Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone from the tour company meets you for the drive to your hotel. Later in the evening, there's a welcome dinner with traditional Nepalese food that'll give you a good introduction to what the local cuisine is all about.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided tour hitting four UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu. The day includes Kathmandu Durbar Square with its old royal palaces, the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (also called Monkey Temple because of the monkeys living there), and Boudhnath, which is the world's largest Buddhist stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit to Boudhnath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Boudhnath Stupa - Day 3
Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
You'll start at Patan Durbar Square, another UNESCO site with tons of ancient art and architecture. From there, it's on to Bhaktapur where you can see how local life has stayed relatively unchanged and check out the Nyota-Pola Temple, Golden Gate, ornate water spouts, and the 55 Window Palace. Later you'll drive up to Nagarkot village in the Himalayas to catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Patan Durbar Square
- Exploration of Bhaktapur city
- Visit to Nyota-Pola Temple
- Visit to Golden Gate
- Visit to 55 Window Palace
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Nyota-Pola Temple 55 Window Palace Nagarkot - Day 4
Nepalgunj - Bardia National Park
This morning starts with sunrise views from the Himalayas, then you're heading to Tribhuwan International Airport to fly west to Nepalgunj. After landing, there's a transfer to Bardia National Park where you'll check in at your resort. Once settled, after lunch you'll visit an authentic Tharu village and stop by the National Park visitor center and crocodile farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise views in the Himalayas
- Visit to authentic Tharu village
- Tour of Bardia National Park visitor center
- Tour of crocodile farm
Landmarks/POIs Bardia National Park - Day 5
Bardia National Park
After breakfast, you'll walk into the jungle with a nature guide to see what Bardia has to offer wildlife-wise, including Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, leopards, and different deer species. You'll use jungle towers as safe spots to observe animals. Back at the hotel for dinner, you'll watch a traditional Tharu dance performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided jungle walk in Bardia National Park
- Wildlife tracking and observation
- Traditional Tharu dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Bardia National Park - Day 6
Bardia National Park
Following breakfast, you're driving to Chisapani on the Karnali River for a wildlife safari float, which is a different way to see Western Nepal's animals and landscape. From the water you'll watch animals coming down to drink, spot endangered Gharial crocodiles and Gangetic Dolphins, and there's good bird-watching throughout. The day ends with another traditional Tharu cultural dance program.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Safari float on Karnali River
- Wildlife observation from the river
- Bird-watching tour
- Traditional Tharu cultural dance program
Landmarks/POIs Karnali River Chisapani - Day 7
Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll get in a jeep and head into the jungle with your nature guide looking for deer, Langur monkeys, rhinos, and boars. Then it's the drive back to Nepalgunj for a flight to Kathmandu, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Bardia National Park jungle
- Wildlife observation and encounters
Landmarks/POIs Bardia National Park - Day 8
Kathmandu
This is your last day. A representative from Oriental Journeys will pick you up about 3 hours before your flight and take you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
