11-Day Cultural Nepal Tour with Chitwan Safari and Lumbini

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. As the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu presents a beautiful picture of the past and the present. It is filled with temples that attract large numbers of vacationers and pilgrims from around the world. The well-known and historic temples of Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Changunarayan, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square are situated here. If possible, Kathmandu sightseeing can also be arranged.

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Day 02

Nagarkot Sunrise and Heritage Sightseeing

• Nagarkot is a beautiful resort town located 30 km northeast of downtown Kathmandu Valley. This place is popular for its sunrise views and beautiful snow peaks. From here, you can see 5 of the world's ten tallest mountains, such as Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Manaslu (8,163 m). It can be reached in a 40-minute drive from downtown Kathmandu by private car or tourist bus. Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing are included before your overnight stay in Nagarkot.

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Day 03

Journey to Chitwan and Nature Walk

• Chitwan is one of the most developed districts in Nepal, situated in the middle region of the country, 160 km from Kathmandu, at an elevation of 125 m. It is filled with jungles, wildlife, flora, and fauna, which make it a popular tourist destination. Chitwan is also known as a medical city with good facilities and services. One can reach it by air, overland, or by rafting down the Trishuli.
• Chitwan National Park, established in 1973, is the first national park in Nepal and was formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park. In 1984, it was granted the status of a World Heritage Site. It is located in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands in the Chitwan district and covers an area of 932 km. Every year, many people visit Chitwan National Park for jungle safaris, where they can see one-horned rhinoceroses, Royal Bengal Tigers, the world's rarest crocodiles, four species of deer, several species of wild cats, small fishing cats, langur and rhesus monkeys, wild boar, gaur (wild bison), sloth bears, and over 400 species of birds.
• Upon arrival at the camp, lunch will be served and rooms will be assigned. Afterward, you will be taken for a nature walk and a sunset view tour.

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Day 04

Birdwatching and Jungle Safari in Chitwan

• The next morning, after tea or coffee, we will take you for a birdwatching walk along the riverbank and through the forest. You can also visit the National Park Museum before breakfast. After breakfast, you may either visit a Tharu village or take another jungle walk for further wildlife sightseeing. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon elephant-back safari through the tall elephant grass, where you may see one-horned rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, leopards, bears, and, if you are lucky, the elusive tiger. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m., and you can enjoy a Nepalese buffet dinner along with a Tharu folk dance to entertain your evening. After dinner, you will return to the camp and depart for Lumbini the next day.

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Day 05

Arrival in Sacred Lumbini

• The holy land of Lumbini, located in Nepal, is the birthplace of Buddha. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a sacred journey for the followers of Buddha as well as for other visitors.

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Day 06

Lumbini Heritage Exploration

• Ashoka Pillar, Mayadevi Temple, Mayadevi Pond, the remains of King Sudhodhan's palace, the World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini Museum, Tilaurakot, and monasteries and pagodas erected by different countries across the globe are the main attractions of Lumbini. Here, you will find various architectural masterpieces.

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Day 07

Travel to Scenic Pokhara

• A snow-covered mountain shaped by chilling Himalayan winds together with a serene village on the shores crowded by travelers - that is what the little place of Pokhara is like. It is connected by both land and air routes to other parts of the nation.

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Day 08

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Sightseeing

• To see the beautiful sunrise in Sarangkot, we will start early, one hour before sunrise. The Sarangkot sunrise tour is one of the best things to do in Pokhara for a close-up panoramic view of the Lamjung Himal and Annapurna range. On the way, we will visit the famous Bindabasini Goddess Temple and then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will take a short rest before visiting the major tourist attractions, including Devi's Falls, the Mountain Museum, the World Peace Pagoda, and Phewa Taal (lake). We will also enjoy boating on Phewa Taal.

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Day 09

Bandipur Village and Hill Views

• Bandipur is a small, authentic village and town famous for its wooden architecture, culture, and tradition, and it is also known as the QUEENS OF THE HILLS. Wonderful views of magnificent mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and Nilgiri can be seen from Bandipur. The main activities in Bandipur include touring Ramkot, Basantapur hill station, Reshamkheti, Tindhare, Tundikhel, Sideshowr/Siddha Gufa, and Gurunche for scenic views and cultural experiences. It is located 140 km west of Kathmandu.
• The Bandipur tour starts in the morning at Basantapur Hill Station and then continues to Ramkot. After that, we will have breakfast at Bandipur Bazaar and then tour Tindhare, Reshamkhet, and Tundikhel.

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Day 10

Drive Back to Kathmandu

• Ride from Bandipur back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 11

Departure from Kathmandu

• Final departure with a farewell lunch or dinner with our representatives.