This is a family adventure!
This trip has great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps traveling as part of a larger family group.) The amazing things you'll be doing include exploring the temples, bazaars, foothills, and jungles of the breathtaking mountain kingdom of Nepal
Old Kathmandu and The Himalayas
Your adventure begins in the twisting alleyways, colorful bazaars and charismatic ‘Monkey Temple’ of Kathmandu. Flying to Pokhara, you’ll then get your first glimpse of the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Himalaya from your lakeside resort at Begnas. Porters will carry your luggage (perhaps the kids too, for a price!) as you walk into the foothills. During the trek you’ll gain a fascinating insight into the simple lives of the friendly Nepalese people. Parents and kids alike will love the contact with local villagers.
Jungle Safari, Elephants & Rhinos
Descending into the steamy jungle of Chitwan National Park, you’ll explore by dugout canoe – a great way to get close to the birds and animals of the park. One of the highlights of your stay will undoubtedly be an elephant-back safari in search of rhino and even tiger (if you’re really lucky!)
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Arrive in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 :
Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu. The places of interest include: Pashupatinath Temple. 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has a jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa
This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kilometers to the west, and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth, supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Day 03 :
Fly to Pokhara; transfer to your lakeside resort; short walks or relax. Stay overnight at hotel at lake side in Pokhara.
Day 04 :
Go from Pokhara (915 m) to Nayapul (1050 m) by car, which takes 1 and half hours drive. Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050 m) to Tikhedhunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065m), which takes about 4 hours. The first part of your trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung, and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business, and some in Gorkha and Indian regiments.
Day 05 :
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m) and it takes about 6 hours. To begin your trek, you ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then ascend gently for the rest of the trek, passing through Ulleri (2070 m) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997 m), Huinchuli (6441 m), and Annapurna (7219 m) south. Now your trail is quite easy, passing through forest and descending gently to the final camp. You could see some of the wild life such as monkeys, and various species of birds.
Day 06 :
Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1950 m) which takes about 7 and a half hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232 m) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), TukuchePeak (6920 m), Nilgiri (6940 m), Varaha Shikhar (7847 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Lamjung Himal (6931 m), and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.) From Tadapani to Ghandruk, It is a very easy trek, descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak, and other kinds of dense forests. You can hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre, and Gurung museum. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455 m), Annapurna III (7755 m) and Fishtail.
Day 07 :
Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti, which takes about 5 hours. Today your trek descends through Kimshe to Shaulo Bazaar. From here your trail goes quite flat until you retrace back to Birethanti. You need to walk almost half an hour to get to Nayapul. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara by taxi.
Day 08 :
Drive to Bandipur for village stay. Travel to the ancient hill town of Bandipur which boasts fabulous views of many of the Himalayan giants. In the afternoon, you can walk around the village.
Day 09 :
Drive to Chitwan, which takes five hours. Stay overnight in Chitwan.
You enjoy some of the jungle activities. The Chitwan National Park is the lush valley of Chitwan situated in the foothills of Churia ranges which houses the first National Park of the Kingdom This National Park, widely acknowledged as one of the best national parks in Asia, lies in the Terai region of southern Nepal. Diverse combination of nature is found here in Royal National Chitwan Park providing a perfect habitat of wildlife. It harbors many globally threatened species, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, great one-horned Rhino, Gharial crocodile, Asian Elephant, Sloth bear, Leopard etc.
During your stay in National Chitwan Park, you are going to get a chance to choose between various nature and cultural program such as:
Canoe Trip: You can enjoy canoe trip on either The Rapti River or The Budhi Rapti River, which border the National Park. You can see two types of crocodiles, the Gharial, and Mugger basking on the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is "Paradise Island," with over 450 species of exotic birds, domestic as well as migratory. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine Falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the less distributed areas of the park to track the rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and museum of historic interest relating to the park. However during this period we will visit 20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephants, and to train them to convey tourists around the region.
Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional, self-sufficient way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional movements and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural shows performed by Tharus will be an unforgettable experience. The Tharus in traditional colorful costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Elephant safari: On elephant back you can view the wild life of the area in their natural habitat.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to the specific place where you can observe elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for a crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Day 10 :
Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 11 :
Free day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 12 :
Fly out from Kathmandu.
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