Experience Nepal's finest wildlife destinations with a 12-day journey through Shuklaphanta, Bardiya, Lumbini, and Chitwan, featuring multiple full-day jeep safaris, bird watching, cultural and temple visits, and scenic overland travel.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Airport Pickup & Hotel Check-In: Meet our representative at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in and settle comfortably.
- Orientation & Walking Tour: Enjoy a brief orientation and walking tour around Kathmandu, exploring the local surroundings and experiencing the city's atmosphere.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night in Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Kathmandu to Shuklaphanta
- Flight to Dhangadhi: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking a flight to Dhangadhi in western Nepal.
- Drive to Shuklaphanta & Hotel Check-in: Continue by road from Dhangadhi to Shuklaphanta National Park, arrive at the hotel, and check in.
- Afternoon Jeep Safari & Overnight Stay: Enjoy an exciting afternoon jeep safari inside Shuklaphanta National Park, exploring its forests, grasslands, and wildlife habitats, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Full-Day Shuklaphanta Jeep Safari
- Full-Day Jeep Safari: After breakfast, embark on a full-day jeep safari through Shuklaphanta National Park, exploring the park's diverse wildlife and natural landscapes.
- Packed Lunch During Safari: Enjoy a packed lunch during the safari while maximizing your time inside the national park.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full-Day Shuklaphanta Jeep Safari
- Full-Day Jeep Safari: Enjoy another full-day jeep safari in Shuklaphanta National Park, offering further opportunities to explore its rich biodiversity and wildlife.
- Packed Lunch During Safari: Have a packed lunch during the safari and continue exploring the park throughout the day.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Shuklaphanta.
Day 5: Shuklaphanta to Bardiya
- Drive to Bardiya: Enjoy breakfast and drive to Bardiya, with the journey taking approximately 4 hours, stopping for lunch along the way.
- Hotel Check-in & Afternoon Sightseeing: Arrive in Bardiya, check in at the hotel, and enjoy an afternoon sightseeing experience around the area.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night in Bardiya.
Day 6: Full-Day Bardiya Jeep Safari
- Full-Day Jeep Safari: After breakfast, explore Bardiya National Park on a full-day jeep safari, discovering its forests, grasslands, rivers, and diverse wildlife.
- Packed Lunch During Safari: Enjoy a packed lunch during the safari without interrupting your wildlife exploration.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Full-Day Bardiya Jeep Safari
- Full-Day Jeep Safari: Enjoy another full-day jeep safari in Bardiya National Park, providing more opportunities to observe wildlife and explore the natural surroundings.
- Packed Lunch During Safari: Have a packed lunch during the safari and continue exploring Bardiya's wilderness.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel for dinner and spend the night in Bardiya.
Day 8: Bardiya to Lumbini
- Drive to Lumbini: After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, with a lunch stop along the way.
- Hotel Check-in & Temple Visit: Arrive in Lumbini, check in at the hotel, and enjoy an afternoon visit to the temples and important cultural sites.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night in Lumbini.
Day 9: Bird Watching at Jagadishpur Lake
- Bird Watching at Jagadishpur Lake: After breakfast, enjoy a full-day bird-watching excursion at Jagadishpur Lake, an important wetland area known for its variety of bird species.
- Packed Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch during the bird-watching excursion.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Lumbini.
Day 10: Lumbini to Chitwan
- Drive to Chitwan: After breakfast, drive from Lumbini to Chitwan and enjoy the scenic journey toward one of Nepal's most famous wildlife destinations.
- Lunch on the Way: Stop for lunch during the journey to Chitwan.
- Hotel Check-In: Arrive in Chitwan and check in at the hotel before beginning your afternoon wildlife activity.
- Afternoon Jeep Safari: Enjoy an exciting 1-hour jeep safari through the surrounding wildlife area, exploring the natural environment of Chitwan.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Chitwan.
Day 11: Canoeing & Full-Day Chitwan Safari
- Canoeing: Start the day with a peaceful canoeing experience, enjoying the riverside scenery and observing the natural surroundings.
- Full-Day Jeep Safari: Continue with a full-day jeep safari through Chitwan National Park, exploring forests, grasslands, and wildlife habitats.
- Lunch During Safari: Enjoy lunch during the safari while continuing your wildlife adventure.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay in Chitwan.
Day 12: Chitwan to Kathmandu
- Breakfast & Check-Out: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out before beginning your journey back to Kathmandu.
- Private Drive to Kathmandu: Travel comfortably from Chitwan to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- Tour Ends: Arrive in Kathmandu, concluding your memorable 12-day Nepal wildlife tour.
