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Overview
Arrival City:Kathmandu
Price:750 Euro
Meals:All meals included
Attractions:Cultural and Historical Tours
Accomodation:Hotel
Departure City:Kathmandu
Difficulty:Easy
Duration:10 Days
Transportation:Tourist Bus
Country:Nepal
Maximum Altitude:1400 Meters
Styles:Tour
Group Size:1 - 10 Persons
About Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour
Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour is one of the most satisfactory tour packages for everybody who wants to explore various aspects of Nepal. It is the most suitable opportunity to experience the essence of this amazing country. Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour Package starts with exploring some of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Kathmandu Valley. Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour offers to explore the wildlife of Chitwan National Park with the possibility of observing wild animals in their natural habitat. Visiting the most mystical place – the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini and fabulous Pokhara city with its incredible lake and breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour starts and ends in Kathmandu. We explore famous Hindu pilgrimages, Buddhist pilgrimages and historical monuments and architecture from the ancient period and equally understand their importance in the lifestyle of Nepalese people in Kathmandu. We explore jungle safari and wildlife adventure in Chitwan National Park with the cultural presentation of indigenous Tharu people’s culture and lifestyle. After Chitwan, we off to visit birth place of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, situated 300km from Kathmandu. Lumbini is the foundation of world peace and pilgrimage for all peace-loving people, bearing significance to the life, and enlightenment of Siddartha Gautam Buddha. Our last destination will be Pokhara where we enjoy with Himalayas view, lake views and a day tour around Pokhara Valley including boating on Phewa Lake.
Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour Highlights:
Enjoy ancient art, culture and architecture around Durbar Square in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
Feel the beauty of nature, get immersed in the lake and feel the charm of the white mountain from a close distance in Pokhara.
Enjoy a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park and have a chance to watch One-Horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger
Get acquainted with the Tharu culture
Observe the place of Lord Buddha and learn meditation with monks in Lumbini
You will be picked up at the airport by one of the Volunteer Society Nepal staff and driven to your Kathmandu host family or a hotel. Here you will be welcomed into the family, be given your own room and be provided with all your meals while in Kathmandu. This will be your home during your orientation and volunteering in Nepal. With easy bus routes into town and the surrounding countryside, this quiet and safe suburb is the perfect base for your time in Nepal. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip at the Tour and Trekking Nepal office. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We descend down along the winding road on the banks of the Trishuli River. After checking in to the hotel, there will be a briefing on the activities we will be engaged in during our stay in Chitwan. We then walk on the banks of the Rapti River to enjoy the sunset in the sub-tropical jungles of Chitwan. In the evening, we enjoy dinner along with a brief cultural program showcasing the tribal dances unique to the Chitwan region of Nepal. Overnight stay in Chitwan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Early in the morning, we will be mounted on elephants for a jungle safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in its natural habitat. After breakfast, we visit the elephant stables and even enjoy bathing the elephants. During the afternoon we can drive through the jungles followed by a canoe ride down the Rapti River. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger crocodiles along with freshwater dolphins, otters and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for bird watching or nature walks and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight stay in Chitwan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We drive to Pokhara – about 140 kilometres from Chitwan and a 5-6 hour drive. The drive is very much similar to that we had while coming to Chitwan from Kathmandu. From Mugling, we drive further west into the mountains, following the rivers for much of the day. Pokhara, also nicknamed as the Lake City, is not only Nepal’s but one of the most beautiful places on earth. The town offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is also the gateway for trekking in the Annapurna Region. After arriving in Pokhara, we make a sightseeing trip to some of Pokhara’s marketplaces, old bazaars, and landmarks. In the evening, explore the surrounding lakeside areas. Overnight stay in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We spend a full day to explore Pokhara. After breakfast, we make a full day sightseeing of Pokhara. Enjoy walking along the bank of Phewa Lake, admiring the stunning reflection of the Fish Tail Peak in the blue Phewa Lake waters. We also take a boat around the Phewa Lake which is the second biggest lake of Nepal. We take the boat across the lake and take an hour’s walk to the World Peace Pagoda. We also make a short visit to the Gupteshwar Gufa Cave (also called Shiva Gufa). Some of the other places that we visit today include the Seti River Gorge, Devi’s Fall and the mountain museum etc. Overnight stay in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
WWe drive to Lumbini today – about 290 kilometers south-west from Pokhara which takes for about 6-7 hours. We bid goodbye to the Himalayas in Pokhara, and head toward a more flat lands of Nepal’s Terai. Generally, the weather gets hot and humid in the plains except in the winter. Perhaps, Lumbini is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site – the place where Buddha was born. In case we reach Lumbini around the sunset time, we can stroll in the local market to have a glimpse into the local lifestyle. Overnight at Lumbini. Overnight stay in Lumbini. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lumbini is one of world’s major religious, architectural, and historical places. We devote today’s time in visiting as many places and sites in Lumbini as possible. The place is really a big area with monuments, temples, and ancients sites making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First we visit the Mayadevi temple which is built on the exact place where Buddha was born. We spend some time wandering around the gardens. We also visit the museum and peace pagoda. Some of the important landmarks and monuments in Lumbini include: Ashoka’s Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha’s birth which also has the oldest inscription in Nepal. There are many Buddhist Temples founded by the devotees from different countries: Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Burmese,
Korean, etc. Overnight stay in Lumbini. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We transfer to the tourist bus station and 06: 30 am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet northeast of Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Volunteer Society Nepal representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of volunteering, internship, tour and trekking can be changed or extended as per volunteers' availability of duration.
