Jungle
Safari In Royal Chitwan National Park
 Nepal's
first and most famous national park is situated in the Inner Terai lowlands of Chitwan.
Covering an area of 932 sq. kilometers the park includes
hilly areas of the Shivalik Range covered by deciduous
trees. Parts of the park are floodplains of rivers
Aryan, Rapti, and the Reu, covered by dense tall elephant
grass, forests of silk cotton, acacia and Sisam trees. Royal Chitwan National Park was officially
established in 1973 and included as World Heritage
Site in 1984.
The park in Chitwan is shelter to
the last endangered Asian species like the one-horned
rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger. Other animals
found here are the leopard, sloth bear, wild boar,
rhesus monkey, grey langur monkey, wild dog, small
wild cats,
bison, the four species of deer
and other small animals. Marsh crocodiles inhabit
the swampy areas. The Gangetic crocodile that only
feed on fish, are found in a stretch of the River
Narayani. Also found here is one of the four
species of fresh-water dolphins.
Chitwan park is also home to 450
species of bird and hence is ideal for bird
watching. Some of the resident specialties
are woodpeckers, hornbills, Bengal florican, red-headed
trogons, waterfowl, Brahminy duck, pintails and bareheaded
geese. In summer the forest is alive with nesting
migrants such as the fabulous paradise flycatcher,
the Indian pitta and parakeets. Jungle Safari
In Royal Chitwan National Park Package Programs will depand on your holiday as long and short.
Jungle
drive:
A Jeep safari through the jungle provides
more game spotting opportunities than might be expected
otherwise because it goes deeper into the jungle,
usually beyond the beaten track. A thrilling tour
in a four wheel drive into the heart of the park will
enable you to view some of the rarest species of animals,
birds etc. You can also visit the observation Tower
for viewing the enchant movements of the animals in
the wilderness. The jeep can be diverted to visit
the crocodile breeding farm as well.
Jungle
walk:
Jungle walk is another way of experience
the wilderness. Our trained naturalist will take you
across the flowing water of the Rapti River and the
prime areas of the park to view nature's gifts like
wild species of animal and birds blended with the
surrounding flora and fauna. Early morning and late
afternoon walk is the best to avoid mid day heat.
Bird
watching:
The parks are well known as a paradise for
the birds. Some 450 species of resident and migratory
birds have been recorded so far. You may encounter
many of them, while making this tour. Other species
like the Giant Hornbill, Lesser Frolic and the paradise
Flycatcher will also attract your attention when your
are traveling along the banks of the Rapti River.
Village
tour :
Village tours allow visitors to experience
a stay in a typical Nepali village. This gives visitors
an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese cultural
tradition from the closer quarter and intermingle
with locals.
Culture
program:
The cultural program is the another way to enjoy and
make meaningful contrast of visit. The drumbeat and
the agile breathtaking stick dance performed by the
Tharus people. Their rhythmic movements and the exciting
drumbeat may urge you to join them in their performances….
Canoe
Trip:
A typical hand made Canoe will take you along
the famous Rapti River where you will encounter the
Harmless Gharial and the
mud drenched crocodile, basking
in the sun at the River banks. Moreover, many aquatic
birds can be seen on the way.
Elephant/Ox-
cart ride:
For those who love old ethnic traditional
way of transportation, we have an Ox- cart. This will
give you an experience of the unique mode of transport,
while riding on the old dirt roads of the nearby Tharu
village.
Note: Our programs are designed in such a way to provide
you maximum satisfaction in taking pleasure from the
dense jungle to the teeming exotic animals and bird.
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