3N Kathmandu 2N Chitwan

Package Code : GCN - 015

Itinerary :
Day 01
Kathmandu 
Meeting at airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. 
The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. 

Day 02
Kathmandu 
This morning you will be taken  for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath.  This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites's list Since 1979. This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river". We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. 

After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as  Lalitpur  , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within  the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population.  While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate.  For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps. 
( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 06 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )

Day 03
Kathmandu / Chitwan ( 175 KMS )
Drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 175 Km from Kathmandu & is a 05 hours drive from Kathmandu. An elephant-back safari in the jungles of the Royal Chitwan National Park is a must 
for every visitor to Nepal.  Less than 60 miles south of the Great Himalayan Range in Nepal's sub-tropical Terai lowlands (600 ft), Chitwan is one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves.  
Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species.  The park is most famous for Bengal Tiger, 
rare Gharial and Marsh Mugger crocodile and a large population of Asian rhinoceros.  Overnight at hotel.

On the way you have an option at an extra cost of doing the river rafting ( Inr. 2000 per person if required ) or visit the Manakamna Temple “ Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes” where you are taken by a cable ride of 10 mins ( Inr. 500 per person for the cable car tickets if required ). Overnight at hotel.

Day 04
Chitwan 
Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. 
Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. 

Day 05
Chitwan/ Kathmandu 
Drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same path & transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge  in shopping or visit casinos on your own. 
Overnight at hotel.
    
Day 06
Kathmandu / Airport
Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight ,  you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.