A tiger walking down a dirt trail in a dense, green forest with tall trees on either side and sunlight filtering through the leaves. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Wonders of Nepal

From:

US$7.564 per person sharing

US$7.894 per single room

Group size:

8 guests

Destinations:

Lumbini, Chitwan national park & Bardiya national park, Nepal

Safari dates:

30. March - 13. April, 2027

Nepal is a land shaped by the mighty Himalayas and the fertile plains of the Indian sub-continent. Between the giants of India and China lies on of Asia’s most remarkable countries. This is a land of contrasts where mountains reaches for the heavens, and the deep jungles that reveals its mysteries. This is a land with nature in its purest form, rulled by some of Asia’s most iconic wildlife.

This itinerary offers the perfect mix of wildlife photography, nature experience and cultures covering Nepal’s best national parks, sacred sites, and rare bird habitats, with comfortable travel, expert-guided safaris, and excellent value for a truly unforgettable experience. Come and join us as we explore the jungles of Bardiya for the royal Bengal tiger to the plains of Chitwan for the pre-historic one-horned rhino. Let’s explore this wild country at the base of the Earth’s highest mountain range.

Overview:

A baby hippopotamus and an adult hippopotamus near a small water body in a green forested area. Safari in Chitwa national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
An Asian elephant walking through tall grass and dense trees in a natural setting. Safari in Chitwan national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu:

Welcome to Nepal, the roof of the world. Once you’ve landed in Kathmandu you’ll be picked up at the airport and transported to your accommodation. Here you’ll meet your tour leader and host, as well as the rest of your group. Our accommodation will be Hotel Nepalaya.

Once the group has gathered we have the chance of exploring the surrounding areas. We also have the chance of visiting the temples of Swayambhu Mahachaitya or Pashupatinath.

Day 2 - Drive to Chitwan National Park:

After an early breakfast we’ll be driving towards Chitwan national park. The drive will take us about 5 hours. Watch how the landscapes transform from the hills around Nepal’s capital to the green plains in the west. We’ll drive past the rural side of Nepal through forests and river valleys before we’ll reach the thick lowland jungle and grassland of Chitwan.

Our accommodation will be Hotel Jungle Vista. Once we’ve arrived we’ll be accommodated and have lunch. The rest of the day is to explore the surrounding area of our base for the impressions of the area. Later in the evening we’ll have dinner together as we go over the upcoming safari in Chitwan.

Day 3-4 - Safari in Chitwan National Park:

Wake up early for a breakfast and coffee before we head out on safari. We have two full days to explore Chitwan national park. Dense jungle, riverine forests, huge floodplains and large open grasslands make up this national treasure of Nepal. Our main target will be the Greater one-horned rhino. This is the best national park in the country to look for this pre-historic beast which are often seen grazing in the grasslands or enjoying a mud bath near the rivers. Also be on the look out for the Asian elephant, sloth bear, leopard and the Bengal tiger. Look for the super-rear mugger crocodiles and gharials basking along the rivers, and birds soaring above us.

We’ll bring both lunch and coffee with us. For the afternoon’s safari we’ll keep on exploring or follow up on sightings we hade in the morning. We’re flexible and able to decide what we wanna focus on. In the evening we’ll head back to our accommodation for dinner.

Day 5 - Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini:

After breakfast and morning coffee we’ll be saying goodby to Chitwan and start our journey towards Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. We’ll be arriving in Lumbini and our accommodation Little Buddha Hotel around afternoon. Once settled in we have time to explore. Lumbini is filled with history and culture with its temples, cloisters and the Ashoka pillar. In the evening we’ll have dinner together in this historical place.

Day 6 - Drive to Bardiya National Park:

Wake up for an early breakfast as we’ll start our drive towards Bardiya national park. This is a travel-day as we passes by the country side of Nepal with its farmlands, villages and roadside markets. We’ll reach our accommodations in the late afternoon, but we’ll have lunch along the way and stop for what we want. Once we’ve arrive we’ll settle in at the Bardiya Tiger Resort. Dinner will be served in the evening.

Day 7-10 - Safari in Bardiya national park:

During the next four days we’ll be exploring the kingdom of the Bengal tiger. Bardiya national park contains one of Nepal’s densest tiger populations, as well as being sold for leopards, sloth bears and Swamp deer. Bardiya is one of only two places in Nepal where we could see the blackbuck antelope. With several days dedicated to exploring this remote natural haven we’re aiming to maximize our chances of finding Nepal’s most iconic species. Look for one-horned rhinos and Asian elephants close to the waters, and listen to the alarm calls of prey revealing the big cats stalking between the forests. Bardiya is a true wilderness not visited by many, a place where sightings and encounters feel connecting and authentic.

These four safari days are full-days. After having breakfast at our lodges we’ll be heading out on into the jungles. We’re having coffee breaks and lunch out in the field. We’re flexible in terms of how our schedule will look like, and what we’ll be focusing on. In the evening we’ll be returning back to our lodge for dinners. After this we have the option of exploring and go for leopard spotting using lights after dark

Day 11 - Drive to Lumbini:

Today after breakfast we’ll be heading back to Lumbini. This is another travel-day as we’re expecting to arrive at Little Buddha Hotel in the late afternoon. This day is for us to continue exploring Lumbini before enjoying dinner in the evening.

Day 12 - Birding in Lumbini:

This day is dedicated to bird photography around Lumbini. More than 110 species have been recorder in this area, and the whole day we’ll be exploring for unique and rare species. Among the highlights will be the iconic Sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird. Look for species like the greater racket-tailed drongo, Alexandrine parakeet, steppe eagle, Indian roller, crimson sunbird, red-whiskered bulbul and red-vented Bulbul. Be on the look-out for the nilgai, Asia’s largest antelope specie roaming the plains and wetlands of Lumbini.

Day 13 - Lumbini to Shuklagandaki:

Today we’ll leave Lumbini and drive towards Shuklagandaki. This trip drive will take us from the lowland plains towards the river valleys and upwards the mid-hills that starts before the Himalayas. Under way we’ll stop for lunch break and if we wanna take some photos. Our accommodation will be the Bajthala Traditional Homes. The location is set high on a hill overlooking the Pokhara valley and thus provides extensive photographic opportunities. Dinner will be enjoyed together with the mountains of Nepal as our back-drop.

Day 14 - Birding and driving to Kathmandu:

Today we’ll start our morning with bird photography. We have a session of 3-4 hours of photographing up to six vultures and other raptors that can be seen with the Himalayas as a back-drop. After this we’ll drive back to Kathmandu where we’ll be checking in at Hotel Nepalaya. We’re aiming to arrive in the mid-afternoon to settle in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or edit photographs together before dinner in the evening.

Day 15 - Departure.

Today is our last day in Nepal. After having our last breakfast together, we’ll head back to the airport for departure back home. This will be the end of our remarkable experience in Nepal.

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Accommodations:

Our lodges and hotels are sett in close reach of Nepal’s wildernesses, and with a stunning backdrop of the world’s mightiest mountain rage.

Sign for Hotel Nepalaya with a gold outline of the map of Nepal on a red background, framed with ornate wooden trim, and blurred flowers in the foreground. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A hotel room with two beds, a seating area with a sofa, a dresser with a mirror, and a window with curtains, with a view into a bathroom. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Sunny restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, colorful hanging flags, potted plants, and large windows letting in natural light. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Hotel Nepalaya

Multi-story hotel building with white balconies and a brown gate. Yellow signage on the gate reads 'HOTEL JUNGLE, Chitwan National Park, Sauraha, Chitwan' in black text. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A dimly lit hotel room with two single beds, each with white linens and decorative red and white pillows. The beds are positioned side by side, with a small nightstand in between. The wall behind the beds has two mounted wall lights, and there is a window with ornate gold curtains on the left. A TV is visible in a mirror reflection on the right.
Exterior view of a multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by landscaped garden with small trees, bushes, and pathway lined with lampposts. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Hotel Jungle Vista

A green landscaped area with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and various trees, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A hotel room with two single beds with white bedding, a bedside table with water bottles, a wooden chair with a cushion, a wicker coat rack, an air conditioner, and a window with checkered curtains. The room has a bright orange accent wall and wood flooring.
Restaurant interior with multiple tables covered with white and navy blue tablecloths, set for dining, with a bar in the background and large windows showing trees outside. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Bardiya Tiger Resort

Exterior view of Little Buddha Hotel, a multi-story brick building with balconies, flags, and a small entrance with steps and potted plants. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Inside a modern cafe with marble flooring, wood accents, and large glass windows. There are several tables with gray upholstered chairs and a white counter at the back with people working. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours
Hotel room with two beds, a TV, wooden furniture, and curtains. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Little Buddha Hotel

Stone house on a hill with colorful prayer flags hanging in the sky, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway leading up to it, under a partly cloudy sky. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Hotel room with two beds positioned near large windows with curtains overlooking an outdoor balcony, adjacent to an open shower area with blue door. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Houses and buildings on a lush green hillside under cloudy blue sky. View of the Himalayas. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Bajthala Traditional Home

Tour highlights:

  • Explore some of South Asia’s most remote natural places.

  • Unique chances of photographic Asia’s most iconic species without the crowds.

  • One of the best places in the world for seeing the Royal Bengal tiger.

  • Great photographic opportunities and dramatic scenes as wildlife is more gathered.

  • The country’s best birding spots with chances of many rare and unique species.

  • Experience Nepal’s culture and meeting its people.

  • Beautiful scenery of the mighty Himalayas.

Included:

  • Transportations from and to the airport.

  • All transportation within Nepal.

  • 3 meals per day

  • Tea and coffee (3 times daily)

  • All accommodations.

  • VAT and conservation fees.

  • Entrance fees to the national parks.

Excluded:

  • International flights

  • Alcoholic drinks.

  • Personal clothing

  • Visa.

  • Any unforeseen expenses due to unexpected circumstances

Difficulty level: Easy to moderate. All safaris will take place in a vehicle as well when we’re moving between destinations. April is the end of the dry season in Nepal as the monsoon is right around the corner. Temperatures will be warm in the middle of the days while we’re out on safaris, but minus the humidity. Guests coming on this tour should take this into consideration when packing for Nepal.

A tiger walking on rocky terrain with scattered grass. Safari in Bardiya national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A mother rhinoceros and her calf walking through tall grass in a field. Safari in Bardiya national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Close-up of an elderly woman with a warm smile, wearing a gray headscarf, a red and black shawl, and jewelry, against a black background. Cultural experience in Kathmandu. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild
A close-up of a brown fishing owl perched on a tree branch, with yellow eyes and brown and tan feathers. Birding in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Calm river reflecting green trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky. Safari in Bardiya national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A deer with antlers standing in shallow water surrounded by rocks. Safari in Bardiya national park. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A Sarus crane wading in a marshy area with green grass and reeds in the background. Birding tour in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Two vibrantly colored bee-eaters perched on a thin branch, with green and yellow plumage and long tail feathers, against a blurred green background.Birding tour in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A peacock with its vibrant, colorful tail feathers fully fanned out, showing eye-shaped patterns on the feathers. Birding tour in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A bird of prey flying in front of a green, blurred background. Birding tour in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Silhouette of a person in traditional clothing holding a long pole, standing on a boat in a river at sunset with a colorful sky. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
Snow-capped Himalayas at sunrise with some clouds and a valley below. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.
A woman dressed in traditional Nepali attire, smiling and laughing, wearing gold jewelry, a red and white scarf, and holding a smartphone. She has face paint of the Nepal flag and the words 'Happy Nepal' painted on her cheek, with a crowd and trees in the background.
Colorful bird with yellow, brown, orange, and red feathers perched on a branch. Birding tour in Lumbini, Nepal. Wildlife expedition and phot safari with Wild Selection Tours.

Photo credits: Tore Johan Birkeland

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