Trip Introduction: Nepal Panorama Tour and Trekking
Nepal Panorama Tour and Trekking, an exclusive moderate-grade country walks exploring lovely traditional villages, adorned with lively heritage. An exciting holiday that fits all types of people and groups, where walking leads to gradual ups and downs. Enjoyable hike around the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, an opportunity to witness the real and true Nepalese way of life.
A delightful holiday, where tours and hikes take you to hidden corners off the valley rim. Where typical traditional villages are located, on hikes witness the daily activities of rural areas, as they were centuries ago.
From Panauti farm town to scenic Dhulikhel more than 500 years old Newar town is steeped with history and culture. An exciting hill town with fabulous views of snow peaks, in the comfort of nice resorts and hotels.
After a wonderful time at Dhulikhel Hill Town, the walk continues up and downhill with an ever-present view of the Himalayan Range. A pleasant hike through several farm villages and into the cool shade of rhododendrons, pines, and fir tree forest.
Walk proceeds reaching one of the best scenic viewpoints around Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot, a favorite holiday spot for all city folks of Kathmandu the nearest and accessible hill town. For a spectacular panorama of snow-capped mountains with stunning sunrise views over Central and Eastern Himalayas as far as Everest Region.
Nagarkot like Dhulikhel offers a wide range of accommodations from budget and standard to luxury class hotels and resorts. A pleasant place for a day or more within a serene environment of a lovely forest lined with rhododendrons and pine trees. The hike continues for another day after catching the sunrise with an array of mountain views, the walk leads downhill to Changunarayan Temple.
Located on a hill close to a quaint farm village, the oldest Hindu temple of Nepal is a masterpiece of architecture. From Changunarayan a short drive to Bhaktapur an interesting city takes you back to the medieval period enjoy the exciting tour. An old city steeped with history and fascinating culture, from here a drive to beautiful Pokhara beyond Kathmandu valley.
An exciting overland journey towards Nepal Mid-West to Pokhara, a famous tourist city of Nepal, blessed with natural beauty. Located on the lap of green hills and Annapurna Himalaya range with majestic Machhapuchare Himal/Fish Tail peak. From Pokhara adventure begins by heading to the foothills of Annapurna Himalaya, and then walking uphill through nice farm villages.
Climb leads through an enchanting forest of rhododendrons, oaks, and pine trees to Ghorepani. The highest overnight stop at 2,885 m is situated on a high hill amidst a beautiful rhododendron forest, beneath famous Poon Hill. Next early morning an hour hike to the top of Poon Hill at 3,210 m, offers striking sunrise views. Reflecting on the 360° wide panorama of the Mid-Western Himalayas, from Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu, as far towards Ganesh Himal.
From Ghorepani and Poon Hill, the walk leads on an alternative scenic route to Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung villages. Gurung the main tribes of the Annapurna Region, interwoven to Buddhism religion of age-old culture, is a lovely village for an overnight stop. After Ghandruk walks to the main road-head through nice Bhirethati village, where a few hour's drive takes them back to Pokhara.
Spending the last overnight at a scenic city in Pokhara, and then heading down south to Chitwan National Park. Enjoy an exciting time with a jungle safari, and an elephant ride on the lookout for wild animals and exotic birdlife.
Spending two days at Chitwan, regarded as Asia’s best park for wildlife safari and various exciting nature activities. Chitwan National Park is designated as World Heritage Site, where rare endangered mammals’ habitats.
After a great enjoyable time with a wonderful moment at Chitwan and the high hills of Annapurna and then back at Kathmandu. Where our great memorable activities on the Nepal Cultural and Nature Tour complete, the best holiday experience around amazing Nepal.
Outline Itinerary of Nepal Panorama Tour and Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,340 m transfer to hotel.
Day 02: From Kathmandu drive to Panauti 1,410 m-02 hrs.
Day 03: Hike from Panauti to Dhulikhel 1,445 m - 06 hrs.
Day 04: Hike to Nagarkot 2,160 m - 06 hrs.
Day 05: From Nagarkot Hike to Changunarayan with a short drive to Bhaktapur.
Day 06: From Bhaktapur drive to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs.
Day 07: Drive to Nayapul 1,100 m and hike to Ulleri 1730 m - 06 hrs.
Day 08: Hike from Ulleri to Ghorepani 2,885 m - 05 hrs.
Day 09: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk village 2,012 m - 04 hrs.
Day 11: Hike to Bhirethati and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 05 hrs.
Day 12: Drive to Chitwan near Park premises-05 hrs.
Day 13: At Chitwan full-day jungle activities and safari.
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu-05 hrs.
Day 15: International departure homeward bound.
Best time for Nepal Panorama Tour and Trekking
For these lovely interesting tours and treks, can visit nearly all seasons of the year, except for wet monsoon times from June to August months.
However, the best seasons are spring, autumn/fall from March to May, September to November, as well in the wintertime of December to February months.
Springtime is livelier around the green hills of southern Annapurna Himalaya with wildflowers in bloom, especially rhododendron the national flower of Nepal. In the spring season from March to May, days are mostly clear for views and walks, higher areas cold in the morning and night time.
Autumn/Falls is another best time to visit Nepal for tours and treks, where days are fine with crystal clear blue sky for everlasting views of snow peaks.
However gets cold in the late afternoon, night, and morning times, especially around high hills and the Terai belt the flat land where Chitwan and Lumbini are located.