A short flight from is Pokhara, a lovely valley surrounded by the majestic Annapurnas. Here, basing yourself in the renowned Tiger Tops Lodge, you hike into villages experiencing the ancient mountain way of life while the Himalayas snow-capped ranges form the constant backdrop.
From the mountain, the adventure moves on to Chitwan where Tiger Tops again ensure a quality safari with its activities of elephant ride, jeep drive.
DAY 01
BEIJING or SHANGHAI/KATHMANDU
| Fly |
Beijing/Guangzhou
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CZ3106
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1315/1615
|
| Or |
Shanghai/Guangzhou |
CZ3538 |
1504/1630 |
| |
Guangzhou/Kathmandu |
CZ3067 |
1915/2145 - Mon, Fri |
Or note you will need to leave the night before and spend a night in Bangkok
| Fly |
Beijing/Bangkok
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TG615
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1735/2120
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| Or |
Shanghai/Bangkok |
TG665 |
1725/2100 |
| |
Bangkok/Kathmandu |
TG319 |
1035/1245 |
Upon arrival, met and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 02KATHMANDU
This morning, you are at leisure for an optional flight to come face to face with Mount Everest (US$205/- with roundtrip airport transfer, subject to weather condition).
In the afternoon, visit Bhaktapur, one of the ancient city in the Kathmandu Valley and it has remained the most medieval. Take a walking tour here.
(Breakfast included)
DAY 03KATHMANDU/POKHARA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, met and transfer to Tiger Tops Pokhara Lodge for 2 nights on fully inclusive basis.
This afternoon, enjoy activities from the lodge (recommendation: a half-day hike to the nearby villages predominately Gurung people)
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)
TIGER TOPS POKHARA LODGE
Tiger Tops Pokhara Village is situated on a ridge more than 2000m above sea level. The lodge offers spectacular panorama of Macchapucchare and 3 of the world's 8000m peaks - Daulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna. Accommodation in 13 individual hand-cut stone bungalows which blend into their surroundings are positioned to maximize the breathtaking vistas. Each spacious room has a private veranda and attached bathroom. The main lodge is the focal point with its cozy central fireplace's eating areas and fully stocked bar around a Nepali courtyard. Guest here enjoys the top quality service provided by professional guides from Tiger Tops.
DAY 04TIGER TOPS POKHARA LODGE
Full day activities from the lodge (recommendation: a full day hike downhill to the Begnas Tal lake surrounded by beautiful forest. Take a boat trip on the lake and drive back to Pokhara Lodge)
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)
DAY 05TIGER TOPS POKHARA LODGE/TIGER TOPS CHITWAN
Today, drive about 5 hours through the rustic landscape of Nepal and arrive in Chitwan National Park. Check into Tiger Tops Tented Camp, Tharu Village or Jungle Lodge.
This afternoon, enjoy safari activities such as elephant ride, jeep drive, canoe trip, elephant talk or nature walk.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)
TIGER TOPS TENTED CAMP
Standing on a beautiful forested plateau, the tented camp consists of 12 large safari tents, carefully sited to maximize the sweeping views over the tall elephant grasslands, Reu river, middle hills and white Himalayas beyond. Each safari tent is furnished with comfortable twin beds and is complete with an attached bathroom unit. The thatched central Golghar is the heart of Camp with a central fireplace and fully stocked bar.
TIGER TOPS CHITWAN JUNGLE LODGE
This treetop hotel lies deep in the heart of the Royal Chitwan National Park. The lodge's treehouse and bungalows are built with materials from the forest itself. All the double rooms are attractively furnished and each room has solar heated showers in the attached toilet. The Nepalese style dining hall and bar with its huge domed roof and central open hearth will be your special place for relaxation.
DAY 06TIGER TOPS CHITWAN
Enjoy more safari activities at the jungle lodge or tented camp. Then we make one of the most interesting moves. From elephant ride to jeep to boat to ox-cart ride, we finally arrive at Chitwan Tharu Village.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)
TIGER TOPS THARU VILLAGE
This village style resort, inspired by the lifestyle and rich culture of the local Tharu people, is built in the traditional architecture. It consists of "longhouses" constructed with local materials - timber grass reed and clay. The wall is decorated by young unmarried Tharu women, in accordance with their custom, with local artifacts and finer paintings depicting the flora and fauna of the jungle.
DAY 07TIGER TOPS CHITWAN/KATHMANDU
After the morning safari activities, transfer to Meghauly or Bharatpur for flight back to Kathmandu
Upon arrival, met and transfer to your hotel.
This afternoon, enjoy a city tour including Durbar Square and Swayambunath which offers a panoramic view of Kathmandu City.
(Breakfast included)
DAY 08KATHMANDU/BEIJING or SHANGHAI
This morning, visit Pashupatinath, the most important Hindu Temple in Nepal and Boudnath, the country's biggest Buddhist stupa.
Transfer to the airport for flight
| Fly |
Kathmandu/Guangzhou
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CZ3068
|
2300/0545+1 - Mon
|
| |
Guangzhou/Beijing |
CZ3101 |
0800+1/1055+1 |
| Or |
Guangzhou/Shanghai |
CZ3531 |
0800+1/0950+1 |
Or
| Fly |
Kathmandu/Bangkok
|
TG320
|
1350/1820
|
| |
Bangkok/Beijing |
TG674 |
0035+1/0615+1 |
| Or |
Bangkok/Shanghai |
TG662 |
0145+1/0700+1 |
Arrive in Beijing or Shanghai on the next morning.
(Breakfast included)
