Jungle Safari in Nepal

Jungle Safari in Nepal

Nepal has 16 National parks, wildlife reserves and conservation areas, occupying 16% of its total geographical area in the southern lowland of Nepal. They are covered with dense forest tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Nepal is one of the finest destination for Jungle Safari. Here you will find some the most exciting safari destination in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or 4 wheels jeep drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills are dugout canoe rides on the Jungle Rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village visit tours. We arrange Jungle safari trips to Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park.

Chitwan National Park
Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the famous parks of Asia and easily accessible from Kathmandu. This National park is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowland of south-central Nepal.It is about 169 km from Kathmandu. It covers an area of 932 sq km.The park covers a pristine area with a unique ecosystem of significant value to the world. It contains the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes, Narayani River. Approximately 70% of the park vegetation is sal forest. The grassland 20%, riverine forest 7%, Sal with chirpine 3%, the latter occupying at the top of the Curiya range. The riverine forests consists mainly of Khair, sissoo and simal. The grassland forms a diverse and complex community with over 50 species. The Saccharun species, often called elephant grass, can reach 8 m. in height. The shorter grasses such as Imperata are useful for thatch roofs.

There are more than 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, gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard and python. Other animals found in the park include the sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, palm civet, langur and rhesus monkey.

There are over 450 species of birds in the park. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, giant hornbill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Common birds seen in the park include the peafowl, red jungle fowl, and different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and woodpeckers. The best time for bird watching is March and December. More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles occur in the park, some of which are the marsh crocodile, cobra, green pit viper and various species of frogs and tortoises. The park is very rich in wild fauna and flora. Due to its easy accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara, there are several different kinds of accommodation available inside the National park and outside the National park. Here is basic Jungle safari tour we arrange. This tour can be prolonged depending on your choice and time limit.

01 Night/02 Days Package
Day 01: Arrival in Chitwan, Transfer to Hotel, Reception, Welcome drinks, Lunch, and Elephant Back Safari, evening walk ,Dinner and Tharu Cultural show.
Day 02: Wake up Call, visit bird watching tour, break fast and departure.

02 Nights/03 Days Package
Day 01: Arrival in Chitwan, Transfer to Hotel, Reception, Welcome drinks, Lunch, and Tharu Village visit, Museum and sun set tour, Dinner.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast, Canoeing, Jungle walk, Visit Elephant breeding center, Lunch, and Elephant Back Safari or Jungle Drive, evening walk, dinner and Tharu Cultural show.
Day 03: Wake up Call, visit bird watching tour, break fast and departure.

03 Nights/04 Days Package
Day 01: Arrival in Chitwan, Transfer to Hotel, Reception, Welcome drinks, Lunch, and Tharu Village visit, Museum and sun set tour, Dinner.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast, Canoeing, Jungle walk, Lunch and Jungle Drive, evening tour, Dinner, Tharu Cultural Show.
Day 03: Wake up Call, Breakfast, Visit Elephant Breeding Center, Lunch, elephant back safari, evening walk, dinner.
Day 04: Wake up Call, visit bird watching tour, break fast and departure.

04 Nights/05 Days Package
Day 01: Arrival in Chitwan, Transfer to Hotel, Reception, Welcome drinks, Lunch, and Tharu Village visit, Museum and sun set tour, Dinner.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast, Canoeing, Jungle walk, Lunch and Jungle Drive, evening tour, Dinner, Tharu Cultural Show.
Day 03: Wake up Call, Break fast, visit with our expert Nature guide to twenty thousands lake, bird watching, lunch, jungle walk, evening tour and dinner.
Day 04: Wake up Call, Breakfast, Visit Elephant Breeding Center, Lunch, elephant back safari, evening walk, dinner.
Day 05: Wake up Call, visit bird watching tour, break fast and departure.

05 Nights/06 Days Package
Day 01: Arrival in Chitwan, Transfer to Hotel, Reception, Welcome drinks, Lunch, and Tharu Village visit, Museum and sun set tour, Dinner.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast, Canoeing, Jungle walk, Lunch, and again Jungle walk, pony trek to Churiya hill, Inside the park, Dinner.
Day 03: Wake up Call, Visit Elephant breeding Center, Lunch and Jungle Drive, evening tour, Dinner, Tharu Cultural Show.
Day 04: Wake up Call, Break fast, visit with our expert Nature guide to twenty thousands lake, bird watching, lunch, jungle walk, evening tour and dinner.
Day 05: Wake up Call, breakfast, Canoeing, visit : buffer zone jungle site, lunch, elephant back safari, evening walk, dinner.
Day 06: Wake up Call, visit bird watching tour, break fast and departure.

Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park Situated in the mid far western Terai, in a remote part of Nepal and east of the Karnali River. It covers an area of 968 sq km. It is about 585 km a way from Kathmandu. One of the largest national parks and one of the least explored by foreigners. The park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the southern part of Nepal. About 70% of the park is covered with dominantly sal forest with a mixture of grassland, savannah and riverine forest. The park headquarters are situated in Thacurdwara, surrounded by idyllic villages inhabited by an indigenous ethnic group, the Tharus.

The park provides excellent habitat for endangered animals like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, gharial crocodile and Gangetic dolphin. Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 200 species of birds, and many snakes, lizards and fish have been recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats. A good number of resident and migratory birds are also found in the Park. You gladly welcome you to join with us.

PROGRAM 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS
Day 1st AM, Arrival in the Resort and relax in our Tharu Bar or in the beautiful garden.
PM, Discover indigenous people, Tharu life and culture - Tharu village/culture tour with experience guide.
Day 2nd Whole day walking safari to view and swim with Gangetic Dolphins through dense forest, wild elephant and one horned rhinoceros inhabitant and riverine forest with naturalist.
Day 3rd AM Jeep Safari for 4 hours through the sal forest to discover the Tiger and other animals.
PM Elephant-back safari for one hour through dense forest to discover one horned rhinoceros, wild elephant and other inhabitant.
Day 4th AM Very early morning bird watching followed with guide for an opportunity to discover the different kind of bird or explore the surrounding village alone.
PM Depart to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Indian Boarder after lunch.

PROGRAM 4 NIGHTS/5 DYAS
Day 1st AM, Arrival in the Resort and relax in our Tharu Bar or in the beautiful garden.
PM, Discover indigenous people, Tharu life and culture - Tharu village/culture tour with experience guide.
Day 2nd Whole day walking safari to view and swim with Gangetic Dolphins through dense forest, wild elephant and one horned rhinoceros inhabitant and riverine forest with naturalist.
Day 3rd Early morning 30 km drive by jeep to Karnali River and rafting on river for 5 hour discovering the wildlife along the riverside. One hour ox cart ride and 30 minutes jeep drive to the Resort from raft end point with exploring the wildlife on the way.
Day 4th AM, Jeep Safari for 4 hours through the sal forest to discover the Tiger and other animals.
PM, Elephant-back safari for one hour through dense forest to discover one horned rhinoceros, wild elephant and other inhabitant.
Day 5th AM, Very early morning bird watching followed with guide for an opportunity to discover the different kind of bird or explore the surrounding village alone.
PM, Depart to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Indian Boarder after lunch.