Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour Overview
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, and it contains lots of historical and cultural heritage. There are at least 130 monuments in Kathmandu Valley, including several pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. Seven of them are UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites, and these places attract an innumerable number of local and foreign tourists every year: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Changunarayan, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath.
Chitwan houses Chitwan National Park, a paradise for all the animal lovers. Shelter for various types of wild animals, plants, and one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bear, Asian elephant, Royal Bengal tiger, and gharial, this place attracts tourists coming here for jungle activities including jungle walks, elephant safaris, jeep safaris, canoeing, and other jungle activities that also include visiting the elephant breeding center. The cultural dances of the Tharu community add a different cultural beauty to the trip.
Lumbini, the Rupandehi district, is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites globally, for it is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha. People from all over the world visit Lumbini in order to explore its serene and spiritual atmosphere. Some of the important points of interest are the Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, and monasteries built by various countries, namely, Cambodian, Thai, Chinese, Myanmar, Korean, and Nepal Vajrayana Mahavihara temples. Each structure is the epitome of architecture and culture of the respective nation.
The Kathmandu-Chitwan-Lumbini tour is comparatively easy and one of the most sought-after travel packages in Nepal. The tour offers a mixture of thrilling experiences that ranges from mountain flights over the majestic Himalayas to spiritual encounters in Lumbini. As travelers move between Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Lumbini, they are treated to breathtaking landscapes, lush green valleys, terraced fields, and picturesque villages, which make the exploration of Nepal’s natural and cultural riches unforgettable.
Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour Highlights
Visit Historical, cultural, and UNESCO world heritage sites- sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
Experience adventures activities at Chitwan national park jungles.
Encounter with endangered birds and animals
Witness the elephant breeding centre and learn its conservation efforts
Explore the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of local Tharu people
Visit Lumbini a birth place of Lord Buddha
Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour Itinerary
Expand allDay 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Then Transfer To Hotel.
Arrival in Nepal: On the very first day of your days in Nepal, you shall be greeted from one of our
representatives at airport and transferred to your respective Hotel. We will make a quick review about the
plans and preparation for the upcoming tours for our proper understanding of the trip.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu old heritage place
Today, we shall be making swift and nice visits to several sites mainly focusing in the capital city. Early in
the morning as soon as our breakfast ends we shall be heading for Pashupatinath-the most old and
popular temple for Hindu people around the world. Kathmandu Durbar Square: It held the palaces of the
Malla and Shah Kings who ruled over the city.And in the evening time we shall be heading for the largest
stupa in the World as Bouddhanath Stupa. Here we shall be enjoying the sunset and do the kora (making
clock wise direction walk) around the stupa.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Kathmandu old heritage place
On this day we will be visiting to finest sites in the valley like, Swayambhunath, Patan, and Bhaktapur
Durbar Square.
1. Swayambhunath: It is an ancient religious architectural site atop at the hill side of Kathmandu Valley
also known as the monkey temple. The Swayambhunath comprises of a stupa, a variety of shrines
and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. ( 3.5 km) ( 1-2 hrs)
2. Patan Durbar Square: The Durbar is a marvel of Newa architecture. Some of the important
structures are Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen temple, Vishwa Temple, Talejuvawani temple, etc.
Another most happening place for the day is Bhaktapur. It is also enlisted under UNESCO world heritage.
Day 4: Drive to chitwan ( 175 km) ( 5-6 hrs)
Chitwan: As soon as our breakfast is over we head for Chitwan which is a 5 hour drive from Kathmandu.
We get freshen up at our lodge and meet our safari there for our jungle trip. We then make a short trip
around the Tharu community and visit the museum there.
Day 5: Explore in Chitwan.
Explore Chitwan: On this day we will be making whole lot of enjoyment around the jungle and with its
beautiful lives. We will do the bird watching, since the National park attracts the largest number of birds in Nepal. We will also do elephant ride through the community forest, and carry on further excursion like
hiking in the jungle looking for wild lives, visit elephant breeding site, and take elephant bath in the ponds.
Day 6: Drive to Lumbini ( 260 km) ( 7-8 hrs)
Ride to Lumbiini: Take a ride for Lumbini which is a 4 hours ride. We get to our lodge and freshen up and
hang around the main site the Buddhist pilgrimage.
Day 7: Explore in Lumbini.
Lumbini: Today we will be greeting and make a prayer to Maya Devi temple first and then we will make a
visit to every possible site museum, peace pagoda, monument, and pilgrimage made by different nation as
their devotion toward Lord Buddha.
Day 8: Drive back to kathmandu.
From Lumbini to kathmandu Drive by car and overnight stay in kathmandu.
Day 9: Departure from Kathmandu
Our final day farewell and departure.
If the above Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences and specifications.
Plan My TripKathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour Cost Includes
Pick and drop from TIA airport to hotel to TIA airport.
Vehicles (private van or tourist bus) from Ktm-Chitwan-Lumbini-Ktm.
3 nights’ accommodation in standard hotel B/B at Kathmandu.
2 nights’ accommodation in Chitwan hotel B/L/D.
2 nights’ accommodation in Lumbini hotel B/B.
Tour guide, with a license holder.
All jungle activities as mentioned in the program in Chitwan.
National Park entry fee.
Accommodation in standard hotel during trip.
Daily wages, equipment, meals and accommodation for guide.
All taxes and company service charges.
Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour Cost Excludes
Fees of visa for Nepal.
International Airfare to get in and out of Nepal.
Expenses for Lunch and dinner, beverages, drinking water, desserts, extra porters, shower, laundry.
or any other services which are not mentioned by the company.
Cost for spending extra nights in certain destination in your will.
Tips that you provide in trip to guide, or any local people.
Entry fee for Religious and Historical place.
Travel and Evacuation Insurance.
Equipment ( sleeping bag, down jacket, etc ).
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