Wildlife Group Photography Tour
Price Guide from £1,700.00 per person
This photographic tour combines visits to two of Nepal's national parks, with excursions to many of Kathmandu's historical sites and two days in the beautiful scenic city of Pokhara.
In Kathmandu there are excursions to many sites that appear on UNESCO's World Heritage List, including Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath and Budhanilkantha.
Shivapuri National Park is on the outskirts of Kathmandu and is the ideal location for photographing many of the local bird and wildlife, such as the Himalayan black bear, crested serpent eagle, barking deer and laughing thrush.
During two full days at Royal Chitwan National Park, you have the opportunity of enjoying a morning elephant safari, to photograph many of the parks 43 species of mammals, such as the single-horned Asiatic rhino, gharial crocodile and Bengal tiger.
Whilst in Pokhara, Nepal's most photogenic valley, you will be taken on photographic tours of the surrounding area, visiting spectacular mountain ranges, canyons, villages, temples and lakes.
Itinerary includes
- Twin share accommodation specified hotels/guesthouses or of a similar standard on full board basis
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Full sightseeing program with English speaking guide including all entrance fees
- All transportation in private vehicles
- Domestic flight Pokhara to Kathmandu in economy class inc. airport tax
Itinerary excludes
- Tips to drivers, guides and hotel porters
| Day | Schedule | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Kathmandu - Transfer to the Park Village Resort for welcome drink and lunch - After lunch walk to the national heritage site of Budhanikantha to photograph the monument of Lord Vishnu - Late afternoon presentation on the 'Orientation of culture and nature of Nepal' - Open-air barbeque dinner in the evening | |
| 2 | After breakfast hike to Shivapuri National Park (approx. 2 hours) stopping en route at Pani Muhan for bird watching and a photography session - After a packed-lunch at Nagi Gompa return to the Park VillageResort via Tare Bhir, stopping regularly for more photo opportunities | |
| 3 | Photographic tour around Kathmandu including visits to Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square - Overnight stay at Park Village Resort | |
| 4 | Photographic tour around Kathmandu including visits to Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur - Overnight stay at Park Village Resort | |
| 5 | Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park - Transfer to Chitwan by private coach - Check-in to the Maruni Sanctuary Lodge on arrival - Visit Elephant breeding centre for photography session | |
| 6 | Full day at Chitwan National Park - Morning Elephant safari and canoing to photograph rhinos and crocodiles - Visit the Tharu Cultural Village for a photographic session in the afternoon | |
| 7 | Full day at Chitwan National Park photographing more of the local wildlife | |
| 8 | Chitwan to Pokhara by road stopping regularly for landscape photography sessions en route - On arrival check-in at the Pokhara View Garden Hotel | |
| 9 | Pokhara - Full day sightseeing and photographic tour to Sarankot and Naudanda | |
| 10 | Pokhara - Full day photography tour of anthropological and other scenic areas in the Pokhara Valley | |
| 11 | Pokhara to Kathmandu - Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu - Photography tour of medieval Kathmandu - Overnight stay at the Kathmandu Guest House | |
| 12 | Kathmandu - Transfer to airport for return flight to UK |
Price Guide from £1,700.00 per person
The price is is based on a typical scenario of two people traveling in Mid season
For an exact cost based on your holiday requirements please contact us.
Supplements for single travelers available on request.
