This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich wildlife of Chitwan National Park along with the traditional lifestyle of the Tharu people, the original inhabitants of the region. Located approximately 170 km from Kathmandu, Chitwan is one of Nepal’s most celebrated natural destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chitwan is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, lush landscapes, and exciting jungle activities. The park is especially famous for the rare One-Horned Rhinoceros, along with many other species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Popular safari activities include elephant safari, canoe ride, bird watching, jungle walk, and visits to local communities.
One of the highlights of this tour is the elephant safari, which allows you to explore the jungle from a unique vantage point and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Animals commonly sighted during the safari include deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, crocodiles, gharials, and a wide variety of bird species.
The tour also provides insight into the culture and traditions of the Tharu community. A visit to a Tharu village and an evening Tharu cultural dance performance or slide presentation offer a deeper understanding of their customs, lifestyle, and history.
Bird watching is another rewarding experience included in this package. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will have the opportunity to spot and identify local and migratory bird species, as Nepal is home to hundreds of bird varieties, many of which are found in the Chitwan region.
Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the Elephant Breeding Center, where you can learn about conservation efforts, observe elephants up close, and see playful calves. A canoe ride along the rivers of southern Nepal is often a lifetime experience, offering serene views of riverside scenery and excellent chances to spot crocodiles and other aquatic wildlife.
This Chitwan safari tour is a perfect blend of adventure, nature, wildlife conservation, and cultural immersion, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors to Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
Price Details.
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Detail Itinerary.
Arrive at the Resort. Upon arrival there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities and the rooms will be assigned.
At 1:00 O’clock Lunch is served.
3:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife 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: Slide presentation. One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome.
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Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner at the central dining hall.
5:30 AM: Bird Watching: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and proceed for bird watching. Out of 519 species of the birds we have recorded 276 species in our area. Our guides will help you to identify some of the species of these birds.
8:30 AM: Breakfast at the resort.
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing/Bathing programme: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stables. (Note: Elephant bathing is done during summer season as elephant loves to bathe in the river willingly. Elephants are not forced to take bath during the cold season/day).
1:00 PM: Lunch at the dining hall
3:30 PM: Nature Walk / Canoeing (subject to weather conditions & water level in the river):Drive by Jeep to Kasara, entrance of the national park. After an hour of nature walk arrive at Gharial Breeding center to see the Gharial (Alligator) hatchery project, founded by Frankfurt Zoological Zociety. After a short briefing about the project, walk to the Rapti river at canoeing put in point. Start canoeing in a traditional dug-out canoe which takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds, crocodiles and the animals of the river banks.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
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Slide presentation. One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome.
8:00 PM: BBQ Dinner at the dining hall.
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and then proceed for the Village visit. Our naturalist will brief you about the social and cultural aspect of the villagers and their lifestyle.
8.00 AM: Breakfast at the resort.
9.30 AM: Departure to your following destination.
The actual program for your stay with us will be given to you on arrival at Resort. The activities are adjusted to the length of your stay, the season and present 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 our 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.
