 Nepalese
jungles in the Tarai region especially are filled with wildlife.
Different types of jungle (National Park) of Nepal are preserving
a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world.Nepal's
first and most famous national park is situated in the Chitwan
Doon or the low lands of the Inner Terai. Covering an area
of 932 Sq Km. the park includes hilly areas of the Siwalik
Range covered by deciduous Sal forest. One fifth of the
park is made up of the floodplains of the Narayani, Rapti
and Reu Rivers and is more then 70% of the forest is covered
by dense tall elephant grass interspersed with reverine
forests of silk cotton (kapok), acacia and sisam trees Formerly
the Park was started at Chitwan as a hunting reserve for
the Nepalese royalty & nobility. Now days however, the
National Parks (jungle) in Nepal have changed into a natural
attraction where visitors enjoy a wildlife safari. Among
the inhabitants at Chitwan National Park are the one-horned
rhino, the Royal Bengal tiger, the Gharial crocodile and
the colorful peacock. Animal lovers, bird watches and sightseers
now all enjoy going there.
Chitwan National Park is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding
wild life sanctuaries in the world.
Chitwan National Park is located 166 Kms Southwest of Kathmandu,
204 Kms Southeast of Pokhara. The National Park is large
area of low, heavily forested hills bordering India in the
south. It covers nearly 400 square miles. This creates a
heaven of wildlife, which also includes leopards, monkeys,
and varieties of deer, wild boar and around 400 species
of birds. It is also home to nearly 60 Bengal Tigers.
The area has two distinct seasons - the wet monsoon season
(June through September) and the dry winter monsoons. The
best time to visit the park is March through May and September
to December. The nearest airport is Meghauly and Royal Nepal
and Everest Air have regular flights to and from Kathmandu.
Program Highlights
We provide trained naturalists & jungle guides in all
jungle tours, who manage and will escort you on these tours
Elephant Safari
• Elephant Breeding center visit
• Jungle Walk
• Nature walk
• Bird watching
• Crocodile farm visit
• Canoe ride
• Tharu culture show
• Tharu Village visit
• Jungle Drive
• Slide show and briefing about Chitwan National Park
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