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Morning: After breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day sightseeing tour with a professional guide and a private car.
Sites Visited:
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Explore the ancient royal palace, temples, and historical monuments, including Kumari-Ghar, Kasthamandap, and Hanuman Dhoka.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): Enjoy an aerial view of the Kathmandu Valley and visit the museum housing ancient fossils and religious statues.
Pashupatinath: Visit the famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Boudhhanath: Explore the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal.
Evening: Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Key Highlights:
Scenic Beauty: The Babai Valley is known for its untouched natural beauty, offering a peaceful environment with the sound of the river, birds, and wildlife.
Adventure: The combination of rafting, fishing, and wildlife spotting provides an exhilarating experience.
Cultural Experience: The trip includes visits to some of Kathmandu's most important cultural and historical sites, enriching your understanding of Nepali culture.
Wildlife Encounters: Bardiya National Park is one of the best places in Nepal to see wildlife in their natural habitat, making this trip even more special.
Morning: Early morning flight to Nepalgunj, which takes about 40 minutes. The flight offers scenic views of the Annapurna range, Mahabharat range, and terraced farmlands.
Arrival in Nepalgunj: After arriving at Nepalgunj airport, you'll meet other group members and drive for about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach Chepang, the starting point of your fishing and rafting adventure.
Rafting and Fishing: After lunch in Chepang, you'll begin rafting down the Babai River, with opportunities to fish along the way. Golden Masheer is particularly active at night, so you can set your fishing rod and enjoy fishing into the evening.
Overnight: Camp 1 by the riverbank.
Morning: Early morning fishing before breakfast, with a good chance to spot wildlife.
Rafting and Fishing: Continue rafting and fishing as you enter the denser parts of the forest where the river deepens. The crew will prepare a picnic lunch on the riverbank.
Afternoon: After lunch, continue rafting for about 3 hours until you reach Camp 2. Set up your fishing rod again to catch species like Golden Masheer and Goonch.
Overnight: Camp 2.
All-Day Activity: Similar to the previous day, you'll spend the entire day rafting and fishing, moving further downstream. The natural beauty of the surroundings and the thrill of fishing in a remote area make this a memorable part of the trip.
Overnight: Camp 3.
Morning: Continue rafting and fishing until you reach the Babai Bridge, the endpoint of your river journey.
Drive to Nepalgunj: After lunch, you'll take a jeep ride back to Nepalgunj.
Optional Activities: If time allows, you can stay in Thakurdwar to enjoy a jungle safari in Bardiya National Park, including jeep or elephant safaris and experiencing Tharu cultural shows and cuisine.
Overnight: Either in Nepalgunj or Bardiya, depending on your choice.
Morning: After breakfast, fly from Nepalgunj back to Kathmandu.
Afternoon: Optional guided tour to additional cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu or explore Thamel, the tourist hub, for shopping and dining.
Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Your Start Date is the day you land in Nepal, and your End Date is when you fly home.
If the set Babai River Fishing Expedition 8 Days group dates don’t suit your schedule, we can offer alternative dates upon request.
