Jungle Safaris -
In the Nepal Terai
A trip to Nepal is incomplete is you have not been on a jungle safari. While the mountains of the north have some of the highest and most magnificent peaks in the world. The tropical jungles of the Terai preserve some of the wild life habitat in the sub continent. Some of these rich wildlife habitats are now protected, and can be tours on Elephant back. 4 WD vehicles, day out canoes or on foot accompanied by a guide.
Nepal has 16 national parks. Wildlife reserves and conservation areas, occupying 16% of its total geographical area. Jungle safaris on elephant back or jeep rides are offered at the Persa wildlife Reserve, Royal Bardia National Park, Royal Chitwan National Park and the Royal Sukhlaphanta wildlife Reserve, all located in the terai.
Royal Chitwan National Park
The Royal Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourist wanting to have a good experience of the regions wildlife. 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 rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, wild elephant, Striped hyena, Gangetic dolphin and wild bison. There are an estimated 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park. A recent study also points out that over a third of Nepal's Tiger population is in Chitwan national park. The park is spread over an area of 932 sq. km and located in the lowlands of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. The forest cover is predominantly Sal, Interspersed with tall grasslands, small hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains.
The best time to visit Chitwan is from October through February. When the temperature average 25 degrees Celsius. The months of March, April is the second best time to visit chitwan because it will be extremely hot
Sample Itinerary 1
3 Nights / 4 Days - Package
Day-1:On Your arrival at Chitrasari our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to our Lodge where you will be offered refreshment & be given a briefing on our lodge & its facilities. After being given your programmes for the day, your room will then be allocated to you.13.00 - Lunch15.00 - Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus.Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation (which you will also participate in) by the local villagers or a slide show presentation on almost everything under the Chitwan.20.00 - Dinner
Day-206.00 - Wake up call.06.30 - Breakfast.07.00 - Canoe ride along the Rapti river. An excellent opportunity for bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. + Jungle Walk + One can enjoy the Elephant bathing.13.00 - Lunch.15.00 - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild bore, monkey, leopard, sloth bear, and the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation or slides show presentation.20.00 - Dinner
Day-306.00 - Wake up call.06.30 - Breakfast.07.00 - Visit to the Government Elephant Breeding Centre.10.00 - Drive to Bees Hazaar Taal (Twenty thousand lakes) where you will see crocodiles and lots of birds in and around these lakes.13.00 - Lunch. (Pack Lunch)15.00 - Jeep Drive through the grasslands, riverine forests and Sal forests to Kasara (the National Park's head quarters) Gharial hatchery farm where you will learn about how crocodiles are brought up at this farm & then later released into the rivers.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation or slides show presentation.20.00 - Dinner
Day-4
06.30 - Wake up call. 07.00 - Breakfast.07.30 - Visit to the National Park Visitor's centre where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and about wildlife.10.00 - Departure for onward journey.
Sample itinerary 2
4 Nights / 5 Days - Itinerary
Day-1:On Your arrival at Chitrasari our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to our Lodge where you will be offered refreshment & be given a briefing on our lodge & its facilities. After being given your programmes for the day, your room will then be allocated to you.13.00 - Lunch15.00 - Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus.Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation (which you will also participate in) by the local villagers or a slide show presentation on almost everything under the Chitwan.20.00 - Dinner
Day-206.00 - Wake up call.06.30 - Breakfast.07.00 - Canoe ride along the Rapti river. An excellent opportunity for bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. + Jungle Walk + One can enjoy the Elephant bathing.13.00 - Lunch.15.00 - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild bore, monkey, leopard, sloth bear, and the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation or slides show presentation.20.00 - Dinner
Day-3
06.30 - Wake up call.07.00 - Breakfast.07.30 - Visit to the Government Elephant Breeding Centre.13.00 - Lunch. 14.00 - Drive to Bees Hazaar Taal (Twenty thousand lakes) where you will see crocodiles and lots of birds in and around these lakes.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation or slides show presentation.20.00 - Dinner
Day-406.00 - Wake up call.06.30 - Breakfast.07.00 - Jeep Drive through the grasslands, riverine forests and sal forests to Kasara (the National Park's head quarters) Gharial hatchery farm where you will learn about how crocodiles are brought up at this farm & then later released into the rivers.13.00 - Lunch (Pack Lunch at watch tower)14.00 - Visit to Lami Lake & Tamar Lake.17.00 - Start the trip back to our Lodge.19.00 - Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide presentation.20.00 - Dinner.
Day-5
06.30 - Wake up call.07.00 - Breakfast.07.30 - Visit to the National Park Visitor's centre where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and about wildlife.10.00 - Departure for onward journey.
Royal Bardia National parkThe Royal Bardia National Park is spread over 968 sq. km and located in the Western Nepal Terai. It is easily the largest and least disturbed wilderness spread in the terai and is predominantly Sal forest sprinkled with tall grassland. It is bonded on the north by the Churia Hills and is stretches on the west by the Geruwa River.
It is here that your changes of spotting a Tiger in Nepal are the highest others animals include the rhinoceros, swamp deer, Leopard, wild cats, blue bulls, sloth bear, barking deers and langurs. There are a few wild elephants and some of the males are considered the largest in Asia.
The Geruwa River that rushes in through a break in the hills range, is home to famous mashees game fish Gharial, Marshmugger Crocodiles and the fresh water Gangetic dolphins. The park also has cobras, Kraits and Pythons.
The park bosts more then 250 species of birds including the endangered Bengal florican, sarus crane and many species of geese, duck and parakeets.
The activities include Jungle Safari on elephant back and jeep drivers. The best time to visit is from October to March.
Sample Itinerary
2 Nights / 3 Days Itinerary
Day-1On Your arrival at Nepalgunj Airport or Ambasa Stand, our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to our Lodge where you will be offered refreshment & be given a briefing on our lodge & its facilities. After being given your programmes for the day, your room will then be allocated to you.
15.00 - Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. 20.00 - Dinner
Day-2
06.00 - Wake up call06.30 - Breakfast.07.30 - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home. Visit to Crocodile Breeding Center, Park Visitors Center & Tharu Cultural Museum.13.00 - Lunch.15.00 - Jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, birds and waits in the Tower (Machan) to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. 19.00 - Tharu cultural dance. 20.00 - Dinner
Day-3
06.00 - Wake up call06.30 - Breakfast.07.00 - Bird watching. An excellent opportunity to see a great many species of birds found in Bardia.Visit to Karnali River for Dolphin sightseeing. 12.00 - Lunch13.30 - Departure for onward journey.
Royal Sukhlaphanta National Park
The Royal Sukhlaphanta wildlife Reserve is smaller. 305 sq. km version of Bardia. Located at the Southwestern extreme of the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Its topography is primarily riverine flood plain, open grassland and Sal forests. It also has a large lake and the Bahini River flows through the park.
The park is home to the tiger; leopard a good numbers of swamp deer, hispidhare, blue bulls, hog deer and wild bore.
The park also has over 300 species of birds and most of the tourist who make the trip here are a keen birds watcher, Reptiles include gharial and mugger crocodiles, Indian Python, Cobras, Kraits, rat snakes, and monitor Lizards.
Activities include wildlife watching on Elephant back and jungle walks. The best time to visit is February - March every year.
Parsa
Parsa Wildlife Reserve is located to the east of Royal Chitwan National Park and is spread over 499 sq. kms of hills and flatlands and has a sub - tropical monsoon climate. The forests are predominantly Sal, with others species like Chir pine, Sissoo and Khair, and grasslands making up the rest. This reserve had tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Wild hogs, deer, blue bull, hog deer and barking deer. It is also home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered giant hornbill and the Bengal Florican, Snakes found are Cobras, Kraits, and Pythons.
October to March is just the right time for a visit. Activities include Safaris on elephant back and jeep drives and jungle walks.
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