8 days Buddhist Pilgrimage Lumbini & Jungle Safari Chitwan National Park Tour

Duration

8 days

Overview

In Pokhara you can experience the best in boating, hiking, pony rides, paragliding or simply relax at one of the lakes near the city with the stunning Annapurna mountain range at the background. Next, we will visit Mayadevi Temple, it's one of the important sites in the Lumbini Garden with many historians and archaeologists referring to it as the place of birth of Lord Buddha. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar also refers the spot as his birthplace. It is said that here the newly born Prince took his first seven steps and gave a peace message to humanity. Last but not least, Chitwan National Park, covering an area of 932 sq. km this is the most well preserved conservation area in all of Asia. The park is rich in flora and fauna and has a fascinating variety of mammals and birds. The park preserves some of the last habitats for endangered species like the greater one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger.

What's Included

Licensed English-speaking guide.
Twin sharing accommodation in a two or three star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan; Breakfast included.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure.
The required number of ground staff during the tour like Drivers and Helpers.
All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private vehicle.
Sightseeing in a private vehicle.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
All Ground Transportation by Tourist Coach
Coffee and/or Tea
Duffel bag and sunhat (yours to keep)
Two nights/three days accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park.