Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour

Tribhuvan International Airport arrival, Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel by our representative in a private car. It will take around 20 to 30 minutes to reach the hotel, and evening time free to wander around your hotel.

Meals: Not Included

After breakfast, we will move sightseeing in the private car. On this day, we will visit Kathmandu’s heritage and religious sites, i.e., Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath Temple:

After breakfast, drive to Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, 28-kilometer North-west of Nagarkot. It is the holiest of all the Shiva shrines in Nepal and is the abode of Lord Pashupatinath, the guardian spirit of Nepal. The temple of Pashupatinath is a sizeable double-roofed Pagoda of brass and gilt; the gateway is plated with silver.

It stands on the western bank of the Bagmati about five-kilometer northeast of Kathmandu and contains the sacred Linga of Lord Shiva. Before the temple stands an enormous gift figure of the bull Nandi, the mount of Shiva, flanked by a golden trident. A crematorium is outside the temple by the side of the vast but narrow river, and the wood environment is dotted with small monuments.

On the yearly festival of Maha Shivaratri (February/March), the temple is visited by thousands of believers, including many pilgrims from Nepal and India. The temple is also the site of several festivals and rituals.

Boudhanath:

This Colossal Stupa, one of the biggest in the world, is situated 2 kilometers north of Pashupatinath. The splendid some of Boudhanath Stupa is approximately 120 ft in diameter, 1hec in width, and 43m in height. Its straightforwardness of form is its principal feature, unique amongst massive Stupas in the valley in its lack of the attached five shrines of the Buddha.

Some believe it characterizes fat Adibuddha (Half Buddha), the first or Primitive Buddha, free of conceptual releases. Only the steps built into it on the north side, seemingly the ladder Sakyamuni ascended into Tushita heaven, Berks its regularity. A thick layer of whitewash coats the dome, and the form of a double lotus depicted in saffron water paints it. This can be supported on various promising dates and is also done annually on Dashain Pune (Full Moon at the time of Dashain), occurring on the Full Moon in September by the Bouddhanath Area Development Committee.

Boudhanath, the dome, is an added terrace with a remarkable 108 inches filled with stone-sculptured deities of the Nyingmapa School’s pantheon. They replace the usual five Buddha shrines in defining the content of the Stupa-Mandala; these images were almost certainly commissioned by Sakya Zangpo in the 16th century when the present Stupa was built or after that. On top of the Stupa: Water, Ether, air, fire, and earth.

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

It lies 10 KM west of Boudhanath Stupa. It is two thousand years old, making it one of the world’s oldest and most well-known Buddhist charities. The Chaitys (Stupa), which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a panicle of gilt copper. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It stands on a hill, Stupa style.

Meals: Breakfast

Drive for 6-7 hours or Fly to Pokhara after breakfast. It is a 30-minute flight. Check in at the hotel and rest for some time strolling around the lakeside, hire a boat, and visit Barahi Temple – a unique temple in Phewa Lake. Lakeside is a touristy place where live music in different restaurants is held in the evenings. Music from typical Nepali Folk songs & dance to English songs is performed in various restaurants. Pokhara city is a beautiful city surrounded by lakes and mountains. It is often said that it is a paradise on Earth.

Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, 20 minute drive to Sarangkot and around 20 minutes hike up the hill to see beautiful mountains and sunrise views. This place is famous for viewing Dhaulagiri Mountain and Mt. Fishtail from very close. After some time, return to the hotel for breakfast and do half a day of sightseeing at the International Mountain Museum, Gupteshower Cave, and Devi’s falls. The rest of the time is yours- strolling and shopping around the lakeside.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will head towards Chitwan from Pokhara on a 5-6 hours drive in a comfortable vehicle. You will be welcomed to the resort with welcome drinks. After refreshments at the resort, you will explore and walk around Tharu village, where you will witness the lifestyle of indigenous Tharu communities. Further, at the end of the village walk, you will experience the sunset view at Rapti River, and then you will head to the resort during the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, you will commence your journey to the Chitwan National Park. This park plays a pivotal role in conserving wildlife animals on the verge of extinction. During the safari tour, the probability of spotting a One-Horned Rhino, woodpecker, deer, and gharials in their natural habitat is almost inevitable.

However, if you are lucky, you can also witness Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild bison, and genetic dolphin. You can randomly get to see many species of birds too. There are 543 species of birds that habitats in the park.

Details on the activities:

Elephant Safari: It is a traditional way of exploring the Chitwan National Park by riding on the back of professionally trained Elephants. You can do Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park.

Colorful Tharu Village Visit: Experience the culture and traditions of the Tharu people living close to the jungle and co-existing with wildlife for centuries.

Nature or Jungle Walk: If you are more interested in walking, you can explore the Chitwan National Park by walking. This way you can take your own suitable time. The experts will guide you to safe and suitable places for spotting a tiger, rhino, etc.

Elephant Bath: You will shower via water through the elephant trunk at Rapti River. An elephant bath is considered very well for your health.

Cannoning trip: A typical handmade Canoe will take you along the famous Rapti River, where you will encounter the harmless gharials basking under the sun on the river banks. Moreover, many aquatic birds can also be seen on the way.

Tharu Stick Dance: A melodious tribal dance performed by Tharu men. The dance shows how the rhinos and other wild animals are scared away from the village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Some Snapshots of Chitwan Jungle Safari

Photo Credit: Krishna Kishor

After breakfast, you will drive or fly back to Kathmandu. It takes 5 -6 hours on-road, whereas the flying option will take about 20 minutes. After reaching Kathmandu, you can visit places like Thamel, a famous tourist spot, to buy souvenirs and try different international and local cuisines. You will have your farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance show during the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you can meet our representative at the hotel lobby with your belongings. You will head to the Tribhuwan International airport 3 hours before your flight time. Our representative will then see you off, wishing you a safe journey at the airport’s departure gate.

Meals: Breakfast