Overview
This Nepal adventure and safari tour is a six-day mix of jungle wildlife and adrenaline, from a Chitwan safari to a bungee over the Kali Gandaki. You begin in the subtropical forests of Chitwan National Park with a jeep safari, canoe ride and Tharu culture, then head to The Cliff near Kushma for the world's second-highest bungee jump or highest canyon swing. The trip finishes in Pokhara with paragliding over Phewa Lake and canyoning down waterfalls in the surrounding hills, before the drive back to Kathmandu. It suits travellers who want to pair wildlife with adventure sports and see a different side of Nepal beyond trekking.
The itinerary
- Scenic drive through river valleys and terraced farmland
- Arrive at a jungle resort on the edge of Chitwan National Park
- Settle into the tropical surroundings
- Then a Tharu cultural performance of music and dance
- Canoe ride on the Rapti River past crocodiles and birds
- Guided jungle walk to learn the park’s ecosystem
- After lunch, a jeep safari in search of rhinos, deer and, if lucky, a Bengal tiger
- Back to the jungle resort to rest
- Scenic drive on winding mountain roads and river valleys
- Arrive at The Cliff, suspended above the Kali Gandaki gorge
- Settle into the canyon-side resort
- Free time in the peaceful canyon setting
- Breakfast above the canyon at The Cliff
- Choose the world's second-highest bungee or highest canyon swing over the Kali Gandaki
- Drive on to Pokhara and check in near Phewa Lake
- Free time at Lakeside
- Drive to Sarangkot for paragliding over Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake
- Panoramic views of the Annapurna range in flight
- Then canyoning down waterfalls and rock slides
- Back to Lakeside for a last night in Pokhara
- Breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara
- Drive east on the Prithvi Highway, six to nine hours with stops
- Views of the Trishuli valley and hill villages along the way
- Drop-off at your hotel in Kathmandu
What the price covers
Your price covers the private vehicle that stays with you for all six days, two nights in Chitwan and two in Pokhara at a 3-star hotel and one night in a deluxe cottage at The Cliff, all with breakfast, the Chitwan park entry, canoe ride, guided jungle walk, shared jeep safari and Tharu dance show, one bungee jump or canyon swing, the paragliding flight and the canyoning.
Things to carry
- Quick-drying clothes and a swimsuit for canyoning and flights
- Neutral-coloured clothing and insect repellent for the jungle safari
- Secure trainers or sports sandals with a firm strap
- A change of clothes, towel and a dry bag
- Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, a daypack and a power bank
Good to know
Complete guide
Nepal is famous for its mountains, but this trip shows two of its other faces: the subtropical jungle of the Terai and the country's booming adventure-sport scene. Over six days you go from tracking rhinos in Chitwan to leaping off a canyon and flying over a lake. Here is how it comes together and what to expect.
What the Nepal adventure and safari tour covers
The route runs from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park, The Cliff near Kushma and Pokhara, and back to Kathmandu, pairing wildlife with adrenaline. Chitwan brings the safari, The Cliff the bungee and swing, and Pokhara the paragliding and canyoning. It is a lot of ground and variety for six days, so expect some longer drives between the highlights. Travellers who want only the adrenaline half, without the jungle, can look at the Nepal super adventure tour.
The Chitwan safari
Chitwan is a UNESCO-listed national park in the lowland Terai, home to one-horned rhinos, deer, crocodiles and, rarely, tigers. The safari mixes a jeep drive, a dugout canoe ride on the Rapti and a guided walk, along with a taste of Tharu culture. Bring neutral-coloured clothing, insect repellent and a little patience, as wildlife watching rewards quiet and time.
Bungee, paragliding and canyoning
The adventure half is centred on two places: The Cliff, where you choose the bungee or the canyon swing over the Kali Gandaki, and Pokhara, where you fly tandem from Sarangkot and canyon down waterfalls in the hills. All are guided and run for beginners, but they are genuine thrills, so wear secure clothing and follow the crew's briefing closely.
Who this trip suits and how to prepare
This is for travellers who want variety: wildlife, culture and adrenaline in one short trip, with only moderate fitness required. Come with quick-drying clothes, sun protection and an open mind. If you would rather add a gentler mountain-and-lake leg afterwards, the Hattiban rock climbing day near Kathmandu is an easy add-on for another dose of adventure.
