Wildlife tours

Nepal Nature & Wildlife Tours – Wilderness beneath the Himalayas

Beyond the snow-covered Himalayas lies a very different landscape. Dense forests, open grasslands and pristine rivers provide a natural habitat for rhinoceroses, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, rare birds and the elusive Bengal tiger.

Our Nepal wildlife tours combine rewarding wildlife encounters with carefully selected comfort. Experienced naturalists guide you through the country’s protected wilderness, while handpicked lodges, private transfers and a well-balanced itinerary allow you to enjoy each experience without feeling rushed.

What Can You Expect?

Wildlife is often most active during the cooler hours of early morning and late afternoon. Travel through forests and tall grass in an open 4WD vehicle while your guide looks for tracks, movement and signs of nearby animals.

Depending on the park, season and your interests, your itinerary may include:

• Morning and afternoon Jeep safaris
• Guided walks through forests and grasslands
• Traditional canoe excursions on quiet rivers
• Birdwatching with experienced naturalists
• Encounters with Tharu culture and village life
• Insights into conservation and local ecosystems
• Time to relax at a carefully selected safari lodge

Chitwan National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chitwan National Park is one of Nepal’s most important protected areas. Its forests, rivers and grasslands support greater one-horned rhinoceroses, crocodiles, spotted deer, monkeys and hundreds of bird species.

Explore the park by Jeep, on foot or from the water. Bengal tigers also live within Chitwan, although sightings are rare and can never be guaranteed.

Bardia National Park

For a quieter and more remote experience, travel to Bardia National Park. Its vast landscapes and lower visitor numbers make it especially appealing to discerning nature lovers.

Wild elephants, rhinoceroses and Bengal tigers inhabit this untouched wilderness. Reaching Bardia requires more time, but the reward is an immersive safari far beyond Nepal’s busier routes.

Wild animals move freely through their natural habitat. This unpredictability makes every encounter authentic and memorable.

Your Wildlife Journey with Travel Mart TM

Your itinerary is shaped around your travel dates, preferred pace and level of comfort. We carefully select the most suitable lodges, experienced guides, reliable transfers and activities for your journey.

You may also combine your safari with the cultural treasures of Kathmandu, the lakeside beauty of Pokhara or a scenic journey through the Himalayas.

With more than 20 years of experience in tailor-made travel across Asia, Travel Mart TM provides personal advice and dependable support from your first consultation until you return home.

Start planning your Nepal wildlife tour today. Send us your preferred dates, trip duration and interests, and our specialists will create a personal itinerary designed exclusively for you.