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Wildlife Locations

6 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Bardia National Park

Bardia National Park is a remote reserve, set up in the 1980’s with the aim of protecting the Bengal tiger and their prey in an important lowland ecosystem. A large area of surrounding riverine forest and private land was later designated as a buffer zone, creating a remote wilderness experience. Find Out More

  • Where: Bardia District
  • Ideal for viewing: Asian one-horned rhino, Gangetic river dolphin, gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile, blackbuck
  • Excellent for: Walking safaris, Vehicle safaris

Chitwan National Park

Nepal’s foremost national park lies in the sub-tropical lowlands of the Terai. The former royal hunting reserve consists of sal forest and riverine jungle on the floodplain of three rivers, and with over 350 bird species and many mammals contains a greater variety of wildlife than any other area in the country. Find Out More

  • Where: Chitwan District
  • Ideal for viewing: Bengal tiger, Asian one-horned rhino, leopard, sloth bear, gharial crocodile
  • Excellent for: Tiger safaris, Birdwatching , Walking safaris, Vehicle safaris

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Koshi Tappu Reserve is Nepal’s top birding destination. In the shadow of the mountain of Makalu, it consists of the floodplain of Sapta- Koshi, the country’s largest river, a dammed expanse of open water and a patchwork of marsh, lagoon, sandbank and mudflat. It is one of North Asia’s finest wetlands. Find Out More

  • Where: Saptari & Sunsari districts
  • Ideal for viewing: Gangetic river dolphin, water buffalo, smooth-coated otter, golden jackal, black-necked stork
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Vehicle safaris, River safaris

Singalila National Park

Lying on the India-Nepal border on the Singalila Ridge, Singalila National Park is one of the most exotic Himalayan forests in India. The park is one of the best locations within India to search for the elusive red panda and is a birder's paradise with more than 300 species found here. Find Out More

  • Where: West Bengal
  • Ideal for viewing: red panda, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard, barking deer, yellow-throated marten
  • Excellent for: Rare mammal watching, Birdwatching , Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

Kathmandu Valley

The old city of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an eclectic warren of palaces, courtyards and temples. Nearby are the ancient cities of Bhaktapur and Patan, plus the forested slopes of Phulchoki, which offer excellent birding, walking and photographic opportunities. Find Out More

  • Where: Central Nepal
  • Excellent for: City stopover, Hiking, History & culture

Pokhara

Pokhara is Nepal’s centre of nature and adventure activities such as trekking and rafting. It is an enchanting city of remarkable natural beauty, nestled in a tranquil valley, beside the shores of Lake Phewa. Rising behind are the magnificent Himalayan Peaks, with many different treks and walks in the area. Find Out More

  • Where: Kaski District
  • Excellent for: Activity & adventure, Hiking

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Wildlife trips

At the heart of the Himalayas, overlooked by the world’s highest mountains, Nepal is a truly spectacular country with a rich blend of Buddhist and Hindu culture and a remarkably diverse range of habitat stretching from snow-capped mountains to low-lying forest, which give rise to an exceptional variety of birds and mammals.

5 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Nepal Wildlife

This two-week itinerary visits a trio of national parks in the low lying Terai region, along the border with Nepal’s southern neighbour, India. This area has some of the best locations in the entire subcontinent to see wildlife such as rhino, elephant and Gangetic river dolphin, not to mention prolific birdlife. Find out more about Nepal Wildlife

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £3,695
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    Tailor-made Holiday
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Untamed Terai

Travel through the relatively undiscovered Terai ecosystem of the Indian subcontinent that lies south of the Himalayan foothills. Visiting both India and Nepal, you will explore reserves rich in wildlife including Asian elephant, one-horned rhino, sloth bear, leopard, tiger and exceptional birdlife. Find out more about Untamed Terai

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £5,495
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Red Pandas & Tigers Photography

Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt in search of the endearing and elusive red panda in the spectacular wilderness of Singalila National Park, on the Indian-Nepalese border, before travelling to Panna National Park to photograph iconic Indian mammals such as the majestic tiger. Find out more about Z) Red Pandas & Tigers Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £7,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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Red Pandas & Tigers

Our tailor-made trip explores the spectacular wilderness of Singalila National Park, located in the Eastern Himalayas, in search of the endearing and elusive red panda, before travelling to the less visited Central Indian national park of Panna, home to iconic Indian wildlife including tiger, leopard and sloth bear. Find out more about Red Pandas & Tigers

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £4,995
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India’s Tigers, Snow Leopards and Red Pandas

Visiting the forest clad hills of Singalilia National Park for red panda, the snow-capped mountains of Ladakh for snow leopard and the teak forests and grasslands of Kanha National Park for tiger, this is the ultimate wildlife trip to India and Nepal for mammal, big cat and nature enthusiasts. Find out more about India’s Tigers, Snow Leopards and Red Pandas

  • Price (inc. flights): 22 days from £8,745
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When to go

Once the mid-September to November monsoon ends, the air is crisp and dry, the views are excellent and the vegetation lush, especially in March and April when Rhododendrons bloom.

Seasons

  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: The monsoon sweeps up into the Himalayas
  • Autumn

    Sep to Nov: Clear skies and pleasant temperatures
  • Winter

    Dec to Feb: Dry but cold with a dusting of snow on higher slopes
  • Spring

    Mar to May: Occasional showers and gradually mounting heat

Wildlife events

  • Jun to Sep: Monsoon season with frequent downpours
  • Nov to Mar: Many birds from the Himalayas winter in lowland Nepal
  • Dec to Jan: Dry season in Chitwan NP – best time to see wildlife
  • Mar to May: Rhododendrons in bloom
  • Apr to Apr: Sindur Jatra Festival – Nepali New Year
  • Apr to May: Middle and high altitude bird species breeding season