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Description
Explore some of the holiest sites of Nepal and safari at Chitwan National Park. Pay your respects at Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Dakshin Kali, the pilgrimage site of Lumbini and Manakaman. Spot elusive animals & birds at Chitwan National Park. Also, participate in adventurous sports and enjoy a dance performance of the natives. End the tour with a mountain flight to experience a bird's eye view of the Himalayas.
Highlights
- Visit Chitwan National Park, world-famous for one-horned rhino
- Pay your respects at Dakshin Kali
- Drive to the Buddha's birthplace Lumbini
- Enjoy the dance performance of the Tharu tribe
- Pray at the holy Pashupatinath Temple
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu expand_more
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu International airport, you will be picked up by the tour representative and transferred to the hotel. After a brief about the trip, freshen up.
Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square to learn about living Goddess Kumari. You will be provided with a welcome dinner at a famous cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Full Day of exploring Kathmandu expand_more
Take a mountain flight and witness the scenic beauty of Himalayan ranges. (You will be transferred to the Domestic airport)
Visit Swayambhunath stupa, known as the Monkey temple; a combination between Hinduism and Buddhism from when you will see a good view of Kathmandu valley.
Drive to Patan Durbar Square (city of living arts), Pashupatinath - one of the famous Hindu temples located near the holy river Bagmati.
Head to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world.
In the evening, there will be a pre-trip meeting with your guide in the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
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Day 3: Drive to Manakamana Temple expand_more
Post breakfast, drive 4 hours to Kuringhat.
Take a cable car to reach the top. Experience the scenic view of the Annapurna and Manaslu Mountain range.
Visit Manakamana Bhagwati Temple.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Manakamana.
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Day 4: Drive to Pokhara expand_more
Drive for 4 hours to reach the lakeside city of Pokhara. Pokhara is the second biggest city after Kathmandu for tourism.
On arrival, get refreshed at the hotel and visit Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, along with a Nepalese tour guide.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 5: Drive to Lumbani expand_more
Post breakfast, drive to the Buddha’s birthplace, Lumbini.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 6: Drive to Chitwan National Park expand_more
Drive for about 4 hours to reach Chitwan National Park. On arrival, they will serve you a welcome drink.
After refreshing, do some of the safari activities in the park.
In the evening, enjoy the cultural program of the locals.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7: Full day in Chitwan National Park expand_more
Enjoy a full day of jungle activities, including jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, jungle drive, canoe ridge and bird watching in the park surrounded by tall grasslands and thick forests. Try to spot elusive animals of the Terai, such as one-horned rhino, tiger, various varieties of deer, bears and leopards.
Later in the evening, enjoy Tharu Cultural Dance.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu expand_more
In the morning, take part in one of the activities mentioned above.
Post breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic countryside.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 9: Drive to Dakshinkali expand_more
Post breakfast, drive to the southern part of Kathmandu, where Dakshinkali Temple is located.
Return to Kathmandu.
Relax and leisure in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10: Final Departure expand_more
Bid good-bye and depart to the international airport to your respective places.
What's Included
All airport transfers in a private vehicle
Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant
Mountain flight with airport transfer
4 nights twin/double sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
1-night twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
1 night in Manakamana and 1 night in Lumbini twin/double sharing accommodation with breakfast
Guided sightseeing tours in all the pilgrimage sights with all necessary entrance fees and private vehicle
2 nights / 3 days safari activities on full board in Chitwan National Park
What's Excluded
Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate fee in USD and two passport size photo)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Airport departure tax (Rs. 200.00 per person per departure) for domestic flight
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Manakamana, Lumbini and Pokhara
Meals during the travelling time
Personal travel and health insurance, insurance for helicopter evacuation
Personal expenses (phone calls, baggage charge, laundry, bar bill, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water)
Tips to the Nepalese guide
Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions or any event out of our control
Know before you go
In Hindu Temple Pashupatinath, encounter with holy Sadhus who are living their life dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Nepal is known as a land of God and Goddess and one of the sacred spiritual places in the world. With a combined harmony of Buddhism and Hinduism, Nepal offers you several religious and cultural places to visit.
Lumbini, located in the Southern part of Nepal, is one of the major tourist attractions. Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world come to Lumbini. Since 1997 Lumbini is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dhakshinkali temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali who is a demon slayer. You can often see her with blood on her hands and the head of a demon in one of her left hands. Kali is worshipped with animal sacrifices like goats.
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 999 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |