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Arrival into
Kathmandu. Meet upon arrival with traditional garland ceremony and
transfer to your hotel, Soaltee Crowne Plaza (5 star deluxe).
Evening cultural program depicting the folk dances of the various
tribes of Nepal followed by an authentic Nepali dinner. Return to
hotel for overnight.
(Dinner) |
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| Day
2 |
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After breakfast at the
hotel, commence for a whole day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
City, Patan City, Tibetan refugee Camp, Swayambhunath and Bodhnath
Stupas, Kumari temple, etc. Return to hotel for dinner and
overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
3 |
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After breakfast at the
hotel, commence for a whole day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
City, Patan City, Tibetan refugee Camp, Swayambhunath and Bodhnath
Stupas, Kumari temple, etc. Return to hotel for dinner and
overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
4 |
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Namche Bazaar (3445
m). After the national park entry point at Jorsale continue up
river and cross the river. From here a steep climb to Namche
Bazaar. While going up this trail there are the first views of
Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8511 m). Lhotse is a traditional
trading center with a bazaar that is held every Saturday. A 6
hours walk.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
5 |
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Rest day for
acclimatization. A walk through this interesting village and an
opportunity for proper acclimatization. An excursion can be taken
to Thame (3810 m).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
| Day
6 |
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Thyangboche (3867 m).
Ascending through a Rhododendron forest to Thayangboche. This is
the main monastery in the Khumbu region. Which is fully restored
after the fire in 1990. A five and a half hours walk.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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| Day
7 |
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Phortse (3847 m). This
day the trek is short and it gives time for relaxation and
exploration of the monastery area. After lunch at Thyangboche, the
trail descends all the way to the Imja Khola river and then
gradually uphill to Phortse. This village consists of about 30
houses and lies on the lower southern flank of Tawache, directly
across the valley from Thyangboche. A three and a half hours walk.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
8 |
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Phortse (3847 m). This
day the trek is short and it gives time for relaxation and
exploration of the monastery area. After lunch at Thyangboche, the
trail descends all the way to the Imja Khola river and then
gradually uphill to Phortse. This village consists of about 30
houses and lies on the lower southern flank of Tawache, directly
across the valley from Thyangboche. A three and a half hours walk.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
9 |
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Monjo (2835 m). A full
day descending trail through Namche Bazaar and off down the hill
along the Dudh Koshi river. Campsite close to the National Park
boundary. A five hours walk.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
10 |
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Lukla (2804 m). From
here the walk to Lukla takes quite a while. The 2 hours walk
uphill is quite strenuous. A five hours walk. Overnight at the
Sagarmatha Resort.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
11 |
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After breakfast in
Lukla, an early morning return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to
your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the day free. Dinner and
overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
12 |
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After breakfast,
transfer to the domestic airport for your 20 minutes’ flight to
Bharatpur. Upon arrival, pick up by jungle camp vehicle and
transfer to Machan Wildlife Resort. Lunch and briefing upon
arrival and assignment of accommodation. Late afternoon elephant
back safari into the wild grassland of Chitwan for views of the
wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to camp for dinner and
overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
13 |
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There is an
opportunity for early birds to take nature walks to view birds
that flock to the riverside in the morning. After breakfast,
various wildlife activities such as dugout canoe rides on the
Narayani river, elephant back safari, nature walks, etc. Lunch in
lodge. Evening ethnic Tharu cultural dances with dinner.
Overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day
14 |
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After breakfast, drive
back to Bharatpur for your return flight to Kathmandu. Meet upon
arrival and proceed for lunch. After lunch, drive to the ancient
medieval city of Bhadgaon for a half day sightseeing tour. Evening
free for shopping, etc. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day 15 |
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After breakfast, at
leisure until departure transfer to the airport for your onward
flight. |
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