JUNGLE SAFARI IN NEPAL

Nepal has 16National 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.

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 3NIGHTS/4DAYS

Day 1st	a.m. Arrival in the Resort and relax in our Tharu Bar or in the beautiful garden. p.m. 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	a.m. Jeep Safari for 4 hours through the sal forest to discover the Tiger and other animals. p.m. Elephant-back safari for one hour through dense forest to discover one horned rhinoceros, wild elephant and other inhabitant.
Day 4th	a.m. Very early morning bird watching followed with guide for an opportunity to discover the different kind of bird or explore the surrounding village alone. p.m. Depart to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Indian Boarder after lunch.

PROGRAM 4NIGHTS/5DYAS

Day 1st	a.m. Arrival in the Resort and relax in our Tharu Bar or in the beautiful garden. p.m. 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	a.m. Jeep Safari for 4 hours through the sal forest to discover the Tiger and other animals. p.m. Elephant-back safari for one hour through dense forest to discover one horned rhinoceros, wild elephant and other inhabitant.
Day 5th	a.m. Very early morning bird watching followed with guide for an opportunity to discover the different kind of bird or explore the surrounding village alone. p.m. Depart to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Indian Boarder after lunch.

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.

ACTIVITIES IN ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK.

ELEPHANT SAFARI
Elephant is one of the biggest animals. It is totally fearless of any other animals; it is the safest and most convenient way to get around the dense forest to discover the jungle and its wildl ife. Elephant rides can bring you very close to wild animals such as tiger, rhino, deer, sloth bear and other wildlife.

JUNGLE DRIVE
Jeep safari is one the fastest way to discover the wide range of forest area in the National park. Four hours jeep drive will take you about 45 kilometers in the park passing all sorts of vegetation and wild life. As it is goes through the dense forest and covers big area, chances of discovering wildlife are high.

BIRD WATCHING
Royal Chitwan National park is the habitat of more than 450 species of birds. It is a paradise of the bird world. The best way of discovering or studying the different birds is to walk with a guide along the riverside of Royal Chitwan National park along the Rapti River.

DUGOUT CANOE RIDE
Floating down to Rapti River by dugout canoe is the best way to discover the habitat of crocodiles on the bank of the river. It is also a relaxing and better way to watch the different kind of birds and wildlife species when they come to the bank of the river to drink water.

COLORFUL THARU VILLAGE VISIT
Tharu are indigenous people of the Terai. They have a distinct architectural style, building solely of the natural materials found in the area; straw, wood and mud. Even though by now almost all Tharus are Hindus some elements of their tribal religion can still be found. The villages are often peaceful, non-industrial havens, with the inhabitants engaged in a yearly agricultural circle.

NATURE WALK OR JUNGLE WALK
Jungle Walk tour allows you to explore several different habitat areas, from the flood-plain grassland to the dense Sal forests, where you get the opportunity good animal sights at your own pace. Since it is disturbs the animals less to walk through the forest, it is usually a better chance for discovering wildlife. When walking through the jungle you will also get a chance to see the different kind of plants and herbs in the National park. The guide can give thorough descriptions of the wildlife and herbs there.

THARU STICK DANCE
A melodious tribal dance performed by men and women with rhyme or drums and the clashing of sticks embodies and projects how to keep away the rhino and other wild animals from the human habitat and their farming land. You can enjoy your evening after dinner and watch the Tharu Stick Dance. We will arrange dance for your enjoyment adjacent to our Restaurant.

Package Trip to Chitwan

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.