Chitwan National Park is a preserved area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill. Dugout canoes traverse the northern Rapti River, home to crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site.
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting & greeting upon arrival at the airport. (Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest metropolis in Nepal, with a population of 1.5 million in the city proper, and 3 million in its urban agglomeration across the Kathmandu Valley. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres above sea level in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. The valley is historically termed as "Nepal Mandala" and has been the home of Newar culture, a cosmopolitan urban civilisation in the Himalayan foothills. The city was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and hosts palaces, mansions and gardens of the Nepalese aristocracy. It has been home to the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) since 1985. Today, it is the seat of government of the Nepalese republic established in 2008; and is part of the province 3 in Nepalese administrative geography.) Transfer for visit Swyoumbhunath Temple (An ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' (Wylie: Phags.pa Shing.kun), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. It is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a traditional breakfast, we shall drive to Namo-Buddha (Located on slightly elevated land, it is a pleasant and out-of-the way place. The landscape below resembles an eight-petaled lotus, and the sky above has the form of a wheel with nine spokes.) Later, drive to Pharping (A town south of Kathmandu in Nepal, is identified with the sacred site of Yangleshö, where Guru Padmasambhava attained the level of a Mahamudra vidyadhara. Yangleshö). Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhra. (Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas.) Upon arrival, visit the Barahi Temple (Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple is a two-story pagoda temple located in the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of gods. It is located in a small island on the south east section of Phewa Lake in Pokhara The temple is used for worship by both Hindus and Buddhists.) Enjoy boating at Phewa Lake (The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserves, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake.) Evening is free to relax and stroll along the lakeside. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning drive to Sarangot for enjoying a mesmerizing sunrise. (The village is located on Sarangkot mountain at an altitude of 1600m and is renowned for its panoramic Himalayan views Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu as well as down on the city of Pokhara and Phewa lake. In recent years, Sarangkot has become a hotspot for paragliding.) After a scrumptious breakfast at hotel, visit Bindhyabasini Temple (one of the oldest temples in the Pokhara valley, has an immense cultural value. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati.) Also visit the Davi’s Fall (a lovely waterfall lying about two km south-west of the Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Legend has it that a trekker called David as washed away by the Pardi Khola and mysteriously disappeared into an underground passage beneath the fall.) Later visit Gupteshwar Cave (This cave is regarded holy by the Hindus. The main highlight of the site is the Shivalinga, the phallic symbol of the Lord Shiva. The linga is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.) Evening shall be free to roam along the lakeside. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan (is a preserved area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill. Dugout canoes traverse the northern Rapti River, home to crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site.) Enjoy an Ox Cart Ride in Tharu Village (a traditional transport of the Tharu people (local people) where a cart is pulled by pair of oxen. Ox cart ride is usually a slow trip through villages to the elephant stable and a small museum to learn about the Tharu culture, but you will have fun as you go through villages to experience the living style of the Tharu people.) Drive to Rapti River Bank for a beautiful sunset view (The Rapti rises south of a prominent E-W ridgeline midway between the western Dhaulagiri Himalaya and the Mahabharat Range. A 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) summit on this ridgeline marks a triple divide.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the Elephant Ride at the Chitwan National Park (The national park area of Sauraha is most suitable for elephant ride. Elephant ride is also the safest way to enter the jungle while one can observe wild animals and birds from up close. One can enter the dense forest of Sauraha and view the wildlife from close proximity during the elephant ride.) Also, visit the Elephant Breeding Centre (Of the two elephant-breeding centers that exist in the world one lies in the Chitwan National Park. In Nepal, the elephant is fast becoming one of the most endangered animals and the center was established to increase its numbers.) Later, please yourself with a Canoe Ride (The canoe ride is a good way to relax. Also, after a few days in the wild, this is great chance to become calm again. With a canoe you will slowly pass the shores of the rivers which are full with amazing crocodiles and beautiful birds.) The evening will be lit up by Cultural Tharu Dance (The Stick Dance is an entertaining exhibition of Bhojpuri and Hindi rhythms.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini (It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE.) Visit the Maya Devi Temple (Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. It is the main temple at Lumbini, a site traditionally considered the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The temple stands adjacent to a sacred pool and a sacred garden). Also visit other International Buddhist Monasteries. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward destination.
