WILDLIFE JUNGLE SAFARI:

The geography of Nepal can be divided into mountains, hills and plaints. A wide range of the earth's topography and climate zones are found within its areas of 147,181 square kilometers including in it a wide range ecosystem from sub-tropical jungles of the Terai to the arctic conditions of Himalayan highlands. Nepal's rich bio-diversity renders it ideal a san eco-tourism destination. Almost 19 percent of the country's total land accounts for its sixteen protected wildlife areas across the country. Among there nine are designated as national parks, there are wildlife reserves, three are conservation areas and one is a hunting reserve.



Royal Chitwan National Park (32 sq. km):
    The Royal Chitwan National park offers a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. It is little surprising therefore that this is one of the most popular and most frequented parts of the country. Owing to its rich adornment of nature the park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979. The Park that includes in its area part of the Shivlalik Hills is covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers. There are around 600 plant species, 50 mammals 526 birds and 49 amphibians, reptiles found in the park. The highlights, of course, are the 500 Asian one horned rhinoceros and more 100 nocturnal Royal Bengal tigers that live in the dense forests of the park. Sharing home with these are other animals like rhesus monkey, grey langur, deer, leopards, white stockinet gaur, wild boar, wild dogs and wild cats. Among reptiles are different kinds of snakes including the python, while the river areas breed amphibians like the endangered shouted gharial popularly known as Gangetic Crocodile and marsh crocodiles. The forest is alive during summer with the arrival of migrant birds paradise flycatcher, Indian pitta and parakeets, while winter birds include waterfowl, Brahminy ducks, pintails, bar- headed geese, cormorants and migratory birds from Siberia. Other bird varieties are woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricans and redheaded trogons. A rare attraction of the park is the world’s fresh water dolphin varity sometimes seen in River Narayani. Another factor adding a distinct touch to the Chitwan Experience is the colorful Tharu culture. There are also sites of religious and historical importance at Devghat, Pandavnagar, Balmiki ashram and Kabilaspur. The best time to visit Chitwan is September to March. Chitwan is easy to reach from Kathmandu and from other parts of the country. Daily flight to Meghauli and Bharatpur are available from Kathamandu. It is also connected by road to the capital and other major cities in the country

How to Get: Fly to Bharatpur / Drive to the Park

Entry Points: Kasara

Locations: It is oldest national park in Nepal situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of south central Nepal. Recognizing is unique ecosystem of international significance, the park was declared as a world Heritage site in 1984.

Climate: Oct – April (dry and pleasant), April – June (warm and humid), June – September (hot and sweaty).

Features: The Park consists of a unique ecosystem, including the Churia hills, ox-bow lakes and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers. This is one of the richest wildlife habitats of Asia.
Flora: Approximately 70% of the Park vegetation is Sal forest. The remaining vegetation types include grassland 20%, river line forest 7% and Sal with chirpine 3% the later occurring at the top of the Churiya range.

Fauna: There are more then 43 species of mammals in the park. The park is especially renowned for the endangered one – horned rhinoceros, the tiger and the gharial crocodile along with many other common species such as gaur, wild elephant, four horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, Genetic dolphin, Samber, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, palm civet, langur and rhesus monkey. About 450 species of birds found in this park like Bengal florican, giant hornbill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Common birds seen in the include the peafowl, red jungle owl land different species of egrets, herons, kingfisher, fly catchers and woodpeckers, crocodile, cobra, green pit viper and various species of frogs and various species of frogs and tortoises.
       Wildlife Activities: Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Nature walk, Bird watching, Jungle Excursion, Swimming & Elephant Bathing, Jungle Drive, Elephant briefing, Tharu cultural dance etc.
Park Regulations: Entry park fee is required, flora and fauna must be protected and undisturbed, rubbish must be packed out, buried or disposed off designated areas, respect cultural and religious sites, prohibit to walk within the park between sunset and sunrise, use of firewood id strictly prohibited.

Special offers:

	Best season	:	Sep - May
	Duration	:	2 Night 3 Days
	Tour Departure	:	Every Single Day
	Tour Cost	:	USD 185. 00 P/P (Inside the Jungle Camp)
	Tour Cost	:	USD 95. 00 P/P (Outside the Jungle Camp)

Jungle Activities:

1st Day:
       - Drive / Fly to Chitwan and transfer to Resort / Lodge
       - With welcome drink and briefing by the Resort/ Lodge manager
          about the Jungle Activities.
       - 13: 00 - Lunch at Resort / Lodge
       - 15:30 - Elephant ride/nature walk
       - 18:30 - Slide show/Tharu stick dance
       - 19:00 - Dinner

2nd Days:
       - 05:30 - Wake up call
       - 05:45 - Tea/Coffee
       - 06:00 - Elephant ride/bird watching
       - 08:00 - Breakfast
       - 09:00 - Canoe ride/elephant briefing / swimming and bath
       - 13:00 - Lunch
       - 15:00 - Elephant ride / nature walk / Canoe ride
       - 18:30 - Tharu Stick Dance/slide show
       - 19:30 - Dinner

3rd Day:
       - 05:30 - Wake up call
       - 05:45 - Tea/Coffee
       - 06:00 - Bird watching
       - 08:00 - Breakfast
       - 09:00 - Departure from the lodge

Cost Excludes:
       - Beverage and personal nature expenses
       - Air fare if needed
       - All expenses other then mentioned above
 

      Seated high on the back of a trained elephant exploring the grasslands and forest, you become a part of the life of the jungle. It is a experience of lifetime approaching closely but safely to some of the world’s rarest animals.

Nature Walk:
Walk deep into the jungle, led by one of the lodge’s experienced naturalist to prime spots in search of rare animals. Be on the lookout for the great one horned rhino, four different species of deer, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard, bison and the 'Royal Bengal Tiger'.

Tharu Stick Dance:
       Watched by the bon fire the symbolic dances of the Tharu People.

Slide Show:
Our slide show is packed with information about Royal Chitwan National Park and its wildlife and our naturalists are here to share their knowledge of the jungle with you to enrich your stay.



Jungle Drive:
Drive into the heart of the park for a good chance to spot the rare species.

 

Canoeing:

A journey down the river Rapti in a traditional 'dug out canoe', offers you the chance to quietly observe the exotic species of birds and animals that come for a sip at the water’s edge.

Elephant Bathing:
         Just relax beside the serene river and watch the graceful elephants taking a bath or if its too tempting, join them while taking a dip.

Elephant Briefing:
        Of all the animals. Elephants are probably the most graceful. Our naturalists will show you how the elephants' meals are prepared and how they eat. They will explain the nature and habits of elephants. If particularly interested in driving the animal, an opportunity will be provided.


Bird Watching:
        An early morning walk through the bush and along the Rapti River is a must to view many of the more than 450 species of exotic birds including the Giant Hornbill, Lesser Florican and Paradise Flycatcher. You will be accompanied by our experienced naturalists.

Note:
        - All timings are subject to change according to the season. Canoeing will be offered from October until mid-March only. Jungle drive will be offered from mid-November until June only.

        - The programs above are designed in order to make your stay very enjoyable and exciting. We provide our trained naturalists, guides in all jungle tours. They are always at hand to help you understand the flora and fauna of the park. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us.
 

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