Royal Chitwan National Park,(Nepal) listed in the World Heritage Site, is arguably the 20th best national park in the world. It has the 2nd largest concentration of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinos including wild elephant, bison, antelopes, deer and rich aquatic life.
Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourists wanting to have a good experience of the region’s wildlife. In 1984, UNESCO designated Royal Chitwan National Park 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 estimated to be 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 tigers are in Chitwan.
The Park is spread over an area of 932 sq Kms and located in the lowlands of the kingdom. The forest cover is predominantly Sal forest, 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 averages 25 degrees centigrade.
Accommodation/Food/Activities at Royal Chitwan National Park
Rooms (twin/double) with attached bath and hot shower.
Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) featuring Continental, Chinese and Nepal cuisine
Activities as per program guided by expert naturalists which include Elephant Safari, Boat Ride, Crocodile Walk, Bird Watching (we will focus on this activity for you), Jungle Walk and Nature Walk, Tharu Stick Dance/Slide Presentation, Cultural Tour and whole day jungle trek.
The activities in the National Park are as per the guests’ preference.
Elephant Safari: the best way of sight seeing is from the elephant back. Experienced naturalists, mahouts take you on elephant ride into deep jungle for viewing wildlife in their natural habitat.
Jungle Walk and Bird Watching provides the guests the wonderful opportunity to view animals and birds. Specialist guides will help them spot and identify varieties of birds, both resident and migratory.
A Cultural Program performed by the Tharus will be another highlight. The Tharus are like flowers in a time capsule. They remain authentic and simple for ages and their culture are yet unspoiled.