Chitwan National Park Safari

Trip Facts

Trip Detail

This park is listed as a World Heritage Site (Natural) and has been the most popular safari destination in Nepal. It covers a unique ecosystem, containing hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains. Dominated by sal forests, the park has 50 species of grasses.

Chitwan National Park is a home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger, Indian one -horn rhino, sloth bear, langur monkeys, wild boar, leopard, jungle cats, various type of deer, over 400 species of colourful birds. Besides, one can also sight at gharial, crocodile, gaur, wild elephant, four horned antelope, stripped hyena, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, cobra, krait and rat snake. 

ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK:

Elephant-back Safari:

This safari is done on elephant’s back on a special sitting made by wooden frame called ‘Howdah’. For your comfort a cushion is placed on Howdah. Maximum of 4 individuals can ride at a time to explore jungle and different wildlife. The Mahout (elephant master) will lead you throughout this trip. If you need to take an emergency break or want to halt the elephant in order to take photograph during this trip, you can tap at the back of the Mahout, who will assist you to position the elephant to take good pictures.

Canoeing / Jeep Safari:

This combination program begins on a land rover to explore the Gharial (alligator) breeding farm, flora & fauna & different wildlife that you may encounter. Naturalist/ Jungle guide will accompany you on this trip. After the jeep safari there will be a short walk to the canoe put in point and the canoeing starts. A traditional dugout canoe boat is made out of silk cotton tree, which takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Floating down to Rapti River on a dugout canoe is the best way to discover the habitat of crocodiles in the river. It is also a relaxing and better way to watch the different kind of birds and wildlife species, while they are drinking water in the bank of river Rapti. Wooden chair is arranged for the sitting accompanied by the professional boatman. Minimum 4-5 to Maximum 9-10 individuals can canoe at a time, depending on a size of a boat.  

Jungle Drive:

Jeep safari is a fastest way to discover the wide range of forest area in the Chitwan National Park. You will be in the dense forest after four hour's jeep drives which takes you about 50 kilometers inside the park, passing all sorts of vegetation and wildlife. As it is goes through the deep jungle and covers big area, the chances of discovering wildlife are high. Jeep safari is not only fastest way to discover wild activities but also it is safe. It is a very exciting program.

Nature Walk:

This exciting walk with nature will introduce you the main feature of western Chitwan’s Sal forest, open grassland and riverine jungle. Guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.

Elephant Briefing Program:

This program is basically about elephants. You will be taken to a briefing area close to the elephant stables and explain you about their evolution, food, social habits etc (For those who are interested, there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants). After the briefing, interested candidates can take part to do the elephant bathing at the Rapti River during the summer season.

Tharu Stick Dance:

The most famous local tribe of Chitwan “The Tharus” performs this stick dance. It is a melodious ethnic dance performed by men and women with rhyme or drums. They are basically farmers and spend most of their daytime working in the field. During the festivals they gather and enjoy the togetherness with this kind of traditional dancing. The stick dance is one of the most popular among the various other dances. They will show some of their traditional skills and dances during this program. The clashing of sticks represents how to keep away the rhinos and other wild animals from the human habitat and their farming land.

Bird Watching:

The Chitwan National Park is the realm of more than 450 species of birds. Most people consider it as a heaven of the bird world. The best way to explore and study of the different birds' activities and behave is to walk with a guide along the riverside of Royal Chitwan National park.

The bird expert will guide you on a walk in this trip. Guides will help you to identify some of the species of these birds. The best time to do this program is early in the morning and if the guests can bring a binocular, the program will be more interesting. Special program can be arranged for the serious Birdwatchers, who want to give emphasis to bird watching

Slide Presentation:

Jungle experts will introduce & explain the background data and history, flora & fauna and animals of the Royal Chitwan National Park with the slide pictures as well as some other topics relating to wildlife.