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Day
01 London or Paris to Kathmandu.
In the afternoon arrive Kathmandu by
Gulf Air flight at approximately 5.50 p.m. Meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Evening
free..
Overnight: in
Kathmandu
Day 02
Kathmandu.
Morning leave hotel
for Kathmandu City and Swoyambhunath Stupa sightseeing.
Afternoon Patan City
sightseeing.
Overnight:. In
Kathmandu
Day 03 Kathmandu - Raft -
Chitwan
Early morning 3 hour from Kathmandu
to the River Trisuli. Now you can choose to either don a helmet and waterproofs or ride
the rapids, or if you prefer,, you can follow the Zodiac dinghies down-stream by road.
Each boat carries an experienced two man crew, a skipper plus up to ten passengers. You
can even share in the paddling, or simply admire the seven species of kingfisher,
Himalayan eagles and a host of other birds that have made the Trisuli their home.
Rapids are graded on
a scale of 1 to 6; the hairiest being 6. The roughest stretch on this part of the river is
4, and after you have done it you will be in awe of 6! The rapids are taken fast, the boat
surging violently as spray cascade and adrenaline flows. After many bouts of calm progress
interspersed by foaming rapids, the boat is beached and the crew prepares a cold lunch -
then it is back to work! All done you are given warming cuppa and a chance to dry out
before continuing by road to the Royal Chitwan National Park; approx 4 hours. At the edge
of the park the safari begins with a four wheel drive vehicle or an elephant, to transfer
you to your accommodation. En route to the lodge you cross rivers and jungle. After you've
settled in, a naturalist gives a briefing on the park, then it's dinner, a few drinks and
bed.
Day 04
Chitwan.
Dawn safari aboard
an elephant into Chitwan. This park is home to the endangered one-horned rhino, and the
Royal Bengal tiger. Rests of the day at leisure to walk with a naturalist, spot birds,
visit the elephant camp, or just take it easy on the lawn. Optional elephant back safari
just before dusk.
Day 05
Chitwan.
Today right after
early breakfast drive for excursion to Crocodile breeding farm or Beeshazari Tal for
birdwatching with box lunch. Return to resort in time for tea and relax just before
dinner.
Day 06
Chitwan - Kathmandu (by flight) - Nagarkot
An easy day flight
from Bharatpur back to Kathmandu, or if flights are not available, you will travel
overland.
In the afternoon,
there is an easy but fascinating hour drive to Nagarkot, a wonderful mountain village that
offers superb views of the awe-inspiring surroundings from the Fort Hotel built in the
traditional Newari style. Peace and tranquility is the order of the day here and a chance
to take a walk at your own pace and absorb this breathtaking scenery. Take your camera for
the sunset and sunrise. Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 07
Nagarkot - Kathmandu
After sunrise view
and early breakfast, transfer back to Kathmandu. Enroute visit the city of Bhaktapur
(entrance to the old city is included). Arrive back in Kathmandu early afternoon. In this
fascinating city there are a surprising number of souvenir shops, and on every corner what
appears to be a brigand selling fearsome looking knives, hand painted copies of the Kama
Sutra, carved Buddha's and other unusual gifts for the folks back home. You should also
visit the small courtyard where Kumar, the living Goddess, lives like a prisoner chances
are she will come to a small window to be seen, though you cannot photograph her. Kumari
is a beautiful little infant girl, who is tended day and night by her courtiers, and is
allowed out just once a year when there is a ceremonial procession. She lives a cloistered
life to prevent accidents, if she is seen to bleed she is no long a goddess and is cat
out. This also happens when she becomes woman. The feminist movement has yet to catch in
Nepal.
Day 08
Kathmandu to London or Paris
Morning free for
shopping.
Free till departure
Transfer to airport
and fly to London or Paris by Gulf Air flight
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