Nepal Wildlife Watch

TripCode: NTH03
14 days trip
Country: Nepal

Featuring Highlights

Three best biodiversity national parks in Nepal
Endanger and unique wildlife of the world
Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Baudhha

In this tour you will be touring to three finest national parks of Nepal such as Chitwan NP, Bardia NP and Shivapuri NP. Chitwan NP is renowned for its natural wealth hosting numerous endangered and rare wildlife like Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris), One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Asian Wild Elephant (Elephas maximus), Swamp Deer, Sloth Bear, Lesser and Bengal Florican, Black Baza, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, Great slaty Woodpecker, Great Hornbill etc.

Trip Itinerary

Day01: Kathmandu (1400m)

Meet in Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight. Evening: briefing and dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant.

Day02: Nature hike to Shivapuri National Park and return to Kathmandu

After early breakfast drive to the entrance of the park and bird hike to the Shivapuri summit through the natural forest and Buddhist nunnery. The hike is amazing experience in nature of being so close to populated city Kathmandu. Return to Kathmandu in the evening.

Day03: To Chitwan National Park

After early breakfast you will be taking a drive for about 5 hours to Chitwan national park, located in inner terai west of Kathmandu. Arrival in Chitwan and transfer to the resort inside national park for true nature experience

Day04 to Day05:In Chitwan for nature activities

Your next 3 days will be spend in exploring the Chitwan national park that has to offer, a enchanting stay amidst natural surrounding with the activities like elephant back safari, nature walks, boat trip, crocodile breading center visit on jeep etc.

Day06: To Lumbini

Today you will drive for about 3-4 hours to further west of Chitwan, to Lumbini, which is greatly known as birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha, which is equally important site for Crane conservation and farmland birds. After arriving Lumbini you will take a walk or ride to Lumbini garden for spiritual experience for a change with birds. Overnight at Lumbini hotel

Day07: Day in Lumbini

The day will be spent for birding around the farm land and lakes of Lumbini. It would be wonderful to see the Siberian Cranes in this area. Overnight hotel

Day08: To Bardia national Park

After early breakfast you will drive through the vastness of lowland and arrive at western Nepal and transfer to your hotel/resort. Time permitting – you will take the nature walk in the afternoon.

Day09 – Day11:Day in Bardia

This three day will be spent in Bardia exploring its natural heritage on foot, elephant back and boat. There is great chance to see the striking big cat and fresh water Gangetic Dolphin along with Sloth Beers (more easy to see in spring time) and Deers etc. The boating will be the great way to find the animal as good as taking elephant back safari and exciting nature walks on foot. Some time will be also used to explore the cultural beauty of the indigenous people called Tharu.

Day12: Return flight to Kathmandu

After early breakfast and possibly a nature walk in the morning, you will drive to the Nepalgunj airport and fly back to Kathmandu. After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight.

Day13: Free day

Free day and meet in the evening for farewell dinner and share slide presentation of what you have experienced during your trip in Nepal

Day14: Trip concludes

The trip concludes in Kathmandu with a flight to onward destination.

Note: If some one has extra days, we highly recommend for another tours like Everest Mountain flight, Canyoning and rafting or even treks into the mountains.

Essential Information

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan national park located in Chitwan district is renowned for its natural wealth hosting various endangered and rare wildlife found in Nepal. Comprised of only about 932 square km of area, this park spreads mainly on suitable habitat supporting the rich biodiversity on three different stages of forest that park contain.
The vegetation mainly contain three different types such as a top climax, hard wood Sal Shorea robusta forest, the intermediate or riverine and grasslands, creating such a suitable habitat for various types of animal to flourish within this park area.
The animal we can see includes the Royal Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris, One-horned Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis, Pangolin or Ant-eater, Sloth Bear, Common Leopard, Marsh Magar and Gharial crocodiles and four different types of gorgeous Deers.
So far identified birds are over 500 species (527) in the park and its surrounding area making it one of the bird’s paradises. Great Hornbill, Lesser and Bengal Floricans, Black Baza, Fishing Eagle and Vultures etc are the rare and endanger birdlife.

Bardia National Park

Located in the western terai or lowland of Nepal, with about 1000 square km of area, Bardia national park is also very suitable to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna from Nepal.
The enigmatic animal Royal Bengal Tiger population is good and probably has more chances of being in the sight than in other national parks even in Chitwan. Besides other animals that exist here, includes Swamp Deer, Black Buck and Gangetic fresh water Dolphin. Herds of wild Elephants are a common sight during the rainy season, in this part of Nepal.
Park is also a heaven for bird lovers as this park also comprises of wealth of birds life including many rare Bengal and Lesser Florican and Great Slaty Woodpecker etc. beside other species.

Shivapuri National Park

Shivapuri national park is probably the worlds nearest national parks to capital city Kathmandu. This protected area with just 144 square km is an amazing habitat for biodiversity on its rolling hills and reaching 2760m from the sea level at summit.
The park host many rare animals such as Black Panther, Himalayan Black Bear, Common Leopard, Jungle Cat etc. The park is also home to over 300 species of birds, including at least 9 threatened species including
Other part of nature are 102 species of butterflies including a very rare and endangered Kaise-I_Hind Teinopalpus imperalis and susceptible sub-species Oryolce verdhana nepalica (Smith 1996) as well as rare relict Himalayan Dragonfly Epiophlebia laidla.
The park also contains many rare species of mushroom (129 species).

Transportation

To save time and safety reason we will be using the private transportations and flight (one flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu at the end.) during your trip as per itinerary.

What to expect and not to expect

Remember you tour is into the nature not in captivity and hence sighting of major wildlife depends entirely on the movement of animals and the chances you go through. Sometime you will be lucky to be able to sight almost all major animals from the park and some time very few major animals nothing. However, taking a walk, elephant back safari or boat/canoe into the nature is never disappointing for the nature lovers. There is always an opportunity to come across many beautiful birds and animals signs, which is equally rewarding experience being in the nature.

Useful resource

Please carry the books on wildlife and birds and a pair of binocular. It's such a nice experience to note down what you come across along the trail, a camera beside other essentials if you are on the long walk out.

Level of grade ~ Leisurely adventure trips

Categorized as grade Leisurely adventure trips, this tours involves driving to the major destinations of the programmes - Chitwan, Bardia and in Kathmandu to Shivapuri along with exploring walks into the nature for 2-6 hours and can be moderately strenuous, specially taking a bird hike to Shivapuri national park as the hill rises from 1300m to 2730m of elevation. At the same time wildlife exploration will be done on elephant back and in jeep in Chitwan and Bardia national parks. Therefore, it’s suitable for anyone and all ages, who does not mind taking short walks, drives and flights.

Best time/season

October, November, February, March and April, though December and January are also okay time to take this tour.

Trip Departures and Costs:

This tour can be under taken any time suitable for an individual or a group of people, who wish to travel together.

The cost

US$ 1792/ person on twin sharing basis
Minimum 2 person

Cost inclusion

• All land transportation as per itinerary
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis
• Accommodations in Chitwan, Bardia and Lumbini on full board
• All jungle activities like elephant safari, jeep drive, nature/Birdwatching tours and jungle excursion etc.
• Day nature hikes to Shivapuri national park with pack lunch and nature guide
• National park entrance fees
• Welcome dinner (complimentary)
• Flight to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj
• Escort of professional nature tour guide on whole trip
• All government taxes

Clothing

As we know that this tours involve in venturing into the nature to experience its beauty and richness, which can be very friendly and most enjoyable experience by leaving it in its own natural state. We can be friendly by wearing that is not disturbing in nature, so we should avoid wearing bright coloured cloths specially red and yellow etc. Also keep in mind that the long trouser and long-sleeved shirts are recommended to avoid being bitten or scratched in the jungle activities. For the complete list of clothing, please feel free to write to us.

How this trip make difference

Nature conservation and awareness is becoming inevitable day by day to protect and sustain it. Therefore this tour is a highlight of nature and awareness effort to know and support our natural heritage. By visiting the park or protected areas, we not only benefit ourselves in knowing lot about nature but also will support the effort taken by the Nepal to carry out the objectives beneficial for all party.

Why we highly recommend this trip!

To know and explore the nature in its natural state, as nature is a great teacher itself. Venturing deep into the nature is wonderful experience to treasure foer the life time. This trip also helps in protection and conservation of our natural biodiversity, which has become a real challenge to human being.

Nature is amazing! Help Protect Nature it for forever!

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