| Trip code | NET-TO-NTPR6 |
| Package name | Chitwan Jungle Safari With Pokhara Sightseeing Tour |
| Duration | 12 |
| Max. elevation | m |
| Level | EASY |
| Transportation | Land |
| Accomodation | 2-3 Star accommodation in Kathmandu. Standard hotel accommodation in Pokhara Camp or Lodge accommodation in Chitwan |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
On the second day, following morning breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you for city sightseeing. On this day you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, Budanilkantha and Pashupatinath. By late afternoon you will be back in your hotel.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
City tour continues on the third day. After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel as we will head towards Patan, one of the three medieval cities of Kathmandu Valley. You will enjoy and revel at the many architectural wonders of Patan Durbar Square including Krishna Mandir, statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Golden Temple, Namo Buddha and so on. The experience of walking through the narrow cobbled alleyways and discovering the age-old culture and tradition of local people will take you back in time.
You will also be able to make a side-trip to Bungamati village for authentic Newari experience. After visiting Patan, you will set off for Nagarkot, one of the most popular hill stations in Nepal. Nagarkot, located at 2195m, is one of the best spots to see the magnificent Himalayas along with eternal sunset and sunrise views.
Stay overnight in one of the resorts in Nagarkot.
You will wake up early today to see the sunrise over the Himalayas. A sumptuous breakfast awaits as you enjoy the sunrise views. Afterwards you will leave Nagarkot and drive towards Changu Narayan, one of the oldest temples inscribed in the World Heritage Site.
Changu Narayan consists of the oldest stone engravings along with local museum. The surrounding villages offers a glimpse of rural Nepal with rolling green hills and fields. Later you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, another world heritage site. Bhaktapur has much to offer to the tourists from medieval temples and statues to pottery square and museums. Nyatapola Temple, 55-windows palaces are examples some of the unique Himalayan architecture that places it among the best destinations within Kathmandu Valley.
Drive back to Kathmandu to your hotel.
Stay overnight in hotel.
Drive from Kathmandu to Charaudi. Rafting from Charaudi to Kurintar followed by drive to Chitwan National Park. Today you will take an early morning drive to Charaudi. You will start rafting from Charaudi on Trisuli River to Kurintar which takes about three and a half hours. Afterwards you will drive to Chitwan National Park.
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Chitwan National Park is a world heritage site and is the oldest national park of Nepal. It is home of the rare and endangered one horned rhinoceros, elephants, and tigers. You can enjoy an elephant back safari or nature walk through the tall elephant grass. In the evening participate cultural programs conducted by Tharu, one of the indigenous communities of the Terai.
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Today you enjoy a full day of jungle activities that will include elephant back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 500 species of birds recorded in the park). If lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the elusive tiger or leopard. One more activity includes a walk through Tharu villages.
You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
After breakfast you can go on a morning nature walk. Afterwards you will drive to Pokhara.
Stay overnight in hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, you will take a short drive to Sarangkot (1600m) for sunrise and mountain views. In the afternoon you will go sightseeing to Mahendra Cave, Davi's Fall, Barahi Mandir, Chamera (Bat) Cave and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.
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After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu enjoy scenic views of rolling green hills, rivers and villages along the meandering highways. Or if you would like to fly back to Kathmandu, the flight takes about 30 minutes.
Stay overnight in hotel.
Today is a free day for you. If you wish we can arrange Mountain Flight for you. Mountain Flight, which occurs in the morning, offers you a spectacular opportunity to fly high over the Himalayas. From the comfort of your air seat, you will be able to see the tallest Himalayan peaks up-close such as Everest (8848m), Shisha Pangma (8031m),Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Phurbi Gyachu (6637m), Choba Bhamare (5970m), Guari Shankar (7134m), Melungtse (7181m) among others.
The rest of the day is free for you to do shopping.
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As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.