We are well travelled but not yet been to Nepal. We particularly love birds and wildlife. I notice there is a free day in Bandipur on day 6. Is it possible that we could do a long one day tour bird / wildlife spotting - hiking Ok too. even if this is returning yo Chitwan NP or other suggestions.

Yes, absolutely on the free day in Bandipur (Day 6), it's possible to arrange a longer day tour focused on bird and wildlife spotting, including hiking if you're comfortable with that. There are several options in the region, and in some cases this can include travel toward areas such as Chitwan National Park or other nearby nature-rich locations, depending on availability and timing. Your tour leader will be the best person to help arrange this locally, as they can recommend the most suitable options based on seasonal conditions and your interests, and assist with organizing guides and transport.

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You can arrive at any time on day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting at 6:00pm. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where and when this meeting will take place.

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Day 1
Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a Nepali restaurant
Day 2
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
- Bodhnath Stupa and Monastery visit
- Durbar Square exploration
Optional Activities
- Mount Everest scenic flight (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Bodhnath Stupa
Durbar Square
Sagamartha National Park
Mount Everest
Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
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- Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
Optional Activities
- Taal Barahi temple visit
- Dinner at a lakeside restaurant
Landmarks
Phewa Tal
Taal Barahi Temple
Day 4
Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional momo (steamed dumplings) prepared during community cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Sarangkot Hill
Landmarks
Sarangkot Hill
International Mountain Museum
Machhapuchhare
Day 5
Pokhara to Bandipur
Included Activities
- Bandipur Day Trip
Landmarks
Bandipur
Day 6
Bandipur
Optional Activities
- Hiking through tribal villages and hilltop shrines
- Temple visits
- Coffee and views at local cafes
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Bandipur
Day 7
Bandipur to Chitwan National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village Tour, Sunset view & Typical Tharu Stick Dance (Cultural Show Around 30 Minute)
Landmarks
Chitwan National Park
Day 8
Chitwan National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoe Ride & Jeep Safari at Chitwan National Park
Landmarks
Chitwan National Park
Rapti River
Day 9
Chitwan National Park to Bhaktapur
Meals
Lunch (Lunch stop along the Trisuli River)
Included Activities
- Lunch stop along Trisuli River
Optional Activities
- Early-morning birdwatching safari
Landmarks
Bhaktapur
Trisuli River
Day 10
Bhaktapur to Kathmandu
Included Activities
- Bhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner
Landmarks
Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Lion Gate
Golden Gate
Yakcheswor Mahadev Temple
Day 11
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Bodhnath Stupa
Durbar Square
Sagamartha National Park
Mount Everest

Landmarks
Phewa Tal
Taal Barahi Temple

Landmarks
Sarangkot Hill
International Mountain Museum
Machhapuchhare

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Bandipur

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Bandipur

Landmarks
Chitwan National Park

Landmarks
Chitwan National Park
Rapti River

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Bhaktapur
Trisuli River

Landmarks
Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Lion Gate
Golden Gate
Yakcheswor Mahadev Temple

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4.6

Overall rating based on 43 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.2
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
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J
November 6th, 2019
A bit disappointed with intrepid. As I thought it is a well established company. The customer services has been...
A bit disappointed with intrepid. As I thought it is a well established company. The customer services has been disappointing. 1. The itinerary showed wrong map and wrong schedule which included Chitwan Park which is not included in final travel notes. Pls be carful 2. Hotel have free shuttle bus but you cannot enjoy as you have to pay extra which is much higher than normal price. 3. Tour Guide has provide wrong information about temperature and schedule. I would recommend you do your research and cover yourself. 4. I am very uncomfortable about the tips. On the first day, you will be asked to pay 50USD to cover the whole trip. However, Everyday you will need to discuss with tour guide that tips are not enough. Which has been annoying. If you do not pay ASAP, they will keep chasing you. However, they do not mind your actives photos or videos. It is all about pay them money. As far as my understanding..how much I like to pay and when I pay is up to my decision. For this tour..it is a different story. While on the positive side..the activities guides are very fun and helping. You will cover exciting activities in few days. However..I do not think it suits every Seasons as lots of us got sick during the tour. So overal 3/5 for this tour, to be frank.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
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Joy
November 2nd, 2019
Totally exceeded expectations, really good all round tour of Nepal highlights, Nebal surprised us every day with...
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Garry
October 26th, 2019
Had a great time,with experience with our guide,only problems were with internal flights.out of there controll.
Traveled in October 2019
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Alison
September 18th, 2019
Good range of experiences, great optional trip to Annapurna Base camp, good tour leader, good accommodation.
Traveled in April 2019
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Ulrike
September 18th, 2019
Because I will definitely travel with Intrepid again & I'd like others to have such a great experience as well :)
Traveled in March 2019
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Suzanne
September 18th, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Nepal. The itinerary was well planned to give a wide variety of insights...
I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Nepal. The itinerary was well planned to give a wide variety of insights into the Nepalese culture, it's people and the country. Our guide, Subash, was excellent. He carried out the organisation of the trip so calmly, always factoring in any possibility of possibility of difficulty or delay and staying flexible and accommodating to all of the individuals requirements of the group. He managed our expectations extremely well so that we were mostly delighted with the actual experience. He readily shared his knowledge of his country with us to enhance our experience at every stage. He could not have done any more to improve my trip to Nepal.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
A
Renee
September 18th, 2019
Wonderful guide, excellent choice of places visited.
Traveled in March 2019
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Patricia
September 18th, 2019
Subash Neupane was superb, and he really made the trip meaningful. He was attentive, well informed, and gave us the...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Heather
September 18th, 2019
Nepal is a fascinating country,I had visited Nepal over 4 years ago,This was my daughter Katie's first overseas...
Nepal is a fascinating country,I had visited Nepal over 4 years ago,This was my daughter Katie's first overseas travel experience and she was somewhat nervous.I believe that Subash's positive support and knowledge enabled us to have a truly wonderful experience.He is an excellent tour leader and ambassador for Nepal.He interactedso well with every one and was very organised and went out of his way to make sure that every one was comfortable.. yes it was certainlyculturally different to New Zealandbutthat proved to be so interesting.The scenic flightof the Himalayan mountains was specialboth spiritually and emotionally .Chitwan National Park was great.There were only 9 on the tour and we all got on well together.It was afantasticexperience for Katie and I travelling togetherShow more
Traveled in March 2019
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Caroline
September 18th, 2019
The our tour leader Subash Neupane contributed significantly to why the trip went so well. He is a very experienced...
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Asked on February 7th, 2026
We are well travelled but not yet been to Nepal. We particularly love birds and wildlife. I notice there is a free day in Bandipur on day 6. Is it possible that we could do a long one day tour bird / wildlife spotting - hiking Ok too. even if this is returning yo Chitwan NP or other suggestions.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  Yes, absolutely on the free day in Bandipur (Day 6), it's possible to arrange a longer day tour focused on bird and wildlife spotting, including hiking if you're comfortable with that. There are several options in the region, and in some cases this can include travel toward areas such as Chitwan National Park or other nearby nature-rich locations, depending on availability and timing. Your tour leader will be the best person to help arrange this locally, as they can recommend the most suitable options based on seasonal conditions and your interests, and assist with organizing guides and transport.
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Barry
Asked on April 3rd, 2015
What time we need to meet the group at the start of the tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
  You can arrive at any time on day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting at 6:00pm. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where and when this meeting will take place.

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- 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.
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