Delhi to Kathmandu 14 days
Day
1: Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel
Park
Day 2: Morning at leisure. Afternoon leave New Delhi, board an air-conditioned
coach on a 7 Hrs drive to Corbett National Park in the foothills of the Kumaon
Himalayas. Overnight Tiger Resort.
Day 3: At leisure in Corbett National Park Today is the day for seasoning
and briefing about the Royal Enfield bikes. We will also take some time out
for Game Viewing. Overnight at Tiger Resort.
Day 4: Corbett - Shukla Phanta Wildlife Park. Drive to Mahendernagar
- a stretch of 100 kms. From Ramnagar till Banbasa the road will be generally
isolated with good paved stretches to drive on. On both sides of the road are
Farm houses of the Terai region. Till 1960 this area used to be covered with
dense forest of Sal & Teak wood. From Banbasa till the border town of Mahendernagar,
the road condition is not as good as before. At the Indo-Nepal border check
in with the Nepalese government officials.
The road we now drive on is almost identical to the stretch in the Indian Terai
region. We will find a lot of similarities in the lifestyle and language of
the people as well. Proceed ahead to Shuklapat in the western region of Nepal.
There is the Sukla Phanta Wildlife Park here which is still not fully commercialised,
thus giving full satisfaction of wilderness. Sukla Phanta is situated in the
extreme south west of Nepal and is home to some of the most endangered animals
like the hispid hare and pygmy hog. The swamp deer or barasingha can also be
spotted. Their large herds (hundreds at times) stand out as a dark brown patch
in the distance. The herds of males are a delightful sight, for their antlers
make forked projections into the sky – a photographer's dream during sunset.
Overnight at Hotel Sweet Dreams in Mahindernagar.
Day 5: Shukla Phanta - Royal Bardia National Park. Drive on ahead through
the granary region of the Nepal - rice being the main crop of the region . Our
route today will take us to the Royal Bardia National Park. This 968 square
kilometre park is situated on the eastern banks of the Karnali river. It extends
from the Churia Hills with their dry sal forests to the porous slopes of the
Bhabar and its tall grasslands. During spring, the forest is abloom with the
scarlet flowers of the red silk cotton tree
and boasts one of the healthiest tiger populations in the subcontinent. The
most conspicuous of the smaller animals are the spotted deer, Sambar, hog deer,
black buck, wild boar and the rhesus Macaque. Overnight at Dolphin Manor Resort
Minimum 6 Pilots
Maximum 15 Pilots and 6 accompanying persons in Bike and Jeep.
Best time : Oct - Nov - Feb - March - April
All Bike Tours will be escorted by an experienced Road Captain. A qualified
Mechanic will also accompany.
If you are lucky you can spot The Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Elephants, Crocodiles,
One Horn Rhino besides other animals.
Day 6 : Royal Bardia National Park. Morning and evening jungle visits.
Overnight at Dolphin Manor Resort.
Day 7 : Royal Bardia - Royal Chitwan National park. Nepal, for its small
area has a surprisingly large number of National Parks. While the high Himalayas
makes up the northern region, the Southern lowland known as the Terai is covered
with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and tropical birds.
Our stop tonight will be at Island Jungle Resort in Royal Chitwan National Park.
Day
8 : Chitwan
The Royal Chitwan National Park is Nepal's first National Park, built in 1973
during King Birendra’s rule. The massive expanse of 932 square kilometres of
wild forest plays host to 43 species of animals and over 450 species of birds
including the majestic Tiger. On one side it has the hilly Shivalik Range with
its deciduous Sal forests while a fifth of the forest is made up of the flood
plains of the Narayani, Rapti and Reu river, with tall elephant grass interspersed
with riverine foliage of Kapok (silk cotton), Acacia and Sisam. On the other
hand there are the swampy areas and a number of ox-bow lakes, which are home
for marsh crocodiles. And finally along a stretch of the Narayani river are
found the highly endangered gharial or Gangetic crocodile. The Gainda or the
Greater One Horned Rhinoceros is one of the largest, most venerated animals,
said to be endowed with magical powers according to local people. Unfortunately,
this belief has led to the fast decrease in its number and conservationists
are now looking at all possible ways of saving yet another animal from becoming
extinct. Earlier there was a “gainda gasti” that acted as a Rhino Patrol Guard
but today, protection is in the hands of the Royal Nepal Army. Overnight at
The Island Jungle Resort.
Day 9 : Chitwan - Pokhara.
Our drive today takes us from the Terai region to the Shivalik region - our
aim is to reach Pokhara situated in the middle of Nepal. The valley is at an
altitude of 884 m and the Annapurna mountains rise from the plains of the valley.
Pokhara is decidedly famous for its mountain views especially the 148 Kms of
mountain horizon stretching from Dhaulagiri to Himalchuli. Its beauty is enhanced
by the lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Overnight at Hotel Shangrila.
Day 10 : Pokhara.
If you want the right balance between adventure and relaxing then Pokhara is
the place for you. It is a small town in comparison to many of India's cities.
Yet, it is one of the largest in Nepal with a population of 95,000. Once a trade
route extending between India and Tibet, it is today a base for many of the
treks in this area. Overnight at Hotel Shangrila.
Day 11 : Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Pokhara is 200 kilometres from Kathmandu. The route meanders along with the
Trishuli River till Bairini and then dips southward to Kathmandu, the Capital
of Nepal. Kathmandu is the largest city of Nepal with a cultural bounty that
enraptures even those not quite cued into art & architecture. The Durbar
Square in the city is a pot pourrie of temples and stupas, flanking the narrow
cobbled streets and open courtyards. A testimony to changing times, these ancient
masterpieces contrast against the modern Japanese cars and other International
products that lie interspersed within the compound. At no time do you find the
Square empty of its curious onlookers, idle squatters, vendors and of course
the famous hippies of Kathmandu. In fact one of the temples has even been nicknamed
, “the hippie temple”, as earlier it was a common meeting point for smoking
marijuana, which was only recently banned in the country. A once- upon- a- time
haven for the flower children of the 60’s, Freak Street is the other famous
area running alongside Durbar Square. Overnight at Hotel Shangrila.
Day 12 : At Leisure Kathmandu.
Anyone, who has visited Kathmandu, will recommend the three masterpieces – Bouddhnath,
Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath – three “musts “ while planning out one's itinerary.
These beautiful monuments are a testimony to the deep religious and spiritual
life that belonged to the past and it is not surprising that UNESCO has nominated
these three structures as World Heritage Sites. One can only hope and pray that
the world recognizes their worth for centuries to come for it is doubtful that
their brilliance can ever be surpassed. Overnight at Hotel Shangrila.
Day 13 : Drive to Dhulikhel and Bhaktapur along the Arniko Raj Marg.
Dhulikhel is a lovely town, 30 Kms east of Kathmandu, famous for its scenic
beauty and old tradition. From here one can have a complete panoramic view of
the Himalayas from east to West. Overnight at Hotel Shangrila.
Day 14 : Transfer to airport to connect flight to New Delhi. Assistance
on arrival to connect onward international flight.
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Motorbike Safari
16 Days : Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Leh
Day 01 - Delh Arrival Delhi, welcome and transfer to hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 02 - Delhi/Chandigarh/Manali (Train/Car)
Transfer to railway station for super fast train to Chandigarh, - 3 hrs. arrive
Chandigarh, met upon arrival and drive straight to reach Manali (1920 M) by
covering 338 kms. Arrive Manali and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 - Manali
Morning at leisure. Afternoon get acclimatized with your motor bikes. Overnight
stay in hotel.
Day 04 - Manali / Marrhi (36 km)
Motor bike safari begins.
Day 05 - Marrhi / Jispa (111 kms) via Rohtang Pass (3980 M)
Day 06 - Jispa / Sarchu (95 KMS) via Baralacha Pass (4892 M)
Day 07 - Sarchu / Pang (77 kms) via Lachulang Pass (5065 M)
Day 08 - Pang / Rumtse (94 kms) via Tanglang Pass (5360 M - the
2nd highest motorable pass in the world.
Day 09 - Rumtse / Tiksey (80 kms)
Day 10 - Tiksey / Saspol (75 kms)
Day 11 - Saspol / Lamayuru / Saspol (120 kms)
Day 12 - Saspol / leh (60 kms - Motor bike safari ends.
Day 13 - Leh
Morning after breakfast city sight-seeing of Leh, visit Leh palace, Leh gompa
& bazaar etc. Afternoon sight-seeing of Shankar, Spituk and Phyang gompas.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 14 - Leh
Morning after breakfast leave for full day excursion of Shey, Tiksey and Hemis
monasteries with box lunch.
Day 15 - Leh/Delhi (Flight)
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Met upon
arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 16 - Delhi/Onward Destination
Full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Await transfer to international
airport for flight to onward destination.
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