Itinerary

   
      Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu

      Arrive in Kathmandu Arrive in Kathmandu. A Mountain Travel Sobek representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. He or she will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements, and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel around 4:00 p.m. regarding trek arrangements and a general orientation to Kathmandu. Most flights from the U.S. require three days of travel and overnight en route (you arrive in Kathmandu on the third day). More specific details will be sent to you in your pre-trip packet of information. Yak & Yeti Hotel
   
      Day 2 : Touring the Kathmandu Valley

      Touring the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu is one of three former medieval city-states in the valley, along with Bhaktapur and Patan. Morning tour of Bhaktapur, which has preserved its ancient character and does a wonderful job of displaying medieval Nepalese town life. A highlight is Durbar Square, with its many temples, remains of an ancient palace, and intricate Sun Dhoka ("Golden Gate"), a gilded copper gate crafted in 1753. In the afternoon, Kathmandu is yours to explore. By western standards, the city is intimate. You can visit the many interesting sights, shrines, and markets, or stroll in Kathmandu's fascinating Asan Tole bazaar. Don't miss Durbar Square, Thamel, Swayambhunath (the "Monkey Temple," overlooking the entire Valley; go at sunrise or sunset!) and the King's Palace. You could also hire a driver to take you to the nearby ancient city of Patan.
  
      Days 3 - 5 : Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge

      Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge This morning we take the short scenic flight to Pokhara and transfer to Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, an elegant mountain lodge nestled among the Annapurna foothills. The Pokhara Valley is known for its dazzling mountain panoramas, but it's also home to clans of Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, and Thakali people who have farmed and herded in these hills for centuries. While less famous than Nepal's Sherpas, their hill cultures are no less interesting, with a rich mixture of Hindu, Buddhist, and animistic traditions. This is the region from which Britain recruited many of its famous Gurkha regiments. The afternoon is free to relax, or explore on foot the villages in the nearby countryside. Each day we depart on hikes in the magical foothills of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Walks in this region provide memorable opportunities to meet the people of Nepal's middle hills and take in the Pokhara Valley's astounding Himalayan views. We have a packed lunch each day and return to our lodge in the late afternoon.
     Days 6 - 8 : Chitwan

      Chitwan Five-hour drive to Chitwan National Park, the jewel of Nepal's wildlife parks since its inception in 1973. The main highlights of our wildlife activities are elephant rides to see the rare one-horned rhino, sloth bear, four species of deer, a dazzling array of tropical birds, and perhaps a leopard or tiger. Rhinos and deer are frequently sighted, but the chances of seeing a leopard or tiger are remote. The birdlife is fantastic-some 530 species have been sighted within the park. We'll seek out the fauna via elephant back and on foot, and also take wooden boat rides into the watery realm of the threatened gharial croco¬dile, mugger crocodile, and numerous waterfowl. Your accommodation is at Tiger Tops Tented Camp, set above a broad grassy plain. The camp features 12 comfortable safari-style tents with twin or double bed options and attached private bathrooms with hot water shower. Meals are served in a thatched central dining area with a nearby raised viewing platform, a great place to sit with a cold drink and watch the wildlife roam below.
  
      Day 9 : Kathmandu

      Kathmandu In the morning we fly back to Kathmandu. The balance of the day is at leisure in Kathmandu.
   
      Day 10 : Fly home

      Transfer to the airport for departure on homeward-bound flights, or join one of our extensions to Vietnam, Cambodia, or India

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