| Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan Tour |
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| Introduction: |
It offers you the best of Nepal experience. Visit the house of the living Goddess Kumari, boat on the lakes at Pokhara with a nice sunset views and trace the very rare one horned rhinos and tigers, all it combines to be an unforgettable experience. The trip begins with a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, which is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are back drops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. Then visit the calm city of Pokhara for its exotic locales and unparalleled natural beauty. Place to visit in Pokhara are Phewa Lake, Davi’s Fall, Gupteswor cave, Mahendra cave, Bat cave, Gurung Museum, Seti Gorge, National Mountaineering Museum, Barahi Temple , Brindabasini Temple and many others. Finally we venture into the Chitwan National Park tracing the very rare Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned Rhinos and various species of birds and butterflies. |
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| 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. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket 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. Full day Sightseeing
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath, Pusupathi Nath and Syambunath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, the most famous Hindu temple in the country and the melting pot of both the Buddhism and Hinduism. The early afternoon after having lunch we will visit Patan and Bhaktapur. Then we drive back to our hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3. Fly to Pokhara, Half-day sightseeing tour in Pokhara
After you land in Pokhara you will be transferred to your hotel. Then the full day sightseeing tour starts visiting the Barahi and Brindabasini temple, boating on the Phewa lake, Devi’s Fall, Mahendra cave, Gupteswar cave, Bat cave, Mountaineering museum and Gurung museum. In the evening you can enjoy with your group leader in the nightlife of Pokhara.
Day 4. Drive to Chitwan National Park
We will do an early morning boating in the Phewa lake and drive to Chitwan National park for some jungle activities tracing the very rare Royal Bengal Tiger and one horned Rhinos.
Day 5. In Chitwan
Full day Jungle Safari.
Day 6. Fly to Kathmandu
Early morning jungle safari and fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon in leisure or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last minute shopping.
Day 7. Trip concludes (Unless further plans are made)
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
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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. |
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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. |
Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance. |
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- Expert leadership ( Local Group Leader)
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
- City Map
- All the accommodation and food provided at Nagarkot (two people sharing unless single supplement has been paid), occasional hot shower facilities (which your group leader will advice you), guides and porters
- Full board basis in Chitwan National Park.
- Alps in Nepal t-shirt, duffle bag and a memorable gift package as a souvenir
- Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant
- Group medical kit
- Airport transfers
- All sightseeing tour
- City Guide
- Sightseeing tours entrance fees
- All staff Insurance
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- Your international flights
- Visa fees and visa extension costs
- Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs
- Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls etc.
- Tipping at the end of the trip (tipping is a tradition through out Indian sub- continent. The staff works very hard and looks forward to your tip as an indication of a job well done. It is totally at your discretion)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Travel insurance
- Optional trips
- Charges incurred as a result of flight delays or cancellation which is beyond Alps in Nepal's control. Although we provide insurance letter which you can claim to your insurance company
- Anything not mentioned in the trip cost includes list
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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 sixteen 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. |
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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. |
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