Rcgs: Highlights Of Nepal With Javier Frutos

Journey to the Roof of the World with renowned RCGS photographer and Canadian Geographic Creative Director, Javier Frutos. Nepal has long drawn in active adventurers and explorers from around the world and this special photographic departure will show you why. From photographing glaciers in the Alps to penguins in Antarctica, Javier has extensive experience and will be on-hand to share the secrets to wildlife and nature photography surrounded by some of the most enchanting scenery in the world. This all-encompassing adventure brings you to the best of Nepal, from the cultural meccas of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu and the lakeside town of Pokhara where life takes on a different pace to the incredible wildlife of Chitwan and an introduction to the Annapurnas. Enjoy day walks through picturesque villages in the Annapurna foothills. Search for tigers, rhinos, crocodiles, and sloth bears during safaris by foot, jeep, and dugout canoe. Relax by the lake in Pokhara and watch the sunrise over the sacred Fishtail Mountain. Visit medieval Bhaktapur, known as the best-preserved city in the Kathmandu valley, where local artisans create handmade pottery and monks can be heard chanting in the streets.