Day 01

KATHMANDU Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport . Meet and greet by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (No meal)

Day 02

KATHMANDU- CHITWAN (RAFTING IN TRISHULI RIVER - optional) After breakfast, leave for Chitwan by coach at 0730 hrs. En route stop at Fishling and have your lunch and then get prepared for a adventurous rafting in the Trishuli River . The rapids in this river are straightforward and spread well apart and not very dangerous for the amateur rafters. We then flow down with the river flow meeting some high flow at times. After about 4 hrs, we arrive Mugling. We then get off in Mugling and board the bus for our further journey to Chitwan. Arrive and check into hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (L/D)

Day 03

CHITWAN Early in the morning, prepare yourself for the canoeing in the Rapti River. It is a good experience to see birds coming to the riverside (Chitwan is home to 450 species of birds) and the local people hurrying towards their destination for a long day work. We then return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we leave for another exciting journey of jungle safari inside the wild and dense jungle of Chitwan National Park. We might be able to see the animals like deer, tiger , rhino and birds during the drive, depending upon our luck. Return back to the hotel, take rest for sometime and have lunch at 1300 hrs. After lunch explore the jungle riding on back of the elephant . One of the best ways to view the flora and fauna of Chitwan is from elephant back enabling you to penetrate deep into the jungle through tall grasslands. This is the best way to explore the jungle without disturbing the animals there as the elephant riding is nature friendly. We then return back to the hotel, freshen up and get ready for another interesting cultural programme to see the locals of the Terai Tharu perform the Tharu cultural dance . Dinner and Overnight at the hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 04

CHITWAN-POKHARA Wake up in the early morning and go for nature walk . Watch the vivid plants and walking in the morning is simply refreshing. We then return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast pack your bags up and get ready for the interesting journey to Pokhara by Coach. A scenic drive of 5 hrs (Approx) will take you to the city of Lakes, Pokhara. Enjoy rest of the time free on own to roam around the lakeside or simply relax beside the Fewa Lake. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara. (B)

Day 05

POKHARA - NAYAPUL - TIKHEDHUNGA Breakfast in the hotel at 0630 hrs. Check out the hotel and get transferred to Nayapul by Coach. Get off at Nayapul and get prepared for the wonderful trekking experience. Lunch en route. Start the trek through Modi Khola to the village of Birethanti (1000m). We continue the trail watching the local villages and beautiful landscapes to Tikhedhunga (1525m). Overnight at available hotels or lodges.

Day 06

TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI Breakfast at hotel early in the morning. We then continue the trail that drops down and crosses the Bhurungdi Khola that climbs very steeply up a stone staircase to Ulleri, a large Magar village at 1960m. Lunch en route. We then walk through the fine forests of oak and rhododendron. We then reach Ghorepani (2750m). Rest of the time at own leisure for individual activities. Overnight at available hotels or lodges.

Day 07

GHOREPANI - POON HILL - GHOREPANI Wake up early in the morning to walk the way up to Poon Hill . We pass through Deurali and village with spectacular views. We then arrive Poon Hill Poon Hill (3210m), one of the best Himalayan viewpoints of Nepal. Watch the glorious sunrise from there. We spend about 1-2 hrs time on this hill enjoying the beautiful sights and the Himalayan ranges. We then slowly move down Deurali to have lunch. Stop at Deurali take some rest and continue our journey down to Ghorepani . Overnight at available hotels or lodges.

Day 08

GHOREPANI - TATOPANI We continue our journey following the trail descending steeply to Chitre (2420m). From here starts the terraced hills’ going to Sikha, a large village with shops and hotels at 1980m. We eat lunch on the way. We then gently descend to Ghara (1780m). And then we reach Ghar Khola village where the trail crosses the river on a suspension bridge and then climbs up above the Kali Gandaki before crossing that too. We then turn north to reach Tatopani (1190m). There is a hot spring near the river after which the place was named. Dinner and overnight at available hotels or lodges.

Day 09

TATOPANI - BENI - POKHARA Continue our journey by coming down to Birkati and then to Tiplyang. Leaving behind the mountain trails and the villages we then slowly descend to reach Beni not leaving behind to rest and stop at the Galeshor to admire the natural beauty. We reach Beni and then board the local transport to get to Pokhara. Upon Arriving Pokhara, check into hotel and finally enjoy the modern facilities and get freshened up. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Day 10

POKHARA - KATHMANDU Check out hotel and transfer back to Kathmandu at 0830 hrs. We stop at Highway Restaurant for some break and to rest. Then we continue our journey to stop at the Riverside Springs Resort to have lunch which is situated right beside the Trishuli River (recalling the golden moments of rafting). We then continue our journey to reach Kathmandu and visit the Swoyambhunath Temple (famously known as the monkey's Temple). This temple is situated on top of the hill overlooking the Kathmandu valley. We then transfer and check into hotel. Rest of the time at own leisure for individual activities. Overnight at Marshyangdi Hotel or similar.

Day 11

KATHMANDU After breakfast visit Swoyambhunath Stupa located on top of the hill and overlooking the Kathmandu valley. Then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square , (Kasthamandap a medieval rest house said to give Kathmandu by its name.) Major attractions here are the Kumari Temple, Hanumandhoka its vicinity and other artistic and very old temples. Full day at own leisure for individual activities like shopping around Thamel Thamel or Durbar Marg area. Check out hotel at 1200 noon and keep the luggage in the luggage room. Lunch at a restaurant in Thamel and then again continue the shopping spree. After dinner freshen up, pack up your belongings and transfer to the airport . Note: The hotels used in the above itinerary are 3 star hotels in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. Enroute the trekking we use the best available lodges.