The nation of Nepal, which is home to Mt. Everest, is renowned for its amazing natural beauty, magnificent wildlife, and rich cultural legacy. As a result, it is a very popular travel destination with tourists with a variety of interests. We begin our tour in Kathmandu, where we explore the old city with its cobblestone lanes, ancient temples, and bustling bazaars brimming with shops selling shawls, carpets, and trekking equipment. The 2,600-year-old Buddhist stupa Swayambhunath Stupa is a well-liked tourist attraction. It is set on a beautiful hillside and has the eyes of Buddha painted on its top so that tourists can see the upright behavior of the valley's occupants.
The Phulchowki mountain is the tallest of the hills that encircle the Kathmandu valley. Southeast of the valley are some great viewpoints and a popular hiking destination. The forests of Phulchowki are a popular location for birding. The Royal Botanical Garden at the Godavari, which is situated at the base of the hill, is home to more than 100 different bird species, including the Spiny Babbler, Tibetan Siskin, and others.
The huge mudflats, reed beds, and freshwater marshes that make up Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are located in the Sapta Kosi River floodplain in the eastern Terai. It is recognized, together with the Koshi Barrage, as an Important Bird Area. Riverine areas are home to numerous species of wetlands birds. Then, after leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, we journey to the remote Chitwan National Park. Six exciting hours are spent traveling via mountain roads, little villages, and vistas that are surrounded by breathtaking scenery. More bird species (almost 480) have been identified in Chitwan than in any other region of Nepal because of the range of ecosystems in the area and its location in a tropical lowland.We may expect to see one-third of this during the course of our two nights.
Numerous other critically endangered creatures, including the Indian Rhinoceros, Wild Boar, Sambar, Muntjac, Spotted and Hog Deer, as well as Rhesus and Common Langur Monkeys, can be found in the park. Other animals that can occasionally be seen include tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaurs (Asian bison), marsh muggers, and fish-eating Gharial crocodiles. To explore the park, we'll take canoes, jeeps, elephants, and foot. Visits to the elephant breeding facility are unquestionably the most well-liked activity in Chitwan, but we may also spend some time taking part in other relaxing activities like village excursions and cultural events. We might set up a trip for you to visit Tharu communities and get a taste of their way of life.
Kathmandu International Airport arrival. Wild India Journey representative will meet you and assist you.If time allows, visit Swayambhunath Stupa for a sunset vista. Overnight in Kathmandu at hotel Jampa or similar.
We will drive to Phulchowki which is just a 2-hour journey and enjoy a full day of birding at the lush sanctuary and will return to Kathmandu. Bird species that can be easily spotted- Hill Partridge, Great Barbet, Golden-throated Barbet, Grey Treepie, Himalayan Black-lored Tit, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler and more.
Overnight stay at hotel Jampa or similar.
After a delicious breakfast we will take a ride to Koshi Tapu which is a slightly longer drive of 8 hours. On the way there will be a few stops for bird watching, meanwhile have lunch. Will rest for the evening or take a short walk around the hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel Gorkha or similar hotel.
Two days will be required to fully explore this bird paradise. These species of birds can be spotted: Swamp Francolin, Lesser Whistling Duck, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Blue-throated Barbet, Bengal Florican, Indian Cuckoo, Common Hawk-Cuckoo. watercock, Indian nightjar, dusky eagleowl, black-headed cuckooshrike, whitetailed stonechat, striated grassbird, large adjutant stork, Pallas’s fish eagle, common golden-eye, and gullbilled tern and rufous-vented grass babbler and more.
Overnight stay at Hotel Gorkha or similar hotel.
We will again take an 8-hour drive to reach another great destination which is Chitwan National Park. Will rest for the evening or take a short walk around the lodge.
Overnight stay at Chitwan Gaida Lodge.
Three days are going to be a great days since it's a full day of safari activities in the Chitwan National Park, and you're going to see some incredible wildlife. All wildlife activities are accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist who will teach you everything you need to know about the park and its flora and fauna. The greater one-horned rhinoceros, spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer, barking deer, gharial crocodiles,Lesser Adjutant, Striated Grassbird, Hair-crested Drongo, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Black-winged Cuckooshrike and a wide diversity of wildlife can all be seen. You might even see a leopard, sloth bear, or Royal Bengal tiger if you're lucky.
Overnight stay at Chitwan Gaida Lodge.
After a delicious breakfast we will do a 9-hour long drive to this beautiful destination to Bardia National Park. On the way there will be a few stops for bird watching, meanwhile have lunch. Will rest for the evening or take a short walk around the hotel.
Overnight stay at Siddartha Resort or similar.
In terms of flora and fauna diversity, Bardia is one of Nepal's richest national parks.The park is home to various near-extinct wildlife such as Bengal Tigers, One Horned Rhinos, Wild Elephants, Swamp Deer, and Gangetic Dolphins, among others.This journey to Bardia National Park allows you to get up up and personal with the natural surroundings of western Nepal.
We will fully explore the spectacular National Park through safaris. These species of birds can be spotted: Tiger, Himalayan Vulture, Crested Honey Buzzard, Crested Serpent Eagle, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephant, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon.
Overnight stay at Siddartha Resort or similar.
Early in the morning, take a drive to Nepal Ganj to catch your aircraft to Kathmandu. Achieve Kathmandu. Hotel check in.
Overnight stay at hotel Jampa or similar.
Drive to the Kathmandu Airport in the morning to catch your flight home. Tour End.
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