DEPART NORTH AMERICA

Board your international flight for the first segment of your tour of Mystical Himalayan Kingdoms.

ENROUTE OR DELHI

East Coast passengers have an overnight stay in Delhi. West Coast passengers will get day rooms in Singapore to relax before connecting to Bombay.

KATHMANDU

Arrive Kathmandu this morning, the capital of Kingdom of Nepal. Rest of the day is at leisure. This evening you are treated to a lively Nepalese dance & music presentation in the traditional costumes followed by a Nepalese dinner. SHANGRI LA HOTEL.

PATAN & KATHMANDU TOURS

Tour Patan, the 'city of beauty' with it's many palaces and temples & the Tibetan refugee camp to see the deft hands of Tibetans weaving carpets and other distinct Tibetan handicrafts. Kathmandu city tour includes the Durbar Square, the temple of the Living Goddess Kumari, Bodhnath home of the largest Buddhist stupa in the world and Pashupatinath, the most sacred Lord Shiva's shrine in Nepal.

BHADGAON EXCURSION

Enjoy a drive through the terraced rice fields to the primitive city of Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur - 'City of Devotees'. Visit the Durbar Square, Big Bell, the Bell of the Barking Dogs, the Lion Gate, the Picture Gallery and the famous Golden Gate - opening to the courtyard of the Palace of 55 Windows.

KATHMANDU / POKHARA

The scenic valley of Pokhara is an enormous sunlit playground covered by green-forested hills, waterfalls, and terraced fields. It's three lakes Phew, Begnas and Rupa further enhance the beauty of the valley at 900 m. Pokhara also offers excellent views of Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli, the five peaks of Annapurna and Machapuchare. Spend two nights in the beautiful city. SHANGRI LA VILLAGE HOTEL.

POKHARA TOURING

Your stay includes the city tour & boat ride on lake Phewa today.

Choice of option A or B

OPTION A - Take a 4-day trek to visit the remote villages of Gurungs and Chettris. The first night stop Dhampus offers great views of Annapurna range. Trek through the villages, offering ample opportunities to take pictures, get acquainted with village life, meet school children, and watch villagers working in the terraced fields. Overnight stops are at Langdrung & Ghandrung villages, home to world famous gorkha soldiers. Trek includes all camping equipment, trekking staff (guides, cook, kitchen helpers, porters), and all meals during the trek. TENTED CAMPS.

OPTION B - CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK Travel to Asia's richest and spectacular wildlife sanctuary, home to the great one horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth beer, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, leopard, marsh mugger, gharial crocodiles, over 450 species of birds and the elusive and nocturnal Royal Bengal Tiger. Excellent game viewing facilities exist along with accommodations at treetop lodges, bungalows, long houses, and tented camps. Activities at most lodges include nature walk, game viewing on elephant back, land rover, boat trips, jungle treks, bird watching excursions, wildlife viewing and photography from machans (blinds). All meals and game drives are included. GAIDA / MACHAN / CHITWAN LODGE.

CHITWAN or POKHARA /KATHMANDU

Return back to Kathmandu from your respective option. Rest of the day is at leisure. SHANGRI LA HOTEL.

KATHMANDU / SINGAPORE OR DELHI

West Coast members depart today for Bangkok. East Coast members travel to Delhi. Overnight accommodations and transfers in each place.

SINGAPORE OR DELHI / HOME

Arrive home today with wonderful memories of your adventures in the Shangri-la.
OPTION : Take an extension to India &/or SINGAPORE.