Kathmandu Tour & Chitwan Safari

Overview

This tour offers the best mix of an exploration into the historical and cultural wonders of the Kathmandu Valley as well as an immersion into the extraordinary wildlife of the Chitwan National Park. On this tour you'll get a chance to visit various amazing religious structures such as the Pashupatinath Temple, the World Peace Stupa, the Swayambhunath Stupa or "Monkey Temple", and Patan Durbar square. There will also be a chance to raft down the Trishuli river, visit the beautiful Devi's Fall, and explore Mahendra Cave. To top it all off you'll get to experience the fascinating wildlife of Chitwan National park with an Animal Safari and a Jungle walk, encountering all that the park has to offer up close.

    What's Included?

  • All transport by private vehicle
  • 1 Day Elephant Safari
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Chitwan with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation at destination with complimentary breakfast
  • Local Transfers
  • Sightseeing by AC / Non AC Exclusive Vehicle on a contract basis
  • Special area permit
  • Complete tour services
  • Driver's allowances, Parking etc
  • All Transfers
  • Accommodation VAT & Taxes
 
* Price applicable only for Indian Nationals

Full Itinerary

Day 1 - Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu! We'll be waiting to greet you at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel to drop off your stuff and freshen up before embarking on our tour. We'll take you to explore the Pashupatinath Temple, the largest temple complex in Nepal, stretching across both sides of the Bagmati River. This temple is one of the very few living cultural heritage sites in the world in that it is an active place of worship, buzzing with continuous activity and daily rituals. Following this unique experience we'll visit the Boudhanath Stupa, the main destination for Buddhism followers. After this first fun-filled day we'll head back to the hotel for the night.

Day 2 - Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast we'll make the 6 to 7 hour long drive to Pokhara by private car. There will also be an option to go rafting on the Trishuli river for an extra USD 20. We'll then spend the night in a hotel.

Day 3 - Pokhara

We'll wake up bright and early at 5:00 am to drive to Sarangkot for a beautiful view of the sunrise and Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world. After taking in the sights we'll head back to hotel for breakfast and some rest before heading out for some sightseeing starting with the Bindabasini Temple. This Hindu structure sits about 100 m above sea level along the renowned Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges, overlooking the bustling city below. We'll then head further up to the serene World Peace Stupa where you'll get an extraordinary panoramic view of this part of the Himalayas. To end todays tour we'll visit the stunning waterfall, Devi's Fall, and Mahendra Cave before making our way back to the hotel for a well deserved nights rest.

Day 4 - Pokhara to Chitwan

After breakfast we'll make the drive to Chitwan National Park, home to rich plant life as well as one of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic Rhinoceros. It is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. After lunch we'll embark on an Elephant Safari and enjoy this landscapes rich culture. Then it's time to head to the hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 5 - Chitwan to Kathmandu

Early in the morning we'll get up close and personal with the Chitwan National Park's wildlife with a jungle walk where you may see elephants, tigers, rhinos, crocodiles, deer or sloth bears. Then it's back to hotel for breakfast before departing back to Kathmandu. There we'll visit the incredible Swayambhunath Stupa, also aptly known as the "Monkey Temple" due to the playful monkeys who swing from trees, prayer flags, and even slide down the structure's banister. We'll then head over to Patan Durbar square, a magnificent, concentrated mass of ancient places, temples, and shrines. Afterwards we'll spend our last night in a hotel.

Day 6 - Kathmandu

Today we'll transfer you back to the airport where we'll say our final goodbyes and wish you luck on your next adventure!

Terms

    Exclusions

  • Flights
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything which is not included in package inclusion