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Royal Trek
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel.
While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and
Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions
are highlighted on our guided tour. There is time to explore
the city's many charms on your own too. Stay overnight in
Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 07:00 am.
This morning you will drive to Pokhara (200km), depart 07:00
am in the morning, approximately 7 hours way by tourist bus.
Lunch is on spot along the way to Pokhara. You will be
arriving Pokhara in late afternoon (approx. 02:00 pm).
Pokhara lakeside villages sits,
"front row center" to one of the most beautiful
Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous
"Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare tower
over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will
be the scenic highlight of your trip. You are free in Pokhara
Valley also called "Magic land" or
"Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa Lake over
looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayans. In the
evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill.
Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 3: Pokhara - Kilikasthan
After breakfast, we drive to Vijayapur Khola, start trek form
there. We walk about an hour through the flat rice field and
across the river. If you are taking this trek in the summer
the river may be hard to cross if it is flooded. After
crossing the river the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan.
Lunch will be served at the middle of the climb. We arrive at
Kalikasthan and camp at the top of the grassy land. Stay
overnight in Camping (Kalikasthan) .
Day 4: Kalikasthan -
Syaglung
After breakfast, we start walking through the villages. We
will walk on the ridge of the mountain with good views if
Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Stay overnight in Syanglung.
Day 5: Syaglung - Chisapani
Walk through the Gurung Village, rhododendron and Sal forest.
Half way through the walk there is a 400metre descent and 600
metre ascent to arrive at Chisopani - this is the best point
to see the Himalayan Panorama. You will see Dhaulagiri to the
west of Annapurna. Stay overnight in Camping (Chispani).
Day 6: Chisapani - Pokhara
We walk half way down hill to Rupatal and climb about 200
metres to arrive at Suyndare Danda and walk 15 minutes down to
Begnas Tal for an hours boating to catch the transfer to
Pokhara. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 7: Kathmandu - River
rafting - Chitwan
After breakfast, we drive to rafting site (Trisuli River for
White Water Rafting) It takes approximately 2 hours drive from
Kathmandu - this river is popular as access to Prithvi Highway
makes "breaking off' the journey easy. Trisuli River is
also an ideal beginner's River. Lunch will be served after ?
hrs rafting in the riverside. After lunch, we drive to Chitwan
National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a
short briefing on the program and our facilities.
04:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an
elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able
to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer,
monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard, if lucky, and
the Royal begal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
Day 8: Royal Chitwan
National Park
05:30 AM: Wake-up call and be followed by tea or coffee, and
then proceed on a Nature Walk - this encounter on foot with
the environment will introduce the main features of eastern
Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our
guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants
and other wildlife that you may encounter.
08:30 AM: Breakfast
09:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: learn more about these
fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable.
(For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and
leading the elephants)
01:00 PM: Lunch. After lunch, canoeing: a traditional dug-out
canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view
aquatic birds and then animals of the river banks. We transfer
back to resort through the Jungle.
07:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages
will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
08:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire.
Day 9: Royal Chitwan
National Park - Kathmandu
05:30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early
morning tea/coffee.
08:00 AM: Breakfast
09:00 AM: Luggage down
09:30 AM: Depart for Kathmandu. The actual program for your
stay will be given to you on arrival at resort / camp. The
activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions.
Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this
schedule to the minute and the circumstances accompanied by
expert naturalists who will advice on safety procedures and we
request you to respect their judgment at all the times. If you
wish to stroll in the forest alone, a guide will have to
accompany you for your safety. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until time to leave the
international airport for your next destination.
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