• Group Size 01-35 people
  • Best Season Mar-May & Sep-Dec
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Accommodation Hotel/Resort
  • Duration 7 Nights & 8 Days
  • Difficulty https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty.jpg https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty-angle.png

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Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Many locals as well as international tourist visit Kathmandu each year to visit different temples, monasteries and world heritage sites. UNESCO world heritage sites include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Changunarayan.

Chitwan is mostly popular for Chitwan National Park. Plenty of domestic and international tourist visit Chitwan every year for jungle activities and adventures like Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Jungle Walk, Elephant breeding center visit, Canoeing, Cultural dance and many more. Many rare species are found in Chitwan National Park which includes One-Horned Rhino, Asian Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, Gharial and Sloth Bear. 

Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the birth place of Lord Buddha. Many local as well as international tourists as well as pilgrims’ visit lumbini each year. Many temples and monasteries are built here by different countries which include Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Cambodian Monastery, Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery, Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery, Myanmar Golden Temple, Korean Buddhist Temple and Nepal Vijrayana Mahavihara Temple.

Trip Highlights
  • Cultural, Historical & UNESCO World Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
  • Welcome dinner featuring a range of Nepali cuisines with enticing live cultural program.
  • Enjoy adventure jungle activities in Chitwan National Park.
  • Encounter endangered birds and animals.
  • Experience culture, tradition and lifestyle of local Tharu people.
  • Explore Birth place of Gautam Buddha, Lumbini.
Itinerary

Our company representative will welcome you at Airport and transfer to related hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast Basis. 
 

Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private vehicle  with professional English speaking tour guide. You will visit main attraction of Kathmandu valley which are listed in World Heritage Site such as Pashupatinath (Hindu's temple), Swyambhunath (Monkey temple), Boudhanath Stupa ( biggest Buddhist stupa in Asia), Kathmandu durbar square (Ancient palaces of Malla kings). Overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis. 
 

Today, After early morning breakfast drive (5-6 hours) to Chitwan. Evening time we will visit Tharu (local people) village and know about their unique lifestyle and culture. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

Today, we will take part in various adventure activities in Chitwan: 
Elephant Safari 
Elephant safari is the most popular wildlife activity in Chitwan. Elephant guide you through the jungles; we can see many wild animals like Deer, wild boar, one horn Rhino and Bengal Tiger. 

Elephant Bathing  
Elephant bathing could be an exciting event in Rapti River. You can take bath with Elephant with the help of Mahouts. 

Canoeing 
Canoeing ride along the Rapti river inside the Chitwan National Park and take a close view of Crocodiles, rare species of birds, reptiles and other wild animals.  

Elephant Breeding Center 
This Elephant Breeding center is opened in 1984. You can see both babies and adults elephant. 

Cultural Program 
At evening time Tharu people of Chitwan welcome guests by performing dance an singing, famous stick dances and the crazy peacock dance are main highlights which reflects their unique life styles. 
 

Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

Today, after breakfast we will drive to Lumbini which is the birth place of Gautam Buddha, it takes around 3-4 hours scenic drive.  Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis
 

Today, after breakfast we will visit world heritage site and remains a most pilgrimage site among Buddhists around the world. Inside Maya Devi temple you will find the exact spot where Buddha was born. The famous sacred pool of 'Puskarani' in front of the temple is believed to be where queen Maya Devi bathed just before giving birth to Buddha. Ashoka pillar is another interesting site to visit. You will also visit the international monasteries that have been built in Lumbini belonging to many countries including Germany, Japan, Thailand, China, India, Cambodia, France, Vietnam etc. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.
 

Today, after breakfast drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Leisure time you can have shopping at Thamel. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.
 

Today, our company representative will meet you and transfer to airport for final departure. 
 

Includes/Excludes
    • Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle.
    • 3 Nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
    • 2 Night 3 star hotel accommodation in Chitwan on twin sharing basis on BLD plan.
    • 2 Night 3 star hotel accommodation in Lumbini on twin sharing basis on BLD plan.
    • Full day Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private tourist vehicle.
    • Professional English speaking tour guide for Kathmandu sightseeing.
    • Jungle safari activities in Chitwan national park.
    • Complementary farewell dinner in a typical Nepali cultural restaurant.
    • All necessary pick up drop by tourist vehicle as per itinerary.
    • All government & local taxes.
    • International airfare & necessary airport taxes.
    • Nepal entry visa fees at present USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days and USD 100 for three month.
    • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
    • Temple & monasteries entry fees in Kathmandu and Lumbini.
    • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, mineral water during trip.
    • All personal & bar expenses in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan during the trip.
    • Tips for guide & driver (tipping is expected).
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, mineral water etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
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Faq

Kathmandu, Chitwan and Lumbini tour is suitable for any kind of person who is moderately fit, no previous experience is required.  
 

Yes, our company representative will be there to greet you. He will be displaying your name outside the airport terminal. You will be transferred to your hotel by our private vehicle. 
 

Best season for tour is usually March-April and October-November but Kathmandu, Chitwan and Lumbini tour can be done in February, June, April, May and December as well. 

 

It depends upon season. During winter (November to February), It is colder at night time and relatively warmer during the day time, with the temperature ranging from around 4 degree at night to 23 degree at day time. Between March and May, the weather stay perfect as the temperature averages 25 degree during the day time. From September to December the temperature gets cooler and allows for a great time to travel. The average temperature during this season is 22 degree. 
 

We provide two or three star level hotel accommodation for the entire tour. The hotel offer the facilities of attached bathrooms, dining room, a bar, internet access, hot shower and so forth. If you want to upgrade the accommodation to a five star hotel for the entire tour for an additional charge. 
 

All the restaurants that we dine at cater for continental, Chinese, Mexican, American based cuisine with some local influences, always plenty to choose from. 
 

ATMs are available in Kathmandu, Chitwan & Lumbini. Major credit cards are accepted in all places but you need to pay 4% extra as bank levy, which might make cash more preferable. 


 

We estimate USD 15 to 20 a day will enough to buy lunch, dinner, chocolates and a few drinks. 

 

Depending on nature of travel we provide different vehicle service. We provide tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and airport pickups-drops. We book flight ticket through Buddha Air, Yeti Air and Simrik Airlines for the flight from Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini and vice versa. 
 

There are telephones and internet facilities available so you can always stay in contact with your family. 
 

Laundry service is easily available at your hotel and there are many laundry stores in the Kathmandu, Chitwan and Lumbini. Please note that laundry service is not included in the tour package price. 

 

Yes, they have received training from NATHM (Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management).They has also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). 

 

Actually tipping is not compulsory, but small gesture of thanks to your guide and driver. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. 
 

Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Click here 


 

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