Kathmandu and Chitwan Tour

Trip Fact

  • Duration: 6 Days
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Group Size: 01-08
  • Activity level: Moderate
  • Starts at: Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ends at: Kathmandu, Nepal

About Kathmandu and Chitwan Tour

Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park Tour combines great architecture, rich culture and wildlife activities. Kathmandu is famous for Temples, Monuments and great architecture. Strolling around a medieval city of Kathmandu valley is full of amazing architecture which helps to know the ancient history of Nepalese Kings, art and various cultures will inspire you never before in a lifetime. Chitwan National Park is a World Heritage property and is popular for its wildlife. Chitwan is home to different rare wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned rhino and more than 400 species of bird.

We start our six-day tour from Kathmandu city, visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site cities of Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Chitwan to discover why the National Park holds an important place in preserving the wild lives that are rapidly getting extinct from this planet. In Chitwan, activities include Wildlife tour like; elephant back ride to see the wild animals in the National park, canoe trip in the dense sub-tropical jungle, elephant bath in Rapti river and of course the cultural dance of Tharu community an opportunity to mingle with local people and know their ethnic lifestyles. We end our tour in the Capital city, Kathmandu.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Experience the rich Nepali culture & mesmerizing natural beauty
  • Wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park
  • Visit Tharu Village
  • Mingle with local people and know their ethnic lifestyles
  • Enjoy delicious classic Nepalese food

Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival Day (1,300 m/4,264 ft)
  • Kathmandu
  • Dinner
  • Hotel

Namaste!! Welcome to the beautiful Himalayan country Nepal. After following immigration and customs formalities at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from High Wonders Travel who will take us to our pre-booked hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or we may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by High Wonders at a local restaurant with Nepali cultural music and ethnic dance show. For dinner, you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the Nepalese food culture.

Today after breakfast we will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu including Durbar Square, and Pashupatinath temple that is both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also visit the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Boudhanath Stupa) which is one of the large Stupas in the world.

Today we take an early morning breakfast and drive to Chitwan located 171 kilometers from Kathmandu. We descend down along the winding road on the banks of the Trishuli River. After checking in to the hotel, there will be a briefing on the activities we will be engaged in during our stay in Chitwan. We then walk on the banks of the Rapti River to enjoy the sunset in the sub-tropical jungles of Chitwan. In the evening, we enjoy dinner along with a brief cultural program showcasing the tribal dances unique to the Chitwan region of Nepal.

Early in the morning, we will be mounted on elephants for a jungle safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in its natural habitat. After breakfast, we visit the elephant stables and even enjoy bathing the elephants. During the afternoon we can drive through the jungles followed by a canoe ride down the Rapti River. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger crocodiles along with freshwater dolphins, otters and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for bird watching or nature walks and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. 

Today, early in the morning, we spend our time bird-watching as Chitwan National Park is also home to a large variety of resident and migratory birds. We then have breakfast and drive towards Kathmandu.

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! But the memories will remain forever on the wonderful times we spent together. A High Wonders Travel representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight.

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What's Included

  • Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfer service
  • Carefully selected accommodation on a double/twin share basis with breakfast as described in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Chitwan National Park entrance fees and Jungle activities as per itinerary
  • Services of an experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed local Guides.
  • Monuments and entrance tickets as per the itinerary
  • Staff costs including their salary, transportation, food, insurance and accommodation
  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded:

  • Nepalese Visa (available on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • International flights to/from the start/end of your tour and departure taxes 
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Pre and post-tour accommodation due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary (available on request)
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, or Camera fees (still or movie), etc.
  • Tips for guide(s) and driver(s)
  • Any other items not mentioned above

Availability

Departure Note

The given prices are in per person sharing one double/twin room and excluding international flights. Single rooms can be booked for an extra charge subject to availability. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given dates are not suitable for you, your family and friends then, please click the “Request Private Date” button to select dates more appropriate for you.

Start dates are your arrival date in Nepal whereas the End dates are the returning date from Nepal.

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