Kathmandu Chitwan Tour

You’ll be picked up from your hotel or designated meeting point in the early morning today. To start the tour, we will first head to the Pashupatinath. Dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. It is regarded as one of the holiest Hindu temples and attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees every year, particularly during the festive occasions of Teej and Shivaratri. After observing the morning prayers and some ongoing rituals for a while, we will move on to the nearby chaitya of Boudhanath. It is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and the environment surrounding this location is amazing. The whole area around Boudha is home to various other small and large monasteries constructed by devotees.

After breakfast near Boudhanath, we will move on to our third UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swayambhunath. This stupa complex, perched on top of a hill, is also fantastic vantage point which lets you view most of the Kathmandu valley. Once we spend some time here and explore the various Hindu and Buddhist shrines here, we will head back to our hotel. Considering we have enough time, we will also have a brief visit to the old palace of Kathmandu, the Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

After breakfast, pack your things and hop on the jeep/coach for a 6 hour drive to Chitwan. Since we’ll be at Chitwan by the late afternoon, you’ll have some free time to spend as you like. We can go for a short tour through the local Tharu communities if you’re interested. Head to the banks of the Rapti River in the evening to witness a mesmerizing sunset.

Accomodation: Lodge

Meals: B L D

Our first plan today will be the visit to the Elephant Breeding Center. Here, you’ll be able to take part in a popular and fun activity known as elephant bathing. Afterwards, we will take part in Chitwan’s main attraction, the jungle safari. The jungle safari takes through the lush jungles and grasslands of the Chitwan National Park and lets you encounter various rare birds and animals in their natural habitats. The tour is typically performed via a jeep, on foot or on elephant back. You will possibly come across various species of wildlife such as One-horned Rhinos, Gharials, Peacocks and Dolphins, and maybe even the Bengali Tigers or Clouded Leopards if you’re lucky.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

Apart from the jungle safari, another popular activity in the Chitwan National Park is bird watching. Chitwan is a paradise for bird lovers and enthusiasts as the park is home to over 450 different bird species. We’ll go for a few hours long bird watching session in the morning. Some well-known species include the Bengal Florican, Spotted Eagles and Peacocks among hundreds of others. Afterwards, there are a variety of options available depending on your preferences. We can go for the guided tour through the local Tharu communities and experience their unique culture if you’re interested. Rafting is also a popular activity nearby for the more adventurous types.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

With our tour completed, we will make the return journey to Kathmandu today. The drive along the Prithivi Highway, passing through Sauraha and Mugling typically takes around 5 to 6 hours to complete. Once we’re in the capital, we will drop you off at your hotel. If this is your last day in Nepal, we recommend visiting Thamel and exploring its markets if you’d like to do some souvenir shopping. We hope your time with Hoshizora Treks and Tour has been a good one. Please inform us if you would like to take part in some other treks or tours!

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B