JUNGLES OF NEPAL
Destination :
Delhi - Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park - Koshi Tappu .
Duration : 16 Days 15 Nights
DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi
Met and transferred to your hotel.
Stay at
your hotel for two nights.
DAY 02 DELHI
Enjoy a sightseeing of Old Delhi in the morning.
(Including the
Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk)
Old Delhi pulses with the energy and
colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a
maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses
full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In
Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and
bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan the builder of Taj Mahal),
the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble
domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center), the
hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering
voices.
Enjoy a sightseeing of New Delhi in the
afternoon.
(Including the Qutb Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's
buildings)
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone
sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide
boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspec¬tives of Lutyen's
landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see
the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the
official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land
and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence
of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a
majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers
killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating
back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic
Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and
architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal
Architecture at its graceful best).
DAY 03 DELHI
KATHMANDU
Departure transfer to the airport to connect
flight to Kathmandu (IC 813 1145 hrs / 1330 hrs)
Arrive Kathmandu
at 1330 hrs met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel
Rest
of the day at leisure
Stay at Kathmandu for 03 nights
DAY 04 KATHMANDU
Half day guided tour of Kathmandu
Kathmandu City:
This complex of Palaces, courtyards and temples, built between 12th
and 18th Centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla Kings of
Kathmandu. It is the place where kings of Nepal are crowned and their
coronations solemnized. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century
stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15
languages. The Durbar Square, protected as UNESCO World Heritage Site,
is the Social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are
also three museums inside the palace buildings.
Swayambhunath:
The four seeing eyes of Swayambhunath Stupa, watches over the valley
from the top of 77m high hillock on western side. This most glorious
Stupa in the world is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and
its establishment is linked to the creation of Kathmandu valley out of
a primordial lake. The surroundings of the Swaoyambhunath is covered
with small Chaityas & monasteries as well as some Hindu temples.
The National Museum and the Museum of Natural History are situated at
the foot of the hill.
Rest of the day at leisure
DAY 05 KATHMANDU
Half day guided tour of Kathmandu
Patan:
Patan
Durbar square:
Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting mélange
of Palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples.
Listed as a world heritage site, the former Royal Palace complex is
the centre of Patans religious and social life, and houses a museum
containing an array of bronze statues and religious monuments. One
remarkable monument here is 17th century temple dedicated to the Hindu
god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Boudhanath
This
Stupa lies 6-km downtown Kathmandu. This colossal and ancient Stupa,
one of the biggest in the world, has the all-seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha. It was built in the fifth century AD. It is built on an
octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. One can observe devotees
chanting religious hymns & playing with prayer wheels.
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5 km east on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, the temple of
Lord Shiva with two-tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for
its superb architecture. Chronicles indicate the temple's existence
prior 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy
Bagmati River
Bhaktapur City:
Durbar Square: As you walk in, you can not but be overcome by a
feeling of inner harmony. Such is the art and architecture and the
special layout here. The 15th century Palace of 55 windows, situated
to the left as you enter through the city gate, inspires admiration.
The National Art Gallery is also situated inside. The Palace Entrance,
Golden Gate that is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace
of 55 windows, is masterpiece in repousse art. In front of the palace
building is a medley of temples of various designs. There are temples
like Batsala Temple and the Shiva temple, the replica of Pashupatinath
Temple etc. Nyatapola Temple: This five-story pagoda was built in 1702
AD. Each story has pair of figures (two wrestlers, two elephants, two
lions, two griffins and goddess's tigress & lioness). This temple
is one of the tallest pagodas & famous for its massive structure
and subtle workmanship.
Rest day at leisure or for shopping,
overnight at the hotel
DAY 06 KATHMANDU
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Royal
Chitwan National Park (04 hours)
Arrive at Royal Chitwan National
Park and check in at your resort
Stay at your resort for 03
nights
DAYS 07-08 ROYAL
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Morning and afternoon game drives to
the national park for tiger tracking and animal watch
Where the
Sal forest of the Chitwan jungle meets the wide and beautiful valley
of the Rapti River, the world is wild and splendid. Broad grassland
sweeps north to the Mahabharata range and virgin jungle extends south
to the Churia hills. For centuries the dense jungle bordering on the
foothills of the Himalayas formed an impenetrable barrier, keeping
Nepal a hidden and mysterious kingdom. The last three decades have
seen that barrier breached, but the jungle of the Royal Chitwan
National Park remains a world apart. Here the spirit of the great
explorer-adventurers still lives.
More than sixty Royal Bengal tigers
share the 1,000 square kilometers of the Park with the great Indian
one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, sloth bear and gaur (Indian bison).
Wild boar, sambar, chital, hog and barking deer drink from water holes
where marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles lie. For man, the privilege
of seeing these animals in their world can, or course, be hard and
dangerous. One of the ways he has won this privilege is by building
machans concealed observation posts from which he can watch the
life of the jungle in safety and comfort.
DAY 09 ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK KATHMANDU
Morning game drive to the
national park for tiger tracking and animal watch
Drive to
Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu and check in at your hotel
Over
night stay at your hotel
DAY 10 KATHMANDU
KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Departure transfer to the
airport to connect flight to Birat Nagar
Arrive Birat Nagar and
drive to Koshi Tappu
Arrive Koshi Tappu and check in at your
resort
Rest of the day birding near the resort and in the
sanctuary
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the
flood plains of the Sapta Koshi in Saptari & Sunsari districts of
Eastern Nepal. The Reserve, established in 1976 covers an area of 175
sq. kms.
The vegetation is mainly tall Khar-pater
grassland with a few patches of Khair-sissoo, scurb forest &
deciduous mixed riverine forest. The reserve offers important habitat
for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100
individuals) of Wild Buffalo are found here. Other mammals residing
here are hog dee, wild boar, spotted deer & blue bull. A total of
423 species of birds are recorded per day. Visitors can see minimum100
types of birds in a day.
This Camp has 12 double tented camps
having bathroom / toilets outside the camps. The client can do Bird
watching by raft in the Sapta Koshi and land-rover to see Dolphins &
wild buffalo etc.
Stay at Koshi Tappu lodge for 04 nights
DAYS 11-14 KOSHI
TAPPU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Full day birding and game drives
to the Sanctuary
DAYS 15 KOSHI TAPPU
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY KATHMANDU
Departure transfer to the
airport to connect flight to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu met upon
arrival and transferred to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Over night stay at your hotel
DAY 16 KATHMANDU DELHI
ONWARD DESTINATION
Departure transfer to the
airport to connect flight to Delhi (S2 502 1600 hrs / 1710 hrs)
Arrive Delhi at 1710 hrs met upon arrival and transferred to the
airport hotel for wash & change
Departure transfer to the
airport to connect onward destination flight
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