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  • Country Nepal
  • Duration 18 Days
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Trip profile Three Big Cats Tour in Nepal
  • Activity Big Cats Tracking
  • Max. altitude 4,200 m/13,780
  • Best season February and March
  • Accommodation Luxury and comfortable teahouses, jungle eco-lodges and resorts with full-board meals, and modern amenities.
  • Meals B,L, D
  • Start / end point Kathmandu- Manang- Kathmandu-Nepalgunj - Bardia National Park- Kathmandu
  • Transportation Flight, 4WD Private Jeep and Car

Highlights of Three Big Cats, Tour in Nepal

  • Encounter the three big cats of Nepal: the Royal Bengal Tiger, the snow leopard, and the leopard in a single trip.
  • Explore the heavenly highlands and lowlands of Nepal at a time.
  • Experience the captivating cultures and changing climates within Nepal’s small territory.
  • Different species of flora and fauna.
  • Trek the famous Annapurna Circuit while tracking the Snow Leopard.
  • Witness the warm hospitality and the rich culture and traditions of the Gurung and Tharu ethnic groups.
  • More chances of spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Leopard in the Bardia National Park, and the snow leopard in the Annapurna Region of Manang.
  • Get a great glimpse of the panoramic view of the Annapurna ranges.

Overview of Three Big Cats, Tour in Nepal

While embarking on a big cat tour in Nepal, it’s crucial to book your trip through reliable tour companies. That places a high priority on responsible tourism and wildlife protection. As a top private wildlife tour operator in Nepal, Tiger Encounter gives visitors a one-of-a-kind chance to encounter the amazing animals in their natural environment in the national parks and conservation areas of Nepal. The experienced team of wildlife experts and nature guides at Tiger Encounter is available to assist you.

Tashi R. Ghale is our expert guide on all of our snow leopard tracking treks in Manang. He is a native of Manang, having spent the last 20 years studying and photographing these magnificent creatures. He has spotted the snow leopards more than 50 times till now. Nobody else has had as many encounters with snow leopards as he has.

Born and bred in Bardia, Manju Mahatara is a senior female safari guide. She is the leading guide in our tiger and leopard tracking tour in Bardia National Park. She is a nature guide and photographer who is devoted to the outdoors and wildlife. Manju is an expert at escorting guests through a variety of natural habitats of Bardia while watching wildlife in the wild. She has years of expertise organizing safaris and giving guests a wonderful wildlife safari experience in Bardia, Nepal.

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Embark on an extraordinary adventure through Nepal’s pristine trails, encountering majestic Snow Leopards, Tigers, and Leopards, while customizing your itinerary to suit your preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote, with costs varying by season for solo travelers or private groups.

Limited slots available for the exclusive "Three Big Cats" Private Tour – 2027

  1. 8th February to 26th February, 2027
  2. 14th February to 04th March, 2027
  3. 20th February to 10th March (Booked)
  4. 25th February to 15th March 2027
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Three Big Cats Tour in Nepal itineraries are customisable; according to your choice & the number of days you want to stay. Simply, Contact Us 

Itinerary of the Three Big Cats, Tour in Nepal

  • Accommodation 5 star hotel
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep or Car
  • Maximum altitude 1,350m/4,429 ft.
  • Trek duration 30 minutes drive
  • Trek distance 5 km drive
  • Meals B,L,D

Arrive in Kathmandu and meet our team at the airport. Transfer to your hotel and spend the day relaxing, checking your photography equipment, and preparing for your private Big Cats Expedition. In the evening, enjoy a trip briefing and meet your expedition leader.

  • Accommodation River View Hotel
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 1,860m/ 6,102ft.
  • Trek duration 8-9 hours drive
  • Trek distance 228 km / 142 miles drive
  • Meals B,L,D

Travel by private 4WD jeep from Kathmandu to Dharapani via Besisahar. The scenic drive passes rivers, terraced hillsides, and traditional villages before reaching the gateway to the Annapurna region.

  • Accommodation Hotel Mountain Lake
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude (3,500m / 11,482 ft.)
  • Trek duration 4-5 hours drive
  • Trek distance 48 km/30 miles drive
  • Meals B,L,D

Continue your journey to Manang, one of Nepal’s most beautiful Himalayan valleys. After settling into your lodge, enjoy a gentle acclimatization hike and an in-depth briefing with Tashi on snow leopard tracking techniques, photography, and the expedition plan.

  • Accommodation Hotel Mountain Lake
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 4,000 m/13,123ft.
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 4-6 km
  • Meals B,L, D

After an early breakfast, head into the mountains with expert tracker Tashi R. Ghale for your first dedicated Snow Leopard tracking day. Learn to recognize fresh pugmarks, scrapes, scat, scent markings, and signs of blue sheep activity while exploring prime habitat. Spend the day scanning cliffs and rocky slopes before returning to the lodge after sunset.

  • Accommodation Hotel Mountain Lake
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 4,000 m/13,123ft.
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 5-6 km
  • Meals B,L,D

Venture into more secluded valleys known for Snow Leopard activity. Follow fresh tracks and natural movement patterns while learning advanced tracking techniques and ethical wildlife photography from Tashi. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery throughout the day.

  • Accommodation Hotel Mountain Lake
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 4,600 m/15,092 ft
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 10 km
  • Meals B,L,D

Hike to panoramic ridgelines offering wide views across Snow Leopard habitat. Spend the day patiently scanning distant cliffs and mountain slopes for opportunities to witness natural behaviors such as resting, traveling, or hunting.

  • Accommodation Hotel Dream Home
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 4,600 m/15,092 ft.
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 5-6 km
  • Meals B,L,D

Set out before dawn to reach prime observation points as the first light illuminates the mountains. Patiently search for Snow Leopards while photographing Himalayan landscapes, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Griffons, Golden Eagles, and other alpine wildlife. Return to the lodge in the evening.

  • Accommodation Hotel Dream Home
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 4,200 m/13,779 ft.
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 7-8 km
  • Meals B,L,D

Using knowledge gathered over the previous days, concentrate on areas with the freshest signs of Snow Leopard activity. Track blue sheep herds and other wildlife indicators while spending a full day searching the rugged Himalayan landscape for the elusive “Queen of the Himalayas.”

  • Accommodation Hotel Mountain Lake
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 3,500m / 11,482 ft.
  • Trek duration 12 hrs with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Trek distance 10 km
  • Meals B,L,D

Spend one final full day in the mountains, taking advantage of every chance to take pictures of snow leopards, Himalayan fauna, and stunning alpine scenery. After twilight, head back to the Manang hotel to celebrate the end of an amazing snow leopard tracking and photography adventure.

  • Accommodation The Old Inn
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 1,030 m/3,380 ft
  • Trek duration Trek duration 7-8 hours
  • Trek distance 140 km / 87 miles drive
  • Meals B,L,D

Leave the high mountains behind and enjoy a scenic drive back to Bandipur. The journey offers spectacular views as the landscape gradually changes from alpine terrain to lush river valleys.

  • Accommodation 5 star hotel
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 1,350m/4,429 ft.
  • Trek duration 6-7 hours drive
  • Trek distance 137 km / 85 miles drive
  • Meals B,L,D

Drive back to Kathmandu and relax after your mountain adventure. In the evening, receive a detailed briefing about the upcoming Bardia National Park safari and prepare for Nepal’s premier tiger-tracking experience.

  • Accommodation Tiger Track Eco Resort
  • Transportation Flight and 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 150 m to 300 m (492 ft to 984 ft)
  • Trek duration 50 minutes flight and 2 hours drive

Take a morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj before driving to Bardia National Park. After checking into your lodge, head out for a half-day jeep safari in the surrounding community forest, providing your first opportunity to spot wildlife.

  • Accommodation Tiger Track Eco Resort
  • Transportation Private 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 150 m to 300 m (492 ft to 984 ft)
  • Trek duration 12 hours with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Meals B,L,D

Begin before sunrise with a private jeep safari into the core areas of Bardia National Park. Working alongside experienced naturalists and local trackers, search for fresh pugmarks, alarm calls, scent markings, and other signs of tiger and leopard activity. The day combines jeep drives with short guided walks, offering excellent opportunities to photograph wildlife in the golden morning and evening light.

  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 150 m to 300 m (492 ft to 984 ft)
  • Trek duration 12 hours with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Meals B,L,D

Explore a different section of the park, focusing on riverine forests and open grasslands where predators frequently patrol. A combination of jeep safaris and quiet jungle walks increases your chances of encountering Bengal Tigers, Common Leopards, Asian Elephants, Greater One-horned Rhinos, and numerous bird species while learning about the behaviour and ecology of Bardia’s wildlife.

  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 150 m to 300 m (492 ft to 984 ft)
  • Trek duration 12 hours with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Meals B,L,D

Experience a unique wildlife safari with a peaceful rafting excursion along the Karnali or Babai River, scanning the riverbanks for mammals and birds. The afternoon continues with a private jeep safari through prime tiger habitat, following fresh wildlife signs and adapting the route based on recent animal movements to maximize photography opportunities.

  • Accommodation Tiger Track Eco Resort
  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 150 m to 300 m (492 ft to 984 ft)
  • Trek duration 12 hours with lunch and frequent breaks for scanning and waiting
  • Meals B,L,D

Enjoy your final full day in Bardia with a flexible safari planned around the latest wildlife activity. Your guide will select the most promising locations based on fresh tracks and recent sightings, giving you one last opportunity to photograph Bengal Tigers, Common Leopards, and other remarkable wildlife before concluding your exclusive Big Cats expedition.

  • Accommodation 5 star hotel
  • Transportation Flight and 4WD Private Jeep
  • Maximum altitude 1,350 m/ 4,419 ft.
  • Trek duration 2 hours drive and 50 minutes flight
  • Meals B,L,D

After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Nepal’s plains and the Himalayan range before spending your final evening in the capital.

  • Transportation 4WD Private Jeep or Car

Today, you leave Nepal with memories that will last a lifetime. Our friendly representative will escort you from your hotel to the airport for a flight to your home country or onward journey.

Tiger Encounter can’t wait to welcome you back for another thrilling wildlife safari—reach out to plan your next unforgettable adventure with ease!

Includes of the Three Big Cats, Tour in Nepal

  • All necessary airport arrival and departure transport as per the itinerary.
  • 3 nights luxury hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (4/5-star category hotel) in BB plan.
  • Private 4WD Land Cruiser transportation, including Kathmandu to Manang via Besisahar, Chame (for 2 days – start).
  • Two-night luxury accommodation in Besisahar with a BB plan, and 1-night accommodation in Chame.
  • 7-night accommodation with attached rooms in Manang.
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, during the drive, trek, and tracking (unlimited)
  • Hot Beverages (Tea, Coffee, Milk, Hot Chocolate, Hot Water)
  • Pack veg/non-veg lunch during the big cat tracking.
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff. (Guide and driver)
  • Guide and porter fares and taxes. Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card.
  • Flight from Kathmandu – Nepaljung – Kathmandu round trip.
  • 5 nights of luxury accommodation in a resort at Bardia National Park
  • Full board Veg/Non-veg basis accommodation in the entire Bardia jungle safari (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea & Coffee)
  • Nepaljung – Bardia National Park – Nepaljung transportation by private vehicle
  • All entrance and National Park fees
  • All activities as mentioned in the itinerary are included: private jeep safari, private jungle walk, private rafting, bird watching, village walk, sundown, etc.
  • All ground transport inside & outside the national park during the tour
  • Professional government license holder, English-speaking export nature guide for the entire safari trip – guides have a minimum of 15 years of experience and work for conservation.
  • All snow leopard tracking activities expenses
  • All the necessary permits
  • One dedicated guide to the Snow Leopard tour for the trip (Manang to Manang)
  • One guide from Kathmandu to Kathmandu and his salary
  • Basic medical kits
  • All government and local taxes.

 

 

Trip Excludes

  • International airfare to/ from Nepal.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Insurance covers medical, emergency evacuation, loss, etc.
  • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, and cold drinks.
  • All food and beverages are other than those on the itinerary.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Personal gear and expenses.
  • Tips and gratitude were provided to staff.

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    Train Yourself for the Snow Leopard Tracking Adventure

    The best physical condition is required to trek in Nepal’s high altitude. Without some pre-trek training or a good level of basic fitness, it can be hard. We suggest running, walking, hiking on the hill, and climbing stairs rather than using elevators to prepare for the trek. Include swimming, rowing, and biking in your daily base training.

    Basic further experience and strength required for Trekking

    1. One should be able to hike for 3-5 hours a day.
    2. One should be able to carry 2/3 kg in a backpack for preparation.
    3. We suggest you run about 3/4 miles at home for preparation, with some load on your back, for 1 to 2 months to make your Snow Leopard trek much easier. Or use a treadmill for everyday running and walking.
    4. If you have a rugged location/mountain, then once a week you should go hiking with a loaded backpack on your back. If you do not have mountains and high hills, then use stairs to go up/down rather than the elevator.
    5. Regular swimming, biking, and rowing are also good ways to maintain your physical strength.

     

     

     

     

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