Chitwan National Park Tour
Overview
One of the most exciting wildlife reserves in the World, lies 75 miles Southwest (165Km) of Kathmandu . Chitwan is now one of the finest protected forests & dense grassland regions in Asia and the home of magnificent and rare wildlife. Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom of Nepal , The Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km) is the most popular safari destination. More than 43 species of animals are still found in Chitwan. The endangered one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, Gharia crocodiles, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, and the gangetic dolphin are the main attractions here.
The park is much closed to Kathmandu , which is easily accessible (only 165km) by bus and air. Bharatpur airport adjoins the park is a 25 minutes away (there are daily flights from Kathmandu ). Many adventures also intent to go down by raft. However you go, a jungle safari is an experience you will remember for a long time.
Chitwan Jungle Safari tour that will be 2 nights 3 days offers you high quality hotel/lodge/ tented camp accommodation, food and other services.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall. (B.L.D)
Day 02: 5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceeds on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants)
1.00 PM: Lunch. After lunch, canoeing: A traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner around the camp firing. (B.L.D)
Day 03: Royal Chitwan National Park – Kathmandu
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at 9.30 AM. to Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter the program at short notice. On safari in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect their judgment at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. O/N in Kathmandu (B.L.D)
Exclude/Include
Cost Includes
Pick up/Drop
Hotel in Kathmandu as your requirements,
Transportation from and to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per itinerary.
All Safari Activities.
All Jungle activities
Accommodations while safari including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Highly experienced Government licensed safari guide during the trip.
Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide insurance and salary, national park and conservation area fees.
Jungle Activities guide and required staffs with vehicle
Cost Excludes
Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
Food & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather.
Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.
Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
International airfares. International Airport Departure Tax.
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