Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

10-Day Pilgrimage and Safari Tour in Nepal with Chitwan and Lumbini

10 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Chitwan National Park, world-famous for the one-horned rhino
  • 02 Pay your respects at Dakshinkali
  • 03 Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha
  • 04 Enjoy the Tharu cultural dance performance
  • 05 Pray at the holy Pashupatinath Temple

Explore some of Nepal's holiest sites alongside a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park. Pay your respects at Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Dakshinkali, Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - and Manakamana. Spot elusive animals and birds in Chitwan National Park, enjoy safari activities and local cultural performances, and take a mountain flight for a bird's-eye view of the Himalayas.

Explore some of Nepal's holiest sites alongside a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Patan, Kurintar
Languages English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

  • Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be picked up by the tour representative and transferred to the hotel. After a brief introduction to the trip, freshen up.

  • Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square to learn about the Living Goddess Kumari. You will then be treated to a welcome dinner at a famous cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Mountain Flight

  • Take a mountain flight and witness the scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges. You will be transferred to the domestic airport.

  • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, known as the Monkey Temple, a combination of Hinduism and Buddhism, from where you will see a fine view of the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Drive to Patan Durbar Square, the city of living arts, and Pashupatinath, one of the famous Hindu temples located near the holy Bagmati River.

  • 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 at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

3
Day 03

Drive to Manakamana and Temple Visit

  • After breakfast, drive for 4 hours to Kurintar.

  • Take a cable car to reach the top and enjoy scenic views of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges.

  • Visit Manakamana Bhagwati Temple.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Manakamana.

4
Day 04

Drive to Pokhara and Temple Exploration

  • Drive for 4 hours to reach the lakeside city of Pokhara. Pokhara is the second biggest tourism city after Kathmandu.

  • On arrival, refresh at the hotel and visit Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Bindhyabasini Temple with a Nepalese tour guide.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

5
Day 05

Drive to Lumbini

  • After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

6
Day 06

Drive to Chitwan National Park

  • Drive for about 4 hours to reach Chitwan National Park. On arrival, you will be served a welcome drink.

  • After refreshing, take part in some of the safari activities in the park.

  • In the evening, enjoy a cultural program by the locals.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Full Day Jungle Activities in Chitwan

  • Enjoy a full day of jungle activities, including a jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, a jungle drive, canoe ride, and birdwatching in the park, surrounded by tall grasslands and thick forests. Try to spot elusive animals of the Terai, such as the one-horned rhino, tiger, various varieties of deer, bears, and leopards.

  • Later in the evening, enjoy the Tharu cultural dance.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

8
Day 08

Return Drive to Kathmandu

  • In the morning, take part in one of the activities mentioned above.

  • After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic countryside.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

9
Day 09

Dakshinkali Temple Excursion

  • After breakfast, drive to the southern part of Kathmandu, where Dakshinkali Temple is located.

  • Return to Kathmandu.

Relax at leisure in the afternoon.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

10
Day 10

Final Departure from Kathmandu

  • Bid goodbye and depart for the international airport for your onward journey.

Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Pashupatinath Temple

Where this trip takes you

Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Pashupatinath Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport transfers in a private vehicle

  • Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant

  • Mountain flight with airport transfer

  • 4 nights of twin/double-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu

  • 1 night of twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara

  • 1 night in Manakamana and 1 night in Lumbini with twin/double-sharing accommodation and breakfast

  • Guided sightseeing tours at all pilgrimage sites with all necessary entrance fees and a private vehicle

  • 2 nights / 3 days of safari activities on a full-board basis in Chitwan National Park

What's Not Included

  • Nepal visa fee (bring the accurate fee in USD and two passport-size photos)

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu

  • Airport departure tax (Rs. 200.00 per person per departure) for domestic flights

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Manakamana, Lumbini, and Pokhara

  • Meals during travel time

  • Personal travel and health insurance, including insurance for helicopter evacuation

  • Personal expenses (phone calls, baggage charges, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottled or boiled water)

  • Tips for the Nepalese guide

  • Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any event beyond our control

Know before you go

  1. At the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, encounter holy Sadhus who dedicate their lives to Lord Shiva.

  2. Nepal is known as a land of gods and goddesses and one of the sacred spiritual places in the world. With a harmonious blend of Buddhism and Hinduism, Nepal offers several religious and cultural places to visit.

  3. 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 has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Dakshinkali Temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, who is known as a demon slayer. You can often see her depicted with blood on her hands and the head of a demon in one of her left hands. Kali is worshipped with animal sacrifices such as goats.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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