The Sheer Magic Of Nepal
Nestled between China to the north and India to the south, Nepal is a land of scenic splendor, diverse culture, rich heritage and home to some of the best hiking trails on earth. Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal boasts eight of the world’s 14 tallest mountains. From the low-lying plains of the Terai, the landscape soars to the peaks of the Himalaya, including the cloud-hugging Mt Everest. The magic of Nepal lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. It is not unusual that many travelers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity and a deep desire for to conquer another of its majestic Himalayas. Here in Nepal, enchantment is everywhere for anyone in the search of Shangri-la.
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8 Day Nepal With Whitewater Rafting & Paragliding. Paragliding over Lake Phewa
Day 01: Arrive – KATHMANDU (D)
Upon arrival meet and transfer to hotel. Briefing and welcome drink. Late afternoon walking tour around Thamel, a popular tourist district in Kathmandu Valley and a bustling bazaar which offers a glimpse of Nepal’s vibrant ethnic culture. Evening Dinner.
Day 02: KATHMANDU –RAFTING- CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
After breakfast enjoy a two hour scenic drive along Trisuli River to the Rafting starting point. Meet up with Rafting crew who will provide river safety briefing and demonstrate rafting equipment. Have fun whitewater rafting in the great outdoors for about three hours. At the end point, change into dry clothing and enjoy a specially packed picnic lunch. After that drive to Chitwan National Park, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the first national park of Nepal established in 1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world. The park covering a pristine area of 932 sq. km is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern central part of Nepal. Drive takes about 1 and half hours. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Jungle Lodge. Welcome drinks and briefing. Late afternoon short walk in the Tharu Village to take in the scenery of the rustic countryside. Evening dinner and Cultural Performance at the lodge.
Day 03: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
After breakfast long boat Canoe in Rapati River where you can see the crocodile resting at the river bank. After that visit Elephant Breeding Center. After lunch, some rest time and enjoy the nature on an Elephant Back Ride. You may come across endangered species of mammals such as the one-horned Rhinoceros. Other wild animals found in the park are hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, rhesus monkey etc. Evening dinner.
Day 04: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK – POKHARA (B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to Pokhara. The Annapurna and the famous Machhapucchare (Commonly known as Fishtail Mountain) tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara. Drive takes about four and half hours. Upon arrival check-in to hotel. Afternoon city tour to Tibetan Refugees’ Camp, Devi’s Fall and Mahadev Gupteswar Cave. Late afternoon an hour leisure boating at scenic Lake Fewa and visit Barahi Temple in the middle of the lake. Evening enjoy walk around Lakeside Bazaar for some delightful shopping bargains followed by dinner.
Day 05: POKHARA – SARANGKOT – POKHARA (B,L,D)
Early morning, drive up to Sarangkot (1200m) sunrise view point for 30 minutes. Expect a very spectacular view of sunrise over the whole Annapurna range including the Machhapucchare of height close to 7000m. After sunrise, drive back to Pokhara for breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to Paragliding take off point. This is one of the most memorable & life time experience where flying captain will take you on a one to one basis in this 40 min journey across the valleys. End of the flight landing Lakeside and drive back to hotel. Afternoon free time to enjoy walking around Lakeside and shopping. Evening dinner.
Day 06: POKHARA – KATHMANDU – NAGARKOT (B,L,D)
After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot via Kathmandu. sunrise and sunset from this popular hill resort present you the breathtaking view of the Eastern Himalayan Range including Mt. Everest which can be seen on a clear day. It is a scenic drive with lots of lovely quaint little houses and paddy fields which takes about one and half hours. Drive takes about 7 hours. Lunch will be on the way. Upon arrival, check in Resort. Enjoy a relaxing short nature walk and catch the gorgeous sunset. Evening dinner.
Day 07: NAGARKOT – KATHMANDU (B,L,D)
Awake in the morning to the cold but stunningly spectacular sunrise over Nagarkot Hill. The first ray of the sun firing the peak glimmering red, slowly lighting the Himalaya range. Mt Everest in the far east and Langtang and the Dhaulagiri peak in the west.
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and if you are lucky, you will get a glimpse of the famous Kumari, the world’s only living Goddess. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. Lunch in the city centre. After lunch visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the world’s largest Stupa built in the fifth century AD. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around.Late afternoon free to explore Asan Tol, the colourful local market area and shopping. Evening enjoy a sumptuous traditional Nepalese Cuisine with Cultural Performance.
Day 08: KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast transfer to Airport for fly out according to your flight schedule.
Tour Cost based on 4-star accomodation.Minimum two to go on any dates that you desired.
Group of 2 pax SGD1500/pax
Group of 4 pax SGD1490/pax
Group of 5 to 9 pax SGD1470/pax
Group of 10 -14 pax SGD1450/pax
Single/Supplement SGD500/pax
Hotels
Kathmandu – Royal Singi / Gangjung
Pohara – Bahari New Deluxe / Trek-O-Tel
Nagarkot – Hotel Country Villa
Chitwan National Park – Rhino Residency
Suggested / Proposed Tour Dates For 2011
You are at liberty to decide any dates that suits you. Minimum two to go.
End Jul to mid Aug is the Monsoon season. Heavy downpour causes landslides and roads become treacherous. Hence not recommended.Any other time year round is fine.
Package Includes:
All the private transportation including airport transfer as per above itinerary
All the city tour withEnglish speaking guide
All the accommodation on twin or triple sharing
All the meals as per above itinerary
3 Days 2 night Chitwan National park package
1 night Nagarkot resort package
30 minutes Paragliding tandem flight
Whitewater Rafting with equipment and lunch
All the entrance fees for the places
Package Excludes:
Return Airfare SIN-Kathmandu_SIN
Nepal Visa Approximately USD$25 ( apply upon arrival)
Travel insurance
All alcoholic and other beverages
Personal clothing
Laundry
Telephone bills
All personal expenses
Liabilities of loss, theft and damages
Tips for driver and guide
Best Season to visit: March to mid June, September to December
Climatic factors are very important in deciding when to visit Nepal. October-November, the start of the dry season, is in many ways the best time of year: the weather is balmy, the air is clean, visibility is perfect, and the country is lush following the monsoon. February-April, the tail end of the dry season is the second-best period: visibility is not so good because of dust, but the weather is warm and many of Nepal’s wonderful wild flowers are in bloom. In December and January the climate and visibility are good but it can be chilly: trekkers need to be well prepared for snow.The monsoon from mid-June to September obscures the mountains in cloud and turns trails and roads to mud.
Flight Info
SilkAir (Every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday)
Singapore – Kathmandu MI 412 0910 1210
Kathmandu – Singapore MI 411 1305 2015
Thai Airways International (Daily flights with 1 stopover in Bangkok)
Singapore – Bangkok TG 402 0740 0900
Bangkok – Kathmandu TG 319 1015 1225
Kathmandu – Bangkok TG 320 1330 1815
Bangkok – Singapore TG 401 1940 2255
Darjeeling & Sikkim Tours 