The EBC Trek and the Bardia Wildlife Safari Tour are two separate adventure experiences in Nepal, each offering a unique opportunity to explore the country’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, and diverse wildlife. Nepal is a country of contrasts where you can have the unique experience of trekking on the lap of the Himalayas with diverse traditions, cultures, religions, and history.
Trekking is one of the common tourism activities that are generally done in the Himalayas. But Nepal is also a home of rich flora and fauna. In addition to trekking, visitors in Nepal can embark on a wildlife safari at the lower Terai region of Nepal. Thus, you can reach the lap of the high Himalayas and the lower land of Nepal and experience its unique nature, culture, and wildlife in one combined trip.
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is a breathtaking high-altitude trek across Nepal’s Himalayas. Exploring the tough trekking trails around the world’s tallest peak Everest (8848.86 m) will provide you with jaw-dropping vistas and a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Furthermore, this intriguing EBC trek mixes Buddhist and Tibetan cultures in the Sherpa settlements and Buddhist monasteries.
Bardia National Park is a wonderful place to see threatened species such as the Royal Bengal Tigers, One-horned Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Gharial, Gangetic Dolphin, and Black Buck, among others. Indeed, the park is the largest wildlife haven in Nepal’s lowlands. Bardia is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream location due to the park’s lush subtropical woods, grasslands, and wetlands. It provides a perfect home for wildlife, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and butterflies.
It is the spot to engage in thrilling wildlife activities such as tiger tracking. And learning about the culture of the indigenous tribe, the Tharu people. Moreover, tracking tiger trails in the park is one of the most thrilling. And adventurous activities one can do in their lifetime to learn about the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger. Unquestionably, the Bardia Tiger Tour has recently gained popularity among wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. With 125 distinctive tigers, the Bardia National Park is Asia’s largest tiger protection area. Without a doubt, Bardia has a better chance of witnessing the Royal Bengal Tigers.
Unquestionably, Bardia is the place to go if you want to get away from the crowds and have a relaxing jungle safari experience. Besides, Bardia National Park is more quiet and serene than other national parks in Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Day to Day Plan |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal |
| 2 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
| 3 | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar |
| 4 | Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar |
| 5 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Debuche |
| 6 | Trek from Debuche to Dingboche |
| 7 | Acclimatization Day in Dingboche |
| 8 | Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche |
| 9 | Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep |
| 10 | Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555m/18,208ft)-viewpoint, trek back to Pheriche |
| 11 | Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar |
| 12 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla |
| 13 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
| 14 | Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and drive to Bardia National Park |
| 15 | Full day tiger tracking – Private safari |
| 16 | Full-day tiger tracking – Private safari |
| 17 | Full day Rafting safari |
| 18 | Drive to Nepalgunj and fly to Kathmandu. |
| 19 | Final Departure |
Everest Base Camp Trip Highlights:
- Massif Mountains ranges with the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848.86m).
- Other mountain peaks like Mt Makalu (8,481m/27,825ft), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m/27,940t), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Mt. Nuptse (7,861m/25,791ft, Mt. Pumori(7,161m/23,494ft), and Mt. Amadablam(6,812m/22,349ft), and add to the beauty of trekking.
- Explore Sagarmatha National Park.
- Wide range of flora and fauna.
- Wildlife encounters like musk deer, red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, black bear, and colorful pheasants.
- Colorful Rhododendrons forests (during Spring).
- Astonishing natural landscapes.
- Walk by the bank of Dudhkoshi River, high suspension bridges, and mani stones with praying flags and wheels.
- Explore and experience the unique culture and lifestyles of local Sherpa people.
- View of the highest glacier in the world- Khumbu Glacier
- Amazing panoramic view from Kalapathar (5,545m) and Nagakarsang (5,090m)
- Ancient Tengboche Monastery (Dawa Choeling Gompa), the largest monastery in the Khumbu region built in 1916 by Lama Gulu.
- Sherpa Capital Namche Bazar is the world’s highest market and the city without vehicles.
- Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft), the view of the surrounding mountains: Lhotse (8,516n/ 27,940ft), Thamserku (6,608m/ 21,680ft), Kangtega (6,788m/22,25ft), and Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,389ft).
Wildlife Safari Trip Highlights:
- One of the major wildlife sighting destinations, offering maximum sighting probability of endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Wild Elephant, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Black Buck, Crocodiles, Gangetic Dolphin, and bird species including Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Sarus Crane.
- Habitat of the tallest recorded Asian Wild Elephant named “Rajagaj”.
- Park offers the narrowest home range for adult Royal Bengal Tiger.
- BNP nurtures the highest population of Asian Wild elephants and the second-highest population of Royal Bengal Tiger, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, and Swamp Deer.
- Entertains the highest pray base density among the Nepalese protected areas.
- Majestic views of lush grasslands, forest in its peak canopy, rivers, wetlands, and the bioclimatic variations in tropical and sub-tropical climatic regions.
- the indigenous Tharu culture and tradition.
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