Wildlife & Heritage · 2 Nights / 3 Days
Sauraha Safari & Lumbini Tour
Track wildlife in Chitwan National Park, then walk the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, all in one comfortable round trip from Kathmandu.
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Wildlife sightings depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed.
Trip at a glance
The route, pace and price of the 2 night / 3 day package.
- DestinationsChitwan (Sauraha) & Lumbini
- Duration2 Nights / 3 Days
- VehicleComfortable Car / Scorpio (round trip)
- Price NPR 13,000
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NPR 13,000per person
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Includes transport, 2 nights' stay and meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overview
Leave Kathmandu in the morning and reach Sauraha, the gateway to Chitwan National Park, for a welcome drink, a riverside sunset and a Tharu cultural dance show. Next day, head out on a jungle safari and a canoe ride on the Rapti River, visit the Elephant Breeding Center and look for birds, then drive on to Lumbini. On the final morning, explore the birthplace of Lord Buddha, with the Mayadevi Temple, Puskarni Pond, the Ashoka Pillar and the international monasteries, before driving back to Kathmandu. Wildlife and heritage in three days, with the road, hotels and meals taken care of.
Day-by-day itinerary
Three days from the jungle to the sacred garden.
Day 1Kathmandu to Sauraha
Depart Kathmandu in the morning by comfortable vehicle for Sauraha. On arrival, check in at your resort or hotel and enjoy a welcome drink. In the evening, watch the sunset along the riverbank, followed by the famous Tharu Cultural Dance Show. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort or hotel.
- Morning departure
- Welcome drink
- Riverbank sunset
- Tharu dance show
Day 2Sauraha Jungle Safari and Drive to Lumbini
After breakfast, set out on an exciting jungle safari in Chitwan National Park, a canoe ride along the Rapti River, a visit to the Elephant Breeding Center and bird-watching spots. In the afternoon, drive towards Lumbini. On arrival, check in at your hotel, have dinner and rest.
- Jungle safari
- Rapti canoe ride
- Elephant Breeding Center
- Bird watching
Day 3Lumbini Sightseeing and Return to Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha: the Mayadevi Temple, Puskarni Pond, the Ashoka Pillar and various international monasteries and pagodas. In the afternoon, drive back to Kathmandu, ending the trip with wonderful memories.
- Mayadevi Temple
- Puskarni Pond
- Ashoka Pillar
- Monasteries
Tour highlights
Jungle safari
In Chitwan National Park.
Rapti canoe ride
Drift along the river at Sauraha.
Elephant Breeding Center
Visit and bird-watching spots.
Tharu Cultural Dance Show
After a riverbank sunset.
Welcome drink
On arrival at the resort or hotel.
Lumbini sacred sites
Mayadevi Temple, Puskarni Pond, Ashoka Pillar.
Monasteries and pagodas
The international monastery zone.
Private vehicle
Car or Scorpio for the full round trip.
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- Round-trip transport (Kathmandu – Sauraha – Lumbini – Kathmandu) by comfortable Car / Scorpio
- 2 nights hotel / resort accommodation (sharing basis)
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Not included
- Driver allowance, fuel and road tolls
- Sauraha jungle safari activities and entry permissions
- Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance
- Activities not listed in the itinerary
Good to know
A few practical notes before you travel.
Wildlife sightings depend on nature and can't be guaranteed.
Wear neutral colours (green, brown, khaki) for the safari, and carry insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle.
Days 2 and 3 include long drives, so pack light and carry some snacks.
Lumbini is a sacred site. Dress modestly and follow the rules at temples and monasteries.
Binoculars and a camera are worth bringing.
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