Cross
Nepal: Kathnadu – Chitwan
– Pokhara
8
days
Arrival
Point:
Kathmandu
Departure
Point:
Kathmandu
Trip Duration:
8 days
Trip Leader:
Tour Leader, local
guides
Food Included:
No meals included
Accommodation:
Hotels/guesthouses
Price:
US$449 |
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Global Crossroad’s
Cross Nepal Tour covers the
three major tourist destinations
of Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara,
and Chitwan National Park. Participants
begin their Nepal exploration
in the city of Kathmandu. Kathmandu
Valley is the capital city of
Nepal and consists of three
main cities of great cultural
and historic interest. Pokhara
is a Gateway to the world-renowned
Annapurna Mountain region. An
enchanting city nestled in a
tranquil valley, this area is
often the starting point for
many of Nepal’s most popular
trekking and rafting destinations.
Chitwan National Park has long
been one of the country’s
treasures containing numerous
natural wonders.
Proposed
Itinerary
Day 1:
Sightseeing tour of
KATHMANDU CITY
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
will consist of visiting popular
tourist destinations and various
sacred places of Kathmandu Valley
such as Kathmandu’s Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath, Budhanilkantha,
Pasupatinath, Bauddhanath.
Day 2:
Drive to Chitwan (3
hours of white water rafting
on the way)
Take an early tourist bus
to Chitwan, experiencing Nepal’s
river rafting experience –
passing by scenic hills and
landscapes. The day’s
trip then journeys onto Mungling
before continuing to Chitwan
National Park (estimated 3 hour
drive). Upon arrival in Chitwam
the group will check-in at a
lodge for an overnight stay.
Day
3: Chitwan National
Park Jungle Activities
After an early wake-up time
and breakfast the group will
then tour the jungle while simultaneously
experiencing the unique bird
species within Chitwan’s
National Park. After this tour,
a trip via canoe awaits participants
upon the Rapti and Narayani
Rivers. These river waters are
inhabited by carnivorous crocodiles,
as well as other unique species
of animals and birds. Upon return
back to the camp, participants
will break for lunch before
voyaging through the culture-rich
village of Tharu followed by
dinner and an overnight at the
lodge.
Day 4:
Chitwan National Park
Jungle Activities
In the morning, participants
will experience a safari though
Chitwan National Park’s
jungles atop an elephant while
simultaneously witnessing an
abundance of the park’s
flora and fauna. Upon return
to the camp and after lunch,
participants can visit the park’s
elephant stables where the senior
naturalists will provide an
in-depth lecture about the behavior/life
of these majestically giant,
often gentle creatures..
Day
5: Drive to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara is approximately
150km – usually taking
about six (6) hours (often due
in-part to the unpredictable/unfavorable
road conditions. Upon arrival
in Pokhara, the group will check-in
to a hotel.
Day 6:
Sightseeing in Pokhara
The city Pokhara boasts numerous
sites of intrigue to satiate
the interests of just about
all those visiting. Also known
as “The Gateway to the
Himalayas,” places of
interest include Phewa Lake,
Barahi Temple, Devi’s
Fall, and Mahendra Cave.
Day 8:
Drive back to Kathmandu
Before departing for a return-trip
to Kathmandu, participants are
treated to an astounding sunrise
view at Sarangkot.
This is
sample Itinerary and can change
to meet the changes in the field
conditions
Dates
and Price
Price:
US$449 ONLY for Global
Crossroad Volunteer
Dates:
To be determined by country
coordinator (Most likely at
the end or middle of the volunteer
program)
What’s
Included
- Hotel accommodations
- sightseeing as noted in
the itinerary
- ground/in-country transportation
- entrance fees and permits
- baggage storage
- health insurance
What’s
Not Included
- Meals (estimated budget
$5-15 per day)
- optional tips to leader
- Items of personal consumption
(sodas, alcoholic beverages,
laundry, etc.)
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