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  • Small group experience
    Travel as part of a small group of 18 Saga guests or less and enjoy a more intimate travel experience. A highlight of this tour will undoubtedly be the chance to look for the elusive Bengal Tiger.
  • Chitwan National Park
    Established in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal 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.
  • Durbar Square, 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
  • The Pokhara Valley
    The Pokhara Valley enjoys a pleasant climate and mild winters, and is known for the quality of the rice grown there.It lies on an old trade route between India and Tibet, and there are fascinating traditional villages to explore.
  • Visit an ancient temple
    With worshippers including Hindus, Newari and Vajrayana Buddists, Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient temple in Kathmandu, its white dome and golden spire, being visible for many miles.
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Bengal Tiger Active Explorer
Small group experience

Travel as part of a small group of 18 Saga guests or less and enjoy a more intimate travel experience. A highlight of this tour will undoubtedly be the chance to look for the elusive Bengal Tiger.

In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger

11 nights fr £2,299
  • VIP door-to-door travel service
  • Travel insurance
  • Return scheduled flights and transfers  
  • All breakfasts, six lunches and eight dinners including welcome and farewell dinners
  • Excursions as described
  • Saga tour manager
  • Porterage at all hotels
  • Tourist visa.
11 nights from £2,299 per person

In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger

Top Performer18 or lessVIP door-to-door travel service included

Save up to £200

 Save £200 on Sep 23, Nov 25, 2013 departures, £100 on Oct 14 and Nov 11, 2013 departures. Prices shown include saving.

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See the snow-capped Himalayas, explore exotic bazaars, travel by elephant on exciting jungle safaris as you try to glimpse the rare Royal Bengal tiger. You'll stay in authentic jungle lodge accommodation in Chitwan and mountain lodge accommodation in Pokhara on this unforgettable and highly commended tour which encompasses all these magical experiences and more.

Active Explorer

2 footprints

If you're happy walking for three or four hours a day and you don't mind steep slopes and rough ground, these moderately-paced tours should be perfect for you. This rating also applies to some of our Active Explorer cruises, as there will be gangplanks and ladders to negotiate.

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

Take a 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu and stay a further night at the Hotel Malla (4Q) with dinner included tonight. If you are extending your holiday you remain in Pokhara today.

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11 nights fr £2,299