Kathmandu & Chitwan National Park Tour 2013
Kathmandu & Chitwan National Park Tour 2014
DURBAR in Nepali means "Palace" and in KATHMANDU and PATAN as well as BHAKTAPUR, there are Durbar Squares in front of the old palaces. Around the central Durbar Square are the old Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka), a number of interesting pagodas and Indian style temples (Sikhara), the House of Kumari (the living Goddess) and the Kasthamandap (or wooden house which is the origin of the word Kathmandu) and many more things to see and do.
SWOYAMBHUNATH is one of the most popular attractions in Nepal. It is located almost 3 kms. West from Kathmandu City. The temple grounds are inhabited by monkeys and from there are spectacular views of Kathmandu and the valley below. PASHUPATINATH Temple the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of Bagmati River. Bagmati River is one of the tributaries of holy Ganges and is considered equally sacred. Cremation services take place on the banks of Bagmati River.
BOUDDHANATH STUPA, the biggest of the Buddhist Stupa architecture. Erected in the 7th century and is believed to be a "must visit" pilgrimage site for Buddhist in their lifetime. Boudhanath area is densely inhabited by Tibetan refugees and carries the name as Little Tibet.
The CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK is situated in the southern lowlands (the Terai) in Nepal. Chitwan (meaning 'heart of the jungle') is one of the finest wildlife reserves in Asia. It is home to more than 700 species of birds and over 70 species of wild creatures including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, elephants, one-horned white rhinos, sloths and garial crocodiles. The local people belong to the Tharu tribe and there are opportunities to visit Tharu villages and to enjoy programmes of Tharu culture.
Rough schedule
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Day 03 Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park (155Km)
Day 04 Chitwan National Park
Day 05 Chitwan - Kathmandu
Day 06 Departure
Kathmandu & Chitwan National Park day to day arrangements
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. After some rest sightseeing Tour of Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will visit Kumari -the Living Goddess of Nepal, Legendary Kasthamandap Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace and many other shrines. In the evening, typical Nepali dinner with folk dance performances. O/n at Hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
After Breakfast sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple which is very famous hindus temple in Nepal where you can see different environment of Temple, death burning body, devotees etc. Then you will preoceed to Tour of Patan to have a look and study many beautiful and interesting arts and architecture and historic and cultural phenomena. Then after Sightseeing Tour of Bhaktapur City is just a 14 kms east of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees and is a center of potter and intriguing masks. The major sight seeing places are, Durbar Square, of 55 windows, Nyatapola, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple etc. O/n at Hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park (155Km)
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park Lunch in a resort. Check in Resort. Jungle activities will be followed by different programs. Dinner will be served. O/n at Resort.
Day 04 Chitwan National Park
Full Day explore the Jungle by different program such as Elephant Ride Safari, Jungle walk, Canoe Trip, Elephant Briding Camp visit etc... Afternoon Lunch & evening Dinner. After Dinner Tharu cultural Show can be seen. O/n at Resort.
Day 05 Chitwan - Kathmandu
Early morning Bird watching program about 1 hr. After Breakfast about 5 hrs Drive Back to Kathmandu. O/n at Hotel.
Day 06 Departure
We will take you to International Airport or your exit point for your next destination.