5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS TIGER TOPS KARNALI LODGE ITINERARY

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. On arrival, meet and assist by a Tiger Tops representative and transfer to Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge on the edge of Bardia National Park. This two hour drive along the East West Highway passes through many fascinating Tharu villages.

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge is built in the materials of the local Tharu people and is situated on the edge of Bardia National Park. Upon arrival, the Lodge Manager will brief you on the National Park and on the wildlife activities available. A personal itinerary will be arranged to suit your interests. A hot and relaxing shower is followed by drinks and dinner.

The rich wildlife of Bardia includes swamp deer, chital, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, nilgai or blue bull, monkey, elephant, tiger, leopard, crocodile and over 300 species of birds. One of the highlights of a trip to Bardia is a visit to the nearby Tharu villages. This provides an excellent and colorful introduction to the culture, farming and crafts of the Tharu people.

Jungle tours on elephant back are a superb way of viewing and photographing wildlife. You may also like to go on a nature walk with an experienced naturalist, take a landrover drive in search of more wildlife and a float trip down the river or you may prefer just to relax.

Overnight at Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge

Day 02 – 05: Wildlife activities and overnight at Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge. Depending on your particular interests your day’s plans can be mapped out. Often there are certain events while you are down there that may influence your day.

EXAMPLE

Day 02: Order a 5.30 wake up call. Have a cup of tea or coffee before departing on an elephant for a three hour safari to the north east of Tiger Tops. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. Afterwards go for a walk in the nearby village before lunch. A short siesta or read a book before departing on a long drive through the jungle. Drinks and a slide show on conservation before supper.

Day 03: Up at 7.00 am. Breakfast: before driving to Chisopani Bridge for a half day float trip down the Karnali River. A picnic lunch before being picked up by elephants to return to the Lodge for sunset.

Day 04: A day of rest. Get up late. Perhaps take a book and drinks to a nearby Machan (blind) and soak in the jungle sounds and watch the wildlife busing away at their day.

Day 05: Get up early. After breakfast go for a full day walk to learn Tiger tracking and understand the signs of the jungle with one of our professional guides. Take a lunch pack with some water for the day. Return for drinks before dinner at the Lodge.

Day 06: After breakfast and early morning activities transfer to Nepalgunj airport for your return flight to Kathmandu.

All stays at Tiger Tops are tailor made for the likes and needs of the guest.

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