# Chitwan and Lumbini Tour

> The Chitwan and Lumbini tour combines Nepal's most popular wildlife park with the birthplace of the Buddha in five days. Spend two nights in a jungle lodge at Chitwan National Park, with a jeep safari, canoe trip, jungle walk and Tharu village visit, then drive to Lumbini to see the Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar and the monasteries of the monastic zone, before flying back to Kathmandu.Private transport, lodge and hotel, safaris, guides, entry fees and the flight from Bhairahawa are included.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 5 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Wildlife and culture
- **Max altitude:** About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Kathmandu)
- **Best season:** Oct–Apr
- **Group size:** 1–15 people
- **Accommodation:** Jungle lodge and hotel
- **Meals:** All meals in Chitwan; breakfast in Lumbini
- **Price:** from US$590 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/chitwan-lumbini-tour
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=chitwan-lumbini-tour

## Overview
**Quick answer:** this 5-day tour covers Chitwan and Lumbini and costs from US$590 per person. The best time is October–April.

Read our guides to [Chitwan](/places/chitwan-national-park) and [Lumbini](/places/lumbini). For a longer wildlife trip including Bardia, see our [Chitwan, Lumbini and Bardia tour](/chitwan-lumbini-bardia-wildlife-tour).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDuration5 daysPlacesChitwan National Park, LumbiniTransportPrivate vehicle; flight Bhairahawa – KathmanduGradeEasyCostFrom US$590 per person

## Highlights
- Jeep safari, canoe trip and jungle walk in Chitwan
- One-horned rhinos and rich birdlife
- Tharu village and cultural show
- Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar
- Lumbini monastic zone

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Kathmandu to Chitwan
Drive 5–6 hours to Sauraha. Afternoon Tharu village walk and sunset on the Rapti.
_Altitude: 150 m · Meals: Lunch, dinner · Overnight: Jungle lodge_

### Day 2: Chitwan National Park
Canoe trip, jungle walk and jeep safari. Evening Tharu cultural show.
_Altitude: 150 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Jungle lodge_

### Day 3: Chitwan to Lumbini
Morning birdwatching, then drive about 4–5 hours to Lumbini. Evening at the Maya Devi Temple.
_Altitude: 150 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Hotel_

### Day 4: Lumbini monastic zone
Full day exploring the sacred garden, Ashoka Pillar and international monasteries.
_Altitude: 150 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Hotel_

### Day 5: Fly to Kathmandu
Drive to Bhairahawa and fly to Kathmandu.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Breakfast_

## What is included
- Private vehicle for road transfers
- Jungle lodge in Chitwan (2 nights) with all meals
- Hotel in Lumbini (2 nights) with breakfast
- Chitwan park fees and activities
- Naturalist guides and Lumbini guide
- Lumbini entry fees
- Flight Bhairahawa – Kathmandu
- All government and local taxes

## Not included
- Hotels in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Lumbini
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips

## Useful information
### Wildlife

Most visitors see one-horned rhinos; tigers are rarely seen.

### Health

Use insect repellent and ask a travel clinic about malaria prevention.

## Packing list
- Neutral-coloured clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm layer for winter mornings
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Binoculars and camera
- Modest clothing for temples

## Frequently asked questions
### How long is the tour?
**5 days**.

### Will I see rhinos?
Most visitors see one-horned rhinos in Chitwan.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$590 per person**.

### When is the best time?
**October–April**.

### How do I get back to Kathmandu?
By flight from **Bhairahawa**.

### Can I add Bardia?
Yes, as an extension.