Highlights of Nepal - 8 days/7 nights
 
Kathmandu - Chitwan - Kathmandu
W. Kirkpatrick, emissary of the British Governor General, wrote in 1811 “There are nearly as many temples as houses, and as many idols as inhabitants.” Indeed, to visit all the famous shrines and temples in Kathmandu, the valley of the gods, is a major undertaking: there are more of them per square kilometer than anywhere else in the world.
Chitwan is a UNESCO world heritage site and is home to a variety of flora and fauna including the endangered Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger.
Visit all major temples, palaces and stupas in the Kathmandu valley. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu valley and this trip has you visiting all of them. Hop on an elephant's back and ride through the jungles in Chitwan. Look out for the one-horned rhino and, hopefully, the elusive Bengal Tiger. The best months for this trip are September through May.
Not a group tour! This privately-guided tour is a great value and can be customized to meet your needs in terms of departure dates, destinations, and length of stays. Contact us for more information and price quotes.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at the Kathmandu airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Dinner)
Day 2: Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit Bodhnath, the Stupa of a Million Dew-Drops. Watch monks and devotees circumambulate the stupa. Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple and site of Hindu cremations.
Drive to Bhaktapur – the City of Devotees. Lunch will be at Bhaktapur. Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight Kathmandu. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Chitwan
In the morning, drive through picturesque farmlands and villages to the lowlands of Nepal. The drive to Chitwan is approximately 6 hours. Transfer to your resort in Chitwan where you will be briefed on the area and the exciting activities during your stay in Chitwan. (All meals)
Day 4 and Day 5: Chitwan
Chitwan is the Heart of the Jungle. Situated 75 miles south-west of Kathmandu, it is home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Greater One-horned Rhinoceros. Chitwan is also Nepal's first national park, established in 1973 specifically with the objective of conserving the tiger population in the park.
During your safari in Chitwan, you will engage in jungle activities – elephant ride, jungle drive, boating, bird-watching, etc. – that will allow you to experience the park's wildlife, nature and people. All meals are included in Chitwan.
Day 6: Kathmandu
After breakfast, transfer to Bharatpur airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Rest of day free to relax, shop, or explore the city. (Breakfast)
Day 7: Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit the 5th century Buddhist temple of Swayambunath (the Monkey Temple) with its characteristic Buddha eyes that keep a protective watch over Kathmandu Valley.
Drive to the Patan Durbar Square complex for lunch. Tour the ancient Palace Square and surrounding temples. Time-permitting, end the day with a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Center at Jawalakhel.
Return to hotel and free until dinner. Tonight, attend a traditional Nepali dinner accompanied by a cultural program that presents glimpses of colorful Nepal. (All Meals)
Day 8: Kathmandu
After Breakfast, transfer to airport for final departure. (Breakfast)
Optional: morning mountain flight. This 1-hour flight takes you on a close-up view of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848m, and also provides a superb view of many other Himalayan peaks.
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PER PERSON RATES:
(based on double occupancy)
Contact us for current rates.
RATES INCLUDE
- all airport transfers
- 4 nights at Kathmandu hotel on double-occupancy bed-and-breakfast basis
- 3 nights at Chitwan lodge on double-occupancy basis. All meals are included.
- All jungle activities in Chitwan
- Transportation: Kathmandu - Chitwan
- Airfare: Chitwan - Kathmandu
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary above
- Full day privately-guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
- international airfare
- meals not included in the itinerary above
- insurance
- tips
- airport departure tax
- expenses of a personal nature
To Ask Questions
Call Toll Free: 877-362-2793
Email: info@redlanternjourneys.com
Or, fill out our online form: Contact Us
To Book this Tour
- Download, print and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit to: Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment is needed to reserve your spot.
Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Final payment is due 75 days before your departure. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf files)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
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