Kathmandu Chitwan JanakpurAttractionsOverviewWhy we love itItineraryDates & PricesWhat’s includedImportant notesAttractionsBirth place of Goddess Sita “Janakpur”.The most significant temple of hinduism Janaki temple.Close view to Chitwan National Park and do Jungle activities.Get a chance to visit and know about Tharu village.OVERVIEWCulture,Wildlife And Excitement!Chitwan was the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted World Heritage status in 1984. Elephant back safari is the most popular and adventurous way to encounter the abundant wildlife in Chitwan. Species include rare one-horned rhinos and elusive Royal Bengal Tigers and also numerous of varieties of birds and reptiles. Experienced Mahouts will guide you deep into the forest ensuring close up sightings. Witnessing such magnificent wildlife is sure to make your trip more enjoyable. Chitwan is, moreover, one of only two elephant-breeding centres in the world.Janakpur is also known as Janakpurdham and was founded in the 18th century. According to legend Janakpurdham was the capital of the Videha dynasty that ruled ancient Mithila and is reputed to be the birth place of Goddess Sita.Why we love it ?Guest HouseMountain viewTransportRiver ViewDiningItinerary Day 01 : Kathmandu ArrivalUpon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by a representative from Apoorva tours. We will drive you to your hotel and get you booked in so you can unwind from your travels, rest and relax. Later we will show you around the popular for tourist area that is the Thamel District where you will find all the services you require including restaurants, supermarkets ATM machines and money exchange facilities. In addition if you have forgotten anything you may need on the trip you will have an opportunity to buy it now.Once back at your overnight hotel we will have a chat about the upcoming tour and possible options, and you will get to meet our team and the guides who will accompany you throughout the tour.Overnight in your hotel. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 02 : Kathmandu SightseeingToday you will be visiting some of the any places of interest around Kathmandu, for example:The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Temples in the world for Hindu devotees and it is located close to a location for Hindu cremations on the banks of Bagmati River.This highly decorative Hindu Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The Temple features a pagoda style of architecture and has a gilded roof, its silver plated entrance doors are guarded by statues of various deities In the rafters you can see effigies of various members of Shiva’s family. However, whilst only Hindus are permitted inside the Temple its exterior is remarkable and well worth the visit. Outside you will see many Sadhus (holy men), and during February or March the annual festival Maha Shivaratri which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva is celebrated here.The Boudhanath Stupa – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the holiest Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside Tibet. The main section is over 328ft (100m) in diameter and its length is about 360ft (120m). Boudhanath is one of the largest Stupa in the world, it has 4 eyes to represent the all-seeing ability of the Buddha; they face four prime directions constantly seeking out human success and virtuous behaviour. Nirvana is represented by the Stupa’s nose.The Swayambhunath – is an ancient religious Temple site possibly dating back to 460 A.D it is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and important for both Buddhists and Hindus. This Stupa and has many shrines and monasteries on its premises and is widely known as the “Monkey Temple”. This may be due to the colonies of monkeys that live there, or perhaps it is because “Monkey Temple” is much easier to pronounce than “Swayambhunath”.Overnight stay in your Hotel. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 03 : Drive / Fly to JanakpurWe will either drive or fly to Janakpur.Janakpur is an ancient Mithila city featuring some of the most impressive Hindu temples in the region, it is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is a particularly interesting town and is also noted for its sadhus, pools, brightly coloured saris and bicycle rickshaws. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 04 : Janakpur SightseeingThe Mithila Kingdom is now split between India and Nepal, but it’s culture lives on today and is evident all around the city. Most visitors here are Hindu pilgrims, there being fewer western visitorsToday we will be visiting several places of interest in Jankapur such as the Janaki Temple and the Jaleshwor and Mahadev Temples. Janakpur is believed to be the birthplace of Sita, an incarnation of Lakshmi who was married to Rama here. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 05 : Drive to Chitwan National park and visit Tharu villageWe will either drive or fly to Chitwan and then visit Tharu Village and Riverside Sunset View.We will visit the remarkable and totally authentic Tharu village. This tribe have lived here for many centuries and are largely self sufficient. They exist on a mixture of farming, fishing and hunting. The Tharu are officially recognised by the Nepalese government as a discreet nationality. They refer to themselves as “The People of the Forest” and have a unique culture and way of life which you will be privileged to experience.Later you can sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the river with the forest providing a magnificent backcloth.Overnight in your Hotel. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 06 : Chitwan National park and Jungle activitiesChitwan National Park was first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted World Heritage status in 1984. Elephant back safari is the most popular and adventurous way to encounter the abundant wildlife in Chitwan. Species include rare one-horned rhinos and elusive Royal Bengal Tigers and also numerous of varieties of birds and reptiles. Additionally experienced Mahouts will guide you deep into the forest ensuring the best possible close up sightings. Witnessing much magnificent wildlife at close distance is sure to make your trip more enjoyable. Chitwan is, moreover, one of only two elephant-breeding centres that exist in the world and was established to protect the regions endangered elephant species.On your visit you will be engaged in Jungle activities such as the Jungle walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Bird watching and visiting the famous elephant breeding centre.The Jungle walk provides an ideal opportunity to view wild animals at very close proximity. Bird Watching is always best on foot. Our specialists will help you spot and identify many different varieties of birds, both local and migratory. A slow canoe ride on the gentle rivers of the lower Nepal plains is rare and exotic experience. There are few places on earth that can equal the beauty and serenity of this trip.Overnight in your Hotel ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 07 : Drive/ fly to KathmanduToday we will either drive or fly back to Kathmandu and have time to relax in our hotel, or spend some time wandering the streets of Thamel and perhaps visit one of the many interesting restaurants in the vicinity. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 08 : DepartureIt is sadly now time to say goodbye to Nepal so we will drive you to the airport in sufficient time (3 hours) to make your flight home and we will wish you a “bon voyage” but we sincerely hope to see you again in the not too distant future. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNALOur PriceAt Apoorva tours we recognise that not all of our visitors require a set and rigid experience, and there are many options based on the potential tours we have identified. We hope that these have whetted your appetite. Also we realise cost is a prime factor in choosing a tour so we wish to give you the best overall package to suit your needs.Please contact us with your requirements and we will tailor a package for you. No need to hesitate, it costs you nothing and you can always say no.Our overriding aim is to give you the best, and your satisfaction is our rewardWhat’s includedThings to see & doTake a whirlwind tour of religious, historic and wildlife preservation sites.No visit to Nepal is complete without an absorbing tour of historic and religious Kathmandu.Enjoy historic KathmanduBe transported into a profusion of wildlife and see many endangered species now being preserved for posterity.Come face to face with natureHelp prevent the loss of irreplaceable species by your visit to Chitwan.Contribute to preservationTreat yourself to a fabulous and inexpensive meal in one of Kathmandu’s many restaurants.Eat out in styleSee some amazing sights in the capital of the Videha dynasty and the birth place of Goddess Sita.JankapurThere are many places in Kathmandu where you can see, enjoy and join in with local song and dance.Nepalese CultureImportant notesA Few reasons to choose our Tour packageOur company is always concerned to provide quality service during your tour in Nepal with us. Below are a few points that Apoorva Tours insists on as part of their quality provision.Neat, clean & comfortable Hotel Accommodation. Fully Private Vehicle tour or Flight Transport from one city to another city. Tour by Government certified English speaking guides.Tour package includes all important sites at each location.Feed Your MindTop Reasons to VisitTemples and Palaces Kathmandu is a city of temples and palaces as well as being a bustling and lively place. It has many world heritage sites. Kathmandu’s many buildings and monuments display a significant variety of historic and artistic accomplishment. Preserving NatureChitwan offers a cornucopia of wildlife including many protected endangered species . Once a species becomes extinct the world is so much poorer. In this way by visiting such locations you will in a small way be contributing to preservationReligious LocationsJanakpur is a fascinating and must see location. It was founded in the 18th century. According to legend Janakpurdham was the capital of the Videha dynasty that ruled ancient Mithila and is the birth place of Goddess Sita.