Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. After settling in, there's time to relax or swing by Himalayan Glacier's office if you want. This evening brings a welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese food, so you can start getting a feel for local flavors right away.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine
Optional Activities
- Visit Himalayan Glacier's office
- Day 2
Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Following breakfast, a guide takes you through four UNESCO sites in Kathmandu. You'll see Kathmandu Durbar Square with its old royal palaces, then Pashupatinath Temple, which is sacred to locals. From there, head to Swayambhunath, also called Monkey Temple, in the city center, and then Bouddhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and a key Buddhist pilgrimage spot. The area has over 50 Tibetan monasteries to walk through. You're back at the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Swayambhunath Temple
- Visit to Bouddhanath Stupa
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa - Day 3
Patan, Bhaktapur & Nagarkot
Start at Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO site packed with ancient art and architecture, then continue to Bhaktapur, a city that's been preserved largely unchanged for centuries. There you'll check out Nyata-Pola Temple, the Golden Gate, carved water spouts, and the 55 Window Palace. Grab lunch and try local food in the city square. Later, drive to Nagarkot village in time to catch sunset views of the Himalayan range before settling in for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit to Patan Durbar Square
- Guided exploration of Bhaktapur
- Visit to Nyata-Pola Temple
- Visit to Golden Gate and 55 Window Palace
Optional Activities
- Enjoy local delicacies in Bhaktapur
Landmarks Patan Durbar Square Nyata-Pola Temple Golden Gate 55 Window Palace - Day 4
Nagarkot to Bardia National Park
Get up early to catch sunrise over the Himalayas, then have breakfast before heading to Tribhuwan Airport for a flight to Nepalgunj in western Nepal. From there, transfer to Bardia National Park and check into your resort. After lunch, a guide takes you through an authentic Tharu village, shows you the visitor center, and takes you to see the crocodile farm. You spend the night at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing of the Himalayas
- Tour of authentic Tharu village
- Visit to Bardia National Park visitor center
- Crocodile farm tour
Landmarks Bardia National Park - Day 5
Jungle Trek & Machan Wildlife Watching
After breakfast, you'll walk into Bardia's thick jungle with a nature guide and porter, looking for wildlife like Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, spotted deer, Bengal tigers, and leopards. You'll use Machans, which are raised platforms positioned around the jungle, to watch and wait while your guide helps spot animals. Later, return to the resort for dinner and a traditional Tharu dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at the resort)
Included Activities
- Guided jungle trek with nature guide and porter
- Wildlife watching from Machan towers
- Traditional Tharu dance performance
Landmarks Bardia National Park - Day 6
Karnali River Safari Float
Breakfast done, head to Chisapani for a guided float safari on the Karnali River. A trained guide steers the gentle river (no rough rapids) while you look for endangered Gharial crocodiles, marsh muggers, and Gangetic dolphins. The subtropical setting offers good views and chances to see various bird species. You're back for an evening Tharu cultural dance program and overnight at the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Safari float on Karnali River with trained guide
- Wildlife and bird watching
- Tharu cultural dance program
Landmarks Karnali River - Day 7
Bardia Jeep Safari & Return to Kathmandu
After breakfast, go on a jeep safari through Bardia's rough terrain with a naturalist guide, watching for one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, spotted deer, wild boars, and other animals in their habitat. This gets you closer to wildlife than some other methods. Later, drive back to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu, and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari through Bardia National Park
- Wildlife tracking with trained naturalist
Landmarks Bardia National Park - Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
A Himalayan Glacier representative will meet you and drive to Tribhuwan International Airport, getting there about 3 hours before your flight departs. You leave with memories of mountain landscapes, wildlife sightings, and Nepal's hospitality.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Airport)
