7 Day Culture, Rafting and Safari Tour in Chitwan and Bardiya National Parks

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

13:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Kathmandu: Park Village/Hotel Sambhala or similar

Park Village

Totally peaceful environment, the only noise in the hotel is the chirping of birds Park Village Hotel and Resort is a verdant oasis set in five acres of tranquil, wooded gardens overlooking the hustle and bustle of central Kathmandu. More than two thousand flowering trees and shrubs cover the grounds and are home to butterflies, dragonflies, and nearly 75 species of birds including hoopoes, herons, and kingfishers.

Park Village is located at the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, just below the subtropical Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, less than half an hour’s drive from central Kathmandu or the airport. The fresh, natural environment coupled with comfortable, well-appointed accommodation, good food, and a lovely outdoor swimming pool make it the perfect place to relax either on arrival in Nepal or at the end of your trek or tour.

Hotel Shambala

Hotel Shambala is a Tibetan-themed boutique hotel in Kathmandu offering the best in modern amenities with traditional Nepalese hospitality. Located along the prestigious “embassy road” Hotel Shambala is just a 10-minute drive from the city center, in close proximity to major embassies, and businesses, and within easy access to major tourist attractions. The hotel has been designed keeping in mind the owners’ Tibetan heritage and culture.

Trisuli River - Riverside Spring Resort

The Riverside Springs Resort is located 102 kilometers from Kathmandu, midway to Pokhara, and a 40-minute drive from the tiger habitats of the Chitwan National Park. The resort offers nature lovers solace in comfortable twin-bed cabins, a hearty restaurant overlooking a luxurious landscaped swimming pool, the warm sands of the Trisuli river beach, and more.

An easy-to-reach escape from the daily hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, the resort is a popular stop for quick highway meals. Very often, these stops result in a spontaneous dip in the pool followed by a relaxing overnight stay.

Chitwan - Jungle Villa/Jungle crown or similar

Jungle Villa

Jungle Villa Resort is surrounded by lush greenery and located on the edge of the Rapti river, providing all residents splendid nature views and wildlife sightings from the property. At the northern edge of the Chitwan National Park, the resort provides comfortable amenities enriching your jungle experience.

Blending into nature, the resort has wildlife views from the deck and rooms. You can capture a glimpse of herds of deer, the one-horned rhinos, the royal Bengal tiger, birds, and other amphibians and aquatic animals at sunrise or sunset by the Rapti river. The property is located half an hour away from the Bharatpur airport.

Jungle Crown

Jungle Crown is an exciting combination of luxury and wildlife adventure resorts at Chitwan National Park, Sauraha. They offer travelers the experience of the unparalleled beauty of the National Park amidst luxurious surroundings and provide guests with the ultimate, interpretive wildlife experience based on a proven sustainable eco-tourism model.

No matter what your reasons are for visiting Chitwan National Park, Crown will make you feel instantly at home and provide you with a family environment. They specialize in bringing together every element to ensure your experience is exceptional.

They understand that there is truly no place like home. But they do their very best to come close. At the Crown, they take pride in providing guests with the highest quality and very personal service.

Bardiya - Tiger Tops or similar

Off-the-beaten-track adventure in the heart of tiger country, Bardia National Park is a world away from the chaotic hustle of Kathmandu. An area of extraordinary beauty and abundant wildlife, a visit to Karnali Lodge is a journey of off-the-beaten-track adventure and an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

Karnali is an intimate lodge with ultra-personal service and expert wildlife guiding. They’ve created a calming, soothing escape with a focus on our natural surroundings. The rooms are in keeping with local architecture, the on-site farm produces fresh organic produce and the property has a strong focus on environmental practices.

Program

Day 1: Kathmandu (1,400 meters)

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 meters / 4,592 feet) and transfer to your Kathmandu hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure. You will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Trisuli River (3 hours)

Depart from Kathmandu to Riverside Spring Resort, lunch, and rafting for a maximum of three hours. Then beach volleyball and beach party in the afternoon and bonfire with a barbecue dinner in the evening. Then overnight stay at the resort.

Day 3: Trisuli to Chitwan National Park (1.5 hours)

After breakfast, head towards Chitwan and lunch at the hotel/cultural welcome program of the Tharu community, and jeep safari tour. After the safari tour, launch and then canoe ride, sightseeing of elephant/crocodile breeding center, evening village walk, Tharu cultural dance, and then overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Chitwan to Birdiya National Park (Distance: 290 kilometers | Around 8 hours)

Drive from Chitwan to Bardiya and overnight stay at Bardiya hotel.

Day 5: Full-day safari and jungle activity

Full-day jungle safari (very famous for Royal Bengal Tiger which is listed in UNESCO’s endangered animal list). And overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Bauddhanath/Pashupatinath temple

Transfer back to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and flight back to Kathmandu. Sightseeing tour of Bauddhanath/ Pashupatinath temple and overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 7: Departure

Departure from Kathmandu Airport (KTM).

Included excursions

Rafting in Trisuli River
Canoe ride
Sightseeing of elephant/crocodile breeding center
Evening village walk
Tharu cultural dance

Location

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest urban agglomerate of Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. Kathmandu Valley is part of three districts (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur).

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 square kilometers (360 square miles) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan District.

In altitude, it ranges from about 100 meters (330 feet) in the river valleys to 815 meters (2,674 feet) in the Churia Hills. In the north and west of the protected area, the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements.

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Food

You will be served fully organic Nepali food. Continental and other food are also available.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Mountain flight to see Mount Everest

What's included

6 nights of accommodation
Daily meals (full board)
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) on Day 6
Airport transfers in a private vehicle
All safari and jungle actives
TIMS card
Services of an experienced tour guide
Transport vehicle for luggage
Chitwan/Bardiya National Park entry fee
Entrance fees to various other sites

What's not included

International airfare to Nepal
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Expenses of personal nature
Drinks or mineral water
Phone calls and Wi-Fi
Personal clothing and equipment
Travel and evacuation insurance
Tips for your crew

How to get there

Recommended Airports

KTM

Tribhuvan International Airport

4 km

Transfer included

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport Airport transfer included: Tribhuvan International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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