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Tracking Endangered Red Panda in Nepal

13 days
Start and end in Kathmandu

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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Start point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu Arrival, 01:05 - 23:50)
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of UNESCO Heritage sites
    • Visit Patan Durbar Square
    • Explore Boudhanath stupa and monasteries
    • Visit Pashupatinath temple complex
    Landmarks
    Patan Durbar Square
    Boudhanath Stupa
    Pashupatinath Temple
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Shivapuri National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Kathmandu Valley forests
    • Evening walk to artificial water reservoir at Shivapuri National Park
    Landmarks
    Shivapuri National Park
  4. Day 4

    Shivapuri National Park to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Lakhuri Banjyang
    • Bird watching and Himalayan viewing
    Landmarks
    Lakhuri Banjyang
  5. Day 5

    Kathmandu to Illam

    Optional Activities

    • Explore tea gardens and taste locally made tea
    Landmarks
    Illam Tea Gardens
  6. Day 6

    Illam to Dobato Community Homestay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cook and prepare local Nepali dishes with host
  7. Day 7

    Dobato Community Homestay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during full-day forest excursion)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Red Panda tracking expedition with forest guide
    • Wildlife and nature observation
  8. Day 8

    Dobato Community Homestay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Red Panda tracking forest walk with guide
    • Wildlife and bird observation
  9. Day 9

    Dobato Community Homestay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Red Panda tracking forest expedition
    • Wildlife observation
  10. Day 10

    Dobato to Illam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Illam hill station
  11. Day 11

    Illam to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
    • Shopping in Kathmandu
  12. Day 12

    Kathmandu to Bhaktapur

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bhaktapur old town
    • Leisurely walk at Pottery Square
    • View traditional handicraft making
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Pottery Square, Bhaktapur
  13. Day 13

    Departure

    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu Departure, 01:05 - 23:55)

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 175817

  • Currency
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Aarya Village Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Aarya Village Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Aarya Village Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

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