Trip Type
Overland Tours
Difficulty
Easy
SKILLS PROFILE
No Requirements
ACCOMMODATION
Tea House
DESTINATION
Nepal
Start / End Point
Chitwan / Dhangadi
Region
Far and Mid Western Region
Duration
18 days
Elevation
3020 M
Seasons
Mar-May,Sep-Nov
Group Size
2 - 14
Popularity
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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| GUARANTEED DEPARTURES | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | |
| Sep 3, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 | $2150 | High | |
| Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025 | $2150 | High | |
| Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025 | $2150 | High | |
| Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026 | $2180 | High | |
| Feb 3, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 | $2180 | High |
Trek Highlights
- Get to experience jungle safari, jeep safari as well as elephant-back riding in this trip.
- Other activities like canoeing, boating, sightseeing, bird watching, trekking, photography, jungle walk, and cultural tours are also included in this trip.
- Safari within Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, Suklaphanta National Park, and Khaptad National Park. All other national parks lie in the Terai region except for Khaptad National Park.
- During the safari, you can take a glimpse of endangered faunas like One Horned Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger, Wild Elephants, Panther, Deer, Wild Pigs, Bear, Wild Ass, Stag, Chital, Porcupine and many more.
- The area is most likely covered with green forests, riverine, grasslands and therefore you will be surrounded by greenery.
- You will get to experience Tharu culture, traditions, and festivals as well (if you reach there during the festive season) and also meet Rautes (nomadic indigenous ethnic group).
- You will get to perceive the smallest national park to the largest national park in the lowland Terai region.
Why This Trip ?
Trekking and mountaineering is not always an option to be close to nature. Sometimes, you can get closer with nature through other activities as well such as jungle safari, which provides you an opportunity to perform jungle walk, jeep safari, photography, bird watching, rafting, canoeing, cultural tour and many more. And of course, because of less congestion, you can enjoy your own company.
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Short Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival
Day
2
Sightseeing at Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Day
3
Drive to Chitwan
Day
4
Canoeing
Day
5
Chitwan Exploration and Jeep Safari
Day
6
Transfer to Bardiya National Park
Day
7
Explore Bardiya National Park
Day
8
Camping at Babai Valley
Day
9
Fishing and Transfer to Silgadhi
Day
10
Trek to Jhigrana
Day
11
TREK TO BIKUPANI
Day
12
Trek to Khaptad
Day
13
Explore Khaptad National Park
Day
14
Trek to Jhigrana
Day
15
Trek to Mahendra Nagar
Day
16
Explore Suklaphanta National Park
Day
17
Jeep safari and Elephant Riding
Day
18
Fly to Kathmandu and Departure
Comprehensive Trek Guide
Nepal is a tiny country, yet with lots of surprises that are perfect for safaris. Wherever you travel, you will have a unique experience either it is an adventurous activity or a cultural tour. Due to its diverse geography and environment, it is home to different species of flora and fauna. Basically, Nepal is arranged into three different regions according to the landscape and climate.
With the changing environment, you get to see what alluring beauty this small country is through Jungle safari . You can carry out mountaineering in the Himalayan region, trekking, rafting and village tours in Hilly region and jungle safari in Terai region. Nepal is not only the perfect destination for alpinists but also suitable for green panthers as safari provides you that opportunity to be close with nature and its creations. Jungle Safari in Nepal is one mesmerizing journey full of exotic animals and unseen vegetation.
Tipping Recommendation
We recommend allocating 10-15% of your total tour cost to tipping guides, drivers, and other hardworking staff who ensure your experience is unforgettable. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to support the seasonal workers who dedicate themselves to making your trip extraordinary.
By booking with us and participating in the tipping culture, you are directly contributing to Nepal’s local economy and helping sustain the tourism workforce. This support is crucial in retaining talent within the country and addressing challenges like brain drain.
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Itinerary
Day1
Arrival
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival at Tribhuvan international airport at any time, you will be received with gratitude and directly transferred to the hotel. If time supports, we will be going for sightseeing in Thamel area and welcome dinner will be organized for you to experience our authenticity. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day2
Sightseeing at Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Having Breakfast, we will lead to Bhaktapur for sightseeing, where you will get to perceive the ethnic art and architecture of Newar community. From there, we will pay a visit to Changunaryan Temple, which tends to be the oldest temple of Nepal. Then we will move towards Nagarkot to spend the night.
Day3
Drive to Chitwan
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Along with the beautiful sunrise and fascinating view of gigantic Mountain ranges, we will have our breakfast at the hotel and then move towards Chitwan. About 8 hours’ drive take us to Chitwan, which lies in the lowland of Terai region. Reaching there, first, we will visit Elephant Breeding Center. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day4
Canoeing
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will start our day at Chitwan with swimming and Later on, we will do canoeing on Rapti River and trek in the national park to explore what it has to offer, you can observe beautiful sunset as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day5
Chitwan Exploration and Jeep Safari
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Next morning, after breakfast, we will go for Tharu village tour. Right after, we will hop on a jeep for safari, where we can also arrange bird watching program for you as per your preference. Then, we will visit the crocodile hatching farm and in the evening, after dinner, we will go for Tharu cultural show. Back to hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day6
Transfer to Bardiya National Park
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
After an early morning breakfast, we will start our journey of around 7 hours towards Nepalgunj. Reaching where, we will drive to Bardiya National Park, which takes around 5 hours. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day7
Explore Bardiya National Park
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Your heart will be aroused with the idea of the national park tour and therefore after breakfast, we will go for the jungle trek, where we can carry out various activities such as bird watching, visit crocodile breeding centre, elephant breeding centre, pay a visit to temples and so on. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day8
Camping at Babai Valley
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today, we will start our journey towards Babai valley, which is named after Babai River, where we can spot rhino and different species of birds and therefore is famous for photography tour as well. As the place is untouched and unexplored, you have a hard time finding any hotel or lodges, which is why we will stay in camps.
Day9
Fishing and Transfer to Silgadhi
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, we can go for fishing in Babai River as per your desire and start our journey towards Silgadhi. Silgadhi is the entrance point for us to trek to Khaptad National park. After reaching Silgadhi we will take a good rest and prepare for the trek tomorrow.
Day10
Trek to Jhigrana
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Our actual trek commences from Silgadhi to Jhigarna. Jhigarna is about 7 hours far from Silgadhi on foot. Upon reaching Jhigarna, we will stop our trek and spend the night in a teahouse.
Day11
TREK TO BIKUPANI
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
On the second day of the trek, we walk from Jhigrana to Bukipani. Today the trek is long and requires better physical fitness. After the exhausting trek of 6-7 hours, we reach Bukipani.
Day12
Trek to Khaptad
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Today is the day when we finally reach our ultimate destination 'Khaptad'. It’s a short trek from Bukipani to Khaptad that lasts about 2 hours. Soon after we reach Khaptad, lunch is served followed by the sightseeing of Khaptad Baba ashram and Triveni.
Day13
Explore Khaptad National Park
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Khaptad National Park is nature’s haven for those who enjoy wide diversity of vegetation and wildlife. Beautiful meadows, Lake, and lush forests are the main attractions of Khaptad National Park. You can get lost among the natural beauty of Khaptad or go see Flora and Fauna, either way, both are equally rewarding. There are many religious sites in Khaptad that can suit your taste.
Day14
Trek to Jhigrana
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
After the wonderful stay at Khaptad, we will bid farewell and return back to Jhigarna using the same route.
Day15
Trek to Mahendra Nagar
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
From Jhigarna, we will further trek to Mahendranagar. After walking for about 5 hours, we will finally reach our today’s destination and end our trekking.
Day16
Explore Suklaphanta National Park
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
With the sunrise view from the hotel, we will have our breakfast and start our day with a trek into the national park, where you can catch a sight of different types of flora and fauna, various species of birds, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, riverine and many more. In the evening, we will back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day17
Jeep safari and Elephant Riding
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Early morning, we will do our breakfast and go for jeep safari and continue the day with elephant back riding. At the end of the day, we will have our dinner at the hotel and go for the cultural show of Tharu community. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day18
Fly to Kathmandu and Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Today after the breakfast we drive towards the Dhangadi from where we take a flight to Kathmandu that lasts for about 1 and half hours.
We will have a farewell lunch or at least a sip of coffee if time allows and share those bitter sweet memories. We will give you souvenirs and see you head off to the airport.
What's Included
- All applicable government tax
- Authorized English speaking guide
- Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle
- All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
- Dhangadi to Kathmandu transfer by air transportation
- Standard/Deluxe rooms in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast
- All expenses of guide –meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation
What's not Included
- Entrance fee(s)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide(s) and driver(s)
- International flights; Nepalese visa fee
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charge(s) for the domestic flight;
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, etc.)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Frequently Asked Question
1. Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon arrival
Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep.
2. What is the overnight accommodation like
For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trip we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
3. Is there an Orientation program
Yes, there is going to be a small orientation/briefing program before we embark on our adventure by the tour manager, leader/guide.
4. How big are the groups
We believe in operating small, intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the trek hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their will so we try to keep group as small as a group of 14 but it can be increased with the special request of the clients.
5. Can I do solo trip
Nepal is a safe country for anyone who wants to explore on their own although professional guidance is highly recommended by our team for the safety.
6. What is the main purpose of this trip
Jungle safari in Nepal trip main purpose is to get closer with nature through other activities as well such as jungle safari, which provides you an opportunity to perform jungle walk, jeep safari, photography, bird watching, rafting, canoeing, cultural tour and many more.
7. What about security during trip
We make sure to take security measures during trek to make your trip delightful. We hire experienced and license holding guides to safeguard your life. We suggest you to follow the guide’s instruction carefully and take responsibility for personal belongings.
8. What sort of food can I expect in trip
Jungle safari in Nepal is a place where you can see natural scenery, flora and fauna. This region provides few western meals like Pasta, noodles, bread, soup etc. Dal Bhat (Rice, Lentils and Vegetables) are great way to gain energy for the strenuous trek.
9. Can we get safe drinking water during this trip
There are plenty of water stations on each stop on the route. You can easily fill up the bottle from the open taps. We recommend that you bring water purifier tablets with you or at least get it from Kathmandu before you depart for trekking. You can also buy mineral waters but we usually recommend tap water which is pure and it helps us not promoting plastic bottled water.
10. What mode of transportation do you use
We use private transportation for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu valley and transfer to Chitwan, Bardiya,Khaptad and Suklaphanta on tourist coach. To go back to Kathmandu from Dhangadi we use domestic flight.
11. What is the best season for trip
The Jungle safari in Nepal can be done in every season but February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December are the best time to do this trip.
12. Will I be taken care of during emergency
In case of emergency like any medical condition ask your tour leader to contact us ASAP so that we can manage vehicle then you will be transferred to hospital for the treatment.
13. Is it possible to alternate or change the day trips
We customize the trip according to your preference but if you need to change plan during the tour, consult the guide.
14. Are your guides reliable and certified
All our guides are experts holding license from Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Government. They are the most valuable assets of the company. Guides know the route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety.
15. How can I charge my electronics during the trip
You can charge your electronics in the hotel where you stay and spend your nights by paying minimum amount.
16. Is there any communication while we are on trip
Yes, you will get telephone service which is available in the hotel you will be staying at. In case of emergency, you can also ask your guide for his/her help.
17. Can I add extra days to my trip
If you need extra day to complete the trip, you will need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to trip can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guide’s schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all. So, we really do not recommend this to our clients unless there is an emergency case. But it is true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
18. What immunizations will I need
Before coming to Nepal make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trekking without any complication.
19. How will my booking be processed
To confirm your booking, a deposit of 15% of total trip amount is required if you are booking at least a year in advance before trip departure date. If booking is made between 100-364 days before the trip departure, you'll need to pay 20% to confirm the trip. If payment is made between 99-60 days, 25% of the total trip amount will need to be paid and if booked between 59-30 days, 50% of the total trip amount needs to be paid and finally, if you are booking 29 days prior to trip departure, then 100% payment should be made. The payments can be easily made by the bank transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash (preferably USD/EURO) or card on POS/credit card machine. Please note that non refundable fee is 10% or $200 whichever is greater.
20. Can we use the credit card during the trip
Yes, you can use but it is better to transfer your money so that you can enjoy your trip without any problems.
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