I am going to Nepal for a class and we are given 5 days off to do what ever we want. The only catch is that I will be in Pokhara and will need to get back to Pokhara at the end of my five days. I was thinking of white water rafting or Chitwan national park, or even both if possible. I am up for any suggestions and cost is not much of an issue as I have saved up a fair amount of money.
thanks
Posted Dec 6, 2012, 1:18 AM UTC
What will you be doing in Pokhara with your class? If you'll be seeing all the main sights with your class, then I would suggest a couple days to adventure around there and get off the beaten path a little bit--go up to the northern part of Pewa Tal to Pame Bazaar, and just explore the villages up there and on the other side of the lake, they're really cool and I met some great people just walking around there. If you have a full day, continue the trek all the way around the lake, ending at the World Peace Pagoda (try to catch the mountains at sunset from there).
If you have half a day for travel on either end, Chitwan is amazing, and if you are well organized you can do all the main activities (Jungle walk, elephant safari, elephant bathing, canoeing, etc.) in just a couple days. This was really an amazing experience and a good chance to see the other side of Nepal. If you have even more time, you can check out Lumbini (4-5 hours from Chitwan) which is a great cultural and religious experience.
We'll be doing most of the major sites when we are there, I'll also have many free afternoons to go and do the sights we don't get to as a group.
Parahawking.
Case closed.
I do plan on parahawking on one of my free afternoons whilst in pokhara
I agree with Teeo. I was going to say the Annapurnas but that's not exactly enough time for the whole shebang, yeah. Pokhara is pretty nice to just hangout at as well, but if that's not your thing, Chitwan is a nice choice (research providers before you go, I found some shitass cheap place, nice enough but very carty-from-place-to-place). Otherwise, go through Borderlands or The Last Resort and go abseiling and white water rafting. Super comfortable and heaps of fun! Have an idea when you're going though, I went during winter. It was very cold.
what class are you going to Nepal with?
A university cultural study tour unit, basically you go to different places somewhere around the world and learn about their culture and way of life life.
Sounds awesome, enjoy!
Waste of time to go to Pokhara. There is plenty of things to do in KTM to keep you busy for a week if not more...
If you have more time, then go to Pokhara.
happy travelling
You can do the Poon Hill Trek. The starting point is from Pokhara.
It's classed as a beginner trek with the highest point being around 3.8k metres (i think) but it's not exactly easy. You get to go through mountains, towns, forests, snow, rolling hills etc.
I did it in 3 or 4 days but i ran parts of it.
Agree with this. I did it, it's amazing and perfect for OP.
3210m is the highest point.
the majority of the class is doing the trek, although over the 5 days. I opted out on going with the group just as this will be my first experience to travel solo in an unfamiliar culture/place
If you're keen on doing the trek (I think the trek is quite good) just do it in in the opposite direction.