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13 Nights 14 days Nepal Wildlife Jungle Safari Tour

DAY 01 - ARRIVE KATHMANDU Arrive Kathmandu.Flower garlands reception at the airport and transfer to hotel.PM:Free for orientation.Overnight.

DAY 02 DRIVE KATHMANDU CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK :

DAY 03 CHITWAN JUNGLE ACTIVITIES :

DAY 04 CHITWAN JUNGLE ACTIVITIES:

DAY 06 CHITWAN JUNGLE ACTIVITIES - DRIVE BACk KATHMANDU
05:30 - Wake up call. Tea/coffee followed by elephant safari, nature walk or you can just spend the morning as you prefer. 07:30- Breakfast.09:00 - Drive back to kathmandu for overnight.

DAY 07 KATHMANDU VALLEY SIGHTSEEING - DHULIKHEL OVERNIGHT
This morning begin a visit of the city which includes Durbar Square, the historic centre of Kathmandu in which the Temple of the Living Goddess is located. In this temple a small girl is selected from a particular clan of craftspeople after extensive ritual, and is declared a goddess. She lives in the temple until puberty, after which she is given a life pension and a new goddess is found. The central courtyard of the temple is superbly crafted, with extensive carving on windows and balconies and an elaborate shrine. Also visit Hanuman Dhoka, a restored palace and temple complex, devoted to the famous monkey-god Hanuman. By the main entrance to the palace complex is a statue of Hanuman. The figure is shielded by a golden umbrella and his face has been covered with red paste by devotees so that his features are now completely obscured. Inside this large compound are many different courtyards and buildings, both religious and secular. After lunch visit Patan, the second largest city in the Kathmandu Valley. Patan was once an independent Malla kingdom, its origins dating back 2,000 years. The city houses the fantastic 12th century Buddhist Monastery, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, which is among the finest in the country. Its gold-plated roof, courtyard with many prayer wheels and richly decorated three-storied temple are superb. The elaborately-decorated buildings, statues, After tour we drive to Dhulikhel.This hill lies 32 km to the east of Kathmandu on the Arniko highway that leads to Tibet.It delights visitors with its enchantings cultural heritage and stunning himalayan views.Overnight.

DAY 08 BHAKTAPUR SIGHTEEING
After breakfast we visit visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur, or city of Devotees, also known as Bhadgaon, visiting Durbar square, Lion gate, the five storied Nyatopolo Temple, the tallest of its kind in Nepal, and the palace of 55 windows. The film, LITTLE BUDDHA was shot here, among other places in Nepal.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 FLY BARDIA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Nepaljung.On Your arrival at Nepalgunj Airport,our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to Bardia Jungle Cottage where you will be offered refreshment & be given a briefing on our lodge & its facilities. After being given your programmes for the day, your room will then beallocated to you. 15.00 - Village tour - A stroll though the typical local villages will be rewarding experience. The Tharu ethnic groups is native to this area, and are broadly divided into two groups namely Dangaha and Desauri. Where you can learn about their culture, daily lifestyle, traditions and many more. Your guide will be happy to tell you about these indigenous people. Traditionally they are subsistence farmers and practice their own tribal religious. Handicrafts made by the community members could be bought as souvenirs. 20.00 - Dinner

DAY 10 JUNGLE ACTIVITIES
06.00 - Wake up call06.30 - Breakfast. 07.30 - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant,Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer,Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar,Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. Youwill also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home.13.00 - Lunch. 15.00 - Jungle walk.Our jungle guide and wildlife tracker will take you to the jungle to point out the hidden life of the wildlife, where you can have wildlife experiences by walking safely, quietly, and leisurely through the forest as well as riverside, where you are sure to see many wildlife, naturally scenery and have great photographic opportunities19.00 - Tharu cultural dance.The villages’ harbors multi ethnic groups with diverse culture, in which Tharus are the major attractions for tourism. The first settlers of Bardia, Tharu will show you the dance with the story of their own history, culture, traditions, activities, believes like Hurdunguwa, traditional stick dance, and so on. At the end of the dance, the guests are invited to join the dancers.20.00 - Dinner

DAY 11 JUNGLE ACTIVITIES
06.00 - Wake up call06.30 - Breakfast.08.00 - Bird watching. In addition to the resident spaces, several migratory birds visit the park. Approximately over 400 species can be sight in the park and buffer zone area that is why Bardia is a paradise of birds as well. Where your walk will be on a sunrise through the jungle and along the river bank. 11.00 - Jungle Walk - Our jungle guide and wildlife tracker will take you to the jungle to point out the hidden life of the wildlife, where you can have wildlife experiences by walking safely, quietly, and leisurely through the forest as well as riverside, where you are sure to see many wildlife, naturally scenery and have great photographic opportunities.20.00 - Dinner.

DAY 12 JUNGLE ACTIVITIES

DAY 13 JUNGLE ACTIVITIES - FLY BACK KATHMANDU

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE Free until departure transfer.END OF SERVICE