VISIT KULEKHANI

Kulekhani is best known for its hydropower dam, which provides visitors a lake-like environment and an opportunity to boat! Its breathtaking scenery, landscapes, rivers, waterfalls and flora are well worth the time it takes to get there from Kathmandu. Once the ancient trade route with India, you can also see a number of mini Buddhist stupas on the way. Actually you can combine a trip with visiting the Buddhist town of Pharping with its monastery and sacred cave. You may also want to stop at the Bheda Farm in Chitlang.

HIKE TO CHISAPANI

This hill-station offers the perfect mini-trek amid rich flora and fauna of Shivapuri National Park, and spectacular mountains all around. Drive to Sundarijal (about 45-60 minutes by car) and walk up for a couple of hours, past the main water source of Kathmandu, and through Shivapuri National Park with its sub-tropical forests, until you reach Mal Kharka. Here you can have lunch before you hike for another two hours to Borlang Bhanjyang. Another 1.5 hours on and you reach Chisapani (2,215m). The views on the way are breathtaking. Marvel at the majesty of the Lang­tang Himal, Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal and Gaur­ishankar Himal ranges.

RIDE ELEPHANTS IN CHITWAN

Time and experience have proved that one of the best ways of viewing life in the wild is atop an elephant. At Jungle Safari Lodge in Chitwan, they take you on elephant back to view the wildlife of the area, as far as possible in their natural habitat. Safety and security being a prime concern, you will never be alone and never without profes­sional guides and naturalists. Go get a breath of fresh air!