Kathmandu - Chitwan
05 Nights / 06 Days
| Day 01 |
Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, ancient capital of the mountain kingdom of Nepal. Your tour includes exploration of the Durbar Square (the royal court of public audience, found in most Nepalese towns) with its abundance of lovely temples, bazaars and the Royal Palace. Enjoy a magnificent view of Kathmandu from Swayambunath, also known as the monkey temple. Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 02 |
In Kathmandu
Morning visit Bhaktapur “The City of Devotees”. The Durbar Square includes interesting temples and palaces, the Big Bell-once rung to usher in curfew, the Bell of the Barking Dogs, the Lion Gate, the Picture Gallery and the famous Golden Gate-opening the way to the courtyard of the Palaces of 55 Windows, topped by the figure of Goddess Kali. Afternoon visit Pashupatinath and Boudhnath. A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eighth century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. Some other places to visit are Rajrajeswari Temple, built in 1407, Kailas with lingas more than 1,400 years old, Gorakhnath temple, and the courtyard of Biswarup. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offer worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 03 |
Kathmandu / Chitwan
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Meghauli (or Bharatpur). Upon arrival, transfer by car / Jeep to your lodge for overnight stay. |
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| Day 04 |
In Chitwan
This morning our trained naturalist escorts you to the elephant camp, where you “board” an elephant for your jungle safari into the tall grasslands of Chitwan Valley. Return via boat or Land Rover to the lodge for lunch. We continue with our more jungle activities this afternoon and stay overnight at your lodge. |
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| Day 05 |
Chitwan / Kathmandu
Take your last game drive this morning before flying back to Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. |
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| Day 06 |
Depart Kathmandu
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for back home. |
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