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Kathmandu
– Nagarkot - Chitwan
 This
seven-day itinerary offers cultural and historical tours of
ancient Kathmandu valley and wildlife tour in one of the most
popular national parks of Nepal, the Royal Chitwan National
Park.
For
centuries Kathmandu valley has been at the hub of Nepalese
national life. Apart from being the seat of monarchial and
political power, it is also a vast open-air living museum of
art and architecture, culture and music which have been
enriched over the ages by an intermingling of various ethnic
races, peoples of diverse origins and religious beliefs.
Driving over winding
roads, you visit the tiny settlement of Nagarkote, 32 kms east
of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,099m. Within half a
day’s drive crossing the hilly area of the valley to the lower
flat lands of the Terai lies the Chitwan National Park, the
former hunting reserve for the ruling Ranas, European
royalties and Viceroys of India and now a national park
protecting wildlife since 1973. The Chitwan valley, lying
between the Churia and Mahabharat range and drained by two
major rivers, the Narayani and the Rapti, is home of Royal
Bengal Tiger, one-horned Asia Rhinoceros, Gangeic Dolphin,
over 450 species of birds and many other wild animals.
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Day 01:
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet, greet with flower garland
and transfer to your hotel. |
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Day 02:
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Full day tour of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath and Patan. (B)
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Day 03:
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Drive to Nagarkote visiting Bhaktapur en route.
Overnight in Nagarkote. (B)
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Day 04:
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After breakfast drive to Chitwan National park. Check-in
at your jungle resort. Afternoon, elephant back safari.
(B,L,D) |
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Day
05: |
Full day jungle activities; canoe ride, nature walk or
safari. (B,L,D)
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Day 06: |
Drive back to Kathmandu
retracing the same highway. Rest of the afternoon is at
leisure. (B) |
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Day 07:
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Departure transfer for
outbound international flight. (B) |
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