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Chitawan Natinal Park & Nagarkot
This park is the most popular destination for tourist wanting to have a good experience of the regions wildlife. It was declared a national park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated it as Natural World Heritage Site. The park offers protection to 56 species of mammals including the one horned rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena, Gangetic dolphin and wild bison. There are an estimated species of birds, 126 species of fish, 590 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park. A recent study also points out the over a third of Nepal's total population is in Chitwan.
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east. With an elevation of 2,195 meters, Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Valley and is described by visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu and later transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Full day city tour of Kathmandu
Sightseeing of Boudha, Pashupati and Swayambhu.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 4: Pokhara to Chitwan
Morning sightseeing of Pokhara. Later transfer to Chitwan and jungle activities in the evening. Overnight at Safari Narayani Lodge.
Day 5: Chitwan Full day of jungle activities.
Day 6: Chitwan to Nagarkot
Transfer to Nagarkot for overnight stay.
Day 7: Nayapul to Kathmandu
A visit to village in Nagarkot. Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and transfer to Kathmandu. Later sightseeing of Patan.
Day 8: Sightseeing of Kathmandu.
Later transfer to airport for return flight.