Nepal World Heritage Site Tour

Nepal World Heritage Site Tour / 07 Days - Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Chitwan National Park:
Owing to its rich adornment of nature the park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1984. The park includes in its area a part of the Churiya Hills and is covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers. There are around 600 plants species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians, reptiles found in the park. The highlights, of course, are the 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some 100 nocturnal Royal Bengal tiger which live in the dense forests of the park. Sharing home with these are other animals such as the Rhesus Monkey, Gray Lungur, Deer, Leopards, White Stockinged Gaur, Wild Boar. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on fullboard basis)

Day 02: Full day jungle activities.
This will take place in Chitwan National park and include an exciting Elephant Safari, Canoeing adventure, mysterious Jungle walk, a visit to the Elephant breeding center and a visit to a Tharu village for an interesting cultural experience. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on fullboard basis)

Day 03: Lumbini Buddha Birthplace.
We will drive to the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion. This is a place of pilgrimage for Buddhist as well as a place of reverence for peace lovers of any religious faith throughout the world. In Lumbini the central attraction is the sacred garden with the Maya Devi temple depicting the birth of Lord Buddha, the Ashoka Pillar pinpointing the birthplace of Buddha, and the Shakya Tank, where Maya Devi, the mother of Lord Buddha, is said to have taken a dip before bringing forth the baby, Lord Buddha. Around this holy site, there are remnants of Monasteries and Chaityas built over the centuries following Buddha's birth in 632 BC. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 04: Tilaurakot.
We will drive 25kms to the west to visit the ancient capital of Kapilvastu, the Kingdom of the Sakya Dynasty in which Lord Buddha was born. During the afternoon we will tour the Monastery Zone where you will see an amazing variety of monasteries built and maintained by Buddhist monks from many countries around the world.  You will also explore the Lumbini Village before staying (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 05: Return to Kathmandu. 
Fly to kathmandu Continue the World Heritage tour to Changunarayan and Bhaktapur. Changunarayan is the most ancient Hindu temple in Kathmandu. The Temple is dedicated to Lord  Bishnu. Bhaktapur has a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to a myriad of insights into the cultural and artistic achievements of this area. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 06: Mountain Flight and Sightseeing Tour.
Early in the morning we will drive you to the Domestic airport to board the Everest Experience Flight. This is the easiest and quickest way to get a close up view of Mt. Everest and the surrounding Himalayan Mountain range. You will experience a panoramic and close up view of Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri-Shanker, Melungtse, Numbur, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Makalu. Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Kanchenjunga and even glimpses of the Tibetan Plateau are also visible during this exciting flight. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 07: World Heritage Tour of Patan Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath.
The ancient city of Patan lying 5km southeast of Kathmandu is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindus temples and Buddhist monuments. Swoyambhunath temple is one of the world's most enchanting and oldest Buddhist Stupas. It is said to be more than 2000 years old. It provides excellent views of the Kathmandu valley, and the city of Kathmandu, nestled far below. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)