Peace and Jungle for Two: Lumbini and Chitwan
- Duration
- 7 days
- Max altitude
- 150 m
- Difficulty
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Easy
Difficulty scale
- Easy Short walking days on good trails below about 3,000 m. Suitable for anyone in ordinary health, including families.
- Moderate 5 to 6 hours a day with some steep sections, reaching up to about 4,000 m. A reasonable level of fitness and a few weeks of preparation walking recommended.
- Strenuous 6 to 8 hours a day, high passes or altitudes above 5,000 m, and remote stretches. Good fitness, prior trekking experience and proper acclimatisation days are essential.
- Very strenuous Long days, multiple high passes or technical sections, sustained time above 5,000 m. For experienced, well-conditioned trekkers only.
- Best season
- Autumn (Sep–Nov) · Spring (Mar–May) · Winter (Dec–Feb)
- Group
- Private
- From
- $880.00
Overview
Most couples visit the Himalaya and miss the other half of Nepal. This trip takes you south, to the flat green Terai, where the air is warm and the pace is slow.
In Lumbini you rise early for a walk through the Sacred Garden and a short meditation led by a local guide while the monasteries from different countries are quiet. A few days later you reach Chitwan, where mornings start with a canoe on the Rapti River and afternoons are for jeep or walking safaris with a naturalist who reads tracks like a book. In the evening you join a Tharu village for a stick dance, a home dinner and a night under a thatched roof.
It is private, relaxed and very different from a trek. A good fit for couples who want nature and calm without altitude.
Trip highlights
- Sunrise walk and meditation at the Sacred Garden in Lumbini
- Dawn canoe ride on the Rapti River in Chitwan
- Jeep and walking safaris with a naturalist
- Tharu village evening with a stick dance and home dinner
Day by day
The itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,400 m Hotel Notincluded
Airport pickup and a quiet evening.
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Day 2: Fly to Bhairahawa, drive to Lumbini 150 m Hotel B
A short flight south, then the road to Lumbini. In the afternoon you visit the Mayadevi Temple and the Ashoka Pillar.
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Day 3: Sunrise in the Sacred Garden 150 m Hotel B
Early morning walk and meditation with your guide, then a visit to the monasteries built by different countries. Afternoon free.
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Day 4: Drive to Chitwan 150 m Jungle lodge B/L/D
A scenic drive of about 4 hours. Afternoon walk along the river and sunset from the lodge.
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Day 5: Canoe and jeep safari 150 m Jungle lodge B/L/D
A dawn canoe ride, then a jeep safari after lunch with a naturalist.
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Day 6: Walking safari and Tharu village 150 m Jungle lodge B/L/D
A guided walk, a visit to the elephant breeding centre and an evening with a Tharu family.
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Day 7: Return to Kathmandu and depart 1,400 m B
Morning transfer to Kathmandu or Bharatpur airport and your onward journey.
Altitude profile
The climb, day by day
Comfort tiers
Choose your level of comfort
| Amenity | Standardfrom $1,120.00 | Comfortfrom $1,321.60 | Luxuryfrom $1,624.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu hotel | 3★ | 4★ | 5★ |
| Trail accommodation | Standard teahouse | Best lodge in each village | Premium lodge where the route has one |
| Porter support | Shared porter | Private porter, lighter load | Extra porter, carry almost nothing |
| Transfers | Shared | Private | Private, throughout |
What's included
Included
- Included: Airport pickup and drop
- Included: Flights Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and return, or private road transfers if you prefer
- Included: Two nights in Lumbini and three nights in Chitwan, all with breakfast
- Included: Chitwan lodge: full board with all park activities
- Included: Park entry fees and naturalist guide
- Included: Private vehicle and licensed guide in Lumbini
- Included: Government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- Not included: International airfare and the Nepal entry visa
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Meals in Kathmandu and Lumbini not listed
- Not included: Drinks and tips
- Not included: Anything not listed under what is included
Know before you go
Suitability & requirements
The Terai is hot and humid from April to September. October to March is the best time for walking and for spotting wildlife. Jungle lodges keep a quiet rule after dark. Walking safaris follow park rules, and no guarantee can be given of seeing any animal.
Your team
Led by a licensed guide
Every route is led by a government-licensed guide from our team. Licences are on record with us before departure, and you'll meet your guide once your trip is confirmed.
Guide language(s): English, Nepali
Group-size pricing
Walk together, pay less
Every trip is private, so the guide, permits and transfers cost the same however many walk. Sharing them is why the per-person price falls: arithmetic, not a sale.
| Group size | per person | You save each |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $1,120.00 | base rate |
| 2 to 3 travellers | $880.00 | $240.00 |
| 4 to 6 travellers | $820.00 | $300.00 |
| 7 or more | $770.00 | $350.00 |
Per person, including permits, park fees and taxes. Nothing is added at checkout.
Weather
What to expect, month by month
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)The most reliable trekking season: clear air, stable weather and cold nights, right after the monsoon clears.
- Spring (Mar–May)Warmer than autumn, with rhododendron forests in flower and slightly hazier mountain views as the season goes on.
- Winter (Dec–Feb)Cold and quiet, with the clearest skies of the year at lower altitude. High passes and very high routes are best avoided.
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