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Kathmandu - Bardia
- Chitwan – Koshi Tappu - Kathmandu
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centuries Nepal is renowned as one of the best areas for
wildlife viewing in Asia. The diverse flora and fauna of the
low land of Terai national parks attracts wildlife enthusiasts
from all over the world. Equally interesting for
ornithologists, the following three national parks prize the
bird lovers with several hundred species of native as well as
migratory birds, some from as far away as upper Mongolia,
Siberia and even Spain. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq.
km) is considered to be one of the richest wildlife areas in
Asia and boasts the largest remaining areas of tall &
bounteous grassland habitat. The park lies between Siwalik (Churia)
and Mahabharat range and is drained by the Narayani and Rapti
rivers. In 1964 a sanctuary was declared by moving Tharu
peoples who developed a resistance to malaria. In 1973 the
national park was established with the protection of Royal
Nepalese Army. Over 50 species of mammals and 450 species of
birds are found in the park. The Royal Bardia National Park,
located in the remote and sparsely settled far west Terai is
an untouched and is one of the best to see tigers and leopards
in the forests. The Karnali river forms its western boundary
and Siwalik (Churia) the northern boundary. In 1988 the
national park was established by adding the eastern extension
to Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve to its present size (968 sq.
km). The phantas, the short grassland meadows on the forest
edge are the characteristic of Bardia. Koshi Tappu Wildlife
Reserve in the eastern Terai lies on the floodplain of the
Sapta Kosi river. The reserve is bounded on the south by the
barrage and on the east & west by river banks. The little
reserve (175 sq. km) is a haven for waterfowl during winter
and more than 20 different ducks and the rare swamp partridge.
As many as 280 species of birds have been recorded here. It
harbors the only remaining wild buffaloes.
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Day 01:
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet, greet with flower garlands
and transfer to your hotel. |
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Day 02:
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AM: Visit Kathmandu and Swayambhunath. Afternoon is
free. (B) |
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Day 03:
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Transfer to the airport and fly Kathmandu/Nepalgunj in
the morning. Meet the coordinator at the airport and
drive to Royal Bardia National Park (2 ½ hrs. drive).
PM: Jungle safari. (B,L,D) |
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Day 04:
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Full day jungle activities. Tharu stick dance or slide
show on flora & fauna. (B,L,D) |
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Day 05:
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Raft down on Karnali River to see Crocodiles, Gharials,
Otters, Dolphins and other aquatic wildlife and viewing
birdlife of Karnali region . (B,L,D) |
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Day 06: |
Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park. Meet naturalists
at the park boundary and check-in at your jungle resort.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 07:
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Full day jungle activities such as elephantback
safari/jeep safari, dug-out canoe ride, bird watching
etc; In the evening, Tharu stick dance or slide show on
flora & fauna. (B,L,D) |
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Day 08:
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Drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon,
elephantback safari. (B,L,D) |
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Day 09:
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Full day
jungle activities such as bird watching, boating and
dolphin watch. In the evening, slide show or cultural
dance. (B,L,D)
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Day 10:
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Transfer to Biratnagar airport and fly back to
Kathmandu. Rest of the day is at leisure. (B) |
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Day 11:
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Departure transfer for your international flight out of
Kathmandu. (B) |
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