Low Land of Far West

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Hotels in Cities and Lodges in Jungles
Grade:	Easy
Max Altitude:	1,350 m/4,430 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Duration :	10 Nights/ 11 Days
Group Size :	1 to 15 People

Highlights

Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to the Only Living Goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu
Visit Suklaphantha Wildlife Reserve which is famous for its largest grassland and Asia's largest number of Swamp Deer
Visit Bardia National Park which is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger
Visit longest Dodhara Chadani Suspesion Bridge and Lingeshwor Dham in Mahendranagar
Rafting at Karnali River and know about Rana Tharu in Far West
Dine at Banana Restaurant of Tikapur and Nepali Cultural Restaurant in Kathmandu

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Mountain Flight and Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa

Day 03: Fly to Dhangadhi (109 m/ 358 ft)-1 Hour and Drive to Mahendranagar(2 Hours)

Day 04: Hike to Jhilmil Lake(700 m/2,297 ft) and Drive to Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

Day 05: Full Day at Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

Day 06: Drive to Dhangadhi (2 Hours) and Sightseeing

Day 07: Drive to Tikapur(2 Hours) and Visit Royal Garden

Day 08: Drive to Bardia National Park- 3.5/ 4 Hours

Day 09: Full Day at Bardia National Park

Day 10: Drive to Nepaljung (2 Hours) and Fly back to Kathmandu (50 Minutes)

Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Low land of Far West is still unexplored and untouched and is in pure form. The lower plain area, Terai hosts Suklaphantha Wildlife Reserve has dazzling largest grasslands. It is the home for Asia’s largest population of Swamp Deer (Around 2000) and migratory birds. The reserve has forests, river beds and wetlands make the perfect place for wildlife safari and bird watching.

Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge is the longest bridge of its kind in Asia which has a span of 1,460 m, is just 2 km away from the Reserve which connects two villages Dodhara and Chandani separated by Mahakali River. During the Sunset time, this bridge gets more fascinating. We also visit naturally formed Shiva Lingas called Lingeshwor Dham at Daijee. There is also an opportunity to hike to Jhilmil Lake which forms out of Himalayan fresh water. Tikapur in Kailali has a beautiful Royal Garden and a unique Banana restaurant. The restaurant uses everything from banana from chips to wine.The south western Terai is the land of Rana Tharu who were originally from Rajasthan in India and were Rajputs. They fled to this land when Mughals invaded in 16th century. Tour around this land provides opportunities to understand Nepalese Tharu Culture and to enjoy beautiful flat landscapes. They have well maintained home stay as well where you may spend couple of nights.

Bardia National Park in mid west is the biggest park in Nepal famous for wildlife safari, canoeing, village tour, nature walk, bird watching, rafting at Karnari River, fishing at Karnali and Babai Rivers. The national park is the home for Royal Bengal Tiger, One Horned Rhino, crocodiles, wild elephants, birds, swamp deer besides other countless mammals and reptiles.

The best season for Far West Tour is Autumn, Winter and early summer when the weather is warm and dry but not too hot and rainy. Our Beautiful Far West tour starts from 1 hour flight Dhangadhi and we experience wild life reserve and tour around Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar and Tikapur. We may consider doing rafting at Karnali River as well. After Tikapur, we drive to Bardia National Park before flying back to Kathmandu from Nepaljung. For accommodation, we stay at nice hotels and jungle lodges. Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge in Bardia National Park is always a great choice for its luxury, ultra personal services and expert wildlife guiding before we end our tour to this exotic and pristine land of Far West Nepal. We fly back to Kathmandu from Nepaljung airport which is 2 hours drive from Thakurdwar at Bardia National Park.

Link for Trekking in Far West

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our Alpine Holidays representative will meet you at the airport. Please look for the signage of Alpine Holidays with your name once you come out of Arrival Terminal Hall after collecting your luggage. You will be escorted to the hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be provided welcome drinks along with the room key. In the evening, we will take you to the Finest Nepali Restaurant for Dinner to make you introduce with Nepal food and culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Mountain Flight and Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa

Optional Tour – Everest Flight In the early morning, you may consider to take Mount Everest Flight which takes you to the Everest Region and world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest and its neighbors. We arrange Mountain flight by Schedule Plane (1 Hour) and by Private Helicopter (4 Hours). Mountain flight in Nepal is to be “Once in a life time experience”. After breakfast, our city tour guide takes you to the monuments around Kathmandu. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and its collection of ornate palaces, courtyards and temples, as well as the Ason Bazaar and the Kumari Ghar, home to the living goddess of the Kumari Devi. Then we will drive to Swayambhunath Stupa (also known as the Monkey Temple). The world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of the Kathmandu valley. Visitors will also have a grand view of the valley and mountains from this spot. Later in the afternoon, we drive to Pashupatinath Temple of Lord Shiva at the back of Holy Bagmati River. People burn the death body at the bank of the river with the belief of salvation. After this Hindu Temple, we drive to Boudhanath Stupa which is one of the biggest Stupas and a center for Tibetan Buddhism.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Fly to Dhangadhi (109 m/ 358 ft)-1 Hour and Drive to Mahendranagar(2 Hours)

After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Domestic Airport for 1 hour flight to Dhangadhi and drive to Mahendranagar which is located near Indian border. In the evening, we will visit Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge which is the longest bridge of its kind in Asia. Sunset is great over Mahakali River and Suspension bridge. If time permits, we will also visit naturally formed Shiva Lingas at Daijee before Sunset.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Mahendranagar.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Hike to Jhilmil Lake(700 m/2,297 ft) and Drive to Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast, we hike to a nearby hill to see the forested hill with mint and lemongrass aromas. From the top of the hill, we see Indian plateau and Nepal’s low Land Terai with beautiful flat landscapes. One of the highlight of this hike is mysterious Jhilmil Lake. After the hike, we get back to hotel and drive to Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve which is 20 minutes drive away.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 05: Full Day at Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

This day we spend full day at Wildlife Reserve. You may participate in Jungle Walk, Bird Watching, Safari by Jeep or Elephant, Visit to Local Tharu Village.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 06: Drive to Dhangadhi (2 Hours) and Sightseeing

After breakfast, we drive back to hotel at Dhangadhi. This day, we visit Mohana River Corridor which is a perfect place to see more than 110 bird’s species including migratory birds. In the evening, we do cycling to Jokhar Lake.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Dhangadhi.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 07: Drive to Tikapur(2 Hours) and Visit Royal Garden

After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Tikapur which is a district headquarter of Kailali District. From Chisapani down to Tikapur, we may also consider doing rafting at Karnali River which is the longest river of Nepal. We visit Royal Garden of Tikapur which is a well maintained park. Our kings used to visit this park more often. In the evening, we visit Banana Restaurant for dinner which is a unique restaurant and serves everything from Banana.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Tikapur.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 08: Drive to Bardia National Park- 3.5/ 4 Hours

This day, we drive to Bardia National Park in Thakurdwar, Bardia. The drive takes around 4 hours. Bardia National Park is exclusive for sight of Royal Bengal Tiger and One Horned rhino.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Bardia National Park.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 09: Full Day at Bardia National Park

We spend full day at Bardia National Park. You may participate in many activities like Jungle Safari, Bird Watching, Jungle Walk, Canoeing, Fishing, Ox Cart Ride, and Cycling around village, and visit to Tharu village and participate in village activities according to season. If you stay at Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge, they do not provide Elephant back Safari but you can participate in Sun Downing, walking with elephant and feeding kuchi to elephants.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Bardia National Park.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 10: Drive to Nepaljung (2 Hours) and Fly back to Kathmandu (50 Minutes)

After breakfast, we drive to Nepaljung which is a big town in mid western region and we fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and rest. You may consider doing shopping at Thamel. In the evening, we host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

Activity Duration:

Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

Our representative will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time. Till then you can rest after breakfast.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with office representative.
3 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
2 nights in Suklaphantha and 2 nighs in Bardia with all meals ie breakfast, lunch and dinner with all applicable jungle activities inclusive of National Park fees, service charges and taxes.
1 night in Mahendranagar, 1 night in Dhangadhi and 1 night at Tikapur at hotel.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
Kathmandu and sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
English Speaking Tour Escort throughout the tour.
Kathmandu/Dhangadhi and Nepaljung/Kathmandu flight with all necessary transfers.
Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara except welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Other than in our include section