Nepal wildlife safari luxury tour is a 10 days private trip to Nepal that will take you to the wildlife of two of the most famous national parks. Chitwan Rastriya Nikunja presently known as Chitwan National Park which was established in 1979 is well known for its wide range of flora and fauna. Most activities in Chitwan and Bardia national park revolve around wildlife and bird spotting. Besides observing wildlife and bird watching there are other fun activities that you can enjoy such as Canoe riding, cycling through villages, watching Tharu cultural programs, and many more. Bardiya National park is mostly known for its plain land and the exclusive animals which have made bardiya their sanctuary. Some of the big cats which are hard to find in other places are found there. The Royal Bengal tiger is one of the exclusive animals that are found in Bardiya National park.
Nepal Wildlife Safari Luxury Tour Facts:
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Trip Duration |
10 Days |
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Trip Grade |
Easy |
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Best Time to Visit |
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National Parks |
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Endangered Mammals |
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Endangered Reptiles |
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Endangered Birds |
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Safari is defined as the observation of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Safari offers you an excellent chance to observe the wildlife of animals which cannot be captivated. Jungle safari is all about thrilling and exciting activities such as driving through the jungle, sightseeing, exploring flora and fauna florising in their natural habitat. Nepal wildlife safari tour provides you an excellent opportunity to observe exclusive animals up close.
You will be accompanied by a professional naturalist who will provide in depth knowledge about the surrounding and the animals that you will be seeing in your safari. You will also be doing some fun activities to make your trip memorable such as boat safari where you can see different types of aquatic animals, some of which are rare and endangered and only found in a few places on earth. Nepal is rich intrems of biodiversity because there are high Mountains, high hills, and plain lands of Terai region where different species of plants and animals are found. Physical diversity has created diversity in ecosystem and climate situations which are favorable for different kinds of flora and fauna where they can flourish.
The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu holds some of the ancient art and architecture. Out of the 10 UNESCO world heritage sites of Nepal 7 of them lie inside Kathmandu Valley. Culturally rich Kathmandu Valley has a lot of things to offer its visitors. But it will take more than a couple of days to explore all these 7 heritage sites inside Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath are some of the popular heritage sites that you will be exploring. Besides that, you will also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square situated at the heart of Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Sightseeing Attractions Entry Fees:
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Monuments |
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Pashupatinath Temple |
NPR 1000 (USD 10) |
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Boudhanath Stupa |
NPR 400 (USD 4) |
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Swayambhunath Stupa |
NPR 200 (USD 2) |
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Kathmandu Durbar Square |
NPR 500 (USD 5) |
Pashupatinath Temple
One of the most popular Hindu Shrine, Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the bank of holy Bagmati river. It is one of the most sacred places for the Hindus. Every year during the auspicious occasion of the Mahashivaratri festival huge numbers of pilgrims visit Pashupatinath Temple to get blessings from Lord Shiva. Besides the main temple, there are other popular places to visit around the Pashupatinath area. Evening aarti is one of the most popular activities witnessed by the people.
Boudhanath Stupa
This 36 meters high gumba is situated about 6 km away from Kathmandu. One of the tallest Buddhist monuments of Nepal, Boudhanath dominates the skyline around the area. This place is amazing, as soon as you enter the Boudhanath you can smell the pleasant incense. Similarly, the enchanting prayers all around the Bouddhanath Stupa will give you peace of Mind.
Swayambhunath Temple
Situated at the top of the hill, Swayambhunath is a popular Hindu as well as a Buddhist shrine inside Kathmandu Valley. Also known by the name The Monkey Temple, you will know the real reason for its name. The monkeys are everywhere and behave well. But it is better to keep a distance from the monkeys here at Swayambhunath. The monkeys here are considered holy and people actually stop by to feed them.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Once a royal palace of the Malla and Shah Dynasty, Kathmandu Durbar Square now has become one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu Valley. Rich Newari culture and tradition and the temples surrounding the old palace are also the main highlights of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Not only foreigners but also locals visit Kathmandu Durbar Square for the purpose of Shopping, Worshiping, or spending a little time chatting with their friends or loved ones.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan national park is an excellent spot for people wanting to witness the wildlife. It is one of the most touristic destinations in Nepal. Mainly people visit Chitwan for the jungle activities, elephant riding, and to seek Tharu culture and their dance. In addition bird lovers also visit Chitwan National Park as Twenty Thousand lake is a famous place for bird watching in Nepal. It will take only 20 minutes to reach Bhadrapur airport from Kathmandu and only about an hour's drive will take you to the entrance of Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan National Park Facts:
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Established |
1973 A.D. |
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Area |
952.63 Square Kilometers |
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District |
Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Parsa and Makwanpur |
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Endangered Mammals |
Bengal Tiger, One Horned Rhino |
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Endangered Birds |
Spotted Eagle, Cuckoo |
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Species of Birds |
543 species |
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Species of Mammals |
68 species |
Elephant Ride
Elephant ride is one of the safest ways of entering the dense jungle of Chitwan National Park. 4 people can ride an elephant and a trained guide will take you inside the national park. The guide will stop the elephant as soon as he spots any birds or animals. During the whole ride, you must be quiet so that you don't scare any animals or birds.
Tharu Village Tour
The Tharu Village tour is one of the best ways to know about the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the Tharu community living near the Chitwan National Park. You will be taken on an ox-drawn cart to explore the Tharu village. The village is composed of several mud and red huts. There is also a small Tharu museum that displays the tools and clothes used by the Tharu community.
Elephant Breeding Center
Elephant Breeding Center is a must place to visit to know about this gentle animal on earth. There are various types of elephants found all over the world. But only a specific breed of elephants is found in Nepal. Here at the elephant breeding center, you can gain all the information about the elephants found in Nepal. The main motive of this elephant breeding center is to help these elephants and to increase the number of these rare species in Nepal.
Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari at Chitwan National Park will take you deep inside the Jungle. It is one of the best ways to spot the rare species of birds or animals as you will get to go deeper inside the jungle than that Elephant Safari. A well-experienced guide will guide you throughout the trip. During the trip, you will take a jeep ride with an open top so that you can witness the wild animals and birds clearly.
Related read: Best time to visit Chitwan National Park
Bardia National Park
About 700 km away from the capital of Nepal, it is a less touristic place than that Chitwan National Park. You will find a very small number of tourists here. Because of that, the accommodation near Bardiya National Park is budgeted or mid-range. In spite of the services, and its facilities, Bardiya National Park is a must-place to visit for jungle and wildlife exploration. Bardiya National Park is not a commercial spot but rather a raw untamed jungle experience.
Bardiya National Park Facts:
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Established |
1988 A.D. |
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Area |
968 Square Kilometers |
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Endangered Species of Mammals |
Swamp Deer, Gangetic Dolphin, Royal Bengal Tiger |
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Endangered Species of Birds |
Peafowl, Sarus Crane, etc. |
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Species of Birds |
407 Species |
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Species of Mammals |
53 Species |
Tharu Museum
Tharu Museum at Bardia National Park is an amazing place to witness some of the ancient tools and the clothes used by the Tharu community living near the Bardia National Park. Tharu Museum lies near the entrance gate of the Bardia National Park. Because of that, you can always check it before your jeep safari or the elephant safari.
Jungle Walk
Jungle Walk at Bardia National Park is the best option to spot some of the rare wild animals and birds. During your Jungle walk, you will also track the Tiger. During this day a well-experienced and trained guide will take you throughout the day. You can also listen to different birds singing during your jungle walk.
Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari at Bardia National Park will take you deep inside the jungle. The jeep safari is similar to a jungle walk that you can enjoy inside Bardia National Park without walking. During the jeep safari, you will be guided by a well-experienced guide and driver. The guide will take you to some of the places where the chances of spotting the wild animals are very high.
Elephant or Crocodile Breeding Center
Elephant breeding center is a must place to visit to witness these rare species of animals. The best time to visit an Elephant Breeding center is during the afternoon when the elephants are feeding. Besides that, the Crocodile breeding center is another amazing spot to witness rare species of reptiles. Besides that, you will also get to know a lot about this rare species in Nepal.
Related read: Best time to visit Bardia National Park
What to expect from Nepal Wildlife Safari Tour?
Nepal wildlife safari tour could be an amazing opportunity to observe some of the rare species of flora and fauna. Some of the rare species of mammals that you can witness during your Wildlife safari tour include Elephant, One Horn Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, and many more. If you are lucky you may also spot Clouded Leopards, Sloth Bears, Bengal Tiger, wild dogs, etc. Spotted eagles, cuckoos, and peafowl are some of the rare species of birds that can be seen during wildlife safari tours. Elephant Ride and Jeep Safari are some of the popular activities that you will experience during your wildlife safari tour.
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