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Not every family trip to Nepal has to be only darshan. This programme gives three nights to Kathmandu’s temples and heritage squares and two to Chitwan, the World Heritage national park in the Terai where one-horned rhinoceros graze in the grasslands and, with luck, a tiger crosses the track. It is a popular combination for families with children and for groups who want a holiday wrapped around their Pashupatinath visit.

Kathmandu covers Budhanilkantha, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. The drive to Chitwan follows the Trishuli river down to the plains, about five to six hours, to a resort near Sauraha on the edge of the park. A full day in the jungle includes a jeep safari, a dug-out canoe drift on the Rapti river past crocodiles and water birds, a visit to the elephant breeding centre and a guided walk, and the evening brings a Tharu cultural dance at the lodge.

Chitwan’s park is best from October to March, when the grass is cut and animals are easy to see; April and May are hot but good for sightings at waterholes. The yatra returns to Kathmandu for a last night and free afternoon before the airport transfer.

Route

Kathmandu airport → Budhanilkantha → Pashupatinath → Boudhanath → Swayambhunath → Patan → Chitwan (Sauraha) → Jeep safari, Rapti canoe, elephant breeding centre, Tharu village → Kathmandu → Kathmandu airport

Good to know before you book

Price on request, per person on twin-sharing; children’s rates available.
Chitwan park entry (NPR 1,000 per day for SAARC nationals) and safari, canoe and guide fees are paid at the resort and are not in the package price.
The Kathmandu–Chitwan drive is about 5 to 6 hours each way with a tea stop; a 20-minute flight to Bharatpur can replace it at extra cost.
October to March is the comfortable, dry season; June to September is monsoon, when the Rapti floods and some safaris stop.
Passport or voter ID for adults; Aadhaar only for under-15s and over-65s. Indian notes up to Rs 500 are allowed, total Rs 25,000.
Meals are vegetarian breakfast and dinner; Chitwan resorts normally offer a buffet.

Yatra Highlights

Pashupatinath and the Kathmandu heritage squares
Jeep safari and Rapti river canoe in Chitwan National Park
Elephant breeding centre and Tharu village evening

Day 1 :

Arrive Kathmandu, Budhanilkantha

Meet at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time at Tribhuvan airport and transfer to the hotel. In the late afternoon we visit Budhanilkantha, where the stone Vishnu reclines on the serpent Shesha in a pond, and the Krishna temple at Patan if time allows. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 2 :

Kathmandu's holy places

Morning darshan at Pashupatinath while the inner gates are open, then Boudhanath for the stupa circuit. After a lunch break (own expense) we climb Swayambhunath for the city view and end at Patan Durbar Square among the Newari palaces and the Golden Temple. Free evening in Thamel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 3 :

Drive to Chitwan

We leave after breakfast on the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli, turn south at Mugling and reach the Terai, arriving at the resort near Sauraha in the afternoon (about 5 to 6 hours). After check-in the naturalist briefs the group, and we walk to the Rapti riverbank for sunset. Tharu cultural dance after dinner.

Overnight: Chitwan

Day 4 :

Chitwan jungle day

An early canoe drift down the Rapti to look for gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles and water birds, followed by a guided jungle walk back. After breakfast we visit the elephant breeding centre. The afternoon jeep safari goes deep into the park's grasslands and sal forest for rhino, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar and, if fortune smiles, a tiger or sloth bear. Dinner at the resort.

Overnight: Chitwan

Day 5 :

Return to Kathmandu

Breakfast and the drive back to Kathmandu, about 175 km and 5 to 6 hours. The late afternoon and evening are free for shopping or a return visit to Boudhanath. Farewell dinner.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 6 :

Departure

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the airport.

Overnight: none (yatra ends)

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1–2	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3–4	Chitwan (Sauraha)	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
5	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do Indians need a visa or passport for Nepal?

No visa is needed. Adults between 15 and 65 must carry either a valid passport or an Election Commission voter ID. Aadhaar is accepted only for children under 15 and seniors over 65, so please do not rely on it for other family members. Airlines check these documents at the time of boarding.

Will we see a rhino or a tiger?

Rhino sightings are very likely on a jeep safari in the dry season, along with deer, wild boar and crocodiles. Tigers are present but shy; a sighting is a matter of luck.

Is elephant riding included?

No. Elephant-back safaris are being phased out at Chitwan on welfare grounds, so we offer jeep safaris instead and a visit to the breeding centre to see the animals without riding them.

Is this yatra suitable for small children?

Yes. The drives are long but the jungle day is a favourite with children. Infants under two are usually not allowed on jeep safaris by the park authorities; ask us about babysitting at the resort.

Can we fly to Chitwan instead of driving?

Yes. Kathmandu–Bharatpur flights take about 20 minutes and Bharatpur airport is 20 km from Sauraha. Flying both ways saves two long drives and is quoted as an add-on.

What is the best season?

October to March for cool weather and easy sightings after the grass cutting in January–February; April and May are hot but good for animals at waterholes. Monsoon (June–September) brings floods and closures.

Which Indian currency notes can I carry into Nepal?

Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes are now permitted, up to Rs 25,000 per person, under the Nepal Rastra Bank notice of July 2026. Rs 2,000 notes are not accepted. Indian rupees are taken almost everywhere at 1.60 Nepali rupees to the Indian rupee, and you can also exchange small amounts for Nepali currency at the hotel.

Which day is Pashupatinath darshan on this Nepal and Chitwan package?

Pashupatinath darshan is on the morning of Day 2, while the inner gates are open and before the city crowds build. The same day covers Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. Budhanilkantha, the reclining Vishnu in his pond, is visited on the afternoon of Day 1. The Chitwan days follow on Days 3 and 4, and the evening of Day 5 back in Kathmandu is free if you want to return to Boudhanath.

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