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  • The elusive Royal Bengal Tiger
    The most common tiger, accounting for perhaps half of all wild tigers, the elusive Bengal Tiger hunts at night for buffalo, wild pigs, deer and other large animals, and can eat up to 27 kilograms daily.
  • Elephant-back safaris
    On this exciting tour of Nepal experience an elephant-backed safari and see nature from a whole new perspective.
  • Discover Nepal's wildlife
    Whilst on safari in Nepal discover the endangered Gharial crocodile, the one-horned rhinoceros and many exotic species of bird.
  • The Chitwan National Park
    Established in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Chitwan National Park was the first established in Nepal and, well-known for big game, was formerly an exclusive hunting reserve for the Rana Prime Ministers.
  • Visit ancient Kathmandu
    Possibly being built by Gunakamadev in the 10th-century, Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, known as Hanuman Dhoka, is lined with the palaces of the the Malla and Shah kings who ruled the city.
Tour highlights
Bengal Tiger
The elusive Royal Bengal Tiger

The most common tiger, accounting for perhaps half of all wild tigers, the elusive Bengal Tiger hunts at night for buffalo, wild pigs, deer and other large animals, and can eat up to 27 kilograms daily.

Nepal Wildlife Encounter

  • Saga’s hassle-free UK travel service
  • Return scheduled flights, airport taxes, fees, charges and transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
  • 13 excursions
  • Local wildlife host and Saga tour manager
  • Tourist visa
  • Porterage at all hotels

Nepal Wildlife Encounter

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This unforgettable adventure features birdwatching in the Himalayas and lowlands of Nepal, plus elephant-back safaris into the jungle.

Wildlife focus

  • Royal Bengal tiger
  • Gharial crocodile
  • Wild elephant
  • Leopard
  • Sloth bear
  • Gaur
  • Spiny babbler
  • Himalayan griffon
  • Red-headed vulture

Includes one night aboard aircraft.

In Search of the Royal Bengal TigerIn Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
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Day 11 Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you fly back to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in the Nepalese capital you are taken once more to the Hotel Malla for an overnight stay.

An included excursion takes you to Nagarjun, a forested mountain just to the west of Kathmandu. 

It is home to pheasants, monkeys and deer and numerous species of bird have been recorded here, including the Blue-throated Barbet, Black Kite, White-throated kingfisher and Indian Pond Heron.

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