Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur - Pokhara tour

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Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park {CNP} has long been one of the country treasures of natural wonders. It is situated in central south of Nepal. It is an encompasses on area of 932 Square Kilometers of sub-tropical forest consisting of grasslands, sal forests and revering forests. The region is one of the most diverse wildlife areas. It harbors many globally threatened species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, great one-horned Rhino, Asian elephant, south bear, leopard, gharial and many more wild animals and rare elusive species.

Pokhara

Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal. It is natural beauty of lakeside location and reflecting view of the Annapurna Mountains. It is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal, the region of Annapurna. It is undoubtedly tourist town, which has an enormous number of good value hotels and restaurants. It has a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere and completely far clean town compare to Kathmnadu.

Bandipur.

It is an ancient trading little town of enchanting atmosphere. Bandipur lies 80 km south of pokhara and 135 km west of Kathmandu. It is situated at hill top with 1100 meter above sea level. Bandipur is mostly popular for Newari culture and architecture as well as you can see spectacular Annapurna Himalaya ranges and Manaslu lantang so far. Bandipur also famous for Paradliding as well. There is a holy cave also. It is good to stop there for one night to two night.

Lumbini

Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site, which lies in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama (Gautam Buddha) in 623 BC. Every year more than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit the Lumbini. It is also recognize by UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds immense archeological and religious importance. So, this is one of the place must visit in your life.

Kathmandu-Bhaktapur Sightseeing

You will fly/drive back to Kathmandu and visit to Hill Station view point Nagarkot, where you can have amazing view including Mt. Dhaulagiri to the west to Mount Everest in the east during the clear day. Then next morning drive to Bhaktapur, where you will explore the Bhaktapur durbar square, and many beautiful city and lifestyle of people in Bhaktapur.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: ARRIVE TO KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Day 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day 03: DRIVE TO BANDIPUR (142 km / 5 hrs)
Day 04: SUNRISE VIEW FROM BANDIPUR and DRIVE TO POKHARA
Day 05: POKHARA TOUR
Day 06: DRIVE TO LUMBINI (7 hrs / 220 km)
Day 07: LUMBINI TOUR (Kapilavastu, Kudan and more)
Day 08: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Day 10: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU
Day 11: BHAKTAPUR & PATAN TOUR
Day 12: DRIVE TO THE AIRPORT (FOR FINAL DEPARTURE)

Cost Includes:

All comfortable Hotel, Resort, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, chocolate during the tour.
Transportation from Kathmandu Chitawan, Lumbini, Bhaktapur and Pokhara, by comfort Tourist Bus
Kathmandu valley sightseeing with professional tour guide.
Pokhara valley sightseeing with professional tour guide.
Accommodation in Pokhara, Lumbini, Tansen, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu, mention as itinerary.
Transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tourist Bus or airplane.
2 nights 3 days Chitawan jungle safari tour with full package.
Insurances for staff and all government and local taxes if necessary.

Cost Excludes:

Cold drinks; cola, fanta, sprite, and mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, beer and bar bills.
Expenses of meal (lunch and dinner) in Pokhara, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu.
Donation and entrance fee during sightseeing tour.
Travel Insurance and evacuation of yours.
Souvenir or other expenses during the trekking.
Personal Trekking gears and Tips for guide and Driver.
Optional trips and sightseeing if extend ,
Any other not mentioned above in our service.

Detail Itineraries

Day 01ARRIVE TO KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Day 02 KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEINGYou will be guided through the Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. An easy, relaxing day in a comfortable ride will uncover totally different perspective of Kathmandu.

Sightseeing Points – Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath Stupa Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 03 DRIVE TO BANDIPUR (142 km / 5 hrs)Overnight stop in Bandipur is the best way to split the scenic road trip to Pokhara from Kathmandu.View of rolling hills with Himalayan backdrop opens up in front of us. Then the road descends to the Trishuli river valley famous for White water rafting. Bandipur is medieval trading town perched high above the Marshyangdi valley. The cobble stone path flanked by Newari style shop houses is where tourists can witness daily chores of middle hill farmers. Short hike to the Tahni Mai hilltop offers best sunset view over Manaslu and Ganesh Himal
Day 04 SUNRISE VIEW FROM BANDIPUR and DRIVE TO POKHARAThe view is amazing with just a sweeping Marshyangdi valley between you and Himalayas. After spending beautiful morning in Bandipur, drive 80 km / 2½ hrs to Pokhara. The drive is scenic through the series of valleys with Annapurna and Machhapuchhare looming at a distance. Explore Phewa lakeside market and boating in the evening. Boating is the best way to enjoy sunset over the Himalayas.
Day 05POKHARA TOURPokhara is amphitheater of mountains with wall of some of the highest snow peaks towards north. Sightseeing of Pokhara includes visit to several view points and hiking. International mountain museum exhibits a lot about mountaineering history, Himalayan culture, geology, flora, fauna and changing environment.

Sightseeing Points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, World Peace Stupa
Day 06 DRIVE TO LUMBINI (7 hrs / 220 km)We come across mountain passes offering Himalayan views and cross several valleys wedged between green hills with farming terraces and stone slate roofed houses. Tansen is popular hill station town along the way. Lumbini was a garden between two kingdoms in around 7 BC, where Buddha was born. Now Lumbini is developed in a 3 sq miles area divided into Sacred garden (Mayadevi temple), monastic zone and New tourist village. This is one of important archaeological site recognized by UNESCO. Lumbini tour is also a best way to see the Terai peoples lifestyle and culture.
Day 07LUMBINI TOUR (Kapilavastu, Kudan and more) We will drive to the ruins of ancient Kapilavastu, Tilaurakot - the capital of Shakyas, where Buddha spent 29 years until renunciation. Kudan is where Buddha was received by his father after his access to enlightenment. King Suddhodana (Buddha's father) specially built the Kudan (Nigrodharma Park) for the accommodation of the Buddha and his followers.
Day 08 CHITWAN NATIONAL PARKChitwan National Park is enlisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its bio-diversity and thriving of some rare species of animals. This is where last numbers of Royal Bengal Tigers and Asian single horned Rhinos survives. Jungle activities include elephant back safari, jungle walk, canoe ride to see crodocile and aquatic birds, visit of Elephant breeding center etc.
Day 10DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDUDrive back into the lush green valleys. We follow Narayani River upstream to its confluences with several other rivers draining Himalayas. It is interesting to watch beautiful villages and farms across reached by shaky suspension bridges.
Day 11 BHAKTAPUR & PATAN TOURAn expert guide will accompany you for cultural tour of Bhaktapur and Patan. Bhaktapur is medieval town that changed very little with time. Locals still live in harmony with hundreds of years old structures, which make it the living museum. Patan on the other hand was center of Vajrayana Buddhism until 16th century. There are hundreds of Newari monasteries with palace as center of exquisite Newari craftsmanship. The other name of Patan is ‘Lalitpur’ meaning city of fine art.
Day 12DRIVE TO THE AIRPORT (FOR FINAL DEPARTURE)