In this Nepal Wildlife and Jungle Safari Tour program we will explore the most beautiful ancient medieval capital with its grandeur Malla dynasty’s old palaces, monuments of Hindu & Buddhist religion.
We will visit historic & cultural places as Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur durbar square along with Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & sacred ancient monasteries.
Later visit to Chitwan National Park once the royal hunting grounds of the Rana oligarchy to witness and explore the most conserved wildlife in the Asia, it is a world heritage site rich in the natural area located in the subtropical southern part of Nepal. About 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.
Hotel Distance: 6 Km
Duration: 30 Min.
Arrival in the morning to Kathmandu, the flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Langtang 7,227m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel,
In the afternoon, visit Kathmandu Durbar square (The World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in open air museum, the Kumari Palace (Living goddess) where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window, filled with the temples, courtyards & palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace is known as Hanuman Dhoka, the statue of Monkey god adjoining to the palace entrance. The main courtyard of the palace is the place where Kings of Nepal were crowned and have their coronations solemnized.
Next to the palace we have gigantic figure of Kal Bhairab (the God of Destruction) and beautiful temples.
Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, UNESCO World Heritage Site, An ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, ancient carvings and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulation of the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base and this famous stupa is surrounded by beautiful houses of priests, Chaityas and monasteries.
Max. Altitude: 415 m., Tour Distance: 167 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours
Drive to “Chitwan National Park” A World Heritage Site lies in the Terai region of Southern Nepal; it is well known to be the best managed National Park in Asia. We will discover a lost world of towering Trees, twisting vines, one horned Rhinoceros, Crocodiles, Python, Deer and some of the world’s most Exotic birds.
On arrival, will receive and greeted by resort staff, accompanied with refreshment & be given a briefing on lodge & its facilities. After being given our programs of the day and allocation of our room, start exploring around Chitwan.
Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where we could learn more about the lifestyle of the Tharu (Inhabitant of Jungle). In the evening, we could see amazing Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River.
Later we have slide presentation, one of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife.
Max. Altitude: 415 m., Tour Distance: 6 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours
Enjoy the full day of jungle safari to discover the nature and wildlife of Nepal.
Canoe ride along the Rapti River (Subject to water level), an excellent opportunity for Bird Watching, we could see two rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial.
In the afternoon, Jeep Safari, an excellent opportunity to see different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If we are lucky). We will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.
(Note: Due to animal rights activists it is banned elephant-back tours in Chitwan by most resorts, instead will provide Jeep Safari.
During monsoon period Canoe ride and Jeep Safari is closed from June till end of September as the national park authorities close its entry into the jungle to prevent damage to forest track, secure human lives from monsoon-induced disasters and felling of the trees)
In the evening Tharu cultural dance presentation by the local villagers (in which we also could participate).
Max. Altitude: 1,325 m., Tour Distance: 167 km, Tour Duration: 3 hours
After breakfast, we will be transfer to Bharatpur airport to catch a (20 min) flight to Kathmandu,
In the afternoon, we will visit the Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & craft in metal, stone, terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City, it is one of the largest cities of Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where you will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as some monasteries & beautiful courtyard.
Max. Altitude: 1,325 m., Tour Distance: 16 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours
(Optional: Early morning you could take an optional Mount Everest flight tour – The Highest Mountain on Earth).
Bhaktapur, UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an exemplary of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square,
Pashupatinath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", the sacred Hindu Shiva temple, it serves as the seat of the national deity, this "extensive Hindu temple ground" offers an "extensive collection of temples, ashrams, sculptures” etc. for centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagamati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.
Boudhanath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
Max. Altitude: 1,325 m., Airport Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.
Leisurely breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively, and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time transfer to the airport for final departure to connect onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.