The following extension may be taken pre or post our Annapurna or Everest trek or as part of other arrangements that you may have booked.

Accommodation is in the renowned deluxe Tiger Tops Karnali Jungle Lodge Or Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp owned and managed by the famous Tiger Mountain Group of companies. Guests can enjoy wildlife viewing from elephant back, jungle walks, boat rides, landrover drives and visits to the elephant camp.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Kathmandu – Bardia National Park - Karnali Lodge Arrive in Nepalgunj by flight or by road where you will be met and transferred to the Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge located on the edge of the Bardia National Park On arrival at the Lodge, you will be briefed on the area and explained the activities available by the Lodge Manager. A personal itinerary will be arranged to suit according to your interests. Karnali Lodge is set on the edge of Royal Bardia National Park and offers each visitor the chance to explore the most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai lowlands. The Park has a rich and varied wildlife and is home to endangered species including the One Horned Rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Gangetic Dolphin, a very rare species with a limited population found only in the Ganges River of Nepal and India. From the lodge one can explore the surrounding areas on elephant back, foot, jeep and boat. The villages of the indigenous Tharu people surround the park and the jungle lodge embraces much of the Tharu architecture offering a perfect mix of nature, culture, adventure and luxury. The lodge’s double rooms are complete with en suite bathroom. There is a central dining area and Western and Nepali cuisine is served. The fully-stocked bar remains open until the last person goes to bed. Day 02: Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge - Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp Transferred to the Karnali Tented Camp located on the edge of the Bardia National Park On arrival at the Camp, you will be briefed on the area and explained the activities available by the Camp Manager. A personal itinerary will be arranged to suit according to your interests. The Tented Camp - Situated on the banks of the great Karnali River and has spacious safari tents with comfortable twin beds, separate hot showers and modern jungle toilet amenities. The Camp overlooks the Karnali River with its wide sandy beaches and low riverine grasslands. Activities at the Tented Camp include walks with experienced naturalists, a river trip down to the southern boundary of the National Park - a tranquil way of viewing bird life and water-oriented animals such as river otters, Gangetic dolphins, marsh muggers and gharial crocodiles. We can stop on one of the many picturesque islands for a hot picnic lunch. Overnight at the Karnali Tented Camp. Day 03: Karnali Tented Camp Wildlife activities from the Camp. Day 04: Karnali Tented Camp – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu Drive to Nepalgunj for your flight or by-road transport back to Kathmandu or alternative destination.

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