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Nepal At A Glance Area: 147,181 sq.km.

Capital: Kathmandu Continent: Asia

China, Tibet

Latitude: 26째 22' and 30째 27' North Bhutan India Nepal

Longitude: 80째4' and 88째 12' East Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.

Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity Geographical Location: Situated between China to the North and India to the East, West and South.

Political System: Federal Republic with Multi-party

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Topography: From the world's deepest gorge in the KaliGandaki valley to the highest point on earth, Mt Everest.

Vegetation: Nepal has a wide variety of natural vegetation owing to its topographical variation.

People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.

Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NRS)

Seasons: Winter: December-February Spring: March-May Summer: June-August Autumn: September-Novembe

Messege from Executive Director It is my great pleasure to introduce My Nepal Adventure Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd and its wide range of travel services. With over 18 years of personal experience in tourism arena I am able to establish our own company with the support of my brothers and dedicated and well-trained team. By virtue of our wide range of business networking and good business has now become one of the leading tour operators specializing in organizing cultural, historical and heritage tours, hiking, trekking, jungle safari, rafting and other variety of tourism products as well as tailor made package to our Chinese and South Asian customers. In addition, we handle all sorts of travel arrangements from hotel booking, flight booking and visa processing for Bhutan and India to insure that all our customers have the best possible trip of a lifetime in this Himalayan region. Our guiding principle of the company is “Quality, efficiency, security and innovation�. We have our private Luxurious fleet of transportations with air-conditioning and Chinese-Speaking escorting city guides who provide the best travel service to suit the interest of our valued customers.

Please give us an opportunity to be your host travel company in Nepal. We endeavor at all times to ensure that our customers under our care will have a hassle free and pleasant, enjoyable holiday.

Any suggestions or comments about our services will be highly appreciated.

Chhabi Lal Phuyal Executive Director

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Our Team Raja Ram Phuyal (Managing Director) He has over 16 Years of tourism experience in Nepal. Having traveled extensively South Asian countries, he knows very well the interest of the travel agents and Chinese customers and how to deal with them professionally. He is expert in making business alliance with different travel in South Asia.

Deepak Phuyal (Operation Director) With over 13 years of experience, he has organized many tours and other adventure sports for over thousands of Chinese tourist in Nepal, Bhutan and India. He knows how to serve and make the customers happy by providing international standards of professionalism &efficiency. With strong interest in culture and adventure tourism, he uses his knowledge to create unique tour programs including trekking, hiking and other adventure sports.

Office Staff Our staff with responsibilities in correspondence and tour operations is well versed in communicating in English.

Our Guides All our guides are fully licensed by the ministry of tourism of Nepal Government and speak fluent Chinese and English. Many of them are graduate in history, culture and archaeology and are very much professional, knowledgeable and friendly. They all pay attention to minute details for each individual customers to ensure personalized service and a memorable travel experience in Nepal.

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Mt. Kailash Mt. Kailash alias ‘Jewels of snow’as the Tibetans call it, is the most sacred mountain in Asia. The mountain believed to be an abode of Lord Shiva by the Hindus is also venerated by Buddhist, Jains and the Bon, Tibet’s indigenous religion. For thousands of years the Kailash region is the sources of the Ganges, the Sutlej, thunders and the Brahmaputra river which also drains the vast of Tibetan plateau. Hindus, declare it to be Lord Shiva’s throne and according to the legends river ganges is said to have emanated from one of standards of Shiva’s long matted hair. with the mighty Mt.Sumeru, The central peak of the world. Jains identify the Kailash area with the place of their first saint’s spiritual liberation. As a Bon centre, Mt. Kailash is the soul of universe and assures perpetuity and protection for all the Tibetan people.

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Mansarovar Lake

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ituated between Mt.Kailash and Mt.Gurla Mandata is the sacred lake Mansarovar. This is another important pilgrimage sites to the Tibetans. It is known as Mapham Tso (Lake), “the

unconquerable lake”. As per the Hindu mythology it was formed in the mind of Lord Brahma (the creator).It Was created to show the omnipotence of Brahma’s mind, ‘MANAS’. Holy lake Mansarover, the mother principle, represents Buddhist transcendent consciousness.

Devotees and high lamas are found devoted chanting and praying ceaselessly as most make the difficult spiritual walk around Mt.Kailash and lake Manasoravor (clockwise by Hindus and Buddhist and anti-clockwise by bon religion).This hardest walk around Mt.Kailash is called Kora or Parikrama that normally takes three days and is believed to release from the sins of 100 births. A legend has it that even a beast that bears the name of Manasarovar shall go to the paradise of Brahma. This is a journey of lifetime-a pilgrimage for us all.

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Mt. Kailash Lake Mansarovar Tour & Trek

Pilgrimage Tour to Holy Mt.Kailash & Lake Mansarovar

by Helicopter 09 Nights / 10 Days Tour Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley/pack up checking and briefing of the programme to kailash & Mansarovar/Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by domestic airlines. Overnight stay at hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day 03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot/airlift to Hilsa by helicopter/walk uphill to Sher and drive to Taklakot. Overnight stay at hotel in Taklakot.

Day 04: Spend a whole day at Taklakot to acclimatize before starting the most difficult pilgrimage Day 05: Drive for 4-5 hrs. (90 km) from Taklakot to Chui Gompa, Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Chui Gompa.

Day 06: Drive for 5-6 hrs from Chui Gompa to Sershong and trek to Dirapuk. Overnight stay at hotel in Dirapuk.

Day 07: Trek to Zuthuphuk (4760m) for 9-10 hrs. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 08: After completing Kailash Mansarovar Parikarma,trek from Zuthuphuk to Darchen for 4-5 hrs & drive for 4-5 hrs to Taklakot.

Overnight stay at hotel in taklakot.

Day 09: Drive from Taklakot to Sheer/trek down till Hilsa and fly to Simikot by helicopter and Nepalgunj – Kathmandu by domestic flight .Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.

Pilgrimage Trek to Holy Mt.Kailash and Lake Mansarovar

Day 02: Sightseeing to Kathmandu valley/pack up checking and briefing of the program to Kailash & Mansarovar Day 03: Kathmandu to Nyalam(3750m): Reach to Kodari,a border line between Nepal China/ be assisted by boarder agent for the formalities to enter into Tibet,China. Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House.

Day 04: Nyalam: A day free at Nyalam acclimatize and for excursion within the city.

Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House.

15 Nights / 16 days Tour

Day 05: Nyalam to Saga (4450m) almost 6-7 hours drive/220km.

Overnight stay at Saga Guest House.

Day 01: Welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 06: Saga to Paryang/Ngari Punsum(4500m): Around 7 hours drive/225 Km,from Saga to Ngari

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Punsum via Paryang. Overnight stay at Ngari Punsum,Campsite

Day 11: Zuthulphuk to darchen/ Mansarovar (Hore), campsite.

Day 07: Ngari Punsum to Mansarovar (4550m): Proceed from Ngari Punsum to Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Thrugu/Chiu, camp site.

Day 12: Mansarovar to Paryang: Our tour back in same way up to Kathmandu, same system will be applicable. Overnight stay at Paryang, Guest House.

Day 08: Mansarovar (Thrugu/ Chiu) to Darchen (4560m): Early morning drive from Mansarovar to Darchen and afternoon drive to Serlung Gompa. Overnight stay at Darchen, Guest House.

Day 13: Paryang to Saga: Drive back to saga. Overnight stay at Saga, Guest House

Day 09: Darchen to Driaphuk (4890m): First day Kailash Parikarma for almost 7 hours.

Overnight stay at Driaphuk, Campsite.

Day 10: Driaphuk to Zuthuphuk (4750m): Pass Dolma-La(5,670m) above sea level, have darshan of gaurikunda. Overnight stay at Zuthulphuk, Campsite.

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Day 14: Saga to Nyalam: Drive back to Nyalam. Overnight stay at Nyalam, Guest House.

Day 15: Nyalam to kathamndu: after completing all the formalities at the border our Nepal part,drive to Kathmandu, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 16: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.

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Pilgrimage Tour to Holy Mt.Kailash and Lake Mansarovar including Center Tibet and Lhasa 18 Nights / 19 Days Tour Day 01: Welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley / pack up checking and briefing of the program to Kailash & Mansarovar.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m): Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport, fly to Lhasa

by Air China. Arrival at Gonggar airport, meet a Chinese guide at the airport and drive for one and half hour(65km)to Lhasa. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Lhasa.

Day 04/05: Lhasa city sightseeing tour Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Lhasa–Gyantse (3900m): Drive to Gyantse. Overnight stay at guest house in Gyantse.

Day 07: Gyantse–Lhatse (4350m): Drive almost for 6 hours to Lhatse from Gyantse crossing Sigatse.

Overnight stay Lhatse, Guest House.

Day 08: Lhatse- Saga (4450m): This is the way where you meet trekking crews, drive to Saga.

Overnight stay at Saga, Guest House.

Day 09: Saga – Paryang/Ngari Pinsum(4500m): Drive from Saga to Ngari Punsum via Paryang for almost 7 hours/225km.Overnight stay at Ngari Punsum, Campsite.

Day 10: Ngari PunsumMansarovar (4550m): Proceed

from Ngari Punsum to Mansarovar that is around 6 hours drive/ 180km.Overnight stay at the bank of Mansarovar, Guest House.

Day 11: Mansarovar – Darchen (4560m): Early morning drive from Mansarovar to darchen and afternoon drive to Serlung Gompa. Overnight stay at darchen, Guest House.

Day 12: Darchen to Driaphuk (4890m): First day of Kailash Parikarma for almost 7 hours. Overnight stay at Driaphuk,Campsite.

to Mansarovar. Overnight stay at the bank of Mansarovar (Hore), Campsite.

Day 15: Mansarovar to Paryang: Our tour back in same way up to Kathmandu, same system will be applicable. Overnight stay at Paryan,Guest House.

Day 16: Paryang to Saga: Drive back to saga. Overnight stay at saga, Guest House.

Day 17: Saga to Nylam: Drive back to Nylam. Overnight stay at Nylam, Guest House.

Day 13: Driaphuk to Zuthulphuk (4750m): Pass Dolma-La(5,670m) above sea level, have darshan of Gaurikunda.Overnight stay at Zuthulphuk, Campsite.

Day 18: Nylam to Kathmandu: After completing all the formalities at the border our Nepal part, drive to Kathmandu, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 14: Zuthulphuk to darchen/ Mansarovar: Finish parikarma of Kailash at Zongjerpu. We drive

Day 19: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for the final departure.

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General Information WEATHER

EMERGENCY

Tibet is cold in winter cool in summer and generally dry. Sunlight is extreme intense. The pleasant months for Mt.Kailash trip are from May to October.

Oxygen sets for emergency/medical purpose is always available in each vehicle and during the trek/parikarma. Explore Kailas Treks makes every effort to minimize the risk of sickness and changes in itinerary. However, Charges for unforeseen circumstances are the responsibility of the clients. Explore Kailas Treks is not responsible for charges incurred in the case of illness, landslide, or other emergency events. In the case of a landslide, you may be requested to transfer vehicles.

FITNESS AND ALTITUDE This trip can be joined by anyone who can walk for average of 5-6 hours a day.

Our itinerary is set on slow pace hike to acclimatize, enabling our clients to enjoy the best. But as this trips climbs above 3000m, you may suffer from Mountain or altitude sickness. Most of the trekkers once they are acclimatized; rarely suffer, apart from mild discomfort caused by the altitude. It is advised for all trekkers to drink approximately 3 liters of water every day.

TRANSPORT & ROADS Roads in Tibet are most paved and improved.

Only very few parts are unpaved. Overland travel is by Land cruiser in Tibet section and in Nepal will be covered by private bus. A truck is provided to carry all the gears, food supply, and camping stuff. Clients should be able to carry their own daypack in case of landslide, etc.

PASSPORT, VISA & TRAVEL PERMIT ENTERING TIBET FROM NEPAL:

FOOD & DRINK While trekking /touring all main meals, tea, coffee, juice and drinking chocolate are includes. All the food are prepared by our trained cook and are served hot, however in some occasions specially while travelling, packed lunch are provided to reach the next camp on time. Boiled water bottle.

ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations will be lodges at every stop except at Kailash Parikarma and Mansarovar.

At these two points we will arrange the accommodation on a tent along with two foam mattresses and sleeping bags. Though hotels and guesthouses in Tibet are star-rated, but they might not meet up to the expectations.

The basic hospitality standards differ and management of hotels are often found below average, Clients should be prepared for what will be encountered. You might have to use shared and often-unisex toilets. Single room is not guaranteed.

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Please note that you would not be eligible for the Tibet travelling permit without the Chinese visa.

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On the basis of the copies of the Chinese visa and passport, we will apply for your Tibet entry permit from the TTB.

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With the combination of the Tibet permit and Chinese visa , you would then be allowed to enter Tibet from the mainland China.

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Once your Tibet permit is issued, you can collect it from anywhere in mainland China where are supposed to arrive or have it delivered at your hotel you would be staying while in mainland China at an extra charge (we should courier you the visa to your respective hotel at main china).

1) Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa 2) Drive to Zhangmu via Friendship-Bridge 3) Fly Kathmandu to Simikot (Hilsa),transfer to Taklakot Visa and entry procedure mainly depend upon from where you enter Tibet, or if not, from where you apply for the Visa.Please consider the points below.

Tibet Visa and entry procedure from Nepal Side: 1.

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Warm clothes are a must to fight the frosty cold and light clothes to shun the scorching heat, however a jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather could change unexpectedly at any time. The recommended item are: A domestic first aid kit, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight, warm hat and scarnes, Monkey cap, Woolensocks, snicker, sleepingbag, comfortable, walkingshoes, dustmasks, utilityknife, sunshat, sunglasses, sunscreenlotion, and sufficient number of changing clothes throughout the trip. No Laundry service will be available throughout the trip.

documents should be clear and readable otherwise it will be rejected by the Tibet Travel Bureau in Tibet (TTB).

First, if you enter or joining the trip in Kathmandu, you will need a multiple entry visa for Nepal which can be obtained either from your nearest Nepalese consulate/embassy or on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or any other entry points.

Things to remember for all tourists’ travelling Tibet for all nationals.

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2. We can issue your visa according to your need and your time frame. Please have a look at the visa fee information as bellow: Please strictly consider the following points: •

Do not apply for the Chinese visa in your country yourself if you are intending to travel Tibet via Kathmandu (Nepal). If you had applied would be automatically cancelled when we get the Tibet visa for you here in Kathmandu.

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The Chinese/Tibet visa you get in Kathmandu is a “Group visa” and is not entered in travelers ‘passport but on a separate sheet of paper-be it person or a group consisting of two or more persons.

Note: Indian nationals do not need visa to enter Nepal.

2. For Tibet, only a group visa is issued by the Chinese Government, and in order to arrange it, we will need a copy of your passport at least 15 days prior to the commencing of your trip.

3. If you apply Tibet visa Kathmandu, we would need copy of your passport at least 30 days prior to the commencing of your trip and we would need your actual passport at our Delhi Branch Office 2 days earlier of the date of travelling.

Tibet Visa and entry procedure from Delhi Office: 1.

For Indian Nationals: we would need a copy of your passport at least 30 days prior to the commencing of your trip and to make it more convenient you can submit passport at our Delhi branch Office 2 days earlier of the date of travelling.

(Please note that the copy of your passport and your actual passport has to be same to avoid the risk to not to get the visa issued).

VISA AND ENTRY PROCEDURE FROM MAINLAND CHINA: •

If you intend to enter Lhasa, Tibet via main land china, you need to apply for your Chinese visa from the Chinese Embassy in your country. Once you have the Chinese visa, you will need to scan the visa and email it to us along with the copy of your passport. Both the

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Visa regulation in The Tibet keep changing, as such, please keep in touch with us for latest Tibet visa information.

OUR STAFF GUIDES AND COOKS Our staffs are friendly, courteous and family committed in providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. The guides are highly experience and most of them have already scaled peaks more than 8000mts. Our cooks are well trained to prepare North India, South India, Punjabi, Jain and Continental dishes as per requirements.

OXYGEN AND PORTABLE ALTITUDE CHAMBER (PAC) Oxygen cylinder or PAC will be provided for the whole tour, depending upon our agreements-Please note the Oxygen or PAC is to be used only in case of emergency.

RESPONSIBILITY: All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of China Tibet Tourism Bureau, a Government organization and we have no control over the quality of facilities.

Muktinath Darshan 02 Nights / 03 Days

(OPTIONAL – I)

(Option – II)

Muktinath Tour (By Air)

Tilicho Lake (Kagbhusundi Lake)

by Helicopter

Tilicho Lake (Kagbhusundi Lake) + Damodar Kund by Helicopter

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara, Overnight at Hotel in Pohara

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara, Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 2: Sightseeing tours and day rest at Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing tours and day rest at Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Jomsom – Tilicho Back to Pokhara, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Damodar Kunda via Muktinath by helicopter and back to Pokhara , Overnight at Hotel.

Day 01: Transfer to Domestic Airport to connect flight to Pokhara. On the arrive check into hotel and after lunch sightseeing tour of Pokhara.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Early Morning transfer to Airport to board flight to Jomsom. On the arrival have your breakfast and transfer to Muktinath by Jeep. After Darshan and Puja back to Jomsom. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Depart Kathmandu.

Day 4: Fly to Jomsom – Tilicho and fly back to Pokhara.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Drive back to Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 6: Depart Kathmandu.

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Pilgrimage Tour to

Kathmandu - Manakamana - Pokhara - Muktinath - Chitwan 09 Nights / 10 Days Day 01:Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to the booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing including the places:Pashupatinath Temple/Boudhanath Stupa/ Budhanilkantha Swayambhunath Stupa/Patan Darbar Square & Bhaktapur darbar square.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara: Drive to Kurintar, take a ride to Manakamana temple(the wish fulfilling goddess)on a cable car, Manakamana darshan and cable

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car ride back to Kurintar/continue drive to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath: Transfer to Pokhara domestic airport,fly to Jomsom,drive to Muktinath by Jeep. Overnight stay at hotel Day 05: Muktinath – Jomsom: Drive back to Jomsom. Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

Day 06: Jomsom – Pokhara: Fly back to Pokhara, check in to the hotel. Pokhara valley sightseeing.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

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Day 07: Pokhara – Chitwan: Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park.

Check into hotel. Visit elephant breeding center. Over night at hotel.

Day 08: Chitwan: Full day jungle activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Chitwan.

Day 09: Chitwan to Kathmandu: Drive back to Kathmandu, check into hotel, day free for shopping.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.

Muktinath Yatra 05 Nights / 06 Days

Pilgrimage Tour to

Kathmandu - Manakamana - Muktinath

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to the booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 02: Drive to Kurintar,take a ride to Manakamana temple (the wish fulfilling goddess) on a cable car, Manakamana darshan and cable car ride back to Kurintar/continue drive to Pokhara.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 02: Full day Kathmamndu valley sightseeing including the places:Pashupatinath Temple/Boudhanath Stupa/Budhanilkantha Swayambhunath Stupa/Patan Darbar Square & Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Transfer to Pokhara domestic airport, fly to Jomsom, drive to Muktinath by Jeep. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Muktinath-Jomsom: Drive back to Jomsom. Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

Day 05: Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu. Fly back to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International airport for final departure.

Day 01: Arrival at tribhuvan International Airport.Transfer to the booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara: Drive to Kurintar,take a ride back to Kurintar/continue drive to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath: Transfer to Pokhara domestic airport, fly to Jomsom, drive to Muktinath by Jeep.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Muktinath – Jomsom: Drive back to Jomsom. Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

Day 06: Jomsom – Pokhara: Fly back to Pokhara ,check in to the hotel. Pokhara valley sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 07: Pokhara – Kathmandu. Check in to hotel. Rest of the day is free for shopping .

Day 08: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.

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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 09 Nights / 10 Days Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu Tribhuvan International.

Day 07: Trek to Nayapul & drive back to Pokhara.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara check in hotel & boating on Phewa Lake.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Pokhara that includes Barahi temple,Devis fall,Gupteswor cave Bindhyabasini temple & Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Day 03: Drive to nayapul & trek up to Tikhedhunga.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani.

Day 05: Trek to Tadapani/ Poonhill (3210m)for sunrise view.

Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk culture village.

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Day 09: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 10: Final departure for your home country or continue onward journey (tour ends).

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Special

Interest Tours

MOUNTAIN FLIGHT One of the best ways to get close to the Himalayas, and to Everest in Nepal, is to take a mountain flight, lasting for an hour. It offers an incredible close up view of the entire Himalayan Mountain range.

WHITE WATER RAFTING Nepal has earned the reputation of being one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Cruising down rushing rivers of crashing waves and swirling rapids can make up excitement of a lifetime. The rivers in Nepal offer grade 5-5 + rivers with raging white water rapid for the adventures, to Grade 2-3 Rivers with a few rapids for novices. Rafters also have a choice ranging from a day trip to a week trip.

River Trisuli (Grade 3): Duration 1-2 days Season: March-May / Oct – Dec River Bhote Koshi (Grade 5): Duration: 1-2 days Season: - May / Oct – Dec River Marshyangdi (Grade 4-5): Duration: 3-5 days Season: March-May / Oct – Dec

BUNGY JUMPING Bungy Jumping can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site on the planet.

The first bungy Jumping site is situated 160m. over the wild Bhote Koshi River and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border. This exciting sport is designed and introduced by one of the New Zealand’s leading bungy consultants. You are always guaranteed for fun and safety.

PARAGLIDING It is truly a wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seeking travelers. Paragliding trip take you over some of the best scenery on earth as you share air-space with Himalayan Griffin vultures, eagles and kites and float over villages, monasteries, lakes and jungles absorbing the spectacular views of the majestic Himalaya.

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