- Kathmandu Packages Tour - 03 Nights 04 Days
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan Tour - 07 Nights 08 Days
- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Muktinath Tour - 07 Nights 08 Days
- Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter - 03 Nights 04 Days
- Jomsom Muktinath by Flight - 04 Nights 05 Days
- Lumbini Special and Buddhist Tour - 09 Nights 10 Days
- Sight Seeing Around Kathmandu Valley - 05 Nights 06 Days
- Kathmandu & Chitwan Tour - 05 Nights 06 Days
- Adventure Nepal Tour - 09 Nights 10 Days
- Nepal Cultural Tour - 10 Nights 11 Days
- Explore Kathmandu Valley Tour- 13 Nights 14 Days
- Damodar Kunda by Helicopter Tour - 03 Nights 04 Days
- Volunteer Services in Nepal
- Eco-Tourism in Nepal
- Nepal Cultural Experience
- Nagarkot/Dhulikhel
- shivapuri/Kakani Trekking
- Shivapuri/nagarkot Trekking
- Dhulikhel/Nagarkot Trekking
- Ghorepani Trekking
- Poon Hill Trekking
- Kathmandu Valley Trekking
- Kantipur Special Tour (3 Nights & 4 Days)
- Himalayan Glimpse Tour ( 4 Nights & 5 Days)
- Nepal Panoramic Tour (8 Nights & 9 Days)
- Hill Station Excursion Tour (6 Nights & 7 Days)
- Explore Nepal Tour (9 Nights & 10 Days)
Kathmandu Cultural Tour- 03 Nights 04 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 1300m from the sea level and is in fact the valley surrounded by the beautiful rolling green hills and the shimmering snow peaks to the north of it. On a clear day, you can see the crystal clear snow peaks of the Himalayan mountains. You cannot miss the main cities of Kathmandu & Patan once the petty kingdoms in the history, now merging into a common urban sprawl. A little further to the east is the valley's third major city, Bhaktapur.
The political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal is the first stop for the majority of visitors to the country. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities - Kathmandu , Patan and Bhaktapur . Out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley.
The history of the Valley begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out the primordial waters and make it inhabitable. Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Dynasties came and went. Trade and the arts flourished. Its deeply religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal is situated at an altitude of 1,350m.
KATHMANDU
Durbar Square. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Even to date, all the major state and social ceremonies, including the solemnization of coronations are performed in one of the courtyards in this complex. There are also museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs. 250 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.
Itinerary: Kathmandu Cultural Tour - 03 Nights 04 Days Tour
| Day 01 | : | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 02 | : | Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 03 | : | Free day in Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 03 | : | Free day in Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 04 | : | Transfer to airport to connect onward flight |
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Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan Tour - 7 Nights 8 Days Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets. Explore Nepal tour gives you an opportunity to explore three different regions of the country, varying from the cultural hub teemed with fascinating ancient building like Kathmandu, the breathtaking scenery of Annapurna Range like Pokhara, and the vast, fertile forest like Chitwan National Park in Terai region. This remarkable trip will make you realize that Nepal has much to offer.
The Chitwan has had a long history of conservation. For many years it was the Royal hunting grounds for the Kings and dignitaries of Nepal and therefore was not hunted by the general public. It did however become a favorite spot for big game safari hunters in the late nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth centuries. This was coupled with a surge in local human populations following the development of anti-malaria medicines in the mid-twentieth century. The long-term effect was a drastic decrease in jungle habitat and animal populations in the Chitwan valley as jungles were converted to farmland and big game were hunted and poached to dangerously low numbers.
Itinerary : Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan Tour - 07 Nights 08 Days
| Day 1 | : | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 2 | : | Sightseeing of Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 3 | : | Kathmandu - Pokhara drive and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 4 | : | Sightseeing in Pokhara. 01 hour boating on Phewa Lake. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 5 | : | Pokhara - Chitwan drive and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 6 | : | Full day Jungle activities in Chitwan including Elephant Safari. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 7 | : | Chitwan - Kathmandu drive and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel |
| Day 8 | : | Transfer to airport to connect onward flight. |
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Muktinath Darshan - 07 Nights 08 Days
Muktinath : Mukti (Salvation) holds grate significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha.
The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms northeast of Jomsom in the north central part of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3800 meters from the sea level. Named after highly referred Muktinath shrine the valley is one of religious place in Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhist. Hindus call it Muktichhetra (Place of salvation) is one of the four religious sites. Many Shaligrams found here are considered by Hindu as incarnation of lord Vishnu and worship them. According to Hindu Myth lord Vishnu turned into Shaigram because of Brinda's Curse. Similarly Buddhist calls this valley the Chumig Gyatsa ( place of 108 waterspouts). It is believed that Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambha) the scholar founder of Tibetan Buddhism once meditated and gained lifetime achievement of spiritual knowledge here while on his way to Tibet on 12 th century.. This place is opened through out the year but especially in Rishitarpani, Ram Nawami, and Bijay Dashami thousands of pilgrims gather here to celebrate the festival.
There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region.
Itinerary - Kathmandu - Pokhara - Muktinath Darshan - 07 Nights 08 Days
| Day 01 | : | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 02 | : | Drive to Pokhara via visit of Manokamana Devi temple by cable car. Arrival in Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 03 | : | Fly to Jomsom. Arrival in Jomsom and drive to Muktinath by jeep (21 kms / 02 hrs drive). Pooja & Darshan of Muktinath and drive back to Jomsom and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 04 | : | Fly to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 05 | : | Sightseeing of Pokhara city. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 06 | : | Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 07 | : | Sightseeing of Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel. |
| Day 08 | : | Departure transfer to the airport. |
Climate
Muktinath and its high valley are located in the Mustang Bhote region. The climate and landscape here are similar to those of the Tibetan Plateau since it is situated in the rain shadow of the Greater Himalayas. The changes in climate from warm to cold take you to the sacred shrine of Muktinath in Mustang district. Flowing through the region from north to south and forming deep gorges is the Kali Gandaki river. The temperature in summer (March to August) hover between Maximum of 16 to 18 degree Celsius and Minimum 6 to 8 Degree Celsius. In the beginning of winter (September to November) the temperature fluctuates between 14 to 16 degree Celsius and 0 to 4 degree Celsius. In the winter (December to February) the maximum temperature will be 4 to 6 degree Celsius and minimum 0 to -8 degree Celsius.
Season:
The most suitable time to visit Muktinath from March to May & October. In November & February it can be cold, but you can travel. December and January are for the diehard & snowfall in the all of area 4 to 10 ft. June to September is raining season. As the weather conditions would not be safe enough to travel in o ther months.
Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter- 3 Night 4 Days
It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti = Nirvana or status of Liberty / Free, Nath = God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meter. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water.
The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty. Here we present following pilgrimage tour to Muktinath.
Itinerary: Muktinath Darshan/Yatra by Helicopter- 3 Night 4 Days
| Day 01 | : | Arrival in Pokhara. Transfer to hotel. |
| Day 02 | : | Morning fly to Muktinath by Helicopter. After Holy bath and puja back to Pokhara free time for rest. |
| Day 03 | : | After breakfast go for Pokhara city sight seeing place to visit Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi's waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake, Evening leisure and overnight. |
| Day 04 | : | Departure to Kathmandu or onward destination. |
Min Group Size: 24 Pax
Cost:INR 16500.00 (USD 525.00) per person
Min Group Size:5 Pax
Cost:INR 18500.00 (USD 625.00) per person
Includes:All meals ( Strictly vegetarian) as per itinerary, Accommodation on twin sharing basis at hotel & lodges, Round trip Helicopter Pokhara-Muktinath-Pokhara, Airport Tax, ACAP Tax, Sight seeing of Pokhara City.
Important: All the programs to Muktinath & Damodar Kunda are subject to operate with the service of flying capabilities of aircrafts, which sometime can be stopped or cancelled by the extreme weather condition. In such case, the clients will be charged minimum INR 500.00 per person per night Extra for their logistic at the point of their halt.
Jomsom Muktinath by Flight- 4 Night 5 Days
There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region.Program: Muktinath Darshan (By Pony Trek)
Min Group Size: 4 Pax
Cost: INR 9500.00 (USD 395.00) per person
Itinerary:
| Day 01 | : | Arrival Pokhara transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 | : | Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (Fix wing), Start Pony trek to Muktinath. O.N. Hotel |
| Day 03 | : | Pooja & Darshan of Muktinath. Return to Jomsom By Pony-trek. O.N. Hotel. |
| Day 04 | : | Fly back to Pokhara. And sight seeing in Pokhara. O.N. hotel |
| Day 05 | : | Departure from Pokhara |
Includes: All meals ( Strictly vegetarian) as per itinerary, Accommodation on twin sharing basis at hotel & lodges, Round trip flight PKR-JOM-PKR, Pony arrangement to JOM-MUK-JOM , Airport Tax, ACAP Tax, Sight seeing of Pokhara City.
Important: All the programs to Muktinath & Damodar Kunda are subject to operate with the service of flying capabilities of aircrafts, which sometime can be stopped or cancelled by the extreme weather condition. In such case, the clients will be charged minimum INR 500.00 per person per night Extra for their logistic at the point of their halt.
Lumbini Special and Buddhist Tour in Nepal - 10 Days
• Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Pokhara - Chitwan - Lumbini - 9 Nights 10 Days
• Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kathmandu - 7 Nights 8 Days
Lumbini is the birth of place of Lord Buddha and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, where the ruins of the old city can still be seen. At the age of 84, he left this world with thousands of followers to keep Buddhism alive. Lumbini has since been a holy ground for Buddhists all over the world. The restored garden and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha. An important part of Lumbini is the temple of Maya Devi. It has stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch.
An important archeological site near Lumbini, Kapilvastu evokes the ancient palace where Lord Buddha spent his formative years. Scattered foundations of the palace are abundant and archeologists have by now discovered 13 successive layers of human habitation dating back to the eighth century BC.
Access: Siddhartha Highway connects Lumbini by road to Pokhara, Tansen and Kathmandu. Regular Flights from Kathmandu to Siddharthanagar, which is a 15 - 20 minute drive from Lumbini, connects Lumbini to the capital.
Itinerary - Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Pokhara - Chitwan - Lumbini - 9 Nights 10 Days
| Day 01 | : | Arrival at Kathmandu Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 | : | Kathmandu-Nagarkot Drive to Nagarkot via Bhaktpur city, evening sunrise program, overnight Hotel. |
| Day 03 | : | Nagarkot-Kathamndu After sunrise back to Katmandu. Afternoon Katmandu city sightseeing place to visit Pashupatinath, Bouddha Nath , Budhanilkantha, Balaju water, Swayambhu Nath stupa (Monkey's temple) Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square with Krishna Temple, overnight Hotel. |
| Day 04 | : | Kathmandu-Pokhara Drive / fly to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight. |
| Day 05 | : | Pokhara Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot back to Hotel. After noon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit - Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi's waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake. |
| Day 06 | : | Pokhara-Chitwan Drive to Chitwan, Arrival in Resort, Refreshment, Briefing about the programme, After lunch Visit to Tharu Village National Park's visitors' center, Sunset view from the river bank, Dinner with Tharu Culture Dancing programme , Overnight |
| Day 07 | : | Chitwan After Breakfast Dugout canoe trip followed by a nature walk programme or visit to Elephant breeding farm, back to Resort After lunch Elephant back safari programme, leisure, overnight, |
| Day 08 | : | Chitwan-Lumbini After breakfast Bird watching Tour, drive to Lumbini, Overnight. |
| Day 09 | : | Lumbini-Kathmandu At AM visit the ASOKA PILLAR that marks the spot of Buddha's birth, Maya Garden and many other monasteries and temples in the vicinity. Late morning, leave Lumbini for Kathmandu. |
| Day 10 | : | Departure to onward Destination |
Buddhist Tour
Itinerary - Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kathmandu - 7 Nights 8 Days
| Day 01 | : | Arrival at Kathmandu transfers to Hotel Overnight at hotel |
| Day 02 | : | Katmandu city sightseeing place to visit Bouddha Nath , Copen Monastery, Swayambhu Nath stupa, Bonpo Monastery, Patan Golden Temple (Varna Mahabihar) back to hotel, Overnight |
| Day 03 | : | Drive to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight Day 04: Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot back to Hotel. Afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit - Tibetan monastery, Seti River George. Tibetan Refugee camp, Devi's waterfall and Japanese stupa, |
| Overnight | ||
| Day 05 | : | After breakfast drive to Lumbini Overnight |
| Day 06 | : | Lumbini sight seeing place to visit Japanese temple, Chinese temple, ASOKA PILLER , Vieatnam Temlpe Buddha birth place, Maya Garden and many more other Buddha stupa, back to hotel Overnight. |
| Day 07 | : | Back to Kathmandu , Overnight |
| Day 08 | : | Departure to onward Destination . Sight Seeing Around Kathmandu Valley - 6 Days |
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
With Everest Country travel, your choices for safe, high quality, low cost adventure travel are limitless. The model program below details one possible adventure.
Designed specifically for those short on time, this program reveals the unsurpassed beauty and magical culture of this ancient land. These programmers could be changed to accommodate individual group choices and preferences.
Itinerary: Sight Seeing Around Kathmandu Valley - 6 Days
| Day 01 | : | Well come to Kathmandu! You will be met by representatives from Samrat Tours & Travels , who will provide transportation to your hotel welcome drink rest & over night at hotel in kathmandu. |
| Day 02 | : | The Kathmandu Valley is historical center of Nepal. On this day you will be guided through Durbar Square, the Monkey Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, and then through two other nearby ancient cities Patan and Bhaktapur. These three major cities of the valley have strong artistic and architectural heritage. |
| Day 03 | : | You will be awakened early morning to watch the sunrise over the Himalaya. Hovering over the highest peak of the world (weather permitting) in the comfort aircraft will be a great moment on your travelling life. During the one hour flight time you can see all the spectacular glaciers, snow-capped peaks and gorges glide below as you fly towards your destination to circle around Ammadablam bringing you eye to eye with the highest point of the world-Mount Everest. Around noon, you will fly to Pokhara (30 Mts.), offering some beautiful scenery of mountains. In Pokhara, you will have a couple of hours to your self, to row in a boat on the lake, or to take a stroll along its shores. You will spend the night in Pokhara. |
| Day 04 | : | Pokhara Sightseeing. |
| Day 05 | : | Drive/ fly back to Kathmandu by afternoon. It is your last full day in Nepal, and you will be free to shop or simply walk around Kathmandu. |
| Day 06 | : | After breakfast departure transfer to the airport |
| For more information:-info@friendshiptrek.com | ||
Kathmandu & Chitwan - 6 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Nepal is a land of extreme contrasts in climate and geography, It has a unique topography ranging from lowlands with sub-tropical jungles to arctic conditions in the Himalayan highlands. Within a mere 150 kilometers the land rises from near sea level in the south to over 8000 meters in the North. This, together with the monsoon rainfall along the south facing slopes, has resulted in compacting virtually all climate zones found on planet Earth. As a result, Nepal has been endowed with a great diversity of life-zones providing a home for a large variety of plants, birds and animals.
The Terai lowlands are defined by a belt of well-watered floodplains stretching from the Indian border northward to the first slopes of the Bhabhar and the Siwalik Range. This is the richest habitat in the land with tall grasslands interspersed with riverine and hardwood sal forest . Here one can see wildlife such as the swamp deer, musk deer, black buck, blue bull, the royal Bengal tiger, gharial and marsh mugger crocodile and the last of a breed of Asiatic wild buffalo. This area is also rich in birdlife with a variety of babbles and orioles, koels and drongos, peacocks and floricans, and a multitude of wintering wildfowl. There are five protected areas in Nepal - Koshi Tappu and Parsa in the east, Sukla Phanta and Dhorpatan for hunting in the west and Shivapuri in the. mid-mountain region. The Churia, also known as the. siwalik, is the southern most range of the Himalaya.
No where do they rise above 1,220 meters, This range is famous for fossil deposits of Pleistocene mammals, among them 10 species of elephants, 6 rhinoceros, hippopotamus, saber-toothed cats, various antelopes and primates such as the orang-utan, long extinct in the subcontinent, Situated north of the Churia are broad, low valleys of the inner Terai know as the Doons. These valleys are not unlike the outer plains with tall elephant grass, swamps and ox-bow lakes where the last of the one-horned rhinoceros survive. Royal Chitwan National Park in the Inner Terai of central Nepal is the first and best protected area in the kingdom. Once one of the most famous big game hunting areas in Asia. Chitwan now offers protection to a large array of mammals such as the. one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, sloth bear and the gaur (wild bison) as well as more than 400 species of birds....More On Requst Thankyou.
Itinerary: Kathmandu & Chitwan - 6 Days
| Day 01 | : | Well come to Kathmandu! You will be met by representatives from Samrat Tours & Travels , who will provide transportation to your hotel welcome drink rest & over night at hotel in kathmandu. |
| Day 02 | : | Boudha, Pahupati, Shyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar square |
| Day 03 | : | Early Morning breakfast and drive to Chitwan National Park
Arrive to the hotel welcome drink rest then
1:00 P.M. Lunch 3:00 Elephant ride/ Nature walk/ canoe ride 7:00 Dinner |
| Day 04 | : |
5:30 A. M. Wake up call 5:45 Tea/coffee 6:00 Elephant ride/ bird watching 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Canoe ride/ elephant briefing/ swimming and bath 1:00 P.M. Lunch 3:00 Elephant ride/ Jungle drive/ canoe ride 7:00 Dinner |
| Day 05 | : | Morning free for packing 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Departure from the chitwan and fly/drive to Kathmandu over night hotel |
| Day 06 | : | Drive to Airport for your onward journey. |
Adventure Nepal Tour - 10 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Friendship Trekking your choices for safe, high quality, low cost adventure travel are limitless. The program below details one possible adventure. Designed specifically for those short on time, this program reveals the unsurpassed beauty and magical culture of this ancient land. These programmers could be changed to accommodate individual group choices and preferences.
Itinerary: Adventure Nepal Tour - 10 Days
Day 01
Well come to Kathmandu! You will be met by representatives from Samrat Tours & Travels , who will provide transportation to your hotel welcome drink rest & over night at hotel in kathmandu.
Day 02
The Kathmandu Valley is historical center of Nepal. On this day you will be guided through Durbar Square, the Monkey Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, and then through two other nearby ancient cities Patan and Bhaktapur. These three major cities of the valley have strong artistic and architectural heritage.
Day 03
You will be awakened early morning to watch the sunrise over the Himalaya. Hovering over the highest peak of the world (weather permitting) in the comfort aircraft will be a great moment on your travelling life. During the one hour flight time you can see all the spectacular glaciers, snow-capped peaks and gorges glide below as you fly towards your destination to circle around Ammadablam bringing you eye to eye with the highest point of the world-Mount Everest.
Around noon, you will fly to Pokhara (30 Mts.), offering some beautiful scenery of mountains. In Pokhara, you will have a couple of hours to yourself, to row in a boat on the lake, or to take a stroll along its shores. You will spend the night in Pokhara.
Day 04 & 05
This is the beginning of your three days/ two nights trek. Your final destination is Ghandrung, a beautiful mountain village. During your trek you can view the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna (80091m), Machhapuchhre (also know as Fishtail, 6993m) and Lamjung Himal (6983m).
Along the way through the mountain villages, your guide will explain the lifestyle and culture of the local inhabitants. Porters will carry your baggage. You will spend the nights in the selected lodges.
Day 06
You will trek to Birethati/ New Bridge heading back to Pokhara by the afternoon.
Day 07
In the morning you will be driven to Chitwan National Park a wildlife reserve, where You will spend the night. Chitawan is home to hundreds of wild animals including tigers, rhinos, Spotted deer, boars and over four hundred species of birds.
Day 08
Staying in a comfortable resorts inside the National Park you will enjoy a jungle Safari program, which will include a walk through the jungle, an elephant ride, bird watching canoeing and more.
Day 09
Drive/ fly back to Kathmandu by afternoon. It is your last full day in Nepal, and you will be free to shop or simply walk around Kathmandu.
Day 10 After breakfast departure transfer to the airport.
Nepal Cultural Tour - 11 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Nepal, the only country that is a Hindu state, boasts tremendous religious tolerance of the many faiths practiced within its borders.
Hinduists predominate in Nepal as 86.5% of the population.
The next largest religious groups consist of Buddhists, 7.8%, and Muslims, 3.5% of the population . Common to all of these religions is the integration of religious expression within everyday life. In contrast with Western religions, these religions involve codes for- individual behavior and daily rites of worship. In the morning, people gather at temples, sanctuaries or river banks to offer prayers and puja.
Hinduism
The word Hinduism was introduced in the 19th century to define the aggregate beliefs of the Arya, immigrants who left Central Asia in 1500 BC, and animist religions of native populations in India.
Basic concepts. Cosmic law rules the good order of the world, be aware and respect cosmic law. Lead the life of a good Hindu, observe rules, perform all rites, accept the caste of birth. Caste system supplies code of conduct and rites done. Encompasses all parts of life; rites but also who to take drink from, associate with, marry, etc.
Principles of Hinduism. Dharma religious law and moral code by which people can earn enlightenment. Karma is the life balance of action and reaction; individuals responsible for decisions and consequences. Leading good Hindu life will bring rebirth into a better life. Samsara is cycle of reincarnations determined by karma. Moksha is liberation from samsara; individual unites with universal timelessness, ultimate serenity, nirvana. Path to moksha is good Hindu life.
Each deity has different names, as well as different symbols, attributes, tasks and powers according to what god it represents. Each deity has a vehicle, an animal usually which serves master. Primary Hindu gods are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Brahma is the creator of the universe. Attributes are the rosary, the receptacle of holy water, the ladle and the book. Mount is a goose or swan. Brahma usually represented with four heads, allows him to watch over world. Very few statues of Brahma since creation is done.
Saraswati is Brahma's consort and is goddess of knowledge, learning and music. She is often portrayed with four arms, plying the veena (seven stringed musical instrument) with two hands as well as holding a rosary and a book. Sits on a lotus riding a peacock or a swan. Often a crescent moon on forehead. Worshipped by Buddhists as a form of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom.
Vishnu is the preserver of life and the world. Attributes are the conchshell, the disc, the lotus and the mace. Mount is Garuda, a mythical half-man and half-bird. He often appears in some of the following forms: ....More On Request, Thankyou.
Itinerary: Nepal Cultural Tour - 11 Days
| Day 01 | : | Well come to Kathmandu! You will be met by representatives from Samrat Tours & Travels , who will provide transportation to your hotel welcome drink rest & over night at hotel in kathmandu. |
| Day 2 | : | Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur, Bodhnath, Pashupatinath & the Kathmandu Durbar Square. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 3 | : | Halfday sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath & Patan. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 4 | : | Early morning drive to the Royal Chitwan National Park. At the lodge, the Jungle Guide will brief you on Asia's biggest game reserve. O/nt at lodge. |
| Day 5 | : | Safari activities Include Elephant ride into the jungle for excellent game viewing, Jungle walk, Canoe ride. Later in the evening, Cultural dance will be performed by the local inhabitants - The Tharu's. O/nt lodge. |
| Day 6 | : | Early morning Bird Watching tour. After breakfast, proceed to Lumbini - The birth place of Lord Buddha. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 7 | : | Full day excursion of Lumbini. Visit the sacred place where Princess Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha and various monasteries. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 8 | : | Fly to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to Dhulikhel, a scenic village famous for it's views of the snow capped mountains. O/nt at resort. |
| Day 9 | : | View the sunrise and the himalayan ranges. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Kathmandu. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 10 | : | Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and relaxation. O/nt at hotel. |
| Day 11 | : | The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. |
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Explore Kathmandu Valley Tour- 14 Days
Location:Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Information Based On Itenery: Day No 2
Boudha: The base of the stupa takes the shape of a msandala (symbolising earth): on this four tiered base sits the dome (symbolising water): then comes the spire (symbolizing fire): the umbrella (symploising air); and the pinnacle (symbolising ether). The Buddha's watchful eyes gaze out in four direction from the square base of two normal eyes and the 'nose' is not a nose at all but the Nepali number one, signifying the oneness of all life. The spire is made up of 13 steps, representing the 13 stages on the journey to nirvana.
Pashupati Nath: The most important Hindu temple in Nepal. It's one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over India, including many colourgful sadhus, those wandering ascetic Hindu holu men. Shiva is the destriyer and creator of the Hindu Pantheon and appears in many forms. His 'temple' forms are probably brst known, particularly his appearances in Nepal as the cruel and destructive Nhairabs, but he also has peaceful incarantion including those of Mahadev and Pashupati, the lord of the beasts. As the shepherd of both animals and humans, Shiva as Pashupati shows tis most pleasant and creative side.
Swayambunath: The Buddhist temple of Swayambunath, situated on the top of a hill west of the city, in one of the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' after the large tribe of handsome monkeys which guards the hill and amuses visitors and devotees with tricks, including sliding gracefully down the double banisters of the main stairway to the temple. Geologists believe that the Kathmandu valley was once a lake and legends relate that the hill one which Swaymabhunath stands was an island in that lake. It is said that emperor Ashoka paid a visit to the site over 2000 years ago. An inscription indicates that King Manadeva ordered work done on the site in 460 CE and by the 1200s it was an important Buddhist center. In 1346 Mughal invaders from Bengal broke open the stupa to search for gold under the Mallas various improvements were made and the great stairway to the stupa was construcked by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Durbar in Nepal 'palace' and in Patan and Bhaktapur, as well as Kathmandu, there are Durbar squares in front of the old palaces. The King no longer lives in the old Royal Palace in Kathmandu: the palace was moved north to Narayanhiti about a century ago. At that time it was on the edge of the city, now it's close to the popular tourist area of Thamel. Clustered around the central Durbar Square and the old Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka), numerous interesting temples, the Kumari Chowka or Kumari Bahal (House of the Living Goddess) and Kasthamandap (House of wood). It's easy to spend hours wandering around Durbar Square and the adjoining Basantapur Square. This is very much the center of old Kathmandu and watching they would go by from the terraced platforms of the towering Maju Deval is a wonderful way to get a feel for the city. Although many of the buildings around the square are very old, the great earthquake of 1934 caused a great deal of damage and many were rebuilt, not always in their original form.
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Thimi: Thimi is the fourth largest town in the valley outranked only by Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. It's a typical Newari town and its capable people (the name of the town is derived from this Newari expression) operate thriving cottage industries producing pottery and paper-made masks. They also grow vegetables for the markets of Kathmandu.
Changu Narayan: The beautiful and historic temple of Changu Naraya Stands on a hilltop at the eastern end of the valley, about four km north of Bhaktapur. Although the temple dates from 1702, when it was rebuilt after a fire, its origins go right back to the 4th century and there many important stone images and sculptures dating from the Lichhavi period.
Bhaktapur: The third of the valley's ancient cities is another century-long rival of Kathmandu. It has an impressive number of artistic treasures: it is rightly called "a living museum" as well as the most medieval city of the valley.
The oldest part of the town is around Tachupal Tole (Dattatraya Square), to the east. Bhaktapur was the capital of the whole valley during the 14th to 16th centuries and during that time the focus of the town-shifted west, to the Durbar Square area. Much of the town's great architecture dates from the end of the 17th century during the rule of King Bhupatendra Malla. According To Itenerary No Day 04: Patan Durbar Square, Kirtipur, Chobar
Patan Durbar Square: Patan is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in bally. It is sometimes referred to as Lalitpur, which means 'city of beauty' Patan has a long Buddhist history and the four comers of the city are marked by stupas said to have been erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 B.C. Later inscriptions refer to palaces in the 5th century B.C. although Patan's great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: it's an architectural feast with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktpur. Numerous other temples of widely diverse style as well as many bahals (Buddhist monasteries) are scattered around this fascinating town. Lunch at Break
Kirtipur: Strung out along a ridge south- west of Kathmandu, the small town of Kirtipur is a relatively neglected and timeless backwater despite its proximity to the capital. At one time it was associated with Patan and then became a mini- kingdom in its own right. During the 1768 conquest of the valley by Gorkha's King Prithivi NarayanShah it was clear that Kirtipur, with its superbly defensible hilltop Position, Would be the key to defeating the Mall kingdoms sot it was here the Gorkha king struck first and hardest. Kirtipur's ridge is actually two hills, with a lower saddle between them. The Chilanchu Vihara tops the southern hill and has a central stupa with four smaller stupas, numerous statues and bells and Buddhist monastery buildings around it.
Chobar: The picture square little village of Chobar tops a hill overlooking the Bagmati River where it flows through the Chobar Gorge. Although the gorge is a regularly visited attraction, far fewer people come to Chobar itself. Perhaps they're put off by the steep hill. The views of Himalaya and town are outstanding.
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Davi's fall: It is also known as Patale Chango, is an awesome waterfall laying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks.
Gupteshwor Cave: Just opposite of Devis's fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.
Mahendra Cave and Minstrel (Gaine) Village: This limestone cave is named after King Mahendra and is situated in Bltulechaur, a village in the northern part of Pokhara valley. Professional minstrels known as Gaines live in this village.
Day 10: Moning: Boating at Phewatal Lake. Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in the kingdom and measureroughly 1.5 by 4 km. it's eastern shore, also known as lakeside or Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara. Renting a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the lake bordering the forested hill, and taking a swim, can be the highlight of a warm day. Then hike to World Peace Pagoda: This pagoda is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa lake. It has four images of Buddha facing in four directions. The pagoda is an impressive sight and its hilltop location commands great view. It is a great vantage point, which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara town.
Itinerary: Explore Kathmandu Valley Tour- 14 Days
| Day 01 | : | Well come to Kathmandu! You will be met by representatives from Samrat Tours & Travels, who will provide transportation to your hotel welcome drink rest & over night at hotel in kathmandu. |
| Day 02 | : | Boudha, Pahupati, Shyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar square: |
| Day 03 | : | Thimi, Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur: |
| Day 04 | : | Patan Durbar Square, Kirtipur, Chobar |
| Day 05 | : | Early Morning breakfast and drive to Chitwan National Park on the way you will enjoy 2-3 hour Rafting. Overnight at camp. |
| Day 06 | : | 5:30 A. M. Wake up call 5:45 Tea/coffee 6:00 Elephant ride/ bird watching 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Canoe ride/ elephant briefing/ swimming and bath 1:00 P.M. Lunch 3:00 Elephant ride/ Nature walk/ canoe ride 7:00 Dinner |
| Day 07 | : |
5:30 A. M. Wake up call 5:45 Tea/coffee 6:00 Elephant ride/ bird watching 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Canoe ride/ elephant briefing/ swimming and bath 1:00 P.M. Lunch 3:00 Elephant ride/ Jungle drive/ canoe ride 7:00 Dinner |
| Day 08 | : | Morning free for packing 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Departure from the chitwan and drive to Pokhara over night hotel |
| Day 09 | : | Pokhara Sightseeing |
| Day 10 | : | Moning: Boating at Phewatal Lake. Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in the kingdom and measureroughly 1.5 by 4 km. it's eastern shore, also known as lakeside or Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara. Renting a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the lake bordering the forested hill, and taking a swim, can be the highlight of a warm day. Then hike to World Peace Pagoda: This pagoda is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa lake. It has four images of Buddha facing in four directions. The pagoda is an impressive sight and its hilltop location commands great view. It is a great vantage point, which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara town. |
| Day 11 | : | Day hikes Naudada and Sarang kot: Naudada is situated west of Pokhara, High up on the ridge north of Phewa Lake. From Naudada you can start walking towards Sarangkot through Kaski kot. In Kaski kot, you will find ruins of the fort of Kaski kings. From Sarangkot descent down to Bindebashini Temple and then drive back to Hotel. |
| Day 12 | : | This is your easy day. After having late breakfast you will take flight to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 13 | : | Morning 6:00 o'clock your driver will be out side of the hotel to take you to the airport for the Mountain flight and will bring you back after the trip and free day for the shopping. |
| Day 14 | : | Drive to Airport for your onward journey. |
Damodarkund By Helicopter - 4 Days
Many Hindus from round the globe are dreaming to take a holy bath at least once in their life time in the sacred Damodar-Kund, situated at the lap of high Himalayas in Upper Mustang area of Nepal . Here we are at their service to make their dream come true.
In the column of Barah Puran; Lord Krishna have said that who pays a visit to this Kunda and takes a deep-bath, they will be freed from all the sin. It is also mentioned in Puran that two sons of Kubers were suffering from their wrongdoing & sin, which they did in their previous birth but lord Krishna suggested them to take bath in this Kunda and immediately after taking bath in this Kunda they were released from all their sin. So the importance of a visit to this sacred place cannot be described in a short paragraph.
Itinerary: Damodarkund By Helicopter - 4 Days
| Day 01 | : | Arrive okhara transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02 | : | Fly Pokhara - Damodarkund - Muktinath - Pokhara by Helicopter |
| Day 03 | : | Sight seeing of Pokhara. O.N. hotel |
| Day 04 | : | Departure from Pokhara |
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Volunteer Services in Nepal
Village vision in Nepal
Insight Nepal believes that serving others is one of the most worthwhile human endeavors. The main objective of the program is to provide opportunities to those who are keenly interested in gaining a cultural experience by contributing their time and skills to benefit worthwhile community service groups throughout the Kingdom. Our second objective is to help those who are looking for an opportunity to reach people and community groups who are in need of their skills.
Nature of the Program:
There will be three primary phases during the course of the program. In each phase, the participants will have different activities and experiences designed to make the most of their time in Nepal .
Orientation Phase:
At the beginning of this phase, participants will be given a brief orientation about the schedule of the program, health care, and some cultural clues (like the do's and don'ts with their Nepali family). City tours will be arranged including some important places like the Immigration Office, the Post Office, Banks and other facilities in the Pokhara valley. During this phase participants will be given basic communication skills in spoken Nepali by a professional language trainer. The participants will also stay with a Nepali family to stimulate cross-cultural experiences and to reinforce new language skills. This will be followed by lectures which cover a variety of topics about Nepal. Thus, this will be a preparation phase for the participants to move into their placement sites.
In this phase the participants will have ample opportunities to learn about Nepal, gaining both theoretical and practical experiences by observing and participating in the family and community. All these activities and experiences will help them to build self confidence and develop the cultural understanding necessary before starting the next phase.
Placement Phase:
During this phase the participants will work at their placement site according to their interests and the needs of the host organization. The participants will be under the guidance and supervision of the host organization. Although Insight Nepal will try its best to match the participant's interests with their placement, it could sometimes be different from their expectations. Insight Nepal functions as a mediator between the volunteer and the host organization.
Since the participants will be working and interacting with different people in a new environment, it will be an excellent opportunity to share their ideas and skills. The participant will learn by working with others to overcome barriers and solve problems. In other words, this is a process of "give and take" in which the participants not only contribute their time and skills but gain a new perspective of the world. This phase can be as frustrating as it is rewarding but it will be a personal experience that is unforgettable!
Village Excursion Phase:
In this phase insight Nepal will organize a one-week trekking excursion in the Annapurna Mountain Conservation area for the participants. This is primarily to introduce them to rural areas of Nepal beyond the city. While trekking through the mountains and villages, the participants will share in the traditional lifestyle of the Nepali people and enjoy the fascinating views of snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys with their flora and fauna. Here the participants will put their language and cultural skills to work in yet another part of Nepal .
Recreational Tour:
In this part of the program, Insight Nepal will organize a trip to the south of Nepal for an elephant safari in Chitwan National Park . The park is one of Nepal 's largest forest regions with wild life ranging from the wild boar, the rhinoceros and the crocodile to the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
During the stay in Nepal the participants will have tremendous opportunities to explore and discover a unique way of life. They will experience the natural beauty of the kingdom as well as feel the warmth of the smiles of the Nepali people, and will depart with a love of this country.
Who can Volunteer?
We arrange the placements for the students and teachers of Universities and colleges, other organizations and clubs, church groups, youth groups, retired and overall experienced seniors and families for meaningful volunteer experiences. All applicants should have: a desire to help the people of Nepal, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.
How you Volunteer?
You will be received in Kathmandu by our representative and then with the basic orientation on Culture, Language and Village you will then transfer to the programmed village. We arrange the host family along with clean and comfortable room. The arrangements cover three local meals per day which will be typical Nepali set food contains the Lentil soup, curry, plain rice, pickles etc. The most important fact to bear in mind is that one should not expect luxurious accommodations and living here in Nepal.
You can volunteer in the Schools of Cities as well.
For more information and Placement Mail Us at lakpatamang@hons.com.np or info@friendshiptrek.com
You can give your valuable and apprehensive knowledge in the Hospitals and Health centers, Orphanage centers, in the field of Ecology and Environment and more. Please kindly write us your intention, experience then we arrange placement in the most proper way.
Besides this the door of Donation is open for our own registered Social Organization. More Information for Contact Us (Friendship Trekking Pvt. Ltd.) Eco tourism in Nepal
Nepal lies south Asia between two huge countries, India in the south west east, and the Tibetan Autonomous region, The people's republic of China in the north. Nepal covers 1,47,181 Sq. Kilometers landmass, lies 26 o , 12'and 30 o 27'North latitude,80 o 4'and 88 o 12' east longitude. Kathmandu is the capital city, However Nepal is one of the riches country for the nature sources , cultural ,traditional, heritages lay 7 world cultural heritage sites in her bosom. Nepal is one of the small countries in the word, but that has more 59 ethnic groups their own cultural heritages and 70 spoken languages represent various cultural practices. The country is rich in her diversified ecologically mountains, Hills, terrain, Flora, Fauna, Cultural, traditional, echoing rivers, Lakes, All tourist activities are related with natures diversified, we the Friendship Trekking Pvt. Ltd.aim to preserve cultures, traditional and natural beauty for the future.
After the restore of democracy in 1951, it can beside that modern tourism industry started in Nepal . In May 29, 1953 , Sir Edmond Hilary and Tenjing Norgey Sherpa climbed, Mt. Everest , The top of the world lies in Nepal . In 1956, Thomas cook and son handled their tour in Nepal consisted 12 American 2 Brazilian. In this way, Nepal started to recognize as tourist destination in world tourism market. The Ecological issues in tourism especially mountain tourism while number of tourists increased in Nepal, More and more, Similarly the income from tourism was centralized in city and negative impact are nature and culture, The world Eco-tourism became a buzzword literature of tourism in our country. If Eco- tourism is practiced such tourist destination of Nepal , where travel products are heavily dependent on nature and eliminate mountain poverty. The Himalayan mountain villages are in remote corner of the country, So that become very difficult to develop infrastructure in this areas, due to lack up education, We the Urgen chholing social service (Friendship Trekking) have handled several package programs since last 10 years to develop rural villages through Eco-tourism. We are warmly requests you to join hand to hand, to implement Eco-tourism project.
We the Friendship Trekking teams Members are 30 years experience about tourism; we will organize yours memorable holiday packet tours/ individual tours in all part of Nepal, from 3 days up to 90 days treks and Tours . As a toiler making programmers.
Following are our services.
- Tours in kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lumbini birth place of lord budha and others Historical and heritage site, Hotel and resorts reservation, Domestic and international Airs ticket booking, City sight seeing, Mountain view flight.
- Wildlife Activities, Chitwan National Park , Bartya national park, Kositapu wildlife conservation, Parsa wildlife conservation.
- Remote area treks fully organize Treks Arrangement. Lower Dolpo, upper dolpo,Shey Gumba saltang, Do tarap c to Jumsom,Uper mustang, lumanthang, Humla,Jumla,Rara lake,Simikot,Mansulu,Larke pass, Dhaulagri Dhampuss Franch pass, Kanchanjunga, pangpema best camp ,Makalu,Hunku valley Amabulatsa pass, Gaurisangar, Rollpaling Himal.
- For the normal Treks. Guide and porters service.
Trekking document Arrangement.
Tea house treks Arrangement. - Nomal Trekking Areas . Langtang, gosainkunda, Helambu, Panch pokhari, Jugal Himal, Everst, Jumsom, Muktinath, Manang to thorong la pass, Annapurna Bescamp, Ghorepani pun Hill, Ghandruk, Dhampus,Siklis, Royal treks, Pokhara valley and Kathmandu valley.
- Guide Service charge for the normal Trekking area , Guide service, one trekkers USD. 8, two people USD, 12. two to four people USD, 16.four to six people USD18. Six to ten people USD, 20. Per day.
Porters Service charge for normal trekking area, Per porter per day USD,7 Maximum weight 25 Kg up to 4000 Mtr. from 4000 Mtr. To 5000 Mtr. Add USD 5 per day per porters, We provide always, experience qualities and Training Guides and potters for yours computable, We wish yours money goes to right purpose. Make a plan to put yours steps on the world high land, and let's go to peace and quite moraine Valley treks with our experiences Guide and porters.
Nepal Cultural Experince Tour
The main objectives of this program are to provide opportunities to those interested in gaining experience of a new and a different world, and to promote a better understanding between cultures.
Nature of the Program:
The program will have four main phases. During each phase there will be different types of activities and experience which will add to the participant's knowledge of Nepal .
Orientation Phase:
In this phase, participants will have an opportunity to get to know each other and the staff of Insight Nepal . We will discuss about the philosophy behind the program, its schedule and provide information on basic health care in Nepal . Before the participant moves in with the host family he/she will be given a brief orientation about the selected family, together with some necessary cultural tips. All activities will be facilitated by a staff member of Insight Nepal .
Language Orientation, Homestay and Lecture series:
During this period, the participants will be given Nepali language classes. These will be followed by talks on different subjects related to the host country. City tours will be arranged including visits to some important places such as the Immigration office, Post office, temples and monasteries etc. in the Pokhara valley. During this time the participant will stay with a Nepali family who is interested in having a foreign guest for cross-cultural experience. In this phase, the participants will have ample opportunity to learn about Nepal , gaining both theoretical and practical experience by observing and participating in family life. This will also help to develop his/her language skills and knowledge about Nepalese life and culture. All these activities and experiences will help him/her to build self confidence, and to develop a deeper understanding between the two different cultures.
Village Exploration/Trekking:
In this phase, Insight Nepal will organize a trip to introduce the participants to the rural areas around the Annapurna Mountains Conservation Project in the north of Pokhara. While trekking through the mountains and villages, the participants will share in the traditional lifestyle of the Nepalese people and enjoy fascinating views of snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys with diverse flora and fauna. Insight Nepal will provide a qualified trekking guide who has well knowledge of village culture.
Recreational Tour:
Lastly, the participant has a choice of either an elephant safari in Royal Chitwan National Park or a one-week tour of Darjeeling / Sikkim in India . Those doing the six-week program will have both tours. Chitwan National Park is one of Nepal 's largest forest regions, with wildlife ranging from the wild boar, the rhinoceros and the crocodile to the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Insight Nepal staff like to receive feedback and discuss ideas and experiences with the participants of the program during this period.
Nepal Short Trek:
Nagarkoat / Dhulekhel - 3 Days
Loction: Nepal,Asia
Overview:
These treks have been designed for people with less time or for those not wishing to travel too far outside of the Kathmandu Valley. It's not always easy walking but generally so, however the treks are at low altitude compared to many other treks in Nepal. All of the treks mentioned provide an insight into Nepali village life as well as offering some wonderful vistas of the Himalayas including a distant view of Everest.
Itinerary
| Day 01 | : | Drive Kathmandu Nagarkot./ overnight hill resort hotel |
| Day 2 | : | Trek Nargakot Dhulikhel / overnight hill resort hotel. |
| Day 3 | : | Drive Dhulikhel / sightseeing Panauti / Kathmandu |
ShivaPuri Kakani Trekking - 3 Days
Location:Nepal,Asia
Overview:
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, sandwiched between the two giants India and China, Nepal, one of the most popular destinations for adventure travel, adventure trekking, peak climbing and mountaineering expeditions. Rolling hills, thundering rivers, hidden valleys, lush forests and centuries old diverse ethno-cultures are crowned by the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas, including eight of ten highest mountains on the planet. It could be you next to witness from Himalayan vistas to deeply spiritual ethno-culture that has to be experienced to be believed in your Nepal adventure holiday.
All our adventure trekking itineraries are professionally designed to ensure a great trekking experience, whatever your level of fitness. Beyond our regular package trekking and climbing expedition programs, we do organize customized tours and treks for families, groups of friends, school groups, clubs or people with special interests. Please tell us your plan- we will organize a most memorable holiday for you.
Itinerary:
| Day 01 | : | Drive Kathmandu / Sunderijial / Trek Chisopani /overnight lodge |
| Day 2 | : | Chisopani trek to Kakani / overnight lodge |
| Day 3 | : | Kakani Sunrise view / day hike / drive Kathmandu |
ShivaPuri - Nagarkoat Trekking - 4 Days
Location:Nepal, Asia
Overview:
This is a moderate easy trek to an area north east of Kathmandu that is somewhere off the beaten trail. This is very nice trek for people who do not have much time or who want to trek on a short and easy route. the mountain views are spectacular. the maximum height elevation is about 8500 ft. or 2562m. so this is an excellent choice for the spring trek as the area is mostly covered with a dense forest. The rhododendron including dephenies and all the spring flowers will be out. bird watching is good on this trek so make sure to bring you r binoculars with you if you have one.
Only a short 30 Kilometer drive east of the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 2175 meters (7112 feet), Nagarkot provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalayas. The snowy peaks are magnificent at the sunrise and the sunset. Often visible are the Everest(8848 meters, 29,028 ft.) Lhotse (8576 meters, 28,135 ft.), Cho-oyo (8463 meters, 27,674 ft.), and Manaslu (8163 meters, 26,693 ft.), five of the world's tallest mountains.
Nagarkot also offers good bird watching in the forest and short hikes in a peaceful hilltop resort setting. Only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves is heard at this favorite weekend getaway for those seeking Himalayan scenery and serenity at any one of several nice hotels.
Itinerary:
| Day 01 | : | Drive Sunerijial / trek Chisopani / overnight lodge. |
| Day 2 | : | Chisopani trek Nargakot / over night hill resort hotel |
| Day 3 | : | Nargakot trek Dhulikhel / overnight hill resort hotel. |
| Day 4 | : | Dhulikhel drive Bhakatapur (sightseeing and lunch) drive Kathmandu. |
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Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
This is a easy trek to an area north east of Kathmandu that is somewhere off the beaten trail. This is very nice trek for people who do not have much time or who want to trek on a short and easy route. the mountain views are spectacular. the maximum height elevation is about 8500 ft. or 2562m. so this is an excellent choice for the spring trek as the area is mostly covered with a dense forest. The rhododendron including dephenies and all the spring flowers will be out. bird watching is good on this trek so make sure to bring you r binoculars with you if you have one.
Dhulikhel:
At an elevation of 1,44o m (4,708 ft.), thirds town and resort area lies 32- Kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Highway towards Tibet. It is a small town with five-hundred year-old history. Street are lines with brick houses featuring carved wooden windows; sloping tiles of Pagoda temples and sacred statues abound. Nature has blessed terraced hillsides with clear views of more then twenty Himalayan peaks on clear days. There are fine hotels where one can stay.
Nagarkoat:
Only a short 30 Kilometer drive east of the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 2175 meters (7112 feet), Nagarkot provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalayas. The snowy peaks are magnificent at the sunrise and the sunset. Often visible are the Everest(8848 meters, 29,028 ft.) Lhotse (8576 meters, 28,135 ft.), Cho-oyo (8463 meters, 27,674 ft.), and Manaslu (8163 meters, 26,693 ft.), five of the world's tallest mountains.
Nagarkot also offers good bird watching in the forest and short hikes in a peaceful hilltop resort setting. Only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves is heard at this favorite weekend getaway for those seeking Himalayan scenery and serenity at any one of several nice hotels.
Itinerary:
| Day 01 | : | Drive Dhulikhel /explore the old town / overnight resort hotel. |
| Day 2 | : | Dhulkhel / trek Namo Buddha Temple / Dhulikhel. |
| Day 3 | : | Dhulikhel trek to Nargakot / overnight resort hotel. |
| Day 4 | : | Nargakot trek Chisopani / overnight lodge. |
| Day 5 | : | Chisopani trek to Kakani / overnight lodge. |
| Day 6 | : | Kakani / drive back to Kathmandu. |
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Classic safari program - 2 nights 3 days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Royal Chitwan National Park is situated in the southern terrain (lowland) of Nepal. Chitwan -meaning the heart of the jungle is one of the finest wildlife reserve in the Asia. Originally set up as wild life conservation park, is enriched by more than 400 spices of the birds, over 70 species of wild animals including endangered Royal Bangal tiger, one horned rhino, Sloth Beers, Gharial and many more. The park is easily accessible from 2 main tourist destination Kathmandu and Pokhara; by air, bus or after short river rafting. It has been known as most popular jungle tour destination in Nepal. Just outside the buffer zone of the park is home of culturally rich Tharu people. Along with the jungle tour on elephant back safari, cultural tours into those Tharu villages are worthy. Short package tour of 2-4 day's combined with 1-2 day's rafting trip is very popular to visit the park. People who don't want to get into raft and thrill in the river rapids can go directly to the park by ground transport or by air.
Itinerary: Classic safari program - 2 nights 3 days
Day 01:
leave Kathmandu or Pokhara on a tourist bus in the morning to Chitwan - reach in Chitwan after about 5 hours drive - see the jungle guide in the bus terminal and proceed to the camp/resort - welcome drinks - introductory talk by the program manager - lunch served - a little rest after a little tour around Tharu (Chitwan's an indigenous tribe) village - dinner - good night.
Day 02:
wake up with bed tea - refresh - breakfast - ready for canoeing - jungle walk - return to camp -lunch - rest - ready for an elephant safari - return to camp in about dusk - cultural program performed by Tharu youngsters (Famous Tharu Stick Dance) - dinner - good night.
Day 03:
wake up with bed tea - refresh and rush to go for bird watching tour (this tour must be made at the time birds awake and head for food just before sun dawn) - return to camp - heavy breakfast - time to say good bye to the staffs - proceed to the bus - bus starts late morning from Chitwan to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Chitwan Safari (stay in the resort out side the Park Program - 3 nights 4 days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Royal Chitwan National Park is synonymous with some of the most rewarding and stimulating wildlife activities in Nepal. The park is approximately 1,000 sq. km. of sub-tropical lowland jungle, five hours by road from Kathmandu or a 25 minute flight. It is home to a multitude of wild animals including the Royal Bengal tiger and the endangered one horn Rhinoceros native to Nepal of which there are less than 1,500 surviving. There have also been more than 420 species of birds recorded inside the park.
Most of our jungle itineraries include a stay at a lodge within the park of which there are only six. The accommodation is normally in double thatch cottage style rooms. A typical package is based on a two night / three days stay. Activities include elephant safaris, canoeing, bird watching and nature tours conducted by resident professional guides and naturalists.
A visit to Chitwan allows the opportunity to fully experience the contrasts of Nepal. It offers an insight into a very different natural and cultural setting compared to the more familiar visions of the Kingdom. Chitwan fits well into a tour with a varied itinerary and can be easily combined with rafting and treks in the Annapurna region.
Our clients often choose to continue the trip from Royal Chitwan to Lumbini, the birth place of the Buddha, an important pilgrimage site. Others proceed directly to the beautiful lakeside town of Pohkara with arguably the most famous mountain backdrop anywhere in the world.
Itinerary: Chitwan Safari (stay in the resort out side the Park Program - 3 nights 4 days
Day 01:
leave Kathmandu or Pokhara on a tourist bus in the morning to Chitwan - reach in Chitwan after about 5 hours drive - see the jungle guide in the bus terminal and proceed to the camp/resort - welcome drinks - introductory talk by the program manager - lunch served - a little rest after a little tour around Tharu (Chitwan's an indigenous tribe) village - dinner - good night.
Day 02:
wake up with bed tea - refresh - breakfast - ready for canoeing - jungle walk - return to camp -lunch - rest - ready for an elephant safari - return to camp in about dusk - cultural program performed by Tharu youngsters (Famous Tharu Stick Dance) - dinner - good night.
Day 03:
wake up with bed tea - refresh and rush to go for bird watching tour (this tour must be made at the time birds awake and head for food just before sun dawn) - return to camp - heavy breakfast - time to say good bye to the staffs - proceed to the bus - bus starts late morning from Chitwan to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Day 4:
you can relax in the splendid natural garden and write memorable diary or choose any of your optional activities on the extra cost. Guides are always there to help you. Food supply and sleep is still in the package for the extra day.
The prices for above safari programs will be inclusive of tourist bus/public bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan and return to Kathmandu or Pokhara or any Indo-Nepal border towns, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea or coffee), all accommodations in private room with bathroom in twin sharing basis (single stay in a room is also possible), all payable government avenues and all jungle safari activities (an Elephant riding safari, canoeing tour, village tour, jungle trek, cultural program, bird watching and elephant breeding center visit etc.) The prices for above safari programs will be exclusive of any alcoholic drinks, coca-cola, mineral water, any expenses of personal nature and the air transportation. We are not responsible for any extra expenses due to road blockage; sudden announced public strikes, or any natural disaster
Standard safari program - 3 nights 4 days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
The Bardiya Park is situated in the far west terai of Nepal. From the wildlife and eco-system point of view, this park is not significantly different than Chitwan but, this is least explored and not crowded, because of it's distance from Kathmandu or from Pokhara. The 10 day's world class river rafting trip ends right at the Bardiya park or one can take long drive from Kathmandu or fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to reach in the park.
The Royal Bardia National Park was initially a Royal hunting reserve. It was in 1976 that it was gazetted as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of only 368 sq. KM in 1982, It was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve Which also included the Babai River Valley. It was only in 1988 that is was granted a status of National Park in order to preserve the dwindling species of rare ecosystem, including flora and fauna, particularly the tiger and its other prey species. This park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai p[providing excellent habitat for most of the endangered species of wildlife and birds. The park now covers an area of 968 sq. KM. It was only 1994 basic facilities existed for independent visitors. It has extensive and varied wildlife-all endangered rhinoceros, Wild elephants, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Swamp deer, Black buck, Gharial Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphins.
More than thirty different mammals, over 400 species of birds, many snakes, lizards , and fish have been sighted and recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats. Among these include, Langur monkey, common leopard, Jungle cat, fishing at, large and small Indian civets, mongoose, hyena, wild dog, jackal. sloth bear, otter, porcupine, bandicoots, blue bull (Nilgai), Sambar deer, hog deer, barking dear, wild boar etc. This park is one of the best place to view the most magnificent of cats, The Royal Bengal Tigers. The chance are almost 80% depending on season.
Itinerary: Standard safari program - 3 nights 4 days
1st Day :
Receive by jungle guide on the highway and proceed to resort. Arrive in the resort very early morning. Relax. Discover Tharu life and culture through our Tharu village/culture tour
2nd Day:
Whole day walking safari to view Gangetic Dolphins and swimming also possible.
3rd Day:
Exploration of Tiger territory by foot before lunch. Elephant back safari or jeep safari in the afternoon.
4th Day:
Bird watching tour will be carried out very early morning followed by the opportunity to relax or explore the surrounding villages again. Departure to Kathmandu or to Pokhbara with a public bus after lunch
Standard safari program - 4 nights 5 days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
Royal Bardia National Park:
Wilderness and Wilderness in the relatively unexplored deep jungles of far western Nepal where wildlife is more that abundant. Remote, Challenging and offering unique adventure for wildlife and nature lovers.
The Royal Bardia National Park was initially a Royal hunting reserve. It was in 1976 that it was gazetted as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of only 368 sq. KM in 1982, It was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve Which also included the Babai River Valley. It was only in 1988 that is was granted a status of National Park in order to preserve the dwindling species of rare ecosystem, including flora and fauna, particularly the tiger and its other prey species. This park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai p[providing excellent habitat for most of the endangered species of wildlife and birds. The park now covers an area of 968 sq. KM. It was only 1994 basic facilities existed for independent visitors. It has extensive and varied wildlife-all endangered rhinoceros, Wild elephants, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Swamp deer, Black buck, Gharial Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphins.
More than thirty different mammals, over 400 species of birds, many snakes, lizards , and fish have been sighted and recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats. Among these include, Langur monkey, common leopard, Jungle cat, fishing at, large and small Indian civets, mongoose, hyena, wild dog, jackal. sloth bear, otter, porcupine, bandicoots, blue bull (Nilgai), Sambar deer, hog deer, barking dear, wild boar etc. This park is one of the best place to view the most magnificent of cats, The Royal Bengal Tigers. The chance are almost 80% depending on season.
Itinerary: Standard safari program - 4 nights 5 days
Arrival Day:
Receive by jungle guide on the highway and proceed to resort. Arrive in the resort very early morning. Relax. Discover Tharu life and culture through our Tharu village/culture tour
2nd Day:
Whole day walking safari to view Gangetic Dolphins and swimming also possible.
3rd Day:
Exploration of Tiger territory by foot before lunch. Elephant back safari or jeep safari in the afternoon.
4th Day:
Rafting in the flat Karnali and visit to Baghurphanta watching tower and grassland.
5th Day:
Bird watching tour will be carried out very early morning followed by the opportunity to relax or explore the surrounding villages again. Departure to Kathmandu or to Pokhbara with a public bus after lunch
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Bird Watching & Safari - 2 Nights 3 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
The Reserve covers 175 Sq.Kilo Meters. It was established in 1996. Numerous water-holes and marshes make this one of the finest birding areas in Nepal. The grasslands support an important population of the Asiatic buffalo.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve first Gazettes back in1976 was mainly established to protect the rare wild water buffaloes. The area of the reserve extends 175 sq. km. to the north of one kilometer long barrage that spans the Koshi river. The vast expanse of water created by the barrage, marshes, lagoons, mudflats and arable land that lie around it offers an outstanding wetland which has about to created one of the best and finest bird watching sanctuaries in Asia. One of the most rewarding and greatest assets of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Park is that it offers ample scope for nature walks. For those with curiosity and perseverance, walking within the reserve on foot is the most profitable way of exploring the grassland, river lagoons and woodlands and vicinity of the barrage, just a short drive away.
The best time too visit this fabulous wildlife reserve is between October to March when much of the migratory and local birds can be sighted by the barrage and many of the river channels. Numerous Himalayan peaks including the Makalu I (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world can be seen during the clear time of the year.
Itinerary: Bird Watching & Safari - 2 Nights 3 Days
| Day 01 | : | a.m. Arrival and brief introduction of the facility and program. 1.00 p.m. Lunch 2.00 p.m. Bird walk in the marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc. 6:30 p.m Slide show on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner. |
| Day 2 | : |
6.30a.m. Breakfast 7.30a.m. Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack lunch to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower (full day) 6.30p.m. Cultural dance followed by barbecue dinner. |
| Day 3 | : |
a.m. Bird watching around the camp area or leisure. 8.00 a.m. Breakfast 9.00 a.m. Departure |
Bird Watching & Safari - 3 Night 4 Days
Location: Nepal, Asia
Overview:
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible by air, surface and river. The journey by air is just 45 minutes flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu and then a mere one and half hours drive to the camp. Also rafting down for 8-10 days on the wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River is another exciting way to reach the destination. The third option would be the scenic drive through the meandering countryside road of about 500 km. That takes almost 10 hours from Kathmandu.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve also makes an exciting alternative destination of r visitors who have already visited Royal Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park. Also for mountaineers and trekkers heading of returning from Arun / Makalu and Kanchenjunga region. It also serves as ideal location to break journey while en-route to Sikkim & Darjeeling and Bhutan and have a brief relaxing stay. We recommend minimum 2 nights or longer stay to appreciate and observe what park has to offer at its maximum.
Itenerary: Bird Watching & Safari - 3 Night 4 Days
| Day 01 | : | a.m. Arrival and brief introduction of the facility and program. 1.00p.m. Lunch 2.00p.m. Bird walk in the marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc. 6.30p.m. Slide show on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner. |
| Day 2 | : | 6.30a.m. Breakfast 7.30a.m. Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack lunch to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower (full day) 6.30p.m. Cultural dance followed by barbecue dinner. |
| Day 3 | : |
6:30a.m. Breakfast 7:30a.m. Bird walk inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands and wetland habitat with pack lunch to see swamp partridge, black-necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc. 12.00noon Pack lunch 2.00 p.m. Continue bird watching or optional elephant ride to watch Arna the wild water buffalo, blue bull, hog deer, fishing eats etc. 6.30 p.m. Stargazing 7.00 p.m. Chinese Dinner |
| Day 4 | : |
a.m. Bird watching around the camp area or leisure. 8.00 a.m. Breakfast 9.00 a.m. Departure. Gorkha : Gorkha is the birth place of King Prithvi Narayan Shah- the Great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, there is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple of Gorakhanath. Gorkha can be reached in about six hours from Kathmandu and in about four hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting. |
Places of Interest outside kathmandu Valley:
Gosainkunda, Dhulikhel, panauti, Namo Buddha, Timal Narayan, Palanchowk Bhagawati, Charikot, Helambu, Gorkha, Muktinath Temple, Pokhara Valley, Tansen, Lumbini, Rapti Valley, Daman, Namche Bazaar, Janakpur, Biratnagar, Barahachhetra, Hile, Antu Danda etc.
PLACES OF OUTSIDE KATHMANDU VALLEY
There are many beautiful and interesting places to visit outside the Kathmandu Valley- places of historical importance of noted for natural beauty. Most of them can be easily reached from kathmandu by road or by air....
