Annapurna Poon Hill Trek & Wildlife Tour - 10 days Package

Itinerary of the Annapurna Poon Hill Trek & Wildlife Tour DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TO KATHMANDU - On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your pre booked hotel. - Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu. DAY 2 - DRIVE TO CHTWAN BY TOURIST BUS AND DO THE VILLAGE TOUR AND JOIN CULTURAL DANCE - Driving for 5 hours we reach our Lodge in Chitwan National Park where we spend two nights. - We freshen up and go for village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus and also visit the National Park Visitor’s centre. Here you can learn more about the history of the National Park and about wildlife & Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River. - In the evening we watch and join the Tharu cultural dance presentation by the local villagers in which you can participate or Slide show presentation on almost everything under the Chitwan. - Overnight: Lodge in Chitwan. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 3 - ACTIVITIES IN CHITWAN - After breakfast in the lodge we go for canoe ride along the Rapti River which is an excellent opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. - Jungle Walk. - On the way back one can enjoy the elephant bathing. - After lunch we go for Jeep Safari which is an excellent opportunity to see different kinds of animals such as deer, rhinoceros, wild bore, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger. - Overnight: Lodge in Chitwan. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 4 - BREAKFAST AND BUS DRIVE TO NAYAPUL;TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA (4 Hours Walk) - An early morning wake up call followed by breakfast and drive Nayapul, the trek start point. Our walk today follows the river upstream past rice paddies, cultivated fields, alder and mimosa forest to Tikhedunga. During the walk we will be following the BurungdiKhola and we should spot some of Nepal's fine river birds including White Capped River Chats, Plumbous Redstarts, Dippers and Kingfishers. - Overnight: Lodge in Tikhedhunga. - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. DAY 5 - TREK TO GHOREPANI (5-6 Hours Walk) - Today we cross the Burungdi Khola and then have a steep climb up a series of stone steps past wonderful terraced hillsides to the village of Ulleri. The trail continues climbing and now enters a beautiful forest. This lofty rhododendron forest is one of the high points of the trek as it is full of birds. We hope to see Rosefinches, Laughing Thrush, Woodpecker, Babblers and Warblers. We may also see Common Langur Monkeys and the very rare Red Panda or Muntjac. - We eventually arrive at Ghorepani and can relax outside the lodge with great sunset views of the Annapurna Himal. - Overnight: Lodge in Ghorepani. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 6 - TREK TO TADAPANI ( 5 Hours Walk); POON HILL VIEW POINT - This morning there is an optional ascent of Poon Hill (about an hour's walk above Ghorepani) to see the spectacular sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals. As the sun pops out from behind the mountains the sky glows red and pink in the first rays of the sun and the panorama from the summit must be one of the world's great mountain vistas. Best seen at dawn, it's well worth the effort of the climb. - After breakfast we head east, following a forested ridge to cross a pass at 3,193m. The trail then descends through dense forests of fir, spruce, oak and rhododendron home to many birds and a few mammals. Passing through Banthanti at 2,620m, we climb back to 2,745m, where we reach another small pass at Tadapani where we have a superb view of Annapurna South and the peak of Machhapuchhare. - Overnight: Lodge in Tadapani. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 7 - TREK TO GHANDRUK - An easier walk today through wonderful uninhabited forest with great mountain views. This forest is one of the highlights of the trek. Look out for monkeys and high forest birds including Tragopan, Juniper Finch and Rosefinches. - We emerge from the forest just above Ghandruk, the largest Gurung village in the area. This area is mostly populated by subsistence farmers who tend the carefully laid out terraces. Stretching thousands of feet down steep hillsides they are a work of art and the Nepalis are experts at using every piece of land. Wheat, rice and vegetables are grown throughout the year on the well-tended terraces. Although there are now many new modern lodges in Ghandruk there are still older traditional houses with their neat slate roofs. - In the afternoon your leader will take you on a village walk and in the evening we can relax in the teahouse and watch the sunset on Annapurna South. - Overnight: Lodge in Ghandruk. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 8 - TREK TO NAYAPUL & BUS DRIVE TO POKHARA - Descending on stone staircases towards the Modi Khola, and passing through Shyauli Bazaar we come to the pretty village of Birethanthi, where we have lunch overlooking the river. - Another short walk brings us to NayaPul, where we will meet the road and drive back to Pokhara. There will be time this afternoon to explore the pretty lakeside Pokhara. - You could go for a boat trip on the lake looking for water birds or just sit and relax in one of the many lakeside cafes. - Overnight:Hotel in Pokhara. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. DAY 9 - DRIVE BACK KATHMANDU IN A BUS - We spend our last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant. - Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu. - Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner. DAY 10 - AIRPORT TRANSFER - Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time. - Meals: Breakfast.