Nature & Wildlife

From the subtropical jungles of the Terai to the alpine forests ringing the valley, encounter Nepal's remarkable biodiversity on guided safaris, hikes, and birding excursions.

8 experiences available

Chitwan

Chitwan Jungle Safari (Jeep)

Traverse Chitwan National Park by jeep in search of one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves.

Full day

$50

Chitwan

Chitwan Canoe & Walking Safari

Glide silently down the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, spotting crocodiles and water birds, then continue on foot through the sal forest.

Full day

$40

Koshi Tappu

Bird Watching in Koshi Tappu

Spot over 500 species of resident and migratory birds in the wetlands of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, a paradise for ornithologists.

Full day

$60

Shivapuri

Shivapuri Nature Hike

Hike through the lush oak and rhododendron forests of Shivapuri National Park, with chances to spot langurs, barking deer, and Himalayan birds.

5 hrs

$25

Nagarkot

Nagarkot Sunrise & Day Hike

Watch the sun rise over a panorama of Himalayan peaks from Nagarkot, then hike through terraced farmland and forest to Changu Narayan temple.

6 hrs

$30

Phulchowki

Phulchowki Hill Birding

Ascend the highest hill in the Kathmandu Valley to find rare sunbirds, spiderhunters, and cutias in a pristine cloud forest canopy.

5 hrs

$35

Kathmandu Valley

Sharing Seed Farm Visit

Visit a community seed bank and organic farm preserving heirloom Nepali crop varieties, and learn about sustainable agriculture in the Himalayan foothills.

4 hrs

$25

Bardia

Bardia Wildlife Day Safari

Explore the remote wilderness of Bardia National Park by jeep, with excellent chances of spotting wild tigers, dolphins, and elephants.

Full day

$70