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Two days rafting in Trishuli River, including all meals, equipments, guide, permit and tented accomodation Jungle activities inside the national park Guided city tour and sightseeing by tourist vehicle (as in day by day itinerary) The required number of ground staff during the tour like driver, helpers etc Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites Free Ace the Himalaya duffel bag, sunhat and t-shirt (yours to keep) All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses

Guide

Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking guides

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, and Pokhara Full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in Chitwan Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure

Accommodation

Twin sharing in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Chitwan and Pokhara

Transport

Airport transfers (2) All ground transportation needed in sightseeing and to transfer you between cities

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Insurance

Others

The price EXCLUDES these: International airfare and airport departure tax Your travel insurance Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Pokhara – about USD 15 to USD 20 per person per day All Items of Personal nature like drinks, laundry etc Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected) Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,400 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,400 M)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.No meals included.
Day 2 Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley And Drive To Nagarkot
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley And Drive To Nagarkot

At around 8 am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your tour. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, two copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.
After the pre-trip meeting, your sightseeing trip will start at around 8:45am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal.
The sightseeing places we visit will include:
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site):This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
Swoyambhunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site):Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site):Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple.
After the sightseeing tour we will be have a drive to Nagarkot.
Overnight at a resort in Nagarkot.Breakfast Included.
Day 3 Day 3: Hike Down To Bhakatapur And Visit Chagunarayan And Drive Back To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hike Down To Bhakatapur And Visit Chagunarayan And Drive Back To Kathmandu

This morning you can experience the spectacular sunrise views from Nagarkot before taking a walk through the Tilkot Forest Reserve to the region’s oldest temple: Changu Narayan. In the afternoon, visit the nearby city of Bhaktapur which offers great opportunities to enjoy the wonderful traditional wooden architecture of Buddhist and Hindu temples. It is about three hours and same day you will have the sightseeing in the followings places.
Changu Narayan Temple (World Heritage Site):Changu Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the oldest temples of Nepal. It has a pillar inscription of great importance, and this is the earliest inscription known in Nepal. The temple remains a milestone in Nepali temple architecture with rich embossed works.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site):As you walk in the square, you feel a sense of inner harmony. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara-style temples with a fifty-five-windows palace of brick and wood. The attractions of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the Palace, art galleries, and the statue of King Bhupindra Malla.
After the sightseeing we will be driving back to kathmandu. The evening is spent back in Kathmandu.
Overnight at a three-star hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 4 Day 4: Morning Drive To The Trishuli River For First Day Rafting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Morning Drive To The Trishuli River For First Day Rafting

After breakfast, we drive to Charaundi, the starting point of rafting. The rafting in the Trishuli River is one of the most thrilling adventure activities. During this period, you feel what the real ecstasy of life in Nepal is. The natural scenery seen from the Trisuli River is another spectacle to cherish.
Overnight at a tented camp.Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Day 5: Second Day Rafting And Drive To Chitwan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Second Day Rafting And Drive To Chitwan

The morning brings more rafting excitement as you tackle the biggest rapids of the trip so far. Soon it is time to leave the river behind and continue drive to Chitwan National Park. Upon arrival in Chitwan, settle into your wildlife lodge before taking a walk through the local village.
Overnight at a resort.Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Day 6: Activities In The Chitwan National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Activities In The Chitwan National Park

An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with bird watching, elephant safari and jungle walk.
After breakfast a 45-minute walk through the grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for elephant safari and jungle walk, visit the observation tower, nature walk with boat ride, back to the camp and have dinner.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Pokhara

This morning, set out on a walk dedicated to bird watching before taking a tourist bus to Pokhara. Arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free to relax and explore this picturesque lakeside town.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 8 Day 8: Guided Sightseeing At Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Guided Sightseeing At Pokhara

After the breakfast we will have the full day guided sightseeing in Pokhara. A private vehicle and a professional tour guide will be provided. The places we visit are as follows:
Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple:Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.
Seti River Gorges: Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
Devi’s Fall:Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
Gupteswar Cave:The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated 2 kms from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall and the cave is almost 3 kms long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Tibetan Refugee Camps:The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.
Museums:During the tour, we will visit two different museums: one museum displays the lifestyles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu while the other, Gurkha Memorial Museum, is dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name in many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. The soldiers of the Gurkha regiment won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 9 Day 9: Drive Back To Kathmandu In Tourist Vehicle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Drive Back To Kathmandu In Tourist Vehicle

We will Drive back to kathmandu early in the morning after breakfast. You will have the evening for leisure and some rest in Kathmandu. You may want to stroll along the streets and visit the Narayanhiti Palace Museum at the heart of the city, or perhaps do some shopping.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 10 Day 10: Biking Trip In And Around Kathmandu And Farewell Dinner
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Biking Trip In And Around Kathmandu And Farewell Dinner

Today we will do the best single track biking in the northern side of the Kathmandu valley. The zigzag way through the rice paddies and semi rural local villages and you can test your skill on some fine sections of single track. The ride combines sharp, steep climbs, sweet down hills. There are many variations on this route so you can choose and take assistance from your guide depending on your fitness and skill. It is about 70 km of moderate ride, which take 6 to 7 hours. Ride back to hotel.
Overnight at a three-star hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 11 Day 11: Depart From Nepal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Depart From Nepal

The trip concludes - our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
Breakfast included.

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Itinerary of your trip Nepal Exploration Tour

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,400 M)

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley And Drive To Nagarkot

Day 3: Hike Down To Bhakatapur And Visit Chagunarayan And Drive Back To Kathmandu

Day 4: Morning Drive To The Trishuli River For First Day Rafting

Day 5: Second Day Rafting And Drive To Chitwan

Day 6: Activities In The Chitwan National Park

Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Pokhara

Day 8: Guided Sightseeing At Pokhara

Day 9: Drive Back To Kathmandu In Tourist Vehicle

Day 10: Biking Trip In And Around Kathmandu And Farewell Dinner

Day 11: Depart From Nepal

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