Chitwan National Park
Established in 1973, Chitwan National Park (a UNESCO world heritage site) which is located in the lowlands of south- central Nepal is rated as the best park in Asia and by far the most popular wildlife sanctuary in the country. It also bears significant historical importance. The park preserves a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world. This 932 sq km area of low, heavily forested hills is a great place to relax and experience something different in the tranquility. Visitors will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills are canoe ride, nature walks, birds watching excursions, and village tours and in the evening local Tharu people perform their cultural dance by the fire or the expert naturalists introduce you with the history of parks, animals, birds etc through slide shows or orientation program. The park is the home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, the one horned Rhino, gharial, crocodile, sloth bear, langur monkeys, antelope, hyena, cobras, kraits and pythons.
Special programs in the Park:
Elephant Ride: Jungle tours on elephant back offer opportunities for close- up views of rhinos in the natural habitat.
Boating: Boating in a canoe allows you to see a lot of water birds on the river banks
Jeep Ride: Driving around the jungle in a jeep is another good experience to see the rural life and wilderness
Jungle Walk: Jungle walk takes you to the middle of the forest to observe flora and fauna
Bird Watching: A walkabout to view the colorful jungle birds is a fun for birdwatchers
Village Tour: The Tharus are an indigenous people of Nepal inhabiting in the southern Terai areas. You can visit a Tharu village by ox-cart or on foot to observe their lifestyle.
Location:
Bharatpur, the gateway to Chitwan National Park, is 146 km from Kathmandu or 313km from Pokhara
Accommodation:
Accommodations built in traditional styles range from basic to luxurious, with almost all the resorts, inside or near the jungle. They are well equipped with solar heated showers and friendly staff willing to provide the best service to the guests. All the activities in the park will be organized by nature guides.
Climate
Safari parks are located in the southern tropical plains. October through April is pleasant. In the summer, the maximum temperature is between 40-50 degrees Celsius. The rainy season lasts from July to September
Suggested Itinerary for Chitwan National Park
2 Nights/ 3 Days
Day 01: Drive to Chitwan, check in resort, lunch and exploration
Day 02: Elephant riding, lunch, jungle excursion, canoe trip and visit elephant breeding center
Day 03: Bird watching, breakfast and departure
3 Nights/ 4 Days
Day 01: Drive to Chitwan, lunch and exploration
Day 02: Elephant riding, lunch, Jungle excursion, canoe trip and visit elephant breeding center
Day 03: Excursion in the Park by jeep and village tour
Day 04: Bird watching, breakfast and departure
What to bring
Binoculars, flashlight, insect repellent, swim-wear, sunhat, personal medicines, casual clothing and comfortable shoes, light clothing is needed the year round with a sweater or jacket required in the winter months from November to March
