Wildlife Tours in India and Nepal

Head out on a jeep safari through UNESCO-listed Chitwan National Park to spot one-horned rhinos, gharial crocodiles, and Bengal tigers in their natural habitat. Stay at the Barauli Community Guesthouse for two nights, where you'll connect with the Tharu people and walk through rice paddies along the Narayani River. Visit Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Buddha, before seeing authentic wildlife in Nepal's diverse ecosystems.

Two safari drives take you through Ranthambore National Park's 400-square-kilometer jungle, tracking Bengal tigers while looking for leopards and crocodiles near turquoise lakes and ancient temples. Canoe trips on the Rapti River in Chitwan National Park let you float quietly past the rare one-horned Indian rhino grazing in tall elephant grass, and guided jungle walks reveal 450 bird species including kingfishers.

Look for the rare one-horned Indian rhino on jeep or canoe safaris in Chitwan National Park, which has over 700 rhinos and a gharial crocodile breeding centre. Head to Twenty Thousand Lakes (Bis Hajaar Tal), Nepal's second-largest wetland, where you'll see migratory birds and marsh mugger crocodiles. Take a traditional riverboat along the sacred River Ganges from Allahabad, camping on its banks near Chunar and watching daily life in the riverside villages.

Head out on jeep safaris through Chitwan National Park searching for endangered one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, and Indian elephants across 500 species. You'll take scenic dugout canoe rides down the Rapti River with stops at local villages, plus guided nature walks through jungle habitats. Traditional Tharu dance performances happen at the lodge during your two-night stay in Chitwan, with expert naturalist guides leading wildlife tracking expeditions and bird watching excursions throughout Asia's top game parks.

Track wild Bengal tigers on jeep safaris through Chitwan National Park and Ranthambore National Park, two of Asia's premier wildlife reserves where endangered one-horned rhinos roam alongside leopards, sloth bears, and sambar deer. Navigate the Rapti River by dugout canoe searching for marsh mugger crocodiles while staying at jungle lodges that offer guided nature walks through primary forest habitat. Watch authentic Tharu cultural performances at your Chitwan accommodation between game drives, with two full days dedicated to wildlife viewing across both UNESCO-protected reserves where tiger sightings occur along forest paths and near ancient ruins.

Head into UNESCO-listed Chitwan National Park on a jeep safari to look for one-horned rhinos, gharial crocodiles, and langur monkeys in their natural habitat. You'll spend two nights at Barauli Community Guesthouse, a G Adventures-supported homestay where you can walk through rice paddies and meet the Tharu people. This wildlife adventure is for ages 18+ and includes a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges in Varanasi plus a stop at Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace.