Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Airport Pick-up
Our Chitwan Jungle safari tour officially starts when you arrive at Kathmandu Airport. Our local representative will pick you up there and then escort you to our well-selected hotel. For the rest of today, you could have a good rest to get over the jet lag.
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Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Today, we will tour around Kathmandu Valley to appreciate several famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. First, we will head to Pashupatinath Temple, the largest Hindu temple in Nepal dedicated to the God Shiva. Here, you may have a chance to witness an open-air cremation. Afterword, we will proceed to the Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Asia and even the world which was built in 5th century AD. Then, we will pay a visit to Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey Temple. It is a sacred buddhist temple with Buddha's eyes and noses painted on its base in four directions. Our tour will come to a close with visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square to appreciate the former Kathmandu kingdom. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 3: Private transfer to Bandipur, Explore Village Bandipur
On the 3rd day of our tour, we will drive for about 4-5 hours to the living museum of Newari culture - Bandipur. We will stroll around the small town which is full of well-preserved traditional architectures like houses, temples and shrines along the way. Here you could enjoy a peaceful and tranquil afternoon like a local people. In the late afternoon, you could hike to Thani Mai Temple and witness the amazing sunset view over the snow mountain. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 4: Private transfer from Bandipur to Pokhara
Today, we will continue to drive 2 hours to Pokhara. Upon arrival, we will help you to check into the hotel. In the afternoon, we will drive to the charming Phewa Lake where we will take a boat cruise to appreciate the snow mountain in a distance. Then, we will make a stop to visit Barahi Temple which is a Hindu Temple situated on an inland of Lake Fewa. Meals: Breakfast
![Go Boating at Phewa Lake]() Go Boating at Phewa Lake
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Day 5: Pokhara highlights tour
Today, we have to get up early to drive to Sarangkot Hill and enjoy the spectacular view of the Himalayas at sunrise. It will be a feast to your eyes. Then, we will drive back to your hotel for a hearty breakfast. On the way back, we will make a stop and visit Bindabasini Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. For the remainder of today, we will visit the World Peace Stupa, Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, International Mountain Museum and Tibet Refugee Camp. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 6: Private transfer from Pokhara to Lumbini
Today we will transfer to the next destination of our Chitwan Jungle safari tour - Lumbini. The scenery along the way is beautiful. You can take a nap in the car or enjoy the countryside view by the road. We will check in the hotel upon arrival, and the rest of the day can be freely arranged by yourself. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 7: Archaeological tour around Lumbini
Today we will explore Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Lumbini was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1997 and is an important Buddhist shrine. We will tour around the Lumbini garden including Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Bodi Tree and Monasteries built by other countries. Mayadevi Temple is the place where the Mahamaya gave birth to the Buddha, Gautama Siddhartha. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 8: Transfer to Chitwan National Park
After breakfast today, we will drive 4 hours to Chitwan National Park. Upon arrival we'll first check in the hotel. You can arrange the rest of the time today, walk around or take a good rest to prepare for the next day's Chitwan National Park safari. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 Exploration in Chitwan National Park
Your hotel today will arrange a full day of Chitwan National Park safari for you, which includes Real Canoe Ride, Elephant Breeding Center Visit, Jeep Safari, and Bird Watching, there will also be arrangements to visit the Tharu Village and appreciate Tharu Stick Dance, which will give you a closer look at the lifestyle of the locals. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast today, we will drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our driver will help you to check in and you could explore the city on your own for the rest of time today. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 11: Bhaktapur & Patan Tour
Today we will proceed to explore Bhaktapur and Patan. We will start with Bhaktapur Durbar Square - the former royal palace complex with full of medieval architectures which is described as an open-air art museum. Then, we will admire the Nyatapola Temple, the highest Hindu temple in Nepal which is dedicated to Sidhilaxmi and Dattatraya Temple, a mandala styled temple. Afterwards, we will continue our tour to Patan Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will pay a visit to the Golden Temple, situated in the north of the Durbar square. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Our Nepal tour comes to the end today. Our driver will escort you to the airport and see you off. Have a nice journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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