‘The TfT Classic’ offers first timers, be it you or your family, a grand introduction of Nepal, India or Sri Lanka while staying in the finest establishments and hotels in the country. The Nepal trip, for instance, is built around the three properties Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge and Hotel Dwarikas Dhulikel. These three are all located in very different topographies across the country, giving you a mountain, jungle and authentic Nepal experience.
The ‘TfT Classic Nepal’ is a great example of how one would sample the best of the country and, aside from a marked contrast in Nepal’s surroundings, each area you will visit has a fantastic variety and number of species of birds which are something of particular interest to us. For example, the foothills of the Himalayas (Dwarikas and Pokhara) and the Terai of the South (Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge) have summer and winter visitors that flock from a far to reside for a period during the year.
The classic Nepal itinerary offers perfect birding at both Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge and Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge, and we welcome dedicated bird watchers and amateur enthusiasts alike. The lodges’ expert local guides will lead specialist birding walks looking for a particular species or family during your time at the properties. Birding is a fantastic way to see a country in detail. We believe there is no better way to finish the birding experience with a spa followed by a traditional massage and then a delicious Nepali dinner at Dwarikas Dhulikel.
A ‘TfT Classic Sri Lanka’ trip enables you to tour the hot spots of the country with your friends, family with something for every member of the group. The island is blessed to have a diverse breadth of activities in an extremely close proximity. Its hard to choose the pick of the crop from the wildlife, beaches, culture and food on offer but we at TfT Travel will make sure the match is perfect so you get the most from your visit to the magical island.
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. You will be transferred to Residence by Uga, Park Suite in the heart of Colombo. Rest, unwind and enjoy arrival in Sri Lankas capital. An optional sightseeing tour of the will be available.
Today you will take an air taxi from Colombo to Batticoloa. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Gal Oya National Park. The national park is popular for its natural habitat and wildlife that lives. Unlike other national parks you get to see elephant herds throughout the year and a possibility of seeing them swim across the lake. Many important herbs that are used in Ayurveda medicine can be found in this national park.
The coming three nights you will be staying at the Gal Oya Lodge on a B/B basis.
This third day you will experience a boat safari on Gal Oya Lake, which is the biggest lake in Sri Lanka. A great opportunity to observe wildlife from the stunning landmark in the park with a number of endemic species of birds. This experience is the only one in Sri Lanka that enables you to spot wildlife from the water and to truly immerse yourself in the animals’ habitats. You may be lucky enough to see elephants swimming between islands or bathing at the lake’s edge.
Today is yours to enjoy in Gal Oya National Park.
Kumana National Park is 70 square miles (18,149 hectares) in extent and was designated a National Park in 1970. Today you will proceed from Gal Oya to the park. There are several marshes and lakes where large number of aquatic birds built their nests and visitors can see them at close range during the breeding season. This is a great hotspot that tourists do not often visit with the better known, but much busier, Yala National Park adjacent.
The coming three nights you will be staying at at Mahoodra Camping Site on a full board basis.
Today you will be heading out into the park from the Pottuvil side. The common birds found here are Spot-billed Pelicans, Cormorants, Egrets, Spoonbills, Herons, Storks, Ibises, Bitterns, Indian Moor Hens, White-breasted Waterhen and Painted Storks.
Today is yours to enjoy at Kumana National Park.
From Kumana you will continue west to some fantastic elephant habitat at Udawalawe National Park. The elephant population is approximately 500 so the chances are you will be able to get up close and enjoy the great mammals.You will be spending the night at the Grand Udawalawa Safari Resort on a B/B basis.
After an early start you will proceed from Udawalawe to Sinharaja. Dense, dark, wet and mysterious; the 11,187 hectare Sinharaja pre-medieval forest is a treasure trove of nature and is home to a great diversity of eco-systems inhabited by a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species. Enjoy a half days jungle trekking in the forest while you will be staying at the Rainforest Eco Lodge on a B/B basis.
The coming two days you will have the chance to sight see the famous city of Galle. Alternatively you can kick back on the beach and enjoy the contrast away from jungle habitat.Your accommodation for these two nights will be at Aditya Resort on a B/B basis.
Transfer to international airport for your connecting flight.
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