Safari In Royal Chitwan
National Park
Royal Chitwan National Park, a world
Natural Site declared by UNESCO, is one
of the most visited Parks. The park with
an area of 932-sq. km. offers more than
500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros roaming
in her sprawling grass and wetlands.
Other most famous species that one can
find and enjoy in this park is some 100
nocturnal Royal Bengal tigers hunting
their preys in this dense Jungle. The
diverse ecology of the Park is home to
around 600 plant species, 50 mammals,
526 birds and 49 amphibians and
reptiles. Some of the fauna and flora
are endangered.
The rivers in and around the Park also
boast about the endangered snouted
gharial popularly known as Gangetic
crocodile. The extra attraction in the
Park is fresh water dolphins diving
below and above the water level in
Narayani River.
It is not just the flora and fauna that
makes the Royal Chitwan national Park a
unique tourist destination. Local
culture, tradition, and the way of life
add colour and liveliness to tourists'
experience. The most primitive dwellers
of this area are mainly the Tharu
Community who lived in the area even
before the park was declared in 1972.
The daily life of the Tharus enriched
with traditional culture, their
traditionally decorated thatched huts,
traditional method of performing
house-hold and their typical dances make
a combination worth experiencing while
in this Park.
Royal Chitwan and Bardia national parks
and Royal suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
offers exciting safari holidays. Jungle
activities here include venturing into
deep Jungle on elephant back of four
wheel drive to view wild animals in
their natural habitat, canoe rides on
the Jungle rivers, Nature walks, bird
watching and village tour excursions.
Royal 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 consist 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
birdsand 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.
Activities to Do
Elephant Back Safari :
An elephant back ride is one of the
safest ways to enter the jungle and see
the wildlife. It is an exciting, never
to be forgotten experience. Elephants
are the traditional means of exploring
the jungle and finding the excusive
animals of the Terai
Jungle Drive :
You can have the unique experience of
driving deep into the jungle in a 4wd
jeep. (January to May only)
Jungle walk:
You can enjoy a natural walk in the
jungle in safety accompanied by our
well-trained naturalist who will
interpret the hidden secrets of the land
as you walk through ancient groves or
perch in a strategically located watch
tower (Machan) to observe animals
grazing, drinking at polls, or resting
in the bushes.
Canoeing :
A typical hand-made dugout canoe will
take you for a ride on the great Rapti
river where you can see gharials and
crocodiles basking in the sun and enjoy
watching the many colorful birds.
Bird watching :
Birds lovers will have a wonderful
opportunity to see many species of birds
in the early morning as the new day
dawns.
Tharu village visit :
This tour is especially for those guests
who are keen to experience the typical
local life of tharus, the ancient native
people of the Chitwan jungle.
Folk Dance :
After a delicious buffet dinner we
entertain you with stick dance and folk
song and give you an opportunity to
dance with the native people.
Ox-card ride :
For those who love old ethnic
traditional way of transport, we have an
ox-cart that will give you an experience
of the unique mode of transport while
riding on the old dirt road of the near
by Tharu village. |