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Day 1 – To Kathmandu:
Fly overnight from
London to Kathmandu, via Delhi, with Jet
Airways. (N)
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Day 2 – Kathmandu:
Morning arrival and
transfer to the Soaltee Crowne Plaza (or
similar) for 2 nights. (N)
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Day 3 – Kathmandu:
Morning tour of
Kathmandu, including Durbar Square and
Swayambunath Stupa, said to be more than
2,000 years old. Afternoon drive to Bhaktapur
to explore the most traditional of Nepal’s
medieval cities. (B)
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Day 4 – To Chitwan:
Option to take a
spectacular early morning mountain flight
to see Mount Everest (weather permitting).
After breakfast, fly to Bharatpur and transfer to Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge (or similar) for 2
nights. Chitwan, originally a hunting ground of
the former royal family, is now a reserve that
protects the great one-horned rhinoceros and
the elusive royal Bengal tiger. Afternoon jungle
walk or elephant-back safari. (B, L, D)
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Day 5 – Chitwan:
Early morning elephant-back
safari through the dense grasslands that form
a habitat for rhinoceroses, tigers and other
mammals. Later, take a boat excursion looking
for gharial (marsh crocodiles), fresh water
dolphins, otters and a wide variety of birds.
Afternoon elephant ride includes a visit to
the elephant stables with a naturalist to learn
about elephant behaviour. (B, L, D)
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Day 6 – To Pokhara:
Transfer by canoe to waiting
vehicles and drive to Pokhara. Stay 2 nights at
the Shangri-La Village Resort (or similar), which
offers stunning views of the Annapurna range.
Afternoon tour of Pokhara valley, visiting the city, new market and Tibetan camp. (B)
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Day 7 – Pokhara:
Morning trek to the
World Peace Stupa for views over Pokhara
and towards the Himalaya (weather
permitting). Continue on foot to Phewa Lake
for a boat ride, before returning to Pokhara.
Late afternoon at leisure. (B)
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Day 8 – To Kathmandu:
Fly to Kathmandu. This
afternoon, visit the impressive Hindu temple
at Pashupatinath and return to Kathmandu
via Bodhnath, the site of Nepal’s largest
stupa and a religious centre for the country’s
considerable Tibetan population. Overnight at
the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. (B)
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Day 9 – To London:
Fly from Kathmandu to
London, via Delhi, with Jet Airways. (B)
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Private Journeys:
In addition to the Escorted
Group Tour departures, this itinerary may be
taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject
to availability.
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Extensions:
These include a 4-day / 3-night
trek in the Annapurna mountains or
an extended stay in Kathmandu. Please contact
your Cox & Kings tour consultant for details.
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Combinations:
This tour can be combined
with northern India’s Golden Triangle.
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Meal Basis:
(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
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