Deluxe Pokhara and Jungle Tour
Trekking Highlights:
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting city, with a population of around 95,000, has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature
Chitwan National Park has long been one of the country's treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner Terai. The area comprising the Tikauli forest - from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat - extending over an area of 175 sq. km. was declared Mahendra Mriga Kunj (Mahendra Deer Park) by the late King Mahendra in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti River was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. The area was gazette as the country's first national park in 1973. The park is home to more than 50 mammal species, over 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles. The endangered fauna found in the park are: One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild elephant, Four horned antelope, Pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, Gharial crocodile, Golden monitor lizard, Python, etc. Among birds one can see Bengal florican, lesser florican, Giant hornbill, Black stork, White stork, etc.
Trek Overview:
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 13 days in Nepal
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting city, with a population of around 95,000, has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature
Chitwan National Park has long been one of the country's treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner Terai. The area comprising the Tikauli forest - from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat - extending over an area of 175 sq. km. was declared Mahendra Mriga Kunj (Mahendra Deer Park) by the late King Mahendra in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti River was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. The area was gazette as the country's first national park in 1973. The park is home to more than 50 mammal species, over 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles. The endangered fauna found in the park are: One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild elephant, Four horned antelope, Pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, Gharial crocodile, Golden monitor lizard, Python, etc. Among birds one can see Bengal florican, lesser florican, Giant hornbill, Black stork, White stork, etc.
Trek Overview:
- Duration: 11 - 13 days in Nepal
- Difficulty Level: ■□□□□ | Easy
- Elevation: 330 feet to 7,545 feet
- Trekking Season: Mid March to late May, Late September to Mid November
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 13 days in Nepal
DAYS |
VENUES |
ELEVATION |
approx. TRAVEL TIME |
Day 1 |
Arrive in Kathmandu, rest day |
4,600ft |
TBD |
Day 2 |
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Drive to Chitwan |
2,674ft |
TBD |
Day 3 |
Jungle Safari |
N/A |
TBD |
Day 4 |
Jungle Safari |
N/A |
TBD |
Day 5 |
Drive to Pokhara then sight seeing around the area |
2,697ft |
TBD |
Day 6 |
Drive to Sarangkot |
5,233ft |
TBD |
Day 7 |
Sightseeing in Pokhara |
2,697ft |
TBD |
Day 8 |
Drive back to Kathmandu |
4,600ft |
TBD |
Day 9 |
Drive to Sundarijal, then hike to Chisopani |
N/A |
TBD |
Day 10 |
Hike from Chisopani to Nagarkot |
7,106ft |
TBD |
Day 11 |
Drive back to Kathmandu (early morning sun rise views, Bhaktapur tour) |
4,600ft |
TBD |
Day 12 |
Kathmandu: last day souvenir shopping and farewell dinner |
4,600ft |
TBD |
Day 13 |
Depart Nepal for USA |
N/A |
TBD |