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Jungle Safari in Nepal |
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The heavily forested Terai region
lies towards the southern belt of Nepal. The
Sub-tropical jungles are teeming with a great
variety of rare wildlife and vegetation. |
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Sitting safely on the back of an
elephant, with the highly endangered Bengal Tiger in
front of ones eyes is probably for everyone a
thrilling experience. Comes as closer as it is on
television when you suddenly walk up against a huge
impressive rhino or recognize crocodile shims
gleaming underneath your wooden carved canoe.
Surprising adventures are never to be forgotten, you
can experience them in one of our wild safaris.
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Chitwan national park, unique in
terms of rare species and fascinating Tharu tribes.
Or Bardia national park, one of world's most
untounched natural reserves; both will encounter you
with a teeming variety of wildlife, birds and
incredible collection of other rare species of flora
and fauna. Within this area is one of the finest
wildlife sanctuaries in Asia. |
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Chitwan National Park
Chitwan national park is situated in southwestern
Nepal and covers 932 sq. km. This is Nepal's first
famous national park for the wildlife safaris. You
can see wild elephant; white footed gaur (the
world's largest wild cattle), leopards, wild boar,
sloth bear and several species of deer including the
spotted, barking, samber and hog deer. It is the
home of the one-horned rhinoceros and harbors one of
the largest populations of the elusive and rare
Royal Bengal tigers. The swampy areas and numerous
ox-bow lakes are a prefect for marsh crocodiles. The
park hosts 450 species of birds. The Tharu people
who have unique cultural traditions. In Chitwan
there are many hotels inside and outside of the
park. Usually visitors spend 3 days and 2 nights,
but it is also possible to stay longer if you
desire. |
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Bardia National Park
Established in 1984, this park is situated in
Nepal's western Terai. It covers 968 sq. km. The
park offers a variety of experiences in its vast
undisturbed wilderness. About 70% of the forest
consists of sal trees (which are used for the
beautifully carved windows in Kathmandu) with a
mixture of grassland and riverine forest. The park
is home to endangered animals such as the Bengal
tiger, wild elephant, great One-horned rhinoceros,
swamp deer, and black buck. Other endangered species
include gharial crocodile, marsh mugger and Gangetic
dolphin, 200 species of birds and several species of
snakes can also be seen in the park. Certain ethnic
groups live in the park as well and you can
experience their culture and traditions. |
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The Jungle Safari Offers You: |
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Elephant safari
Elephant safari is one of the best ways to explore
the jungle. The tour enables you to enter into the
dense forest and tall grassland to view animals
species and birds. Here, you will have great
opportunity to photograph the animals from close
quarters. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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….
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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. |
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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. |
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