Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu

Arrival at airport. Pick up by socialtours.com staff and transferred to hotel. Trip briefing and welcome dinner in the evening.
Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu

After breakfast, taken to see some of the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu. This day is also meant for trip preparation by buying up gear and provisions as required.
Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Pokhara

Early morning flight to Pokhara. We laze around the lake and get ourselves ready for the trip. Last minute details are cleared out then.
Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Pokhara to Pothana

Early morning drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana. Trekking time: Three- three and half hours maximum.
Overnight at Pothana

Day 05: Pothana to Landruk

Trek starts early morning after breakfast. The trail starts with gentle uphill trek until we reach Deurali and then we descend down crossing suspension bridge to reach Landruk.
Overnight at Landruk

Day 06: Landruk to Ghandruk

The trail descend down beside the Modi Khola (river) with scenic view of the south face of Annapurna. The walk is a pleasant one observing not only the mountains but also the beautiful Gurung villages one passes by. Then we ascend uphill until arriving at Ghandruk-the biggest Gurung village in the region. Gurungs have been known in the history of Nepal for their bravery and up until now Gurungs are recruited as Gurka soldiers in United Kingdom and other countries- an honorary title of the British Army.
Overnight at Ghandruk

Day 07: Ghandruk to Banthanti

After breakfast, we roam around the village watching the beautiful Himalayan landscape of the Mt. Machhapuchre, Annapurna south and Himchuli and discovering the culture of the village. Then we head towards Tadapani crossing woods where rhododendrons are rampant during the spring season and one gets to glimpse occasionally the surprised white spotted monkeys also known as Langurs. Then we descend downhill and again trek uphill to reach Banthati.
Overnight at Banthati

Day 08: Banthati - Ghorepani

We trek towards the highest point of the trek (3400meters) and descend down spotting the beautiful Poon hill. We stop at Deurali for lunch and walk towards Ghorepani.
Overnight at Ghorepani

Day 09: Ghorepani to Tatopani

Early morning we hike to the Poon hill to take the breathtaking views of the Himalayan range of Nepal from Mt. Dhaulagiri to Mt. Manaslu when the sun rises from the mountains. The sight is unforgettable and eternal. After descending back to Ghorepani and having breakfast, we descend down towards Tatopan the place of the natural hot spring. The hot spring is natural and bathing there is said to heal body and mind. Also a relaxing treat in the nature's wonder hot spring after 7 days of hectic trek.
Overnight at Tatopani

Day 10: Tatopani to Pokhara

After breakfast and a bit of sightseeing around the place, we get on the awaiting bus/vehicle to drive back to Pokhara.
Overnight at hotel

Day 11: Chitwan

Early transfer by bus to Chitwan. Upon arrival at the jungle lodge, the managers and naturalists will brief you on the activities they have planned. After lunch you will start your jungle activities such as elephant safaris for2 hours deep into the jungle to experience the wildlife, flora and fauna of the park at close quarters or a bird watching tour will be organized. Dinner and overnight at the jungle lodge.

Day 12: Chitwan

Early morning wake up call. Tea / Coffee will be served and there will be either an elephant safari or a nature walk. After breakfast, canoe ride or a bird watching tour. Lunch at the lodge and after lunch an elephant briefing at the Elephant stables where naturalists will give a lecture on the Asian Elephant. Here you will have an opportunity to witness and participate in the bathing of an elephant. Dinner and overnight at the jungle lodge.

Day 13: Kathmandu

Early morning wake up call. After Tea/ Coffee there will be an early morning elephant safari or nature walk. Breakfast and transfer to waiting vehicle for drive back to airport and flight back to Kathmandu. Afternoon free till trip briefing for the rafting trip.

Day 14: Tibet Border

Early morning transfer to the Bhote Koshi with Nepal’s top rafting agency for a three hour practice on the lower section of the Bhote Koshi which has III and III+ rapids. After that we transfer you to the resort just near the Tibet border for the evening.

Day 15: Kathmandu

This is the big rafting day as we put in just at the resort and start our descent through rapid after rapid for about 4 hours. After the take out, we take all the exhausted souls back to Kathmandu for a night rest at the hotel.

Day 16: Kathmandu

Early morning mountain flight to see the Himalayan splendour and wrap up the trip. Rest of day free to shopping and leisure. Sumptuous farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 17: Departure

Day free till departure to airport

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