Kathmandu Chitwan Wildlife & Culture Tour

Experience Kathmandu Chitwan Tour with expert guided support, peaceful Himalayan surroundings, and authentic hospitality.

5 days / 4 nights Tour Difficulty: Easy Group Size: 1-12 persons

Overview

Kathmandu is an exotic valley with rich culture, art and tradition. Kathmandu Valley is surrounded by verdant agricultural hills scattered with traditional villages and brick houses, rich in ancient holy temples and shrines used by both Buddhists and Hindu worshipers reflecting a great wealth of culture and tradition. Kathmandu Valley is not only cultural, political and commercial center of Nepal but also it is the capital city of Nepal. This package tour combines Kathmandu valley and Chitwan National Park which is the most popular destination for tourists wanting to have a good experience of the region's wildlife. Chitwan is a National Park but the best place to explore the surrounding and immerse in Tharu Culture. The park is enriched with over 70 species of animals including some of the world's endangered species such as Royal Bengal Tiger, Great one horned Rhinoceros, Gaur, Gharial, Crocodile and over 450 species of colorful birds. This tour is recommendable for the family with kids and for young and old alike.

Trip highlights

✓ UNESCO heritage sites: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square
✓ Chitwan National Park wildlife safari: Greater One-horned Rhinos, deer, and exotic birds
✓ Canoe ride on Rapti River with crocodile spotting and Tharu cultural stick dance
✓ Comfortable private vehicle transport throughout the journey

Daily itinerary

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (1,295 m / 4,273 ft). Warm welcome and private transfer to your hotel. Overnight on bed & breakfast plan.

Full day sightseeing with a professional guide: visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Visit historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, the hilltop Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Patan Durbar Square with its fine arts and crafts. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Early morning scenic drive to Chitwan National Park. Check into your jungle resort, welcome drinks, brief introduction to safari programs, evening Tharu cultural dance show, dinner and overnight.

06:00 AM wake-up call. Morning bird watching along the Rapti River, breakfast, jeep safari inside Chitwan National Park to spot one-horned rhinos, deer, and birds. Visit elephant breeding center, evening sunset view over the river, dinner and overnight.

06:00 AM wake-up call. Traditional dugout canoe trip down the Rapti River observing marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles. Guided jungle nature walk and visit to Tharu ethnic village. Dinner and overnight.

06:30 AM morning bird watching excursion. Breakfast, leisure time around Sauraha riverside, optional village bicycle tour or elephant bathing experience. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the resort and transfer back to Kathmandu by tourist coach, private car, or flight. Check into Kathmandu hotel, leisure time for rest and relaxation.

07:00 - 09:00 AM morning yoga and meditation session. Free day for shopping and exploring Thamel. 17:00 - 18:00 PM rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage. Farewell dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at your hotel. Private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight, or extend your Nepal holiday.

What's included

✓ Transportation from Kathmandu to Chitwan to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per itinerary.
✓ All Safari Activities.
✓ All Jungle activities
✓ Accommodations while safari including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
✓ Highly experienced Government licensed holder safari guide during the trip.
✓ Government / Local taxes, Service charge, Guide insurance and salary, National park and conservation area fees.
✓ Jungle Activities guide and required staffs with necessary vehicle.

What's excluded

✕ All type of personal expenses such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
✕ Food & accommodation cost in case of any natural accident caused by weather.
✕ Tips and donation.
✕ Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects.
✕ International airfares. International Airport Departure Tax.