Chitwan, to reiterate, comes from the full name Chituwa Ban, meaning 'Leopard Forest'. It is also believed to have originated from Chitta Ban, or 'Heart or deep of the jungle'. Another legend has it that the name of this tropical valley comes from Sita Ban, meaning 'Sita/s forest'. Sita was the consort of Lord Ram, the hero of the great Hindu epic Ramayana. Royal Chitwan National Park was officially established in 1973. It was included as a World Heritage Site in 1984 in recognition of its focus on people-and-park harmony and the contributions it has made to the replication model on conservation & sustainable development in Nepal & the world.

The Park is situated 140 kms south west of the Kathmandu valley in the fertile Chitwan Valley. It covers an area of approximately 932 sq. km. Two rivers, Narayani and Rapti, drain the park. The park covers sub-tropical jungles, elephant grasslands, hilly areas and floodplains. With an average rainfall of about 2,400-mm annually, the Royal Chitwan National Park is a paradise for animals and birds. Some of the rare species of animals found there are the Asian one horned rhino, gharial and mugger crocodiles, leopard, and the rare Royal Bengal tiger.

Chitwan is also a sanctuary for more than 450 species of birds. It is also a favorite transit territory for migratory birds such as cranes and ducks, which come here, some from as far as Siberia and Tibet, to inhabit the numerous lakes and ponds of the park and its range in the winter months. This makes the park a perfect host for bird watchers and nature lovers.

Detail Itinerary

  Day 01: Kathmandu

Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrive at Airport then transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

  Day 02: Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including

AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.

Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrs

PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

  Day 03: Chitwan National Park.

Fly (35 minutes) or Drive (6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. Arrive Chitwan National Park. Transfer to the lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the Programme and the lodge facilities. Lunch. A talk on the elephants by the naturalists at the elephant stable. Jungle safari on the Elephant back. A slide show presentation about the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

  Day 04: Chitwan National Park.

Full day jungle activities including Nature walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Bird watching, Tharu culture dance program etc. Overnight stay at Lodge.

  Day 05: Kathmandu

Early morning wake up call and Nature walk. After breakfast, fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu. Hotel check in.

Lunch either on the way to Kathmandu if traveling by road or at Kathmandu if flying.

PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.

Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

  Day 06: Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport