Nepal
16 Day Discover Nepal Tour Cum Tiger Tracking
Overview
Embark on a 16-day Discover Nepal Tour and Tiger Tracking adventure, offering an unforgettable experience through Nepal's diverse landscapes and rich culture. Start your journey in Kathmandu, the vibrant capital, and travel to the charming hill town of Bandipur, where you can enjoy stunning views and local culture. Continue to Pokhara, renowned for its serene lakes and breathtaking mountain scenery. Next, explore the historic town of Tansen, a hidden gem with unique architecture and history.
From Tansen, head to Bardiya National Park, one of Nepal's best wildlife reserves. Spend four exciting days in Bardiya, tracking tigers and discovering other wildlife like rhinos, elephants, and various bird species. The park's diverse ecosystems offer an incredible opportunity for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. After your wildlife adventure, visit Lumbini, the peaceful birthplace of Lord Buddha, and immerse yourself in its spiritual ambiance.
Return to Kathmandu to conclude your tour with two full days of sightseeing. Explore the rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and vibrant markets of the city. Visit iconic sites such as Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Durbar Square. This tour provides a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and thrilling wildlife experiences, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking adventure and immersion in Nepal's unique traditions.
Whether you're tracking tigers in Bardiya or exploring the historical sites of Kathmandu, this 16-day tour promises an enriching and unforgettable journey through Nepal.
Why you'll love this trip?
- Varied Experiences: This tour offers a mix of cultural exploration, wildlife adventure, and natural beauty, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling travel experience.
- Scenic Landscapes: Travelers will witness Nepal's diverse landscapes, from the serene lakes and mountains in Pokhara to the lush forests of Bardiya National Park.
- Wildlife Adventure: Bardiya National Park is a highlight for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Tracking tigers, rhinos, elephants, and various bird species provides thrilling and unforgettable experiences.
- Cultural Immersion: The tour includes visits to culturally rich towns like Bandipur and Tansen, offering a deep dive into Nepal's traditions, architecture, and history.
- Spiritual Significance: Visiting Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, offers a profound spiritual experience, adding a peaceful and reflective dimension to the trip.
- Comprehensive Kathmandu Tour: Ending the trip with two full days of sightseeing in Kathmandu allows travelers to explore its rich heritage, historical sites, and vibrant markets, providing a deeper understanding of Nepalese culture.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [143km-4 hr]
Half day self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range
You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range.
After breakfast, Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge
Your city guide will come to receive you after breakfast and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961. Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.
Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Tansen(Palpa) [130km-3-4 hrs]. After check in at hotel, Short sightseeing trip to Ranighat, the palace (Rani Mahal-{Nepali Taj Mahal}) built on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River by Khadka Shamsher in remembrance of his beloved wife Tej Kumari.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Full day sightseeing trip to ancient Tansen town, Tundikhel, beautiful three storey pagoda style Amarganj Ganesh Temple, another largest and three storey pagoda style Amarnarayan Temple as well as the dry stone masonry wall which is called “the great wall of Palpa”, white octagonal shaped Sital Pati, the vantage point of Shreenagar Hill from where breathtaking Himalayan scenery from Dhaulagiri in the west to Ganesh Himal in the east, another worth visiting places Ramdi, Ridi, Bhairabsthan and Satyawati Lake by private car
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Bardia [300 km-6-7 hr]
Arrival and welcome with the wildlife information
Accommodation:
- Local lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Wildlife experience (jeep safari and camping)
Wake up 6.am and breakfast 6.30am
Wildlife experiences by Jeep safari 6.30 am to 5.30pm
Lunch 12. After in the jungle
Stay in jungle ( LALMATI camping ) enjoy in the nature
Enjoying evening tea/coffee surrounding by the nature
Dinner 8.pm and wildlife information before get in sleep
Accommodation:
- Local lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Wildlife experience (rafting and camping).
Wake up 5.am and have just tea/coffee 5.15am
2 hours tiger tracking 5.30am to 7.30am
Breakfast 7.30 am
Wildlife experiences by rafting 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Lunch 12.noon in the jungle
Stay in jungle (GOLAGHAT camping) enjoy in the nature.
Enjoy evening tea/coffee surrounding by nature.
Dinner 8.pm and wildlife information before get in sleep.
Accommodation:
- Local lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Wildlife experiences (rafting and tiger tracking)
Wake up 5.am and just have tea/coffee
1 and half hour walk to tiger crossing point 5.30am to 6.30am.
Breakfast 7.am. Just few hours rafting (rest of the whole day tiger tracking).
Lunch 12.after noon in the jungle
Back to hotel at evening and enjoy around the campfire with hard drink.
Dinner 7.30 am
Wildlife information 8.30am before go to sleep.
Accommodation:
- Local lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Jungle walk with 2 experienced jungle guides.
Wake up 6.30am and have breakfast 7.am
Whole day jungle walks 7.30am to 5.30.pm
Back to hotel 6.pm and enjoy around the camp fire.
Dinner 7.30pm or after culture program
Tropical Tharu culture dance program 8.pm to 9.pm
Sharing wildlife experienced before go to sleep.
Accommodation:
- Local lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After Breakfast, drive to Lumbini [280 km- 5-6 hr]
Evening visit around Maya Devi temple [Birthplace of Lord Buddha], Monasteries etc
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast; Drive to Kathmandu [300 km; 7-8 hrs]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
- Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
- Pokhara city tour and Sarangkot Sunrise tour with an English speaking local guide
- Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
- Lumbini guided tour with an English speaking local guide
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
| Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
|---|---|
| Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
| Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
| Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
| Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
GENERAL INFORMATION
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:
Children below 10 years (except US citizens)
Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.
Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)
Chinese Nationals
Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.
CANCELATION
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:
Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges
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- Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation
- You can book upto 12 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.
