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 Jungle Lodge & Tented Camp owned and managed by the famous Tiger Mountain Group of companies. The camp is situated 75 air miles south west of Kathmandu, at an elevation of 465 feet above sea level, in the heart of Royal Chitwan National Park, a 360 square mile area of tall grassland and magnificent forests. Guests can enjoy wildlife viewing from elephant back, jungle walks, boat rides, landrover drives and visits to the elephant camp.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Megauli Arrive in Chitwan either by road or by flight where you will be met and transferred through the Jungle to Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge by boat and landrover. Upon arrival at the Lodge, you will be briefed by the resident Guest Relations officer regarding the Park and the wildlife programmes available. Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, situated 75 miles directly southwest of Kathmandu, is at an elevation of 150 meters (495 feet) above sea level. It is in the heart of Royal Chitwan National Park, a 932 square kilometre (360 square mile) area of tall grassland and magnificent forest, one of Asia's richest and most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. All double rooms at the Lodge are attractively furnished and each room has solar powered reading lamps and ceiling fans, with solar heated showers in the attached bathroom. Nepalese and Western cuisine is served in the central dining hall with its huge domed roof and central open fireplace. A fully stocked bar is open until the last guest retires. Activities at the Lodge include wildlife viewing from elephant back, jungle walks, bird-watching, landrover drives, river safaris, elephant camp visits, wildlife viewing and photographing from machans (blinds). Every evening a slide show explains more fully about the flora and fauna of the National Park. All wildlife activities are escorted by experienced naturalists. Wildlife in Chitwan includes the greater one-horned rhinoceros, spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer and barking deer as well as a wide variety of birdlife. With a bit of luck, there are always the chance of glimpsing the leopard, sloth bear and Royal Bengal tiger. Overnight at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge. Day 02: Tiger Tops Tented Camp Transferred by landrover and a short walk through the jungle to the The Tiger Tops Tented Camp which is located in the Surung Valley east of the Lodge. Situated on high ground overlooking tall grasslands with the river, middle hills and the snow capped Himalayas beyond. On clear days several 8,000 meter peaks including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu can be seen from the Tented Camp. The central dining area will be your special place for relaxation. Built in traditional Nepali style, it has a well stocked bar and an attractive open fireplace. Accommodation is in twelve large safari tents with comfortable twin beds, separate hot and cold shower amenities and jungle toilets. Western and Nepali cuisine is served. Activities at the Camp include wildlife viewing from elephant back, jungle walks, bird-watching, landrover drives, river safaris, elephant camp visits, wildlife viewing and photographing from machans (blinds). All wildlife activities are escorted by experienced naturalists. Wildlife in Chitwan includes the greater one-horned rhinoceros, spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer and barking deer as well as a wide variety of birdlife. With a bit of luck, there is always the chance of glimpsing the leopard, sloth bear and Royal Bengal tiger. Overnight at Tiger Tops Tented Camp. Day 03 : Tiger Tops Tented Camp Wildlife activities and overnight at Tiger Tops Tented Camp Day 04: Departure transfer to Megauli Drive to Megauli for your flight or by-road transport back to Kathmandu or alternative destination.

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