When you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport you will be warmly greeted and welcomed to Nepal by a representative of Apoorva tours. We will take you to your hotel and get you checked-in after which can relax at the hotel.  After a short rest you can take a brief tour of the popular tourist area of the Thamel District. Here you can find all the services you require including restaurants, supermarkets ATM machines and money exchange facilities. If you have forgotten to bring something you will be sure to find it somewhere in Thamel.

We will drive from Kathmandu to Simra which is about 120 KM from Kathmandu and the journey takes around 5 hours. The road is single track and the scenic journey passes through dense pine forests and passes farmed terraces as it makes its way through the Churia Hills which reach 2,000 Metres above sea level.

It is an exciting journey as the road is dotted with sharp hairpin bends and is frequently edged by deep valleys.

Once we arrive at Simra you will have some spare time to explore the town and maybe visit the Hanuman Temple.

At the Reserve headquarters there is a view tower (machan) and from here you will have an excellent opportunity to view the wildlife for game viewing.

ELEPHANT SAFARI: From an elephant camp which is located near Amlekhgunj you can take advantage of the best way to view the wildlife close up. Perched high on the back of an elephant you can explore the parks amazing savannah, forests and fauna.

CANOE EXPEDITION: Now you have a wonderful opportunity to view an amazing and beautiful wealth of nature’s creatures. There will be a host of wildlife including reptile’s birds and other animals. Bothe the Gharial and the Mugger crocodiles inhabit the surrounds of the river.

VILLAGE Experience:  The Tharu people have lived in this region in harmony with nature for many centuries. A visit to the Tharu village Museum region will give you an insight into their unique culture and traditions.

SAFARI DRIVE: In order to spot some of the rarer species you will be driven deep into the nether regions of the reserve.

The reserve is a paradise for ornithologists and is home to around 500 species of birds including the endangered great horn bill the peafowl, Giant pied hornbill, red jungle fowl, paradise flycatchers, woodpecker as well as a host of other species. The reserve houses a number of watch towers which offer excellent viewing opportunities.

From September to November and from February to April, the variety of birds in the reserve is boosted as migratory birds combine with the residential birds to create a delightful profusion of bird watching opportunities.

Later we will return to Kathmandu where you will be taken to your hotel

Today we have to Say a sad goodbye to Nepal, but Apoorva Tours sincerely hopes that you will have had such a wonderful experience that you will be sure to come and see us again soon.

Finally we will drive you to the airport in sufficient time (3 hours) to catch your flight. Sadly we have to bid you farewell and bon voyage.