4 National Parks Tour in Nepal - 12 Days

A wildlife tour in Nepal offers a rare opportunity to explore the country’s rich biodiversity, diverse ecosystems, and protected natural habitats. Nepal is home to some of South Asia’s most renowned wildlife reserves, ranging from dense subtropical jungles and grasslands to riverine forests and wetlands. These regions support a wide variety of wildlife, including endangered species such as the one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gharial crocodile, and hundreds of species of resident and migratory birds. The most popular destinations for a wildlife safari tour in Nepal lie in the lowland Terai region, where national parks and wildlife reserves are well preserved and easily accessible. Among them, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Chitwan National Park, and Bardia National Park are considered the best places for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, jungle walks, and jeep or elephant safaris. Each park offers a unique experience based on its landscape, wildlife population, and conservation focus. Nepal wildlife tours vary in duration, activities, and level of exploration. Short safaris may focus on a single park, while longer itineraries allow travelers to experience multiple protected areas across the country. Our 12-day Complete Wildlife Tour in Nepal is designed for travelers who want an in-depth wildlife experience, covering three major national parks along with cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu. The full wildlife tour with us takes you to the three most popular protected parks of Nepal, located in different parts of the Terai region. These are the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Chitwan National Park, and Bardia National Park. At first, we will have a sightseeing session in Kathmandu, where we will explore the most precious cultural heritage sites, making the journey even more exciting. The wildlife journey then begins from farther east to the west. The road journey is nearly 600 km on the Mahendra Highway to reach the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. However, we won’t be relying on that; we will make a direct flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport. From there on, we will drive towards the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, which also marks the beginning of our lengthy wildlife tour in Nepal. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected park in the Eastern part of Nepal. Nearly 300 km west lies the Chitwan National Park, which is going to be our next destination. From there on, we head more towards the west, nearly 250 km away to the final destination, Bardia National Park. It is the largest and the least visited national park of Nepal. Bardia National Park has a total area of 968 sq. km. Since the wildlife activities of each park are different from the other, the experience at each national park becomes unique and new. The following wildlife tour in Nepal package is designed to explore every protected area of the Terai region of Nepal. This allows you the perfect opportunity to get deep into the rich wildlife biodiversity of Nepal. Useful Information Specialities of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve: There are over 500 different species of birds, including residential and migratory birds. You’ll get a glimpse of the Bengal florican at the wetlands of Koshi Tappu. Tons of endangered wild water buffalo, also called ‘Arna’. Gharial crocodiles, which are one of the endangered species of crocodiles, can also be seen. Gangetic dolphin, these rare dolphins can be observed in this reserve. Specialities of Chitwan National Park: Having the status of a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is rich in biodiversity and features diverse ecosystems. You’ll get to see a one-horned rhinoceros, a rare species of rhinoceros. It is also the home to the Royal Bengal tiger. Get to experience other endangered species, including the wild elephant and the four-horned antelope. Over 500 different species of birds. 50+ mammal species and several amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Has a diverse ecosystem, including tropical, sub-tropical forests and grasslands. Plenty of fun and refreshing activities, including jeep safaris and elephant safaris. You can also enjoy the local Tharu culture and their dance performances, which happen every single day. We have a separate Chitwan Jungle Safari package that you can enroll in. Our 3-day jungle safari package gives you a brief tour of Chitwan at an affordable price. Specialities of Bardiya National Park: One of the homes for Bengal tigers. There are tons of tigers in this park, and the chances of tiger sightings are higher. Includes tons of endangered animals, including wild elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, and blackbucks. Glimpse of Gangetic dolphins, gharials, and mugger crocodiles in the Karnali and Babai rivers. Over 200 species of birds. Pleasant activities include jeep safaris, jungle walks, and elephant rides. You can go rafting or participate in sport fishing on the Karnali and Babai rivers. We also have an exclusive Bardiya National Park package, which you can join. This 5-day jungle safari is an immersive experience, giving you full exploration of the Bardiya National Park.