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Kathmandu Chitwan and Lumbini Tour is a special tour by Sabbatical Explore Nepal. It is a handcrafted Nepal Tour package for admirers of Nepal’s art, history, culture, and nature. Let’s unknot what this tour is all about.
As said earlier, Kathmandu Chitwan and Lumbini Tour is a distinct itinerary to explore Nepal. It is an eight-day plan to visit Nepal’s three most popular stations. Let’s begin with Kathmandu. You will join us on this tour by arriving in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. If you are not aware, Kathmandu is a historical Valley with rich architecture, culture, and art. The valley is dotted with seven different UNESCO cultural heritage sites; we’ll visit most of them.
Next, we travel to Chitwan to add some adventure to the tour. The adventure will happen when we enter the Chitwan National Park, the best Jungle Safari in Nepal. In there, we’ll encounter the loaded Jungle Kingdom and, maybe, the king Royal Bengal Tiger during our time in the park. And many things will happen in Chitwan, from Jungle Safari, Jungle Walks to Lake visits. Isn’t that so exciting? Wait, it’s not finished yet!
Afterward, we’ll reach Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The pilgrimage site in Lumbini is a peaceful place to be. We will get enlightening vibes throughout the area. Many Buddhist monasteries, gompas, shrines, and temples, including the Iconic Maya Devi Temple, are there to visit. We will explore as many as possible. And, finally, the Kathmandu Chitwan and Lumbini Tour will conclude back in Kathmandu with many remembrances worth sharing.
To sum up, Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini Tour is a multi-experience tour taking you to places in Nepal for multiple experiences. You’ll know the rich history & architecture, cultural & religious diversity, and natural offerings of Nepal in one trip. We guess you surely would like to have this one on your next-visit list.
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Day 1: Welcome to Nepal
Day 2: World Heritage and Cultural Sightseeing
Day 3: Drive or Flight to Chitwan National Park | 5-6hrs/25mins
Day 4: Full Day Jungle Activities
Day 5: Drive to Lumbini | 3-4hrs
Day 6: Full Day Sightseeing in Lumbini
Day 7: Drive or Flight back to Kathmandu | 7hrs/35mins
Day 8: Departure
On the first day of the Kathmandu Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, you will arrive in Nepal, and we’ll be there to pick you up. Then we’ll head to your hotel in the city for unwinding. Once you are ready to come out, we’ll invite you for a welcome dinner and evening stroll around the city. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
An experienced city guide will lead you for the outing to Kathmandu’s must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites. We’ll begin from Swaymbhunath Stupa(Monkey Temple). After that, we will slowly visit other places like Pashupatinath- the holiest temple of Hindu, Bouddhanath Stupa-one of the Biggest Buddhist stupas in Nepal, and Kathmandu Durbar Square-an ancient King’s Palace. If we have time, we’ll explore some other cultural heritage sites of the valley. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we’ll either join a flight or a bus drive to reach Chitwan National Park as per your pick. The drive is around 5 hours long, and the flight is about 25 minutes. We’ll enter our resort in Chitwan for lunch. Following, we’ll enter the Chitwan National Park for some walks and then to a Tharu(Regional) village. We’ll also know their lifestyle and culture. They will show us their traditional dresses and dance. Overnight at the resort in Chitwan.
We’ll do jungle safari activities on the fourth day of the Chitwan and Lumbini Tour via Kathmandu. We’ll start with an Elephant Safari, Elephant Bathing, Jeep Safari, Visit to Elephant Breeding Center, Jungle Walk, and Bird watching. We’ll encounter the limitless flora and fauna of the park. If it is a lucky hour, we’ll catch the rare glimpses of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This day will bring the real jungle adventure to the tour. Overnight in Chitwan.
After exploring the woods, we’ll move to another destination of the tour, Lumbini. It will be a drive of about 3-4hrs through the scenic plainlands of Nepal. After reaching Lumbini, we’ll enter our hotel for refreshments and lunch. Then we’ll head out for a short walk and explore around the Museum of Lumbini and some monasteries of the site. Overnight at the hotel in Lumbini.
We’ll have breakfast at the hotel and start the sightseeing day in Lumbini. Firstly, we’ll reach the center of the pilgrimage site to the Maya Devi Temple, the birthplace of Buddha. We’ll explore the peaceful surrounding of the temple before moving to the other monasteries, gompas, and shrines. It will be a busy sightseeing day when we’ll run into numerous monasteries. And then we’ll call it a day by reaching the hotel in Lumbini.
We’ll drive or fly back to Kathmandu as we visit all the places. Upon reaching Kathmandu, we’ll have some more hours to explore the city before nightfall. We’ll go out for some shopping and evening hangouts to the city’s major streets to use that time. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
The tour will end, and we’ll assist you with a transfer to the airport from your hotel. Farewell!
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
Will I get WiFi on this Tour?
Yes, most of the hotels, resorts, guesthouses and homestays have Wi-Fi facilities. But quality of service may be different.
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The trip was well worth it! I was in Nepal last Autumn with the team of Shiva and Kiran, whom I knew from my colleagues. I was confused about where to go. But my expert friends, Shiva and Kiran, suggested I do their best-selling Nepal Panorama Tour. I'm glad they suggested it. I am not a hiking person, my body does not let me be. So I went on a tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. In Kathmandu, I saw a lot of historical and time-traveling sites. Pokhara was so much vivid by Fewa Lake; I enjoyed the boat riding there. And Chitwan was unimaginably full of nature. I saw rhinos, elephants, birds, crocodiles. I was expecting the Bengal Tiger, but luck did not favor me. Except for that, Chitwan treated me quite well. Overall, the trip felt so smooth and rewarding. I traveled around Nepal panoramically. Thanks!
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