Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park & Bardia National
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Nepal Wildlife Safari
Wildlife tour including birdwatching, jeep safaris, and jungle walks
Highlights
Temples and Stupas of Kathmandu, Nagarjun Forest Reserve, remote Shreeban Nature Camp, Chitwan & Bardia National Parks (jeep safaris, jungle walks, birdwatching, village tour, easy rafting and log canoe rides)
Itinerary
We meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you from airport to hotel. Introduction to local area.
| OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| EXTRAS: Single room supplement (NPTMWS)
This morning you will be given a pre-tour briefing before enjoying a full tour of Kathmandu. You will visit the many Temples and Palaces of Durbar Square as well as the impressive Swayambunath stupa which perched on a hilltop, offers incredible views over the city and the rest of the Kathmandu Valley. Take your time to explore the many market stalls before enjoying dinner at one of the many varied restaurants in town.
| OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Today you'll take a nature walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve on the side of the valley, where you should see deer and monkeys, and enjoy some of the best birdwatching in the area.
| OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
From Kathmandu we have a short drive and a couple of hours walking (jeeps available) brings you to the Shreeban Nature Camp, from where you'll get spectacular mountain views, and a chance for more birdwatching and easy trekking through the surrounding farmland and forest.You'll have the remainer of the afternoon and a little time tomorrow morning for activities or excursions including a visit to a local Nalang Village for a unique introduction to the culture of the region. Rockclimbing, and hanggliding can also be arranged for you if you are a much more active person.
| OVERNIGHT: Dhading - Shreeban Nature Camp
| MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have a leisurely drive today (approx. 6 hours) through the Terai region to Chitwan National Park. We'll make plenty of stops en-route.
| OVERNIGHT: Chitwan - safari lodge
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
We spend today exploring Chitwan National Park in search of, amongst others, tiger, rhino and wild elephant. We'll take a river ride by canoe, a jeep safari and a walking safari, and we’ll also enjoy a village tour to see first hand the traditional day to day life of the locals.
| OVERNIGHT: Chitwan - safari lodge
| MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you start the journey to Bardia National Park through the low-lying Terai region. We like to make the journey leisurely, stopping off at many points of interest and enjoying some snacks and lunch along the way. Once we arrive in Bardia, you are transferred by jeep to your lodge inside the park. The evening is free to take in your surroundings.
| OVERNIGHT: Bardia - Bardia Eco Lodge
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
The tranquil Bardia Park is situated in the far west of Nepal's Terai region and is home to a variety of wonderful wildlife. During your 3 full days inside the Park, you will experience Nepal's largest wildlife sanctuary by jeep safari and guided jungle walks. There is also the chance to visit some of the local people and take part in cultural shows designed to help you understand their way of life. Your evenings are spent relaxing at your lodge inside the park.
| OVERNIGHT: Bardia - Bardia Eco Lodge
| MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we travel to Nepalgani to take a flight back to Kathmandu. After arriving you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is free.
| OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Today is kept as a free day, leaving you to enjoy Kathmandu at your own pace. There are many options available including visits to the nearby towns of Patan and Bhaktapur as well as the chance to experience an Everest mountain flight.
| OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
| EXTRAS: Everest Mountain Flight
Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home.
| OVERNIGHT: N/A
| MEALS: Breakfast
included with
Included:
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
Private car, minivan or minibus
All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
Internal flight from Nepalganj to Kathmandu
Services of a local escort throughout the tour
Specialist city guides and wildlife safari guides in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Bardia
All national park entry and activity fees
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
All entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary
excluded by
Excluded:
International flights (available on request)
Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Tips for tour leader, guides and porters
Any other items not mentioned above
Detailed Description
Chitwan National Park, and the less visited Bardia National Park are beautiful regions full of varied, colourful wildlife. The jungle & river landscapes are home to many birds and animals including the majestic Indian elephant, endangered one-horned rhino, and the ever-elusive Bengal tiger. This tour combines exciting safari activities in both of these parks, with a walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve in the Kathmandu Valley, and the remote Shreeban Nature Camp allowing you plenty of time to immerse yourself in and experience Nepal's natural beauty and to discover its wildlife.
You begin in Kathmandu with a fully guided tour of this fascinating, sprawling city. The tour includes Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and some time to stop at the many Stupas and Bahals that lie concealed within the city. You also take a nature walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve on the side of the valley, where you should see deer and monkeys, and enjoy some of the best birdwatching in the valley.
From Kathmandu a short drive and a couple of hours walking (jeeps available) brings you to the Shreeban Nature Camp, from where you'll get spectacular mountain views, and a chance for more birdwatching and easy trekking through the surrounding farmland and forest.
We then leave the mountains and descend into the plains and forests of Nepal's lowland Terai, to Chitwan National Park. Once at the park, you have a range of activities including a jeep safari into the park, and a canoe ride and jungle walk along the Rapti River to view the wildlife, While getting much busier and a little commercialised now, Chitwan remains the best place in Nepal to see the endangered one-horned rhino.
You then leave Chitwan and drive through the Terai to Bardia National Park where you have the next three full days to enjoy a range of activities in and around the park. The largest of Nepal's lowland Terai National Parks (and our favourite!), Bardia is mixture of riverine and sal forests, and is home to a large and diverse selection of wildlife. Here you will take time to explore the park and its colourful inhabitants by jeep and on foot, and also take to the water for a gentle rafting trip to view the wildlife from another perspective. The bird watching is excellent, and you have the best chance of seeing tigers in the whole of Nepal.
From Bardia we fly back to Kathmandu where you have some free time for a little more sightseeing or to stroll around the many shops and stall in search of a few souvenirs.
