and being all set for trek we meet our crew and drive to Mel Bot, our starting point of the trek, passing the Tibetan Refugee Camp en route. We start our trek heading downhill to the confluence of the Seti and Mardi rivers. We cross the latter on a metal suspension bridge to get to Mardipul gaon. It is steep climb from here for 30 minutes after which we get to a plateau overlooking the Seti and Mardi valleys. We follow the edge of the plateau and start climbing up gradually to a beautiful Brahamin village called Lhachok.

Day 6. Trek to Ghachok
As we set off in the morning, we walk past the lovely village of Lhachok. The villagers grow seasonal crops there depending on time of the year. It is a well spread out village and at the end of it is an alder forest where the trail forks to the left heading downhill to a stream after which it is a gradual steady climb all the way to Ghachok. There is an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) office with a tourist check point. . The view of Machapuchare (Fish Tail) in the background of the village is simply gorgeous.

Day 7. Trek to Kharpani
After we leave Ghachok we follow the paddy fields with a nice view of the snow-capped mountains ahead of us. To our right we can see Bhurjung village which is a starting point of some other treks in the Annapurna region. After wandering through a quiet forested area we get to Dhiprang, a beautiful Gurung village. We follow the farmland again all the way to a metal suspension bridge to cross the Seti. The small settlement here is Kharpani where there are few hot springs with curative power. The locals from Pokhara or even farther come here for its healing benefit. We climb up for another fifteen minutes to our beautifully located campsite which offers a stunning view of the Seti gorge with Machapuchare (Fish Tail) and Annapurna four at the top end of the valley.

Day 8. Trek to Sardi Khola
We retrace our trail to a point where we bear to the left heading up instead of going downhill. We follow a small village to get to a big flat farmland with an amazing view of fishtail in the north. We climb up the steps to a dense alder forest. Today we have a very good opportunity to hear or watch the birds. It is a gradual climb from here to a chautara under a silk cotton tree. The village in front of us is Chamrung. From the village we head downhill to our camp which is located at a pleasant spot in a pastureland near the Sardi river. The locals come here for fishing every now and again.

Day 9. Drive to Pokhara
In the morning we follow the bank of the Sardi river down to Bhurjung Khola where our van would be waiting for us to drive to Pokhara. We stop for lunch on the way. We overnight at the Fulbari Resort. You are free to explore the town in the evening.

Day 10. Drive to Chitwan
This morning after breakfast we travel overland from Pokhara to Royal Chitwan National Park. We stay at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge. Upon arrival we are briefed on the planned activities during our stay and the park in general. Late afternoon and early morning are the best times to sight wild life, so other times tend to be for less energetic activities. We will have lunch at the lodge and commence our activity program. Our accommodation is in two bed huts with a private bathroom. Solar heated water is available in the afternoons.

Day 11. In Chitwan
A full day activities are available including jungle walks, elephant rides, canoe rides, bird watching and four wheel drive excursions, as well as lectures on elephant and other fauna. The quieter you are and more subdued your clothing, the greater your chances of seeing animals. Your chances of sighting are a very rare Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, one horned rhinos and many deer, bore, bear, peacocks, an extra ordinary number of bird species and is occasionally visited by wild elephants.

Day 12. Depart Chitwan & Fly to Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
We will drive directly to Nagarkot by passing Bhaktapur. Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views. We can see the panoramic views of the captivating landscapes and hills with the Kathmandu valley. You can breathe the cool mountain breeze in Fort Resort. Overnight at the Fort Resort.

Day 13. Drive to Dhulikhel
After breakfast we drive down to Changu Narayan, one of the oldest temple of Kathmandu Valley. Though being very old it is well preserved. Good chance to see the devotees visiting the temple. Then we will visit Bhaktapur which is one of the three major towns of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur means "the city of devotees" in the Sanskrit language. It is also known as Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle of the city portrays the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the crafts- people then worked. The palace of fifty-five windows stands in the square and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.It is perhaps the most popular of the three Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley. After that we drive to Dhulikhel and check in at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort. Dhulikhel is a small township, 30 kms from Kathmandu, along the Chinese-built road which leads to the border. It is at an altitude of 6000 ft and offers superb views of Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west.

Day 14. Drive to Kathmandu
Drive back to the hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu. Afternoon in leisure.

Day 15. Departure
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

NEPAL EXTENSIONS

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

White Water Rafting:
On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight:
An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Bhutan:
A five day cultural visit to Paro, Thimpu and Punakha.

Tibet:
A four day visit to Lhasa the capital city of Tibet.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expert Leadership
Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 

SANJAY GURUNG: Sanjay is an experienced trek leader who has been in this profession for last fifteen years. Besides trekking all over Nepal he has also led several trips to India and Tibet. His profound knowledge and easy going personality make him an ideal choice to lead treks for Alps in Nepal.
 
PETER CHETTRI: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
ASHIM SUBBA: Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

Why Alps in Nepal is your first choice for Adventure
Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.