14 days trek, rafting and wildlife
Give your family and friends the full, action packed,
Nepal experience!
This action filled, yet easy trip starts with a
flight to Lukla and proceeds to Namche Bazaar, nexus
of Sherpa country. From here you will trek to the
picturesque village of Thame and on to the twin
villages of Khunde/Khumjung. Return to Lukla and
fly out to Kathmandu where you will spend a day
resting before you head out for to the Trishuli
river.
The Trishuli, named after the trident of the Hindu
deity Shiva is one of the most popular white water
destinations in the world and offers rapids up to
grade 3 in just one day of rafting.
Head into Nepal's famous jungles at Chitwan, home
to tigers, rhinos, sloth bears, leopards, crocodiles
and over 400 species of birds. By day you will explore
the jungles on elephant back, by four-wheel drive
and on foot. By evening you will sit back to great
food and greater stories from the jungle.
Transfer back to waiting vehicles by elephant, Land
Rover and dug-outs for the return to Kathmandu.
Day 1 Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be greeted
by a representative of Himalayan Journeys and transferred
to your hotel.
Day 2 Free day in Kathmandu to make final preparations
for your trek. If you feel that you are adequately
prepared and would like to have an escorted sightseeing
tour of Kathmandu city, we will be glad to arrange
it for you. Please ask for this service from our
representative upon arrival.
Day 3 Early morning transfer to airport for flight
to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience,
in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference
between the two ends of the runway is about 60 metres!
Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew.
You will need
to identify your luggage which is to be made into
loads and then while you have lunch your crew will
load these onto pack animals or get it ready for
your team of porters. After lunch trek for a few
hours along the Dudh Kosi river to the village of
Phakding at 2800 m.
Day 4 The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi
valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters
the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance
station just beyond the village where trekking permits
are checked and National Park fees collected. Continue
along the trail,
crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep
climb up to Namche Bazaar 3500 m., the administrative
centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub
of Sherpa society. Remember to look out for glimpses
of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest.
Electricity was introduced to Namche in October,
1983, when a UNESCO-sponsored hydroelectric plant
located below the village began operation. Each
house in Namche now boasts two low power consuming
(Power Saver) bulbs!
Day 5 A moderately easy and beautiful walk to the
Sherpa village of Thame 3800 m, situated at an important
junction along the old primary trade route to and
from Tibet via the Nangpa La pass. The trail leads
west past a large array of prayer flags and mani
stones - some of them very picturesque. After the
village of Thomde the trail descends to the river
and makes a steep climb to Thame.
Day 6 Morning visit to the Thame Monastery, then
trek to the serene Sherpa villages of Khunde 3890
m and Khumjung 3790 m. Sir Edmund Hillary established
his first school and hospital in these villages.
Camp.
Day 7 Return to Namche. Camp.
Day 8 Descend along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to
the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your
return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your
trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for
you. You would be expected to join in the singing
and the dancing.
Day 9 Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Rest
day at leisure.
Day 10 One and half hour scenic drive to Charaudi
on the way Kathmandu - Pokhara highway. You will
be received and briefed about the river safety before
you start the rafting on the river. Then we will
set off for an exciting day where we will encounter
the major rapids known as "Lady's Delight,
Upset, Monsoon and Surprise". Lunch will be
served on the bank of the river. After lunch, some
more exciting rapids and down to Kuringhat where
we terminate the rafting.
From here our waiting vehicle will take you to Royal
Chitwan National Park which is one of Asia's richest
and most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Upon
arrival at the camp, you will be briefed about the
activities in the park. The activates include wildlife
viewing on elephant back, boat trips, jungle treks
and bird watching excursions and slide shows on
wildlife.
The wildlife of Chitwan is famous for the rare
greater one-horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger,
several species of deer, sloth bears, leopard, the
marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles and over 450
species of birds.
Day 11 In addition to its prime wildlife programmes,
other activities at the jungle are walks to local
villages and overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12 A scenic 5 hours drive along the Trishuli
River will bring you back to Kathmandu. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 13 Today is the last opportunity for some shopping
or sightseeing tour in Kathmandu before departure.
Day 14 Final Departure.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Transportation to start and from the end of trek
to the city of departure, hotel in Kathmandu (B&B),
two person tents including sleeping pads, porters,
kitchen crew and commissary gear with all meals
included on trek. Experienced local guide and support.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
International flights - please ask for prices. Meals
in the cities, alcoholic beverages, extras, tips,
taxes, laundry service, additional tours, insurance,
sleeping bags, hiking boots and other personal gear.
Minimum of 2 people
Price per person: from £780 excluding airfares
Single supplement: £195
Group departures in 2008: 5 Jan, 9 February, 20
December, 27 December.
These are small group departures.
A private tailor made itinerary for a group of
any number can depart on any day for a small supplement.
For further information please contact Footloose
on 01943 604030
or info@footloose.co.uk
