A trip to Nepal is incomplete if you have not been on the Jungle safari. While the mountains in the north have some of the highest peaks in the earth, the tropical jungles in the southern plains of Nepal preserves some of the best wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. Many of these wildlife habitats are now protected and can be toured in Elephant back, 4WD, by dugout canoe, or on foot accompanied by nature guides.
Nepal has 16 Parks (National Park, Wildlife Reserves and Conservation Areas), occupying 16% of its total geographical area. Jungle safaris on elephant ride or jeep drive are offered at the Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Chitwan National Park ,Bardia National Park and the Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, all of these are located in the low plains of Nepal.
Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari packages:
Situated on the lowlands of the inner Terai, covering an area of 900 sq. Km. Chitwan National park is the most popular touristic place for experience the wildlife activities. It was declared a national park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated it as a natural world heritage site. The park offers protection to 56 species of mammals including the one -horned Rhineceros, Bengal tiger, Leopards, sloth bears, Wild elephant, stripped hyena, Gangetic Dolphins and wild bison. There are estimated 470 species of Mammals, 500 species of Birds, 126 species of Fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the Park.
This famous park offers a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. The highlights of this park are the 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some hundred nocturnal Royal Bengal tigers that live in the dense forests of the park. You will discover a lost world of towering trees and twisting vines, of pre-historic rhino and lumbering elephants, crocodile, python and deer; brilliantly colored birds and if you are fortunate - the superb Royal Bengal Tiger. Sharing home with these are other animals like rhesus monkey, grey langur, deer, leopards and wild cats etc. Another most important factor adding to the chitwan experience is the colorful Tharu Culture, their way of living, culture and tradition and heart touching Tharu Dance. Here you will do many activities likes Jungle Safari on elephant back, jungle walk, canoe ride, jeep drive etc.
Trip Facts:
> Trip Duration: 2 night/3 days
> Activities: Jungle safari tour
> Accommodation during Trip: Deluxe Hotel/Resort(Air conditioned deluxe rooms)
> Trip Start from: Kathmandu
> Trip Ending at: Kathmandu
> Type of Trip: Suitable for all private groups, family groups, student groups
> Group Size: from 1 Person above
> Transportation: Car/Hiace/Bus and Domestic Flights
> Best season: Mid. September – March
Trip Highlights:
> Opportunity to explore the Chitwan National Park
> Elephant Safari
> Observe more than 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal Tigers
> Discover the unique tradition and culture of Ethnic Tharu people
> Boating/Canoeing Trip
> Elephant Briefing
> Bird Watching
> Nature Walk
> Tharu Stick Dance
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