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Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan, Nepal / Tour

Kathmandu and Chitwan Nature Tour

Pair Kathmandu Valley cultural visits with time exploring Chitwan forest and river habitats.

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Morning at Kasara in Chitwan, Nepal
Morning at Kasara in Chitwan, Nepal.
Duration
7 daysOutline programme
Valley cities and lowland forest
TourKathmandu Valley and Chitwan
Season
Autumn, winter and springAsk for current dates
Experience
Easy tour with optional nature walksTour

A closer look at the journey.

Kathmandu and Chitwan show two very different sides of Nepal in one week. Begin with the historic centres of Kathmandu and Patan and visits to Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Bhaktapur completes the valley introduction before the road journey to the lowlands and the Chitwan area.

At Chitwan, a local nature guide helps select activities for the season and the conditions. Guided walks, birdwatching, canoe or jeep outings may form part of the agreed programme. Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings vary. The journey returns to Kathmandu after a morning activity, with the final departure day included in the overall seven-day schedule.

  • Kathmandu Valley cultural visits
  • Chitwan forest and river landscapes
  • Guided nature activities chosen locally

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Kathmandu, Swayambhunath and Patan

Explore historic squares and religious places in Kathmandu and Patan, with a visit to the hilltop stupa at Swayambhunath.

Day 3Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur

Visit the stupa setting of Boudhanath, the Pashupatinath area and the streets and squares of Bhaktapur.

Day 4Travel to Chitwan

Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.

Day 5Chitwan nature activities

Choose from guided walks, birdwatching and other locally arranged park activities.

Day 6Morning nature activity and return to Kathmandu

Continue to the next stop on the programme, with local travel and visits coordinated by the team.

Day 7Depart Kathmandu

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local guiding and sightseeing arrangements
  • Accommodation standards and the meal plan
  • Ground travel and any flights shown in the agreed programme
  • Site visits and any local access arrangements

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

Comfort with sightseeing walks and steps. Optional hill walks can be discussed separately when arranging the daily programme.

Accommodation: Hotels along the route, with walking-stage accommodation where shown; standards and meal plans to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Can the visits be tailored?

Discuss your interests and preferred pace with the team. Site access, opening times and travel connections shape the final daily order.

Are wildlife sightings assured in Chitwan?

No. A nature guide selects locally available activities, but wildlife moves freely and sightings depend on conditions.

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