Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2:
A guided tour of Kathmandu including a tour of adjacent Patan will be arranged for today.
Day 3:
Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Nepalgunj and transfer by car to Bardia National Park.
Day 4:
A full day of activities in Bardia National Park, including elephant-back safaris, jeep safari, jungle treks and birdwatching expeditions.
Day 5:
A second full day of activities in Badia National Park.
Day 6:
It is a long but scenic drive across the terai through numerous small Nepalese communities to Chitwan National Park.
Day 7:
A full day of activities in Chitwan National Park, including Elephant and jeep safaris, canoeing, nature walks and village tours. The elephants used for the safaris are based at the lodge, and you can help bathe them.
Day 8:
A second full day of activities in Chitwan National Park.
Day 9:
Continue driving through the terai to arrive in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve by the early afternoon.
Day 10:
A full day of activities in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve with the chance to explore the birdlife on foot and by raft. If you are lucky, you may see the rare Gangetic River Dolphin in the wetlands.
Day 11:
A second full day of activities in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Day 12:
Transfer to Brantnagar airport for the short flight back to Kathmandu, with the afternoon free to explore or shop.
Day 13:
A full day tour of the medieval city of Bhaktapur and nearby villages and temples will be arranged for today.
Day 14:
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.