Experience the wildlife and culture of Chitwan National Park on this immersive tour. Home to the indigenous Tharu people and many rare species of plants and animals, Chitwan lies just 170 km from Kathmandu and is one of Nepal’s most iconic natural destinations.
Chitwan is famous for its One-Horned Rhinoceros, lush forests, rivers, and thrilling safari experiences. This package offers a variety of exciting activities, including elephant rides, canoe rides, jungle walks, bird watching, and jeep safaris, allowing you to explore the park and spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Visitors are likely to see rhinos, deer, crocodiles, gharials, wild boars, and a variety of local and migratory birds.
Immerse yourself in the traditional Tharu culture with visits to Tharu villages and performances of the Tharu Cultural Dance or educational slide presentations. Learn about their unique customs, rituals, and way of life as you explore the community.
For adventure enthusiasts, a jeep safari in hoodless open jeeps provides closer encounters with Chitwan’s rare flora and fauna, offering a more thrilling perspective of the park. The elephant breeding center is another highlight, where you can observe elephants and their calves while learning about ongoing conservation efforts.
A canoe ride along the lower Nepal River is a peaceful way to enjoy riverside scenery and spot aquatic wildlife, including crocodiles. Guided bird-watching sessions will also help you identify the hundreds of bird species that call Chitwan home.
This Chitwan Safari & Cultural Tour is a perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, nature, and cultural immersion, ideal for travelers seeking a complete Chitwan experience.
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: Jeep Zafari & Canoeing (subject to weather conditions): Drive by Land Rover to Kasara, the head quarter of The Chitwan National Park to see the Gharial (Alligator) hatchery project, founded by Frankfurt Zoological Society. After a short briefing about the project & visit, drive to the oxbow lakes (Lami Tal & Tamar Tal) by Land Rover through dense sal forest to encounter various plants and other wildlife.
The drive will take you down to the Rapti river for the canoeing adventure. 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.
(Note: Jeep Zafari is prohibited during monsoon season by the park authorities from June-September and in some season it can prolong till October)
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: 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.
