Pacific

No. NP02

Expeditions of Nepal, the Himalayas Kingdom

KATHMANDU-PAKHARA-GHOREPANI TREK

(CAMPING ORGANIZED TREK)

13 Days / 12 Nights, Package Fee. USD $910. per person / minimum 8 persons.

US$ 1,179. /per person / for minimum 2 persons.

Expedition Line:
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Birethati - Ghandruk - Tadapani - Ghorepani - Tikhedhung - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Expedition Time:

Year Date     I Date II Date III Date IV Date V

2001 12-25 May 23 Sep-06 Oct 04-17 Oct 15-28 Oct 10-22 Nov

2002 09-23 April 12-25 May 23 Sep-06 Oct 04-17 Oct      15-28 Oct

Expedition Type:
Very enjoyable cultural & natural Trekking Expedition for everyone.

What's special of this expedition?

Enjoy the cultural & historical tours in KATHMANDU for 4 DAYS; and EXCLUSIVE TREKking among beautiful mountains, lakes, valleys and villages for 5 DAYS. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre [6,977m] rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it. Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalayas. It is worth staying at the Ghorepani pass to see the spectacular panorama of Daulagiri 1, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Hiunchali and Tarke Kang

The Expedition Operator:
Pacific Travel & Tours Ltd. and Trekking In Nepal Ltd - A high quality Nepal Travel Agency with 10 years of Himalayas trekking & Nepal tours experience.

Itinerary:

Day 1   Arrive Kathmandu, Meet & greet at Kathmandu airport by tour executive, transfer to hotel.

Free activity, short walking/sight seeing by yourselves

Overnight at
*** Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 KATHMANDU:

After breakfast, around 8:30 a.m.start city sight seeing for half day day.
Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Hindusm: Lord Shiva-Parvati) Durbar square, Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath (Buddhist shrines)
Pashupati temple: The temple has two-tiered golden roof & silver doors anexuisite architecture. It is the historic seat of royalty.
The Durbar with its old temples and places epitomizes the religious and cultural life of people.
Swoyambhunath/ Boudhanath (Buddhist temple): It is said to be 2000 years old and tourist often call it the "Monkey temple". The main structure of made of a solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting aloft conical spire can capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt.
Boudhanath is also likely the same, colossal and ancient Stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It is believed that has been built by Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the fifth century A.D.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 3 Kathmandu - POKHARA

In the morning wake up with tea and coffee and again short walking and bird watching

After lunch depart from Chitwan - Pokhara Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre [6,977m] rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs.
Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya. Clearly the most stunning of Pokhara's sights in the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range, which forms its backdrop.

Visit to Barahi temple [for Hindu], crossing the fewa lake on the boat, boating on Fewa lake, visit to Davi's fall, Mahenra cave, Seti river

Overnight at Pokhara Hotel.

Day 4 Nayapul - BIRETHATI (1563m.) :

Drive for Nayapul at the late afternoon around 2/3 pm. and overnight at Berithani from where trek will begin Nayapul – The road zigzags up to a few teashops on the ridge at Khare and then winds down past the British agricultural project at Lumle where they record one of thee highest amounts of rainfall in the world. The road shakes its way into the Modi Khola valley, reaching Naya Pul, a small collection of roadside shacks, just beyond km 42, where you can leave the road, drop down the embankment to the trail and start walking.
(If you want to avoid the long climb over the Ghorepani hill, stay on the bus and go on to the end of the road at Baglung. From there you can reach Tatopani in two days of fairly level walking. )

To get to Berithani, go behind a ridge and walk about 20 minutes on a level trail to the steel bridge. On the opposite bank of the Modi Kholla is Birethatni, elevation 1065m, a large and prosperous town with a winding street paved with large stones. A trail up the Modi khola to Ghandruk being atBirethani, starting alongside the river and then heading uphill on a rocky trail that leaves the riverbank just beyond a small shrine

Overnight at Birethati Hotel.

Day 5 GHANDRUK VILLAGE:

Trek start for Ghandruk take 5 – 6 hours Ghandruk –The shortest trek, this offers good mountain views, forest, birds and glimpses of traditional village life. Follow the Annapurna Sanctuary description to Landruk, and then drop on a stone staircase to the Modi Khola at 1310m. It’s a long climb up a rough stone staircase-with high steps-to the tiny settlement of Yamule. There is a teashop here, and there are a few more as you climb to Ghandruk at 1970m Day – 7 Trek to Tadapani [2071m.] all the way of jungle],

overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghandruk.

Day 6

TADAPANI (2071m.):

This loop features Gurung villages, mountains views from Ghorepani and a long descent to the Mexican restaurants and pie shops of Tatopani.

overnight at the tea house or lodge inTadapan.

Day 7

GHOREPANI (2855m.):

Trek continue Ghorepani [rest and views to Poon Hill and round Annapurna mountain range] It is worth staying at the pass to see the spectacular panorama of Daulagiri 1, Tukuche, Nilgiri,
Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Hiunchali and Tarke Kang [formerly known as glacier Dome].

overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghorepani.

Day 8

GHOREPANI REST (2855m.)

Early in the morning go for the hill if the weather permits there will be lovely scenes.
An early-morning excursion to Poonhill [3201m], about an hour's climb, provides an even better, unobstructed view of the high Himalayas
Ghorepani means " horse water" mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. The exotic horse caravans, with melodious bells that lead horses, are reminiscent of ancient Tibet.Herded by Tibetan men, who shout up and down the trail, they lend a unique touch to the Jomsom trek. The ponies also grind the trail into dust and slippery mud with their tiny, sharp hooves and careen downhill, frightening trekkers into jumping into the bushes, but the colorful

overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghorepani.

Day 9

TIKHEDHUNGA:

Trek descends down to Tikhedhunga-Birethati [1563m] Pokhara overnight Tikhedhunga – About 15 minutes [and 30m in elevation] above Hille. There is a large campsite just beyond Tikedungha near two suspension bridges.

overnight at the tea house or lodge in Tikhedhunga.

Day 10

POKHARA:

Arrive to Pokhara
some sightseeing

Overnught at Pokhara hotel.

Day 11

POKHARA-KATHMANDU (By Airplane) :

Fly back Pokhara-Kathmandu free day for shopping and personal interest

Day 12

KATHMANDU:

Half day city sightseeing, and Nagarkot overnight with sunshine and sunset view via Bhaktapur city.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 13 Flight back to home.

13 Days / 12 Nights, Package Fees: USD 910. per person / minimum 8 persons.

US$ 1,179. /per person / for minimum 2 persons.

Include:

Domestic airfare: Pokhara-Kathmandu US $67. /per person is included.
3 Nights 4 Days Kathmandu: Twin sharing basis accommodation with b/b [Breakfast] in the mentioned respected hotels, 1 full day sight seeing in KTM, transfer airport to hotel and airport, welcome drink at arrival day at the hotel, 2 Night based in Pokhara in b/b 4 nights trek and 1 night in Jungle resort, Chitwan Jungle Lodge in Royal Chitwan National Park in full board basis, all transportations. Trekking permit, national park fee, Nayapul departure arrival transportation, guide-cook, required porters, staff insurance, trekking gears, kitchen utensils, three times meals etc.

Not included: International Air tickets for Kathmandu and Travel Insurance. Emergency and evacuation flight

Optional Short Tours:

- MT. EVEREST FLIGHT TOUR: FOR ONE HOUR WHICH IS CONDUCTED FOM KATHMANDU TOWARDS MT. EVEREST AND BACK. IT IS AN HOUR LONG JOURNEY THAT LEAVES MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. FLYING AT 25,000 FT. WITH A GUARANTEED WINDOW SEAT AND WONDERFUL VIEW OF MT. EVEREST RANGE. THE FLIGHT DURATION IS TOTAL 45 MINUTES .
THE COST: US$ 170. / PER PERSON (FLIGHT COST ONLY)

BALLONNING TOUR: In JUST ONE HOUR, SHOW YOU ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWS YOU ARE EVER LIKE TO SEE BALLONNING IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET A 360 DEGREE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGE, THE HIMALAYAS.
THE COST: US$ 299. PER PERSON( FLIGHT COST ONLY)

NP010 - Activities in the Royal Chitwan National Park --- Elephant Safari, Jungle Drive, Canoeing, Village Tour etc ( 2N/3D to 3N/4D )

NP011 - Activities in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve --- Bird Watching & Safari ( 2N/3D

More optional tours:
Birth place of Lord Buddha the Lumbini tour for 3N/4D or longer,
2N/3D extra white water rafting in different rivers of Nepal,
Nepalese traditional cultural show,
Mt. Biking around Kathmandu valley,
bungy jump, 1N overnight at Nagarkot or Dhulikhel etc.

Nepal & Himalayas Kingdoms Expeditions 2001 & 2002:

NP01 - Mt. Everest Nepal Side Trek

NP02 - Kathmandu - Pakhara - Ghorepani Trek

NP03 - Lobuche Peak Trek

NP04 - Mustang Restricted Area Trek

NP05 - Nepal- Sikkim - Bhutan, 3 Countries in One Expedition

NP06 - Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Trek

NP07 - Round Manaslu Restricted Area Trek

NP08 - Special Tour of Nepal for Students / Young People

NP09 - Helicopter & Balloon Himalays Tours

NP010 - Activities in the Royal Chitwan National Park & Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Background Information:

Nepal, the Himalayas Kingdom

Geology of the Mt. Everest Region

National Parks & Wildlife Reserves in Nepal

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Wild Animals Checklist

Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve Birds Checklist

Trekking in Himalayas

Sikkim, the Beautiful Himalays Swiss

Bhutan, A hidden Himalayas Kingdom

Any inquiry or special request please contact :

100GoGo World Scientific Expedition Network
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East Sussex BN24 5AW , UK
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Fax: (44) 1323 763517 (UK)
URL: http://www.100gogo.com/ (USA)

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Year	Date I	Date II	Date III	Date IV	Date V
2001	12-25 May	23 Sep-06 Oct	04-17 Oct	15-28 Oct	10-22 Nov
2002	09-23 April	12-25 May	23 Sep-06 Oct	04-17 Oct	15-28 Oct

Day 1	Arrive Kathmandu,	*Meet & greet at Kathmandu airport by tour executive, transfer to hotel.*
	Free activity, short walking/sight seeing by yourselves
	Overnight at *** Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2	KATHMANDU:
	After breakfast, around 8:30 a.m.start city sight seeing for half day day. Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Hindusm: Lord Shiva-Parvati) Durbar square, Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath (Buddhist shrines)	Pashupati temple: The temple has two-tiered golden roof & silver doors anexuisite architecture. It is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar with its old temples and places epitomizes the religious and cultural life of people. Swoyambhunath/ Boudhanath (Buddhist temple): It is said to be 2000 years old and tourist often call it the "Monkey temple". The main structure of made of a solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting aloft conical spire can capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Boudhanath is also likely the same, colossal and ancient Stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It is believed that has been built by Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the fifth century A.D.
	Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 3	Kathmandu - POKHARA
	In the morning wake up with tea and coffee and again short walking and bird watching
	After lunch depart from Chitwan - Pokhara	Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre [6,977m] rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs. *Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to* thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya. Clearly the most stunning of Pokhara's sights in the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range, which forms its backdrop.
	*Visit to Barahi temple [for Hindu],* crossing the fewa lake on the boat, boating on Fewa lake, visit to Davi's fall, Mahenra cave, Seti river**
	Overnight at Pokhara Hotel.
Day 4	Nayapul - BIRETHATI (1563m.) :
	Drive for Nayapul at the late afternoon around 2/3 pm. and overnight at Berithani from where trek will begin	Nayapul – The road zigzags up to a few teashops on the ridge at Khare and then winds down past the British agricultural project at Lumle where they record one of thee highest amounts of rainfall in the world. The road shakes its way into the Modi Khola valley, reaching Naya Pul, a small collection of roadside shacks, just beyond km 42, where you can leave the road, drop down the embankment to the trail and start walking. (If you want to avoid the long climb over the Ghorepani hill, stay on the bus and go on to the end of the road at Baglung. From there you can reach Tatopani in two days of fairly level walking. )
	To get to Berithani, go behind a ridge and walk about 20 minutes on a level trail to the steel bridge. On the opposite bank of the Modi Kholla is Birethatni, elevation 1065m, a large and prosperous town with a winding street paved with large stones. A trail up the Modi khola to Ghandruk being atBirethani, starting alongside the river and then heading uphill on a rocky trail that leaves the riverbank just beyond a small shrine
	Overnight at Birethati Hotel.
Day 5	GHANDRUK VILLAGE:
	Trek start for Ghandruk take 5 – 6 hours	Ghandruk –The shortest trek, this offers good mountain views, forest, birds and glimpses of traditional village life. Follow the Annapurna Sanctuary description to Landruk, and then drop on a stone staircase to the Modi Khola at 1310m. It’s a long climb up a rough stone staircase-with high steps-to the tiny settlement of Yamule. There is a teashop here, and there are a few more as you climb to Ghandruk at 1970m Day – 7 Trek to Tadapani [2071m.] all the way of jungle],
	overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghandruk.
Day 6	TADAPANI (2071m.):
	This loop features Gurung villages, mountains views from Ghorepani and a long descent to the Mexican restaurants and pie shops of Tatopani.
	overnight at the tea house or lodge inTadapan.
Day 7	GHOREPANI (2855m.):
	Trek continue Ghorepani [rest and views to Poon Hill and round Annapurna mountain range]	It is worth staying at the pass to see the spectacular panorama of Daulagiri 1, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Hiunchali and Tarke Kang [formerly known as glacier Dome].
	overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghorepani.
Day 8	GHOREPANI REST (2855m.)
	Early in the morning go for the hill if the weather permits there will be lovely scenes. *An early-morning excursion to Poonhill [3201m],* about an hour's climb, provides an even better, unobstructed view of the high Himalayas**	Ghorepani means " horse water" mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. The exotic horse caravans, with melodious bells that lead horses, are reminiscent of ancient Tibet.Herded by Tibetan men, who shout up and down the trail, they lend a unique touch to the Jomsom trek. The ponies also grind the trail into dust and slippery mud with their tiny, sharp hooves and careen downhill, frightening trekkers into jumping into the bushes, but the colorful
	overnight at the tea house or lodge in Ghorepani.
Day 9	*TIKHEDHUNGA:*
	Trek descends down to Tikhedhunga-Birethati [1563m] Pokhara overnight Tikhedhunga – About 15 minutes [and 30m in elevation] above Hille.	**There is a large campsite just beyond Tikedungha near two suspension bridges.**
	overnight at the tea house or lodge in Tikhedhunga.
Day 10	POKHARA:
	Arrive to Pokhara some sightseeing
	Overnught at Pokhara hotel.
Day 11	POKHARA-KATHMANDU (By Airplane) :
	Fly back Pokhara-Kathmandu free day for shopping and personal interest

Day 12	KATHMANDU:
	Half day city sightseeing, and Nagarkot overnight with sunshine and sunset view via Bhaktapur city.
	Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 13	Flight back to home.