"Its here to change you, not for you to change it. Lose yourself in its essence. Mark your footprints with care and awareness of the precarious balance around you. Take souvenirs in your mind and spirit, not only in your pockets. Nepal is not only a place on the map, but an experience, a way of life from which we all can learn.
Trek Mates India
invites you all
to be a part of
Tour cum Bike trek to Nepal
from 21st Oct '12 to 4th Nov ‘12.
A nice adventure for the off road bikers, but we are also organising for a 4 wheeler for the whole plan. So the non-bikers can join in as well.
Nepal is a treasure trove of wonderments and is lovingly called as a Paradise for tourists. Surrounded magnificently by the picturesque Himalayas covered with fairy snow, almost seen flittering with the sky, Nepal is a country with heavenly charm, beauty and attractions. It is the country where nature has left all its best expressions, man-made wonders, rich culture and traditions, royal attractions, ancient history which can be felt till date as you walk through the streets of Katmandu and Pokhara and on top, it is the hot spot for the mountaineers and adventure seeking people, who dare to take challenges.
Nepal is a treasure trove of wonderments and is lovingly called as a Paradise for tourists. Surrounded magnificently by the picturesque Himalayas covered with fairy snow, almost seen flittering with the sky, Nepal is a country with heavenly charm, beauty and attractions. It is the country where nature has left all its best expressions, man-made wonders, rich culture and traditions, royal attractions, ancient history which can be felt till date as you walk through the streets of Katmandu and Pokhara and on top, it is the hot spot for the mountaineers and adventure seeking people, who dare to take challenges.
To read more about Nepal, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal or http://www.nepaltourism.org.in/
Major Points that we cover in this tour:
1. Darbhanga Palace
2. Katmandu site seeing
a. Swayambhunath
b. Patan city
c. Katmandu darbar square
3. Everest Mountain flight (optional)
4. Pokhara
5. Chitwan National Park
The planning for the event will be as follows:
Day 1: 21st Oct: start from Mumbai by Pawan express.Pawan express starts from LTT at 12.15 pm. We will travel by 3rd AC coach
Day 2: 22nd Oct: Train Journey
This full day we will be travelling by train.
Day 3: 23rd Oct: Reach Darbhanga, site seeing, ride till Janakpur. A late night arrival at Darbhanga station by 01.30 AM.
Check in at Hotel and rest.
Morning Visit to Darbhanga palace.
Post Lunch, Travel till janakpur, and arrange for permits to cross the borders.
Day 4: 24th Oct: Janakpur to Katmandu
Early morning start, ride till katmandu. 310 kms.
Check in at hotel in Kathmandu
Check in at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 5: 25th Oct: Katmandu siteseeing:
Swayambhoonath: The four seeing eyes of Swoyambhunath Stupa watch over the valley from the top of 77-m high hillock on western side. This most glorious Stupa in the world, is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of Kathmandu valley out of a primordial lake. The surroundings of the Swoyambhunath are covered with small Chaityas & monasteries as well as some Hindu temples. The National Museum and the Museum of Natural History are situated at the foot of the hill.
Patan city: Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting melange of Palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious monuments. One remarkable monument here is 17th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone. Tibetan Refugee Camp: This camp was set up in 1960 under the initiative of the International Red Cross & the Swiss Development Corporation in corporation with HMG of Nepal. Its main objective is to help the Tibetan Refugees to do something nice & support themselves & some carpet industries & handicrafts have been operating.
Katmandu Darbaar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between 12th and 18th Centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. It is the place where kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. Kumari Temple: Kumari temple is the residence of the Living Goddess. Kumari, known as Virgin Goddess has got some specialties, she must be chosen from a typical Newari cast with no body marks & injuries & will be replaced by another Kumari after puberty. Kasthamandap: Kasthamandap is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree in the sixteenth century. Situated near to the Kumari Temple. The name Kathmandu was named after this temple.
Day 6: 26th Oct: Flight to Everest (optional, added cost), drive to Pokhara (6 – 7 hrs ride)
An extra cost of around 5500INR, can take you to the mountain flight which takes you on a air view tour of Everest.
(To know what this thrill is, just have a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoR_-sZEiZ4)
Post Lunch, a very scenic drive for about 6 hrs through the beautiful riverbanks & gorges gets us to Pokhara.
Pokhara is the city of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley (827 m); it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking & rafting destination. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal. There serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent Mt. Fishtail rising behind it create an ambience of peace & magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more typical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the diversity of flowers, which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, and emerald lakes and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya. The best & closer views of Annapurna Ranges & Mt. Fishtail can be seen from here. Pokhara is well connected by air & land with Kathmandu (200 km far & 30 minutes flight) as well as by land with other major destinations of Nepal. The major attractions of Pokhara city are: Phewa Lake, Barahi Temple, Devin's fall, Bindabasini Temple, Seti George etc.
Pokhara is the city of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley (827 m); it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking & rafting destination. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal. There serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent Mt. Fishtail rising behind it create an ambience of peace & magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more typical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the diversity of flowers, which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, and emerald lakes and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya. The best & closer views of Annapurna Ranges & Mt. Fishtail can be seen from here. Pokhara is well connected by air & land with Kathmandu (200 km far & 30 minutes flight) as well as by land with other major destinations of Nepal. The major attractions of Pokhara city are: Phewa Lake, Barahi Temple, Devin's fall, Bindabasini Temple, Seti George etc.
Day 7: 27th Oct: Site seeing in Pokhra
Enjoy boating in the Phewa lake, and other site seeing in Pokhara. A day to rest ourselves and our beasts.
Day 8: 28th Oct: Drive till Chitwan, Conoe or elephant ride.
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan, about 5-hrs drive. Upon arrival at the Lodge welcome & briefing by the naturalist.. After Lunch, either canoe or elephant ride.
Day 9: 29th Oct: Chitwan National park
Whole day Jungle activities including Jungle walk, elephant ride, canoe ride, village visit etc. Chitwan National Park is the most famous national park in Nepal. Which offers 450 species of birds including four species of deer, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar & many other wildlife. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros & it is a shelter for few Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides this Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora & fauna.
Day 10: 30th Oct: Chitwan to Kathmandu (6 hrs drive).. site seeing.
Early in the morning, after/tea coffee; set for the Jungle walk & bird watching. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu. The drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu takes about 6 hours and the drive passes through the beautiful valleys, bank of the river and arrives in Kathmandu via Nag Dhunga pass (1800m).
Day 11: 31st Oct: Kathmandu to Janakpur
Drive from Katmandu till the Janakpur border... Get the official permissions and other work done.
Day 12: 1st Nov: Janakpur to Darbhanga.
Ride from Janakpur border to Darbhanga
Day 13: 2nd Nov: Buffer and bike transport
This is an extra day in the itinerary, kept for the risk and time management, just in case if anything goes wrong in the whole tour, and our tour gets extended.
Day 14: 3rd Nov: Start train travel towards Mumbai
Day 15: 4th Nov: reach Mumbai.Clear our bike’s transport paper, collect them, and get back to our sweet homes.
The Expenses
The whole tour will be on ACTUAL COST basis. Which means the expenses will be shared equally among the members as well as the leaders and coordinators.
Trek Mates India will be charging Rs.3000/- extra per head as expertise charges.
The approximate expense for the event will be Rs 25000/- for bike riders, or 30000/- for 4 wheel tourists.
Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 10,000 as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
IFS code: sbin0007232.
Things to carry:
Bike Papers and Helmet
Hat / Cap 01 nos.
Woolen cap / Balaclava 01 nos.
Warm Scarf 01 nos.
Pair of Woolen Gloves
Round neck T-shirts, min 03 nos.
Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater min 01 nos.
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair
shorts, 1 pair
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, min 03 pairs
Woolen Socks, min 02 pairs
Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper, min 01 pair
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel min 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries, 01 set
Umbrella 01 nos.
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF
Medicines as specified by doctor
Toiletries
Extra Pair of shoe laces
Cutlery set – Plate, Bowl, Spoon & Bottle
Sleeping Bags
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger.
Etc.
Please Note:
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in case of rains, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance.
IMP: The last date of registration will be 20th june... as the trains we need to travel by are UP/Bihar based and are always full. So the bookings will be done as soon as the bookings for those trains open. Bookings will be done for 3rd AC and the seats for the same are already less in number.
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, min 03 pairs
Woolen Socks, min 02 pairs
Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper, min 01 pair
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel min 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries, 01 set
Umbrella 01 nos.
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF
Medicines as specified by doctor
Toiletries
Extra Pair of shoe laces
Cutlery set – Plate, Bowl, Spoon & Bottle
Sleeping Bags
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger.
Etc.
Please Note:
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in case of rains, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance.
IMP: The last date of registration will be 20th june... as the trains we need to travel by are UP/Bihar based and are always full. So the bookings will be done as soon as the bookings for those trains open. Bookings will be done for 3rd AC and the seats for the same are already less in number.
For more details and Registration, Please feel free to contact us on:
VikramSingh: 09987761562
VikramSingh: 09987761562
Nilesh Patil: 08655588508
Thanks & Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India.
