Discover Nepal
From the frozen wilderness of the high Himalayas to the tropical lowland jungles of the Terai, with the terraced middle hills in between, Nepal is truly a land of contrasts. Its capital, Kathmandu, is the city of pagodas and fascinating sights. Fortunately, motorable roads are few, so a trek is the only way to experience this beautiful country. An exciting white-water and scenic rafting trip brings you to the famous Chitwan park noted for its wildlife, including Tiger and Indian Rhinoceros.

Day 1 DELHI - KATHMANDU

Fly from Delhi to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour of the City including the Old Royal Palace, temple of the Living Goddess, and the hilltop Swayambhunath Temple.

Day 2 KATHMANDU

Morning tour of Bhaktapur- including the Golden Gate, the Nyatapola Temple and the 55-Window Palace. Afternoon visit to Patan, the most Buddhist town in the valley and the Tibetan Handicrafts Centre.

Day 3 KATHMANDU

Day 4 KATHMANDU - POKHARA

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Pokhara. On arrival start your trek into the foothills of the Annapurna Himalayas.

Day 5-10 ON TREK

You walk on old mountain trails used by local hill people, passing through beautiful villages, terraced farmlands and patches of forest. In the villages the people are friendly and occasionally you will encounter pack ponies used by native traders to ply merchandise from one valley to another. The pace is never hurried and you walk 5-6 hours each day. Your camp for the night is usually on a well-appointed spot. Overnight in trek tents.

Day 11 POKHARA

Trek to Pokhara and overnight at your hotel.

Day 12-13 RIVER TRIP

Drive to the banks of the Trisuli river and start your 3-day river trip. You float down some exciting rapids alternating with stretches of slower waters. Pass through beautiful gorges and small villages perched on the hillsides. On the second and third days of the trip the river slows, and as you enter Chitwan there is more evidence of wildlife. Overnight camps on riverside beaches.

Day 14-16 TIGER TOPS

Arrive by raft and transfer to Tiger Tops, situated in the heart of Chitwan. Chitwan is perhaps Asia's finest national park and its wildlife includes Leopard, Tiger, Indian Rhino, Gaur, Mugger and Gharial crocodiles. Safaris by elephant, land-rover, native boat and on foot. You stay one night at the treetop Jungle Lodge and 2 nights at the Tented Camp.

Day 17 TIGER TOPS - KATHMANDU

Transfer to Meghauli airport for your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 18 KATHMANDU

Free.

Day 19 KATHMANDU - DELHI

Afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival.

* The trek portion of the tour can be lengthened or shortened, or even taken in a different part of Nepal, to suit your own requirements.

The remote far western Nepal is now accessible to tourists, with the opening of the rustic but comfortable Karnali Lodge and Tented Camp in Bardia Reserve. Bardia's wildlife include Nilgai, Swamp Deer, Otter, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Wild Boar and Tiger. In the surrounding villages live the colourful Tharu people and other ethnic groups. This is not so much a wildlife safari as a combination of nature, adventure, culture and leisure. Recommended to return visitors to Nepal, especially to those who have been to Chitwan. Operational from mid-November through April.

Day 1 KATHMANDU - KARNALI

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj, and drive through villages and forest to Karnali Lodge. Dinner beside a campfire, overnight in comfortable rooms.

Day 2-4 KARNALI

A combination of nature treks, wildlife safaris by land-rover and raft village tours, fishing, and relaxation by the beach. Your accommodation will be at the lodge for 2 nights and at the Tented Camp for 2 nights.

Day 5 KARNALI - KATHMANDU

Drive back to Nepalganj to connect your flight to Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival.

The Mountain Flight gives a breathtaking birds eye view of the soaring Himalayan panorama, including such peaks of as Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest, all of which stand a staggering 8 km plus above sea level. Operational between September and May by a 44-seater Avro HS748 pressurized aircraft, this flight is usually conducted in the early morning and normally lasts an hour. A must for those visitors to Kathmandu who do not have the time to trek in the Himalayas.