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The 4-night, 5-Day Chitwan, and Lumbini Wildlife and Heritage Tour offered by Wandering Trails is the best adventure and thrilling journey. It is a complete mix of Wildlife and cultural exploration of more places in a decent period. Our journey starts from Kathmandu to Chitwan, goes to Lumbini, and ends at Pokhara. This will be everyone’s adventurous, cultural, and exploration journey.
Kathmandu City is surrounded by a valley and is also known as the heart of Nepal. Being popular among all of us, our journey has made it a starting junction. An early arrival in Kathmandu will let you explore the different cultural heritage sites, mostly those listed by UNESCO, and it is also the best place for nightlife in Nepal.
Chitwan is also the main hub of our journey, a place of 500+ species lying under one area living together in their ecosystem. From species of butterflies, and grass to wildlife animals like one-horn rhinoceros, wild cats, tigers, leopards, and many more lie in the same place. Also, a famous place for a unique and local cultural identity, Chitwan itself and Chitwan National Park hold lots of beauty in it.
Lumbini which is in a southwestern part of Nepal and listed as a World Heritage Site is a complete mix-up of adventure and sacred culture which is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. This is the only lowland place that is full of monasteries and goombas of different regions like Bhutan, India, China, Korea, and Nepal itself. Also, famous for the Lumbini International Research Institute, it has been a hub for tourists and international people.
Pokhara which is also known as the foot of Annapurna has always been a hub for everyone and is always famous in every aspect. Known for its culture, adventure, and unique lifestyle, life here at Pokhara attracts everyone.
Before starting a journey, if you are ready with all the mentioned equipment and clothing it will surely help you to avoid any consequences you may face during the trek. Getting the small things to the most necessary ones will make you pleasant and us too. Make sure that your packing is enough for 5 days.
So, please be packed up with all the necessary packing list for the journey which is mentioned under the following points:
Don’t forget to carry a Down Jacket, Muffler and Cap, Gloves, Thermal wear, and other belongings if it is in the winter season.
The best time to go for the Chitwan National Park safari and Lumbini tour is almost throughout the whole year. But, seeing the people's interest and wants we can see the Spring Season, the Autumn season, and somewhere the Monsoon Season are the most preferable ones.
In the Spring Season, the weather is stunning and gives you a clear and mild view of the blue skies with the greenery everywhere. Fresh air with low rays of sunlight and roaming animals will make you feel that you have visited at the best time. There is less probability of raining show you can go this trek on a light backpack in the Spring season.
In the time of the Autumn Season, we can experience the beautiful views of snow-capped mountains with the cloudy skies giving you the best picturesque time. Also, during this time we can explore the different species of plants, and butterflies cause it is their peak time to come out. You will have a moderate climate and mild temperature.
Also, the Monsoon Season is loved by many people. People who love to enjoy rainy times with a fresh mud smell and dense greenery can select this time. Moderate temperatures will let you enjoy in a very good mood this season.
Also, the exploration of the sacred Cultural Heritage Site Lumbini is done all year without any hassle. Being in a city area and mostly surrounded by people we can have no issues or hassles with the weather while roaming around the Lumbini.
We can find people from different castes and religions on our journey while going through Lumbini and Chitwan. We can meet people like Bhramins, Chettris, Tamang, Tharus, and many more. Also, the people here live together without having any issues regarding gender, caste, and religion. Here, we can explore the unique and local culture of Tharus and their way of living in Chitwan.
Lumbini is mostly covered up by Buddhist people as their sacred god Gautam Buddha was born here in Lumbini. We can also see and know the lifestyle of Monks living in this place. You will see unity in people there. Also, you can see people from different international countries resiting in Lumbini near the monasteries, and gompas.
Your stay in Sauraha, Chitwan is all managed by our Wandering Trails teams. All the permit charges from start to end are also covered by us as we mentioned in the costs section. Expect these additional charges to be applied to you if you prefer to have extra accommodation like:
Jungle Safari on:
The starting journey from Kathmandu to Chitwan and Lumbini which ends at Pokhara, has been the best of the best thrilling journeys full of excitement and adventure. Going from city areas to wildlife can be a lifelong memory-holding journey. The real and eye-catching natural beauty and cultural heritage will let you show the different floras and faunas. You will see 350+ more species including several species of true grass, butterflies, wildlife, and birds. Starting the full pack of enjoyment from Chitwan National Park to the more sacred and cultural city of Nepal Lumbini, will give you an unforgettable experience. Not just wildlife and cultural experience you will end up on your journey to Pokhara with the best nightlife city which is also the hub for many other journeys.
Starting from Kathmandu, we will provide you with a free pick-up service at your preferred location or from the Airport. Then, you will be taken to the bus station where our journey will lead towards Chitwan. You will be provided with a light breakfast. On the way to Chitwan, leaving Kathmandu you will be enjoying the greenery everywhere going through the way covered by hills. You will have your lunch at Muglin and start your journey towards Chitwan. After reaching Chitwan, you will be directly taken to your guest house and provided with a room. After having a long trip on the bus you will have some rest. After having a rest for some time, we will have a nearby exploration of Tharu village which is near our homestay where we will see the unique local lifestyles of the Tharus. We can also enjoy the Tharu cultural dance which is held by locals whereupon interest, we can also join. We will stay overnight at the same guesthouse where dinner will be provided as you prefer.
In the morning, you are ready with a day pack of gear after having a light breakfast. We will be starting our journey with a certified English-speaking wildlife guide. An additional guide will also be provided so that you won't miss any place to explore. Foods and meals needed on the way will be packed and shared among us. We will start our journey reaching destinations like jungle walks watching various wildlife and natural species, along with the canoeing trip at Rapti River. You will also visit the Elephant Breeding Center. One of the major highlights of this safari is exploring one-horned rhinoceros which is only seen in Nepal and nocturnal Royal Bengal Tigers which can be seen in the dense forest of Chitwan. Not only depends on wildlife, but Chitwan National Park is also a hub for water animals like crocodiles, pythons, and tortoises. Also, rhesus monkeys, leopards, wild cats, vivid-colored birds, and many other species can be spotted. We will have our lunch in an open park area which will be safe from animals. Continuing our journey getting into nature and especially the best place for bird lovers you will never miss anything. Enjoying boating or other adventurous activities we will explore everything that lies in Chitwan for approximately 8 hours covering the destination of a total of 15 to 20 km. After visiting the exploration of Chitwan National Park, we will return to our lodge where we will have our dinner and night. Note: If you don’t prefer to walk then, you can have an optional safari on jeep on your own.
On the third day of our journey, we will have our breakfast and go for exploration around the nearby areas if we wish. After having a short roaming around the nearby places we will have our lunch and get ready to leave Chitwan. We will pack up and leave for Lumbini. All the hotel members will provide us with a warm farewell. We will reach Lumbini from Chitwan with a four-hour journey in a tourist coach where we will directly check in at the hotel where we will have some rest, dinner, and stay overnight.
Day four would take us to Lumbini for a one-day pilgrimage to various temples, monasteries, gompas, and places of spirituality. After a light breakfast, we will take the early morning visit to Maya Devi Temple, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. The guided visits will include other sacred sites of cultural heritage including the Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden, and Holy Pond. Several monasteries, such as Chinese, German, Nepalese, Indian, Korean, and many more, were constructed on the grounds of Lumbini. A wonderful day spent in Lumbini will reward the end of a day trip before the drive back to the hotel for the night.
After having a day in Lumbini, we will have our breakfast and lunch in the hotel where we stay. We will be ready for Pokhara to have a fantastic journey toward the lowland region of Nepal. We will take a rest and have some snacks and a picturesque moment on the way from Lumbini to Pokhara. Upon enjoying the journey we will land in Pokhara where we will leave you in a preferred hotel and our journey will come to an end.