Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People’s Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolis.
Nepal has a rich geography. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized.
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Dhulikhel – Everest Base Camp – Gokarna Resort
Day 03: Gokarna – Pokhara
Day 04: In Pokhara
Day 05: Departure
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
Our Representative will meet and greet you outside of arrival lounge at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the domestic terminal to check you in for Helicopter transfer to DMR, which takes about 15 minutes flight.
You will land at the Helipad at DMR. The representative from the resort will be waiting to welcome you by offering flower garland, a traditional way to welcome the distinguished guests. Later, walk towards the lobby for check-in. Remaining time will be free to browse around the resort enjoying the panoramic view of the beautiful landscapes.
Lunch & Dinner will be served at the restaurant of the resort as per your choice.
Dhulikhel has been for centuries an important trading center on the commercial route linking Nepal to Tibet. Since time immemorial, people of Nepal travel to Tibet to bring home salt and gold. Likewise, the Tibetans every year with their flocks of sheep enter into Nepal during Dashain, the greatest Hindu festival. They use to purchase chilies and other daily necessities in Nepal and return to their homeland. In those days, a whole day walk from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel was comfortable for Tibet trippers with easily available of food and water at Dhulikhel in the evening for overnight stay. After adjoining with Tibet by motorable road in 1965, Dhulikhel got a face lift and developed as a tourist destination. Dhulikhel is an ideal station to stop for overnight stay while going to Tibet and coming back to Kathmandu.
Overnight at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort (L, D)
Day 02:Dhulikhel – Everest Base Camp – Gokarna Resort
On the way back, land at Gokarna Forest Resort where the representative from the hotel welcomes you. Proceed to the reception for check-in and later, to your room. Remaining time will be free to enjoy the scenic beauty of the resort OR play Golf.
The Golf Course at Gokarna Forest Resort is spread over 140 acres at 4,550 ft above sea level, the 6,755 yard par 72 course boasts the only bent grass greens on an 18 hole course in South and South East Asia. Professionals from across the world have visited Gokarna Forest Resort to experience the divine sprit of the environment and uniqueness of the golf course. The serenity and settings are overwhelming with the only distraction probably being the sighting of a spotted deer, a barking deer or monkeys who wander freely in the vicinity. Soft cushions of local Bermuda fairways, lush unyielding forests, winding streams, wandering hills and valleys that open to a holy river’s plain. Cynical monkey’s watch your progress. Shy spotted deer peer through the trees. The lofty Himalayas keep your score. A delight for recreational golfers and one of the pleasurable highlights of the professional tour in the region.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant of the Resort as per your choice.
Overnight at The Gokarna Forest Resort (B, L, D).
Day 03:Gokarna – Pokhara
(Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal and is a city of about 450,000 inhabitants. It is also known as the Tourist capital of Nepal, noted for its tranquil atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Two out of ten highest mountains in the world namely Dhaulagiri and Annapurna can be viewed very closely from Pokhara. It is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit trek. Pokhara is considered as the only place in the world where from a height of 853 meters above sea level to the height of 6000 M can be reached within an aerial distance of 40 kms.
Due to this sharp rise in altitude the area of Pokhara has one of the highest precipitation rates of the country (over 4,000 mm/year). Even within the city there is a noticeable difference in the amount of rain between the south of the city by the lake and the north at the foot of the mountains. The climate is sub-tropical but due to the elevation the temperatures are moderate: the summer temperatures average between 25–35 °C, in winter around -2–15 °C).
Your Helicopter will land at the helipad of hotel Annapurna View in Pokhara where you will be warmly received by the representative of the hotel who will escort you to your room after check-in. The hotel itself is situated on a hillock where the massif of Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna is very closely visible. Later, you can choose to take a stroll to the surroundings.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant of the hotel as per your choice.
Overnight at Hotel Annapurna View in Pokhara (B, L, D )
Day 04:In Pokhara
Later, after having leisurely breakfast, you can choose an OPTIONAL TOUR to Pokhara city from Sarangkot area where you will encounter with the hustle and bustle of Lakeside, Pokhara OR you can choose to have a visit to the famous touristic spots such as David’s Fall, Peace Stupa which is situated on a hillock, Gupteshor cave, Zip Flying, beside boating at Lake Fewa. You can also Choose to do the OPTIONAL paragliding OR Ultra-light flight in the morning.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant of the hotel as per your choice.
Overnight at Hotel Annapurna View in Pokhara (B, L, D )