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Chitwan national park is situated in
southwestern of Nepal and covers 932 sq. km.
This is Nepal’s first famous national park for
the wildlife safaris. You can see wild elephant;
white footed gaur (the world’s largest wild
cattle), leopards, wild boar, sloth bear and
several species of deer including the spotted,
barking, samber and hog deer. It is the home of
the one-horned rhinoceros and harbors one of the
largest populations of the exclusive and rare
Royal Bengal tigers. The swampy areas and
numerous ox-bow lakes are a prefect for marsh
crocodiles. The park hosts 450 species of birds.
The Tharu people who have unique cultural
traditions. In Chitwan there are many hotels
inside and outside of the park. Usually visitors
spend 3 days and 2 nights, but it is also
possible to stay longer if you desire.
Bird Watching :
An early morning walk through the bush and along
the Rapti River, is a must go to view many of
the exotic birds, including the Gaint Hombill,
lesser plorican and paradise Flycatcher. This
apart, the movement of the migratiory birds in
the beeshazari Tal. You will be accompanied by
our experienced naturalists to this wonderful
birder’s paradise.
Elephant Safari :
Seated high on the back of a trained elephant
exploring the grasslands and core area of the
park, you become an integral part of the life of
the national park. The elephant safaris, though
not the most comfortable rides, is an amazing
experience. And it doesn’t take long to spot at
least a rhino in these forests.
Elephant Bathing :
Just chill out beside the tranquility of the
Budhi Rapti River and watch the appealing
elephants taking a bath or if it’s too tempting,
join them while taking a dip down the river.
Jungle Drive :
Drive into the heart of the park for a good
chance to spot the rare species. The drive takes
you along time worn trails with great
opportunities of viewing big animals. Don’t
forget to move on to kasara-the park
headquarters wherein you will get the chance to
visit the kasara durbar and the crocodile
breeding centre. The centre is housed with a
number of breeding and hatching ponds to produce
and rear the animals until they are ready for
release in the wild.
Canoeing :
A journey down the Rapti River in a traditional
dugout canoe offers you the chance to quietly
observe the exotic species of birds and animals
that come for a slip at the water’s edge.
Observation Tower
Be calm and quite on the 22 feet high wooden
tower built in the prime location of the park,
which offers unique chances to see the movement
of the animals in the wilderness.
Nature Walk :
Walk out and stretch your legs deep into the
forest accompanied by professional naturalists
as they share their extensive knowledge with you
on your way to prime sports in quest of rare and
endemic species. Be on the look out for the
great one horned rhinoceros, wild boar, sloth
bear, bison, gangetic dolphins, gharial
crocodile and the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Elephant Breeding Center :
Of all the animals, elephants are probably the
most graceful. Our naturalists will take you to
the Hattisar to demonstrate how elephants meals
are prepared and how they
Eat meals in the breeding centre. They will
explain the nature and habits of elephants. The
unique centre was established in 1985 for the
captive breeding of domesticated so as to avoid
the pressure of wild elephants trapping for
domestication.
Tharu Stick Dance : These people living in the
jungle area have developed an expertise in the
use of sticks, which was used as weapon both for
attack and defense at the times of real danger
especially against the wild animals. This has
now developed into an art form - the stick dance
which is danced for every festive occasions and
gathering glorifying the skills of their
ancestors.
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Day 01 : |
Arrival at Kathmandu,
transfer to Hotel |
Day 02 : |
Dive to Chitwan (half day
rafting on Trisuli river), observe the Tharu
culture dance in the evening. |
Day 03 : |
Jungle Activities in
Chitwan national park like cannoning,
Elephant riding, Jungle walk, visit to
Elephant breeding center) |
Day 04 : |
Bird watching at Chitwan
and drive to Pokhara |
Day 05 : |
Drive/fly back to
Kathmandu |
Day 06 : |
Free day in Kathmandu |
Day 07 : |
Transfer to Airport,
Departure on your own destination. |
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