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Trishuli Rafting, Annapurna Trek & Jungle Safari (15 days)

Trishuli Rafting, Annapurna Trek & Jungle Safari tour begins with a day raft on Trishuli River that gives an exciting experience of the wild Himalayan Rivers. In the evening you will reach to Pokhara and overnight at hotel. The next day you will depart for the trek to Annapurna ranges that provide an ideal introduction to trekking in the Himalaya. During the trekking trails our ever-attentive guides and crew will lead you from one magnificent campsite to the next. En route you will encounter many villages, forest, bamboo and rhododendron bush ascend to alpine and inspiring views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

After trek you will spend one night in Pokhara and next day transfer to the Chitwan National Park where you will explore the jungle and ride atop elephants in search of Rhino, Deer and even the Royal Bengal tiger. Furthermore rhesus monkeys, hanuman langurs, Indian pangolins, Indian porcupines, several species of flying squirrels, black-naped hares and endangered hispid hares are present.


Trip Highlights:

Activities:         Trishuli River Rafting, Trek to Poon hill , Pokhara city Sightseeing, Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park
Duration:         14 Nights 15 Days
Destination:     Kathmandu - Pokhara - Ghorepani (2855m) - Chitwan National Park

 

Itinerary of Rafting /Annapurna Trekking/Jungle Safari

Day 01: Pick up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu - Pokhara (823m)
Morning we'll drive through the scenic countryside, around two and half hrs. of drive, we will be rafting starting point at Kuringhat. Our professional rafting guide will be guiding you in proper way in order to do good rafting. Rafting period would be for 4 hours on Trishuli River then we stop for our lunch in mid of rafting. After we keep continuous way to the Pokhara

Day 03: Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni (2800m)
Morning fly to Jomsom-35min. while flying you enjoy breathtaking with views of Annapurna Himalayas and Dhaulagiri-8167m. Trekking passing valley of Kaligandaki River to ancient village Kagbeni entrance of Upper Mustang Kingdom

Day 04: Kagbeni - Muktinath (3802m)
Climb up through some ancient villages Jharkot and Ranipauwa with meadows. This is very popular place for both Hindu and Buddhist, crowed with pilgrims and travelers. Excellent views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri.

Day 05: Muktinath - Marpha (2667m)
Trekking down passing Aklebhetti and Jomsom.Marpha is quite civilized village of Thakeli People with large impressive gompa (Tashi Lhakhang). This is a Nyingma Buddhist Gompa like all buildings in Marpha painted with whitewash produced from a special local stone.

Day 06: Marpha - Ghasa (2025)  
Mostly you walk along side Kaligandaki River to Tukche village. Tukche was the most important village of Thakeli people, because of salt and wool trade meeting point from Tibet and upper Thak valley. Treks continue through the valley of Kaligandaki with views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I and Nilgari as well.

Day 07: Ghasa -Tatopani (1189m)
Vegetation changes from mountain pine and birch to subtropical trees, Kaligandaki valley ends here and valley said to be deepest in the world. On way down you will enjoy beautiful waterfall (Rupse Chhahara).

Day 08: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2855m)
Before the trails from Beni joins, there are few ups and downs. Trekking through some villages like Ghara, Shikha and Chitre at the end you will trek through oak and magnolia and rhododendron forest.

Day 09: Ghorepani -Poon Hill (3100m) - Tadapani
Visit Poon hill before breakfast. You can have one of the best panorama views from poon hill. Breakfast in Ghorepani after, path follows through deep pine and rhododendron forest with some small waterfalls.

Day 10: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1940m)
This is Gurung village with pleasant views of Annapurna south, Hinchuli and Machhepuchere and many other mountains.

Day 11: Ghandruk - Nayapul - Pokhara (823m)
The trail is now on the bottom of the river valley passing through some lovely birch forest. Trekking along side the river to rice terraces of Chimrong village, From Nayapul drive to Pokhara around 2 hours

Day 12: Pokhara city Sightseeing day
Full day Pokhara valley sightseeing (Fewa Lake, Tall Barahi, Maherndra cave, Seti River, Gorkha Museum, International museum, David Fall and world peace Pagoda)

Day 13: Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
After B/F drive to Chitwan National Park Once you are in National park you can do easy activities like visiting traditional Thaur villages, sun set view tours etc. with your nature guide of National Park.

Day 14: Chitwan National Park
Full day activities in national park (Tharu cultural Dance, Elephant ride inside the park, Canoeing and Jungle walk).

Day 15: Chitwan National Park and Kathmandu
Early morning bird watching and after breakfast Drive or Fly back  to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

 

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
  • S/S tours with professional guide in Pokhara and Chitwan.
  • Accommodation in 2/3 star standard hotel with B/B.
  • Privet transport for trekking, rafting and city S/S tours.
  • Three times foods per day during trekking and rafting trips.
  • Professional trekking guides and necessary porters.
  • Necessary rafting and kayaking gears.
  • Trekking permits and TIMS Card.
  •  National Park fee, three times meals and all programmed.
  • Domestic air fair
  • One day rafting on Trishuli River
  • Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.

Cost Excludes

  • Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, Tea, coffee alcoholic beverages,
  • Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
  • Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
  • Personal trekking equipments for the trek.
  • Tips for guide & porter.