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Kathmandu Chitwan tour
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city. You
stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Known as
Kantipur, Kathmandu is the capital of the
Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple
of the Living Goddess who acknowledges the
greetings of the devotees from the balcony of
her temple residence. Kashtamandap - the source
of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made
from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar
Square are with its array of temples overlooked
by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place
of the Nepalese Royalty.
This day you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Though there are other places worth to be
visited such as Machchendranath Temple, Akash
Bhairab Temple, Kumari Temple, Ashok Vinayak,
Jaishi Dewal, Tundikhel, Marty’r Memorial,
Bhadrakali Temple, Singha Darbar, Narayanhiti
Darbar, Kaiser Library, Budhanilkantha, Balaju
Water Gardens, the National Museum, Guheswari
Temple, Chabahil and Chandra Vinayak.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most
popular tourist destination is enlisted in World
Heritage Sites. Clustered around the central
Durbar Square are the old Royal Palace (Hanuman
Dhoka), numerous interesting temples, the Kumari
Chowk or Kumari Bahal (House of the Living
Goddess) and the Kasthamandap (House of Wood)
from which Kathmandu derived its present name.
An inquisitive exploration in the Durbar Square
reveals the ancient art and architecture of
Nepal which has proved to be a masterpiece to
everyone accepting its genuineness.
Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kms./2.5
miles and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000
years old. The Stupa which forms the main
structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of
brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire
capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on
the four sided base of the spire are the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a
mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Boudhanath Stupa is 8 kms east of Kathmandu City
and is one of the biggest in the world of its
kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the
four cardinal direction keeping watch for
righteous behavior and human prosperity. This
Buddhist Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the
advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built
on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.
The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or
Buddhist priest.
Situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu City,
Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest
temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst
a lush green natural setting on the bank of the
sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda
style has jilted roof and richly carved silver
doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the
temple from the east bank of Bagmati River,
entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden
to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre
of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri
which falls in the month of February/March.
Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.
Day 02 :
Sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur and
drive back to Kathmandu. You stay overnight at
hotel in Kathmandu. The ancient city of Patan,
lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as
Lalitpur or the city of fine arts. The city is
full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.
The diversity of medieval culture that allowed
both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left
a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this
city. At Patan you explore Patan Durbar Square,
Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna
Temple, Golden Temple and many other places of
Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled
before you as an open museum showcasing
intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof
struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples
designed in pagoda style with erotic carvings
and repose metalwork facades and many other
exquisite facets. You will also get to see
handicraft centre in Patan.
Durbar Square, like its counterpart in
Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace
buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful
pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site,
the former royal palace complex is the center of
Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a
museum containing an array of bronze statues and
religious objects. One remarkable monument here
is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu
god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Bhaktapur (1,401m) covers an area of four square
miles. Bhaktapur or the city of devotees still
retains a medieval charm and visitors to this
ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of
cultural and artistic achievements. The past
glory of the Malla rules continues to be
reflected at the Darbar Square. Pottery and
waving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur
is famous for woodcarving and the traditional
topi or cap. The city lies about 14 km east of
Kathmandu. The places of interest include
Bhaktapur Darbar Square, the National Are
Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple,
Dattatreya Temple and Dattatreya Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: The main square of the
city contains innumerable temples and other
architectural showpieces such as lion gate, the
golden gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra
Malla, Dattatraya Temple etc.
A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
in the act of worship is placed on a column
facing the palace. It was listed in the UNESCO
world Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Palace of 55 Windows: Being built by King Yaksha
Mall in 1427 A.D. and remodeled by King
Bhupatindra Malla in 17th Century, the balcony
and the windows are intricately carved, is a
masterpiece of wood carving.
Nyatapola Temple: This five storied Pagoda Style
temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in
1708 A.D. well known for its massive structure
and subtle workmanship. It is the tallest pagoda
structure in the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan which takes
about five hours. You stay overnight at lodge in
Chitwan. Early morning around 7 O'clock you
depart for Chitwan along Highway. This is a
picturesque journey passing through small towns,
terraces, green hills, villages and majestic
mountain views. Mostly you drive along the bank
of Trishuli river with beautiful landscape. On
your arrival you are welcomed by our staff and
after delicious lunch they will explain you
about further program. This day also you will
have enough time to enjoy some of the jungle
activities.
Day 04 :
Enjoy jungle activities. You stay overnight at
lodge in Chitwan.
After nourishing breakfast you will go for some
of the jungle activities. Then you come back to
lodge for lunch and it will be followed by rest
of the jungle activities.
Day 05 :
Enjoy some of the jungle activities and then
drive back to Kathmandu. You stay overnight at
hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning after breakfast there still
remains time to go for some of the jungle
activities and it will follow you journey to
Kathmandu.
During your stay in Chitwan National Park you
are going to come through various nature and
cultural program such as:
Canoe Trip: You can enjoy canoe trip on either
The Rapti River or The Budhi Rapti River which
border the National Park. You can see two types
of crocodiles, the Gharial and Mugger basking on
the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is
Paradise Island with over 450 species of exotic
birds of domestic as well as migratory birds.
Many are threatened, e.g. the Great pied
hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon,
lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching
trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the
less distributed areas of the park to track the
rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and
museum of historic interest relating to the
park. However during this period we will visit
20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of
birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will
accompany you to the more specialized habitats.
This is the ideal opportunity to explore and
experience at closer quarters and beauty of the
flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist
must be closely observed to obviate any risks
from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first
Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see
baby elephants socializing with their parents
and other babies. This centre is government
owned and its purpose is to raise the young
elephants, and to train them to convey tourist
around the region.
Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village will
grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are
the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer
guided cultural tours to meet the people and
experience their traditional self-sufficient way
of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an
opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance.
The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform
traditional movements and invite guests to join
them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural
shows performed by Tharus will be an
unforgettable experience. The Tharus in
traditional colorful costumes, unique in their
disparity with the common mode of dress all over
Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Elephant safari: On elephant back you can view
the wild life of the area in their natural
habitat.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to
the specific place where you can observe
elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for
crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and
forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Day 06 :
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and
recreation. You stay overnight at hotel in
Kathmandu.