NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS HOLIDAY

Day 1	Arrive Kathmandu
	Transfer to hotel
	Hotel: YAK and YETI
Day 2	Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu city includes the Temples of Hanuman Dhoka Square,
	the House of the Living Goddess and the Royal Ceremonial Palace.
	Call at Swayamhunath, the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the world, set high above the valley
	and commanding a superb view of the entire Kathmandu Valley. This Stupa is also known
	as the" Monkey Temple". Afternoon sightseeing to Patan, an ancient city of fine arts and
	architecture, founded in 250AD and renowned for its work in bronze, silver and copper.
	Also visit The Tibetan Handicraft Centre to see the weaving of woollen carpets.
Day 3	Transfer to the airport.
	Depart Kathmandu
	Arrive Pokhara. Transfer to the hotel.
	Hotel: SHANGRI LA VILLAGE
Day 4	At leisure relaxing in this magnificent setting dominated by the superb Fishtail Mountain,
	Nepal's Matterhorn. Go boating on the lake or stroll along the lakeside.
Day 5	Meet with the trekking crew and commence the short three night" Royal
	Trek", a trek arranged for H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in December 1980. The area through
	which the trek passes, falls within the Gandaki zone and is populated mainly by the
	Gurungs, renowned as one of the leading martial races in Nepal and known all over the
	world as the Ghurkas. Along the way there are many resting places built for weary
	travellers. Many of these "chalutaras" offer the traveller fine views of the magnificent
	Himalayas to north. During the trek, take in exhilarating views of the beautiful valley of
	Pokhara to the west and line upon line of the middle hills of Nepal to the south.
Day 6	Trekking with overnights at superbly prepared campsites. The campsites look out over and
	breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan peaks and the sunsets and sunrises are truly
Day 7	spectacular.
Day 8	End the trek and drive back to Pokhara for overnight.
	Hotel: TIGER MOUNTAIN POKHARA LODGE
Day 9	Transfer to the river entry point for an exciting day rafting trip to famous Tiger Tops in the
	Royal Chitwan National Park. After the crew assembles the equipment, set off down the
	river spending the day within the forested canyons and enjoying lunch and overnight
	beside the river.
	There is time to explore, birdwatch, photograph and learn about the local people. The area
	is inhabited by Magars and Guraungs (farmers) noted for their friendliness and charm and
	there is the opportunity to visit a village.
	In the evening you are welcome to help the crew with camp chores and after the tents are
	pitched and wood is gathered for the evening fire, a savoury dinner is prepared over gas
	stoves.
Day 10	End the raft trip and arrive at the fascinating Tiger Tops Tented Camp, situated on
	Bandeijhola Island. The evening is relaxed and casual and dinner is around the campfire.
Day 11	Take a canoe trip to the Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge. The river's course is through dense
	jungle, alive with birds. On arrival at the Lodge, either relax or make an excursion on
	elephant back into the jungle to view and photograph rhino, deer, wild bear, pheasant and
	peacock to name just a few. In the evening, a slide show about the Royal Chitwan National
	Park. Either Dr. Charles Mcdougal or one of the naturalists will be on hand to answer any
	questions. Dinner is around the open hearth of the Lodge's huge Nepalese style dining room.
Day 12	Visit the elephant camp to see the bathing and feeding of elephants. A short
	lecture is given regarding their training and behavior.
	Brunch is served at Meghauly airstrip prior to the flight back to Kathmandu.
	Hotel: YAK and YETI
Day 13	Depart Kathmandu
	Arrive Bangkok
	Depart Bangkok
	Arrive Hong Kong

This is a suggested itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.