| Duration: | 6 Days | Trip Code: | CO-002 |
| Trip Grade | soft | Max-Altitude: | |
| Meals: | Breakfast | Accommodation: | Hotels |
| Group size: | Minimum 2 | Transportation: | Private for Kathmandu sightseeing and tourist bus to and from Chitwan |
| Trip Start: | Kathmandu | Trip End: | Kathmandu |
| Primary Activity: | Sightseeing tour | Best Season | Spring and Autumn |
6 Days Kathmandu and Chitwan tour provides you the opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of the medieval period in the valley as well as experience the wildlife and traditional life of the Tharu People who are the major inhabitant of Chitwan. A visit to the temples and religious shrine in Kathmandu valley helps you understand more about the people and culture. In Kathmandu, you will be visiting heritage sites such as Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. You will visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Swoyambhunath” a common site of homage for both Hindus and Buddhists. The other important attraction of this trip is the visit to the holiest “Shiva Temple” for Hindus; the “Pashupatinath” temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and one of the members of the Holy Trinity. A stopover at “Boudhanath”, the largest and famous Tibetan Buddhist stupa in Nepal is captivating and spiritually rejuvenating. You will also visit Patan Durbar Square, The city that offers visitors a chance to see an abundance of exquisite works of religious art and architecture prevailing from the medieval period. Furthermore, the trip leads you to Chitwan which lies 170 km away from the capital. Chitwan is considered as a home for many rare species of plants and animals. The area is popular for its Natural Beauty, One Horned Rhino and other safari activities such as: Elephant Ride, Canoe Ride, Bird Watching, Jungle walk etc. Besides this the Tharu Cultural dance as well as a visit to the Tharu village is also a popular activity.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu (Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square)
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan and safari activities
Day 04: Full day Safari activities
Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 06: Depart Kathmandu
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Our airport representative will be there to welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle comfortably. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During the meeting we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we schedule a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. Tonight, you will spend your night at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Check in to Hotel which shall be provided with welcome amenities.
Lunch - Own arrangement
Dinner – Welcome Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu (Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square) [B/-/-]
Breakfast at the Hotel
AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City
SWOYAMBHUNATH:
The Buddhist temple of Swoyambhunath situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The Swoyambhunath Stupa is one of the oldest religious complexes in Nepal; dating back to the 5th century A.D. Swoyambhunath Stupa has a shape of a dome standing on a base which represents the entire world. A pair of big eyes on each side of the dome symbolizes Wisdom and Compassion. They are, in fact, Buddha’s eyes — they give the impression as if he is looking right into you no matter where you stand.
The Swoyambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Lichchhavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which lies in the east direction; and the other way to reach the temple is via a road trip around the hill leading to the southwest entrance.
BOUDDHANATH:
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest Stupas in Nepal and the holiest Buddhist site in Kathmandu. The eyes on the Stupa are a symbol commonly associated with Nepal and can be seen throughout the region. The squiggle between the eyes is the Sanskrit numeral one, symbolizing the unity of all things. Prayer wheels at the base of the temple are inscribed with the Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padme Hom! At ground level there is a brick wall with 108 images of meditational Buddha inset behind copper prayer wheels.
Sometimes referred to as “Little Tibet”, Boudhanath is still the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to observe traditional Tibetan lifestyle. There are various Tibetan monasteries surrounding Boudhanath Stupa as it is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site, and a destination not to be missed while traveling in Nepal.
PASHUPATINATH
Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated 6km from Kathmandu City, on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. The main temple is a multi-storied temple with gilded roof and richly carved silver door. The sanctum deity is a five faced Shiva in the form of a lingam. He is also considered as the god of destruction who holds a special position in the Hindu Trinity. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri, which falls in the month of February/March. It falls on the moonless night where thousands of devotees and Sadhu’s from various parts of Nepal as well as India come to worship Lord Shiva. The festival is observed for one day and one night. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds for the Hindus. One can observe the traditional cremation of the Hindu community at the bank of Bagmati River.
Lunch - Own arrangement
Patan City:
Patan Durbar Square complex, also known as Lalitpur is one of the oldest Buddhist cities. Patan Durbar Square and its surroundings is a good specimen of ancient Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace: MulChowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul Chowk, the oldest one is at the centre of Patan Durbar Square. Several multi-sized and multi-styled temples occupy the western part of the complex. The main among these are Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple and the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna.
The city of Patan offers visitors the chance to see an abundance of exquisite works of religious art and architecture. Patan Durbar Square is filled with ancient palaces, pagoda temples, stone baths, Hindu and Buddhist statues, engravings, and bronze carvings. Patan Durbar Square is one of seven monument zones in the Kathmandu Valley that together have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also located in the square is the Patan Museum, which houses bronze statues and religious objects, some dating back to the 11th century.
A trip to the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft Centre will also be done while, visiting Patan where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and moldings of metal statues.
Dinner - Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03: Transfer to Chitwan [B/L/D]
Breakfast at the hotel
AM: Drive to Chitwan approximately 5 hours via Prithvi Highway.
CHITWAN:
Chitwan houses rich wildlife, lush grasslands and rare species of birds and animals. Chitwan National Park gives you a unique and exceptional wildlife experience. It houses several rare species, in particular, the one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger, other animals include leopard, bear, wild boar, deer, bison, crocodiles, etc. Unlike African animals, those in Chitwan tend to be rather solitary and shy, but the chances of seeing them are very high owing to the expertise and experiences of guides.
An enjoyable and scenic five hours drive by car or private coach on the Prithvi highway connecting Chitwan with Kathmandu follows the Trishuli River takes us through the Tharu Villages of Chitwan. The ethnic tribe of the Tharu’s is the local inhabitants Chitwan and is agriculturists by profession. The drive finally brings to the Unique Wild Resort.
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16:00 to 17:00 |
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Elephant Safari/Sight Seeing |
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18:30 to 21:00 |
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Dinner |
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19:45 |
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Tharu Cultural Program |
Day 4: Safari activities at Chitwan National Park [B/L/D]
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06:00 |
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Wake up call |
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07:00 |
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Breakfast |
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07:30 |
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Canoe ride/ Short Nature Walk/ Elephant Breeding Center |
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10:00 |
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Elephant Bathing( if possible ) |
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12:00 to 15:00 |
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Lunchtime |
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13:00 or 03:00 |
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Elephant Safari |
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18:00 to 21:00 |
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Dinner |
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19:45 |
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Tharu Cultural Program |
Day 5: Safari activities at Chitwan National Park and drive back to Kathmandu [B/-/D]
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06:00 |
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Wake up call |
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7:00 |
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Bird Watching |
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08:00 to 08:30 |
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Breakfast |
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08:45 |
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Departure ( If By Bus) |
Note: The above given detailed program is just a guideline. There might be changes in terms of time and feasibility of the guest. Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter the program at short notice. During safari tours in the jungle you will be accompanied by our expert naturalists who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect their judgment at all times.
9.30 AM: Departure transfer by road to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Boating in the evening.
Day 06: Depart Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu
Leisure till departure
Our representative will escort you to the International Airport for onward destination.