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Kathmandu Chitwan Tour |
Kathmandu
Chitwan
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Itinerary
In
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Full day
sightseeing tour
of Kathmandu
city. You stay
overnight at
hotel in
Kathmandu. Known
as Kantipur,
Kathmandu is the
capital of the
Kingdom of
Nepal. Here you
will visit the
temple of the
Living Goddess
who acknowledges
the greetings of
the devotees
from the balcony
of her temple
residence.
Kashtamandap -
the source of
the name
Kathmandu and
supposed to be
made from the
timber of a
single tree and
the Durbar
Square are with
its array of
temples
overlooked by
the Hanuman
Dhoka Palace,
the ancient
place of the
Nepalese
Royalty.
This day you
will visit
Kathmandu Durbar
Square,
Swayambhunath,
Boudhanath and
Pashupatinath.
Though there are
other places
worth to be
visited such as
Machchendranath
Temple, Akash
Bhairab Temple,
Kumari Temple,
Ashok Vinayak,
Jaishi Dewal,
Tundikhel,
Marty’r
Memorial,
Bhadrakali
Temple, Singha
Darbar,
Narayanhiti
Darbar, Kaiser
Library,
Budhanilkantha,
Balaju Water
Gardens, the
National Museum,
Guheswari
Temple, Chabahil
and Chandra
Vinayak.
Kathmandu Durbar
Square is one of
the most popular
tourist
destination is
enlisted in
World Heritage
Sites. Clustered
around the
central Durbar
Square are the
old Royal Palace
(Hanuman Dhoka),
numerous
interesting
temples, the
Kumari Chowk or
Kumari Bahal
(House of the
Living Goddess)
and the
Kasthamandap
(House of Wood)
from which
Kathmandu
derived its
present name. An
inquisitive
exploration in
the Durbar
Square reveals
the ancient art
and architecture
of Nepal which
has proved to be
a masterpiece to
everyone
accepting its
genuineness.
Swayambhunath is
located
approximately 4
kms./2.5 miles
and this
Buddhist Stupa
is said to be
2000 years old.
The Stupa which
forms the main
structure is
composed of a
solid hemisphere
of brick and
earth supporting
a lofty conical
spire capped by
a pinnacle of
copper gilt.
Painted on the
four sided base
of the spire are
the all seeing
eyes of Lord
Buddha. This
hill is a mosaic
of small
Chaityas and
Pagoda temples.
Boudhanath Stupa
is 8 kms east of
Kathmandu City
and is one of
the biggest in
the world of its
kind. It stands
with four pairs
of eyes in the
four cardinal
direction
keeping watch
for righteous
behavior and
human
prosperity. This
Buddhist Stupa
was built by
King Man Deva at
the advice of
the Goddess Mani
Jogini. It is
built on an
octagonal base
inset with
prayer wheels.
The shrine is
ringed by houses
of Lamas or
Buddhist priest.
Situated 5 kms
east of
Kathmandu City,
Pashupatinath
temple is one of
the holiest
temples
dedicated to
Lord Shiva.
Situated amidst
a lush green
natural setting
on the bank of
the sacred
Bagmati river,
the temple built
in pagoda style
has jilted roof
and richly
carved silver
doors. Visitors
will be
permitted to
view the temple
from the east
bank of Bagmati
River, entrance
in the temple
being strictly
forbidden to all
non Hindus.
Pashupatinath is
the centre of
annual
pilgrimage on
the day of
shivaratri which
falls in the
month of
February/March.
Behind the
temple are the
cremation
grounds.
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Day
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Sightseeing tour
of Patan and
Bhaktapur and
drive back to
Kathmandu. You
stay overnight
at hotel in
Kathmandu. The
ancient city of
Patan, lying 5
km southeast of
Kathmandu, is
known as
Lalitpur or the
city of fine
arts. The city
is full of Hindu
temples and
Buddhist
monuments. The
diversity of
medieval culture
that allowed
both Hinduism
and Buddhism to
flourish has
left a rich
legacy of
impressive
sightseeing in
this city. At
Patan you
explore Patan
Durbar Square,
Mahaboudha
Temple,
Kumbeshwor
temple, Krishna
Temple, Golden
Temple and many
other places of
Patan, you feel
as if Patan has
been unveiled
before you as an
open museum
showcasing
intricately
carved windows,
intrinsic roof
struts, statues
of gods and
goddesses,
temples designed
in pagoda style
with erotic
carvings and
repose metalwork
facades and many
other exquisite
facets. You will
also get to see
handicraft
centre in Patan.
Durbar Square,
like its
counterpart in
Kathmandu, is an
enchanting
mélange of
palace
buildings,
artistic
courtyards and
graceful pagoda
temples. Listed
as a World
Heritage Site,
the former royal
palace complex
is the center of
Patan’s
religious and
social life, and
houses a museum
containing an
array of bronze
statues and
religious
objects. One
remarkable
monument here is
a 17th-century
temple dedicated
to the Hindu god
Krishna, built
entirely of
stone.
Bhaktapur
(1,401m) covers
an area of four
square miles.
Bhaktapur or the
city of devotees
still retains a
medieval charm
and visitors to
this ancient
town are treated
to myriad
wonders of
cultural and
artistic
achievements.
The past glory
of the Malla
rules continues
to be reflected
at the Darbar
Square. Pottery
and waving are
its traditional
industries.
Bhaktapur is
famous for
woodcarving and
the traditional
topi or cap. The
city lies about
14 km east of
Kathmandu. The
places of
interest include
Bhaktapur Darbar
Square, the
National Are
Gallery,
Nyatapola
Temple,
Bhairavnath
Temple,
Dattatreya
Temple and
Dattatreya
Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar
Square: The main
square of the
city contains
innumerable
temples and
other
architectural
showpieces such
as lion gate,
the golden gate,
the statue of
King Bhupatindra
Malla,
Dattatraya
Temple etc.
A magnificent
statue of King
Bhupatindra
Malla in the act
of worship is
placed on a
column facing
the palace. It
was listed in
the UNESCO world
Heritage
Monument List in
1979.
Palace of 55
Windows: Being
built by King
Yaksha Mall in
1427 A.D. and
remodeled by
King Bhupatindra
Malla in 17th
Century, the
balcony and the
windows are
intricately
carved, is a
masterpiece of
wood carving.
Nyatapola
Temple: This
five storied
Pagoda Style
temple was built
by King
Bhupatindra
Malla in 1708
A.D. well known
for its massive
structure and
subtle
workmanship. It
is the tallest
pagoda structure
in the Kathmandu
valley.
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Day
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Drive from
Kathmandu to
Chitwan which
takes about five
hours. You stay
overnight at
lodge in Chitwan.
Early morning
around 7 O'clock
you depart for
Chitwan along
Highway. This is
a picturesque
journey passing
through small
towns, terraces,
green hills,
villages and
majestic
mountain views.
Mostly you drive
along the bank
of Trishuli
river with
beautiful
landscape. On
your arrival you
are welcomed by
our staff and
after delicious
lunch they will
explain you
about further
program. This
day also you
will have enough
time to enjoy
some of the
jungle
activities.
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Day
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Enjoy jungle
activities. You
stay overnight
at lodge in
Chitwan.
After nourishing
breakfast you
will go for some
of the jungle
activities. Then
you come back to
lodge for lunch
and it will be
followed by rest
of the jungle
activities.
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Day
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Enjoy some of
the jungle
activities and
then drive back
to Kathmandu.
You stay
overnight at
hotel in
Kathmandu.
Early morning
after breakfast
there still
remains time to
go for some of
the jungle
activities and
it will follow
you journey to
Kathmandu.
During your stay
in Chitwan
National Park
you are going to
come through
various nature
and cultural
program such as:
Canoe Trip: You
can enjoy canoe
trip on either
The Rapti River
or The Budhi
Rapti River
which border the
National Park.
You can see two
types of
crocodiles, the
Gharial and
Mugger basking
on the river
bank.
Bird Watching:
For the bird
watchers, it is
Paradise Island
with over 450
species of
exotic birds of
domestic as well
as migratory
birds. Many are
threatened, e.g.
the Great pied
hornbill, Bengal
Florican,
Peregrine
falcon, lesser
adjutant storks,
etc. A bird
watching trip
will be a
memorable
experience.
Jungle Drive: A
tour by four
wheel drive in
the less
distributed
areas of the
park to track
the rarer
species. You
will visit
Ox-bow Lake and
museum of
historic
interest
relating to the
park. However
during this
period we will
visit 20,000
areas which
afford a varied
experience of
birds and
mammals.
Nature Walk: Our
experienced
naturalists will
accompany you to
the more
specialized
habitats. This
is the ideal
opportunity to
explore and
experience at
closer quarters
and beauty of
the flora and
fauna. The
authority of the
naturalist must
be closely
observed to
obviate any
risks from
wildlife
attacks.
Elephant
Breeding Centre:
This is the
first Elephant
breeding centre
in Asia. You can
see baby
elephants
socializing with
their parents
and other
babies. This
centre is
government owned
and its purpose
is to raise the
young elephants,
and to train
them to convey
tourist around
the region.
Village tour:
Excursion in
Tharu village
will grant you
an exhilarating
experience.
Tharus are the
indigenous
inhabitant of
the Terai. We
offer guided
cultural tours
to meet the
people and
experience their
traditional
self-sufficient
way of life.
Cultural
Program: In the
evening you will
get an
opportunity to
be a part of
Tharu folk
dance. The
drummers and
symbolic stick
dancers perform
traditional
movements and
invite guests to
join them in
this rhythmic
display. Such
cultural shows
performed by
Tharus will be
an unforgettable
experience. The
Tharus in
traditional
colorful
costumes, unique
in their
disparity with
the common mode
of dress all
over Nepal, are
sure to
captivate you.
Elephant safari:
On elephant back
you can view the
wild life of the
area in their
natural habitat.
Elephant
Bathing: Your
guide will take
you to the
specific place
where you can
observe elephant
bathing.
Crocodile Walk:
One more option
is to go for
crocodile walk.
It goes through
grassland and
forest along the
bank of Rapti /
Narayani river.
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Day
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Free day in
Kathmandu for
shopping and
recreation. You
stay overnight
at hotel in
Kathmandu.
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