Nepal wildlife safari tour is an exciting journey into the wilderness present in different corners of Nepal. A land rich in bio-diversity, Nepal is home to some rare and distinct wildlife, being preserved in twelve National Parks, six conservation areas, and one wildlife reserve.
Nepal Wildlife Safari tour package focuses on exploring the woodland rich with distinct vegetation, flora, and fauna, and observe the rare wildlife with a closer glimpse. So, Nepal Wildlife safari tour package includes the tour of some incredible areas of Nepal that is easily accessible and offers exclusive visual of wildlife.
One of them is Chitwan National Park, located in the Nawalparasi district. It expands in an area of 932 sq km and is present in the world heritage site list. Chitwan National Park tour, also known as Sauraha jungle safari, is best known for viewing rare wild animals like the One-horned Rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, Asian Elephant, Gharial, Hog Deer, Leopards, and Sloth Bear. Wildlife photographers frequently visit Chitwan National Park to capture some breathtaking images of wildlife. The Chitwan National Park tour itinerary includes jungle safari, elephant riding, birdwatching, and Canoeing that adds adventure to our tour. Explore the Tharu culture while you experience their unique cuisines and cultural performances.
Another popular wildlife safari tour in Nepal is the Bardia National Park tour. Bardia National Park, located in the Bardia district, covers an area of 968 sq km. Occasionally called the Land of Tiger, Bardia National Park tour conserves Tiger species rigorously. So, there is a high probability of encountering the Royal Bengal Tiger during your Bardia National Park tour. Moreover, there are more than 250 species of birds and 23 species of reptiles. Likewise, Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve, stretched in three districts, Sunsari, Saptari, and Udaypur, rigorously protects the rare wild water buffalo (Arna). Arna is found only in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in Nepal. Covering an area of 75 sq km, it shelters at least 220 Arna, 500 species of birds, and Gangetic dolphins in the Saptakoshi river. Spend your short vacations at these exotic places where you can garner lifetime experience exploring nature and wildlife.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath / Kathmandu Durbar square & Patan
Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & drive to Bardia
Day 04: Bardia - Jeep / Elephant Safari
Day 05: Bardia - Floating Safari
Day 06: Bardia - Jungle Walk
Day 07: Bardia - Elephant Safari
Day 08: Drive Bardia to Nepalgung & flight to Kathmandu
Day 09: Departure
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu airport and you will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath, Kathmandu Durbar square and Patan: start our tour with a visit of a magnificent Buddhist stupa called Swoyambunath followed by Kathmandu Durbar square. Then we drive to one of the oldest cities of Kathmandu valley which is called Patan; to witness its incredible architecture from medieval period.
Swoyambunath is one of the oldest stupas of the Kathmandu Valley. It is situated on one of the highest hills in the valley. It watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and most glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha.
The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah Kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples. The square is presently known as Hanuman Dhoka, a name derived from the statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, near the entrance of the palace. The preference for the construction of royal palaces at this site dates back to as early as the Licchavi period in the third century. When Kathmandu City became independent under the rule of King Ratna Malla (1484-1520) the palaces in the square became the royal palaces for its Malla kings. When Prithvi Narayan Shah invaded the Kathmandu Valley in 1769, he also favored the Kathmandu Durbar Square for his palace. Other subsequent Shah Kings continued to rule from the square until 1896 when they moved to the Narayan Hiti Palace. One of the most visited sites in the square is the house of the Kumari (a living goddess who is the reincarnation of Kali).
Patan - the second largest town in the valley is situated to the south of Kathmandu. Patan's great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely diverse styles, as well as many Buddhist monasteries, are scattered around the fascinating town. Patan is famous for its crafts and metal works which are wonderful souvenirs.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and drive to Bardia: a scenic flight to Nepalgunj for about an hour then drive to Takurdwara (Bardia NP) check into Racy shade resort.
After the lunch, village visit. we visit the temple area, the Bazaar and enter in a real typical Tharu house and see the local life.
Overnight: Resort
Day 04: Jeep and Elephant safari: After an early breakfast, we go in the national park in a jeep. This is a good excursion to discover the geography of the park and the different ecosystems. In some areas we can go down the car for small walks.
After lunch, in the afternoon we go for elephant safari (2h00). Elephants are very adapted to go inside the vegetation and give good possibilities to get close to rhinos
Overnight: Resort
Day 05: Floating safari: After breakfast, we drive one hour to Chisapani, over the Karnali Bridge where we have a typical lunch (with local fish) in typical restaurant. After lunch we begin the floating safari (on raft). There are no big rapids on the river and this excursion offers good opportunities for magnificent landscapes and birdlife among other animals.
In the evening, we pitch the tents on a sandy beach (just across the river, outside NP) and we go in a very remote and authentic Tharu village for cultural dances and diner (A must see program of the Bardia trip).
After the program we go back to the tents where a big wood fire awaits us.
Overnight: Camping / Tents
Day 06:Jungle walk (full day): After an early picnic breakfast, we cross the river and go on foot in the national park for the day with a naturalist / guide and a porter. There are good possibilities to see one horned rhino, wild Asian elephants or Bengal tiger among other animals. Picnic lunch
Overnight: Resort
Day 07: Elephant Safari: We go for second Elephant safari to explore more wildlife in the jungle. In the afternoon, we have Elephant bathing in a nearby river.
Overnight: Resort
Day 08: Drive Bardia to Nepalgunj and flight to Kathmandu: in the late morning, we drive to Nepalgunj for about an hour then fly back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Transfer to the airport and departure.
NOTE: The price of the tour will be adjusted according to the group size.
Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.
Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year. Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer. Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C. Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.
The summer/monsoon period - It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions "trans-Himalayan", Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.
Autumn: mid September – mid December - Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.
In winter: mid-December - mid-February - Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to - 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.
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