Hoogtepunten van de Himalaya

In the early morning, you will have a yoga class at Mandala Studio  Yoga and Spa, Thamel. Mandala yoga is a place dedicated to the enjoyment created by positive, fun, and thoughtful exercises. This piece of yoga session will give enough relaxation and positivity for the days ahead.  Post-yoga, you will be taken back to your hotel to freshen up and for breakfast.

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 8:30 am in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide.

Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

In the morning, soon after breakfast, we head out to Charaudi. It takes around 2 hours to drive from Kathmandu. The total distance is 85 KM. At Charaudi you will be taken rafting at Nepal’s one of most popular white rafting rivers Trishuli. Trishuli has impressive gorges, few rapids, and moderately white water. The rafting will continue for around 2½ hours. After rafting, we will depart for Chitwan in a private tourist vehicle. During your drive on the highway, you will come across picturesque Hills and Rivers. The drive takes around three hours from Kurintar.

Overnight at a resort. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

After Breakfast, we move ahead to the morning tour which will provide you with one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Jeep Safari/Jungle Walk.

Then after lunch, we would go for a canoe ride. We will take local boats to watch crocodiles along the banks and also visit the Elephant Breeding Centre. Late afternoon you would be entertained by the Tharu Cultural Program. 

Overnight at a resort. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

After having breakfast we head to Pokhara, the beautiful city of  Himalayas and Lakes in a private tourist vehicle. The drive to Pokhara  takes approximately 5 hours from Chitwan. It is a scenic drive where you  get to witness rural settlements and inspiring Himalayan scenery. Upon  arrival, check in at the hotel and prepare for the trek for the next  day.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

We begin our trek at Nayapul after an hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. This will be the point of start of your trek. You trek upwards from Nayapul to reach this beautiful Gurung village located at Western Pokhara which will take approximately 4-5 hours. You can explore the beautiful village of one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous trekking destination as it is known for its beautiful mountain views of mountains like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. We can also visit Annapurna Conservation Office, Gurung museums and explore the village. 

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

After breakfast at the morning, we will head out for Tadapani. This  will be a trek up the hill to a higher elevation. You will be able to  see the rhododendron trees, white monkeys running around and the  extravagant Himalayas right in front of you as you walk up the stairs  and the trails. It takes approximately 5 hours to reach Tadapani.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

From Tadapani it takes almost 6 to 7 hours to reach Ghorepani. The trail runs upwards with countless stairs and a few muddy paths amidst the dark lustrous forests. You will be able to witness a few waterfalls, and tall trees in the dense forest along the walk.

Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

This day it is necessary to reach Poonhill early in the morning to  witness the sunrise, the beautiful sky reflecting its color into the  majestic Himalayan ranges all around. The stairs takes you around an  hour to reach Poonhill, the highest altitude of the trek which is 3210  meters. The main highlight of the trek is the breathtaking view of the  Himalayas all around. You can see the panoramic view of the peaks such as Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, etc. After descending down to the Guesthouse, we take breakfast and walk down the beautiful village of Ghorepani. If it's spring, you will walk down along the rhododendron trees, the sounds of flowing streams, birds chirping and  light blue clear sky and the ravishing view of mountains. Ulleri is a  beautiful village where you will be residing for the night which arrives  after walking for fairly 5hours down the hill.

Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short  drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing  afternoon and take some stroll around the lake side.

Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

Wake up early to catch the sunrise from Sarangkot Hill. A drive of 45  minutes with 25 minutes hike brings us to the viewpoint of Sarangkot.  It is the best spot in Pokhara to view the Himalayas. Get mesmerized by the magical sight of the golden sun rising over white spires of the  Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapucchre (Fishtail Peak),  including views of the beautiful Pokhara Valley and Fewa lake. It takes about 15-minute walk down and 45 minute’s drive to the hotel in Pokhara.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Later in the day we visit these sites,

Bindhabasini Temple

 It lies in the center of the old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess  Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a  fine picnic and relaxing area.

Davis Fall

 Located in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley, Davis Fall is  locally known as ‘Patale Chhango’. Here the stream flowing from Fewa  Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping  through several potholes. This site is hugely popular with tourists and  locals alike.

Gupteshwor Cave

 The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 km from Pokhara airport. The  entrance is right across from Davis fall and the cave is almost 3 km  long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have  to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a  phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was  discovered.

Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple

 Enjoy boating on the beautiful Fewa Lake. Situated at an altitude of  800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in Nepal. With the  Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake, it is the most important  religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Fewa Lake,  this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The  reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene  water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

Seti River Gorge

 Carved by Seti-Gandaki, it is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara.  K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool and Prithivi highway Bridge  near bus park, provide a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and  the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.

Tibetan Refugee Camp

 The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village  in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of  woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in  this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.

Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast Included.

Enjoying the final glimpse of the beautiful mountains, the raging  Trishuli River, you drive back to Kathmandu in a tourist bus (you can opt to fly back to Kathmandu at an additional cost; confirm during bookings). On arrival in Kathmandu, you are met and transferred back to your starting hotel. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure.  Explore Kathmandu on your own. Stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a  typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the  Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

Breakfast included.