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.
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 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, 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.
Itinerary
We meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you from airport to hotel. Introduction to local area.
OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu - 3-star hotel
MEALS: None
EXTRAS: Extra day in Kathmandu - pre-tour
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
EXTRAS: None
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 - park lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
EXTRAS: Trisuli white water rafting
We spend today exploring Chitwan National Park in search of, amongst others, tiger, rhino and wild elephant. We'll take a river ride by log 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 - park lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS: None
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
EXTRAS: None
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, easy river rafting trip 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 on the edge of the park.
OVERNIGHT: Bardia - Bardia Eco Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS: None
Today and tomorrow you will continue with our exploration of the park. Your safari activities will be planned around recent sightings, the weather conditions and on how keen you are to either sit and wait in the hope of seeing a tiger, or whether you'd prefer to be more active and concentrate more on bird watching, looking for deer, monkeys, otters and other wildlife.
OVERNIGHT: Bardia - Bardia Eco Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS: None
Your safari activities will conclude today and you'll spend your final night in Bardia National Park
OVERNIGHT: Bardia - Bardia Eco Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS: None
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
EXTRAS: None
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
EXTRAS: Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour