10-Day Pilgrimage and Safari Tour in Nepal with Chitwan and Lumbini

10 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore some of Nepal's holiest sites alongside a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park. Pay your respects at Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Dakshin...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Patan, Kurintar · Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali

Know before you go: At the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, encounter holy Sadhus who dedicate their lives to Lord Shiva.; Nepal is known as a land of gods and goddesses and one of the sacred spiritual places in the world. With a harmonious blend of Buddhism and Hinduism, Nepal offers several religious and cultural places to visit.; Lumbini, located in the southern part of Nepal, is one of the major tourist attractions. Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world come to Lumbini. Since 1997, Lumbini has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.; Dakshinkali Temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, who is known as a demon slayer. You can often see her depicted with blood on her hands and the head of a demon in one of her left hands. Kali is worshipped with animal sacrifices such as goats.

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What's Included

All airport transfers in a private vehicle
Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant
Mountain flight with airport transfer
4 nights of twin/double-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
1 night of twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
1 night in Manakamana and 1 night in Lumbini with twin/double-sharing accommodation and breakfast
Guided sightseeing tours at all pilgrimage sites with all necessary entrance fees and a private vehicle
2 nights / 3 days of safari activities on a full-board basis in Chitwan National Park

Not Included

Nepal visa fee (bring the accurate fee in USD and two passport-size photos)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Airport departure tax (Rs. 200.00 per person per departure) for domestic flights
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Manakamana, Lumbini, and Pokhara
Meals during travel time
Personal travel and health insurance, including insurance for helicopter evacuation
Personal expenses (phone calls, baggage charges, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottled or boiled water)
Tips for the Nepalese guide
Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any event beyond our control

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be picked up by the tour representative and transferred to the hotel. After a brief introduction to the trip, freshen up. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be picked up by the tour representative and transferred to the hotel. After a brief introduction to the trip, freshen up. Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square to learn about the Living Goddess Kumari. You will then be treated to a welcome dinner at a famous cultural restaurant in Kathmandu. Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square to learn about the Living Goddess Kumari. You will then be treated to a welcome dinner at a famous cultural restaurant in Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Mountain Flight

Take a mountain flight and witness the scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges. You will be transferred to the domestic airport. Take a mountain flight and witness the scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges. You will be transferred to the domestic airport. Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, known as the Monkey Temple, a combination of Hinduism and Buddhism, from where you will see a fine view of the Kathmandu Valley. Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, known as the Monkey Temple, a combination of Hinduism and Buddhism, from where you will see a fine view of the Kathmandu Valley. Drive to Patan Durbar Square, the city of living arts, and Pashupatinath, one of the famous Hindu temples located near the holy Bagmati River. Drive to Patan Durbar Square, the city of living arts, and Pashupatinath, one of the famous Hindu temples located near the holy Bagmati River. Head to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world. Head to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world. In the evening, there will be a pre-trip meeting with your guide at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
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Day 03

Drive to Manakamana and Temple Visit

After breakfast, drive for 4 hours to Kurintar. After breakfast, drive for 4 hours to Kurintar. Take a cable car to reach the top and enjoy scenic views of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. Take a cable car to reach the top and enjoy scenic views of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. Visit Manakamana Bhagwati Temple. Visit Manakamana Bhagwati Temple. Stay overnight at the hotel in Manakamana.
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Day 04

Drive to Pokhara and Temple Exploration

Drive for 4 hours to reach the lakeside city of Pokhara. Pokhara is the second biggest tourism city after Kathmandu. Drive for 4 hours to reach the lakeside city of Pokhara. Pokhara is the second biggest tourism city after Kathmandu. On arrival, refresh at the hotel and visit Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Bindhyabasini Temple with a Nepalese tour guide. On arrival, refresh at the hotel and visit Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Bindhyabasini Temple with a Nepalese tour guide. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 05

Drive to Lumbini

After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 06

Drive to Chitwan National Park

Drive for about 4 hours to reach Chitwan National Park. On arrival, you will be served a welcome drink. Drive for about 4 hours to reach Chitwan National Park. On arrival, you will be served a welcome drink. After refreshing, take part in some of the safari activities in the park. After refreshing, take part in some of the safari activities in the park. In the evening, enjoy a cultural program by the locals. In the evening, enjoy a cultural program by the locals. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 07

Full Day Jungle Activities in Chitwan

Enjoy a full day of jungle activities, including a jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, a jungle drive, canoe ride, and birdwatching in the park, surrounded by tall grasslands and thick forests. Try to spot elusive animals of the Terai, such as the one-horned rhino, tiger, various varieties of deer, bears, and leopards. Enjoy a full day of jungle activities, including a jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, a jungle drive, canoe ride, and birdwatching in the park, surrounded by tall grasslands and thick forests. Try to spot elusive animals of the Terai, such as the one-horned rhino, tiger, various varieties of deer, bears, and leopards. Later in the evening, enjoy the Tharu cultural dance. Later in the evening, enjoy the Tharu cultural dance. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 08

Return Drive to Kathmandu

In the morning, take part in one of the activities mentioned above. In the morning, take part in one of the activities mentioned above. After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic countryside. After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic countryside. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 09

Dakshinkali Temple Excursion

After breakfast, drive to the southern part of Kathmandu, where Dakshinkali Temple is located. After breakfast, drive to the southern part of Kathmandu, where Dakshinkali Temple is located. Return to Kathmandu. Return to Kathmandu. Relax at leisure in the afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10

Final Departure from Kathmandu

Bid goodbye and depart for the international airport for your onward journey. Bid goodbye and depart for the international airport for your onward journey.