Description

Rest assured, you will come back from the trek reinvigorated and feeling healthier than before; ready to start a new purer lifestyle. We then reward you with a luxurious elephant safari holiday at a Jungle Resort in the Chitwan National Park and combine this with some level of meditation or yoga, so that your re-entry into “normal” life will be smooth and perhaps start a new healthier routine.

The basic package includes the Langtang trek which is rich in culture and situated in the third most popular area for trekking in Nepal, unparalleled for its natural beauty. Trekking options to the Annapurna or the Everest Region are also available and will involve slight price modifications to account for the additional transportation charges in these areas.

Health extensions for those who want more exercise includes rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, rock climbing etc.

itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu
Arrival at Airport. Pick up by socialtours.com staff and transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing and welcome dinner in the evening.
Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu
After breakfast, you will see some of the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu. This day is also meant for trip preparation by stoking up on gear and provisions as required.
Overnight at hotel

Trekking
Day 03: Chisopani

After breakfast, drive to Sundarijal (45 minutes) to start our health trek. Start with small briefing before going on a steep uphill climb to the valley rim and over to Chisopani. Needless to say, the lunch at Mulkharka will be as per directions of our doctor.

Day 04: Kutumsang

After breakfast, set off downhill before starting on a south-north ridge in the Himalayas towards Langtang. We break our trekking day today at Kutumsang.

Day 05: Tharepati

Day 06: Ghopte

Day 07: Gosainkunda

Day 08: Sing Gompa

Day 09: Thulo Syabru

Day 10: Lama Hotel

Day 11: Lantang

Day 12: Kinjin Gompa

Day 13: Rest day

Day 14: Lama Hotel

Day 15: Syabrubesi

Day 16: Kathmandu

Jungle Safari

Day 17: Chitwan

Early transfer by bus to Chitwan. Upon arrival at the jungle lodge, the managers and naturalists will brief you on the activities they have planned. After lunch you will start your jungle activities such as elephant safaris for 2 hours deep into the jungle to experience the wildlife, flora and fauna of the park at close quarters or a bird watching tour will be organized. Dinner and overnight at the jungle lodge

Day 18: Chitwan

Early mornign wake up call.Tea / Coffee will be served and there will be either an elephant safari or a nature walk. After breakfast, canoe ride or a bird watching tour. Lunch at the lodge and after lunch an elephant briefing at the Elephant stables where naturalists will give a lecture on the Asian Elephant. Here you will have an opportunity to witness and participate in the bathing of an elephant. Dinner and overnight at the jungle lodge.

Day 19: Kathmandu

Early morning wake up call. After Tea/ Coffee there will be an early morning elephant safari or nature walk. Breakfast and transfer to waiting vehicle for drive back to airport and flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 20: Deparataure

Free day until departure to airport

fixed departures

Fixed Departures 2010:

May: ( 06 May - 25 May )
Sep: ( 02 Sep - 21 Sep ), ( 16 Sep - 05 Oct )
Oct: ( 07 Oct - 27 Oct ), ( 14 Oct - 02 Nov )
Nov: ( 04 Nov - 23 Nov )

inclusives & exclusives

SERVICE INCLUDED:
Services of an English speaking guide and porters, medical practitioner during trekking, all transportation in Nepal, all meals (except in the city) and stay.
SERVICE EXCLUDES: All international transportation, personal medication, insurance and emergency evacuation