This Nepal Jungle Paradise Tour is an exciting 9-day tour of Western part of Nepal. In which Trekking Trial Nepal takes you through the amazing wilderness of Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, Bardia National Park, and the Karnali River area. Marvel at Nepal's rich wildlife, go rafting down the river, discover the region’s culture and enjoy elephant safaris as well. You will even get to help out with bathing the elephants!
Nepal Jungle Paradise Tour
| Duration | 9 Days |
|---|---|
| Level | Easy |
| Max Altitude | 1700 |
| Transportation | Car + Coach |
| Group Size | 2 |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Start / End Point | jungle_safari |
Overview
Short Itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu.
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport then transfers to Hotel by the representative of Trekking Trail Nepal. Detail briefing about the tour will be given. The rest of the day is for leisure activities or rest.
Day 2
Kathmandu to Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve.
- Accommodation: Jungle Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
After breakfast we catch a flight from Kathmandu airport to Dhangadi, a western lowland town. From Dhangadi we drive to Royal Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, aiming to reach in time for lunch. The next two nights will be spent here. After lunch, we venture into the reserve, on our first game drive of the tour. Located in the extreme southwestern belt of the Terai, Royal Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, although small in area, is an amazing place for game viewing and jungle safaris. The reserve is home to a large number of Swamp Deer, the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Wild Elephant, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Common Langur and Wild Boar. The vegetation of Sukla Phanta is a combination of Sal forests, savannah type grasslands, marshlands and deciduous riverine forests. The bird population in the reserve includes the Bengal Florican, Great Slaty Woodpecker, White-naped Woodpecker, Jerdon’s Babbler, Finn’s Weaver, Swamp Francolin, Sarus Crane and Great Pied Hornbill. We return to our camp at dusk and end the day with a hearty meal!
Travel time: Flight,±1 hr; Drive,±2 hrs
Day 3
Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation: Jungle Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early in the morning, we will drive deep into the jungles of the reserve in search of wildlife. With the help of a four-wheel drive vehicle and a guided walk, we can explore various sections of the reserve, especially the far flung areas. This increases your chances of sighting the Tiger, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Deer, Langur or Wild Boar! We come back to our camp for breakfast and to relax. After lunch, we continue our exploration of Sukla Phanta. We will return to the camp at dusk and end the day with dinner.
Day 4
Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve to Bardia National Park.
- Accommodation: Tiger Tops Karnaili Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
On the fourth day, after breakfast we drive to Karnaili Lodge, located near Bardia National Park. We will be spending the next two nights here. Most of the afternoon including lunch time may be spent relaxing at the lodge. Bardia National Park has the second highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in Nepal after Chitwan National Park. It is also home to 19 of Nepal's 39 legally protected species. These include the endangered One-horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Swamp Deer, Jungle Cat, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Blue Bull, Common Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Mongoose, Common Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Gangetic Dolphin and Gharial Crocodile. The park provides shelter to about 255 species of birds, including the threatened Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Lesser Adjutant and Sarus Crane. Later, in the afternoon we take an Elephant ride into the National Park (2 hours) in search of wildlife. We return to the lodge at dusk.
An interesting slide show will be arranged for us in the evening by an experienced naturalist. We will get to know more about the landscape, vegetation and wildlife of Bardia. We will also get to know what to look out for in the park!
Route: Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve to Bardia National Park
Travel time: ±4 hrs (East-West Highway)
Day 5
Bardia National Park
- Accommodation: Tiger Tops Karnaili Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
We start our day with an early morning nature walk in the forest. Later, at about twelve, we head out to meet the Elephants. Not only will we get to learn about these amazing animals, but will get to help their keepers out with bathing them (about an hour) as well! We return to the lodge for lunch and go for a jeep safari inside the park later in the afternoon. Our exploration of Bardia ends at dusk and we round off our day with dinner.
Day 6
Bardia National Park.
- Accommodation: Tiger Tops Karnaili Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Today we hit the East-West highway once more and drive to Karnali bridge at Chisapani. We then travel down the Karnali (or Ghaghara) river. If we are lucky, we might spot Gangetic Dolphins here! Our drift down Karnali River stops at Karnali tented camp. We will stay at this camp for the next two nights. After lunch, we soak in the local culture with a short tour of a village inhabited by the local Tharus tribe. We end our day with dinner at the campsite.
Route: Bardia National Park to Chispani
Day 7
Bardia National Park.
- Accommodation: Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
We start the day with an early morning Elephant Safari into the park (2 hours) and return to the campsite for breakfast. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure. You have a number of optional activities to choose from, such as jeep safaris or fishing. The day ends with dinner at the camp.
Optional Activities: Jeep Safari or Fishing
Day 8
Bardia National Park to Kathmandu.
- Accommodation: Hotel Shanker
- Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast we drive to Nepalgunj, which is located on the Indo-Nepal border. From here we board our flight to Kathmandu. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring Nepal's capital.
Route: Chispani to Nepalgunj
Travel time: ±2 hrs
Day 9
Ex Kathmandu.
- Meal: Brakfast
The last day of the 9-day Nepal wildlife tour can be spent relaxing at the hotel. You will be driven to the airport to board your flight back home. * Meals: Breakfast *_Please Note:_* _Accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.
Route Map
Trip Highlights
- Game drives in Sukla Phanta
- Bardia National Park
- Elephant ride in Bardia
- Help out with bathing elephants!
- Camping at Chisapani
- Rafting down the Karnali River
- Village tour - Tharus tribe
- Jeep Safari, Fishing (optional)
Cost Inclusion & Exclusion
Include
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Registered Guides
- Trekking permit
- Information Kit and maps.
Exclude
- Nepal visa fee, payable at an airport on arrival (multiple entry US $40 for 30 days or US $25 for 15 days).
- Tips and any gratitude for trekking staffs and tour guide.
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges).
- Personal expenses like bar bill, snacks, water, chocolate.
- Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories.
- Any further services not mentioned in ‘What is included’ section.