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Nepal

 

8D7N Nepal Apple Farm Trip

Validity: 01 Oct - 30 Nov 2007 (Minimum 2 to go)

 

Tour Code: LKTM8D-A01C

 
Day 1: Singapore - Kathmandu (Dinner)

Depart Singapore to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, we will visit the Swayambhunath Temple, said to be 2500 years stupa on a hillock, which offers a breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. After that, transferred to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu, Marshyandi Hotel or similar.

Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhar by coach (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara by coach. This lakeside village sits, "front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurnas and the famous "Fishtial" mountain peak of Machapuchare Tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and the two days we spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. Overnight stay in Pokhara, Meera Hotel or similar.

Day 3: Pokhara - Jomsom by air - Marpha (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast in the hotel, we take a short drive to airport for your magnificent 20 minutes flight to Jomsom and an hour easy trek to Marpha village. Marpha is situated in the inner Himalayan region of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri ranges. It is one of the most famous villages in this region. Due to it's picturesque appearances and of course, it's famous Apple orchards and Apple products. It lies in the Trans-Himalayan rain shadow zone and therefore stays more or less untouched by the raging monsoon of the lower ranges. Like most villages in this region, it inhabitant are Thakalies (similar to Tibetan) the population of Marpha village is nearly 1500. Most important economical sources are agriculture and live-stock farming. The traditional flat mud roofed houses where little piles of fire wood neatly stacked with elaborately carved windows. It's long main spotless flagstones-paved alleys are inviting you for walk around the village. After lunch, we visit apple farm and local school and overnight at Marpha village.

Day 4: Marpha - Jomsom (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we walk back about an hour to Jomsom. Later in the afternoon lunch. After lunch, we will take you to village tour and some apple. Jomsom is district headquarter of Mustang and straddles the kali Gandaki at an elevation of 2173m above sea-level. Jomsom will also offer panoramic Mt.Nuligiri Himalayan views and outlook over the beautiful valley. The villages that you will come across offer an introduction to the Nepalese Himalayan people.

Day 5: Jomsom - Pokhara by air (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we depart in the morning by air to Pokhara. Check-in to the hotel. Lunch at Pokhara. After lunch tour of Pokhara valley also called "Magic land or Dreamland" of Nepal, Devi's fall, Mahendra Gupha, include an hour boating at the Fewa Lake overlooking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 6: Pokhara - Kathmandu - Nagarkot (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Depart Pokhara to Kathmandu 200 KL by coach or domestic flight (USD 75 optional). We would continue our journey to Nagarkot, 2300m above sea-level, this scenic spot, with a spectacular view of the sunset & Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day. In the evening, watch the sunset of the Himalayan at Nagarkot, Hotel Country Villa or similar.

Day 7: Nagarkot - Kathmandu (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We will awake to the beginning of a cold but stunningly spectacular dawn: the first rays of the sun firing the peaks a hellish red slowly lighting the Himalayas from Kanchanjunga & Everest in the far East to the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri in the west. After breakfast, we will depart for the city tour in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. First, we will visit Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist Monuments, Hindu temples. Now we will be on our way to the ancient colossal stupa which is one of the biggest in the world & the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. It is named the Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Temple, said to be 2500 years stupa on a hillock, which offers a breath-taking view of Kathmandu City and you will also be able to see the beautiful sunset. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant and you will be free to stroll around the busy street of Kathmandu. Marshyandi Hotel or similar.

Day 8: Kathmandu - Singapore (Breakfast)

After breakfast, free at leisure till your transfer to the airport for your flight back to home.

 
Validity Package Prices (Per Person in S$)
01 Oct - 30 Nov'07 980
 
Package Excludes:
  • International / Domestic Airfare, unless stated.
  • Visa Fee US$30 upon arrival.
  • Kathmandu Airport Tax US$24 (Pay in Kathmandu).
  • Personal Travel Insurance.
  • Alcoholic and Cold Drink Beverages & Personal Expenses.
Remarks:
  • Minimum 2 passengers must travel together in both directions.
  • Above rates are subject to change with or without prior notice.

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