Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park – 4 Nights / 5 Days

16th Sep, 2018

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 952.63 km2 (367.81 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the districts of Nawalparasi, Parsa, Chitwan and Makwanpur. In altitude it ranges from about 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 m (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.

In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa National Park, contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger Reserve Valmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 (801 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which covers a 3,549 km2 (1,370 sq mi) huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.

The Chitwan National Park (CNP) is a world heritage property, and it also contains a Ramsar Site – Beeshazari Tal in its buffer zone. The CNP has a history of over 3 decades in park management and a rich experience in resolving conflicts between the park and the people.

It is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.

With its lush forests and exotic fauna which include the rare one horned rhino, the Royal Bengal tiger, crocodiles, elephants, deer and over four-hundred species of birds, the Royal Chitwan National Park offers one of the finest wildlifes experiences in Asia.

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Things to do & Places to Visit

The greatest thrill while at Chitwan is the traditional elephant ride. Taking an elephant ride to the jungle is an experience not to be missed. The lodges inside the park have their own elephants. Three or sometimes four people can ride atop an elephant. Elephant safaris usually start in the early morning or late afternoon .There are also jeep tours available inside the park. The best months for this are from mid-February when the elephant grass has been cut, allowing unobstructed views. It is also possible to take a walk inside the park, provided you are accompanied by at least two guides. Canoeing along the Rapti or Narayani rivers is the most restful way of watching the wildlife especially the acquatic birds and crocodiles. Several lodges arrange visits to nearby Tharu villages. Tharus, the original inhabitants of Chitwan, have their own culture, language and customs which are quite different from that of the Nepalese hill people. A visit to the elephant breeding camp and the gharial breeding centre can also prove to be informative.

The Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the park from October to February. Many of the park lodges are closed between May to August, due to the rainy season.

Following Jungle Safari package is designed for the customers who are interested for Jungle Safari tour with full day safari activities. The safari tour activities are designed for 4 nights / 5 days daily outline programs are as below:

Day 1:

ARRIVAL IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

13:00 – Lunch in Lodge
15:30 – Safari excursion on Elephant Ride, Nature Walk, Visit to observation tower.
18:30 – Safari photos slide show and Tharu dance programme.
19:30 – Dinner

Accommodation: Full board ( Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 2:

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Morning Breakfast. Morning and afternoon rehearsals of the individual groups for the evening concert. Each group is requested to prepare a program of secular or folk music of not more than 12 minutes. Compulsory pieces will be sung by all at the beginning and at the end of the concert.
Built 1910-1914 by Richard Berndl for the “Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum” [International Mozarteum Foundation]. The complex contains two concert halls, the “Bibliotheca Mozartiana” library, administrative rooms, and class rooms used by the “Universitt Mozarteum”. “Groer Saal” [Large Hall] with 807 seats.
Concert: end approx. 10.30 PM and at evening; Dinner at accommodation or at a local restaurant. Please note: City tour with English speaking licensed guide will be organized accordingly to your rehearsal time for the festival concert. During the city tour you will be exploring: Mozart’s Birth house, Mirabell Gardens, Cathedral

Day 3:

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

05:30 – Wake-up call
05:45 – Tea / Coffee in Lodge
06:00 – Elephant ride safari tours & Birds watching
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Elephant briefing, Swimming and bathing.
13:00 – Lunch
15:00 – Jungle safari drive, Canoe ride & Elephant riding
18:30 – Jungle Safari photos slide show & Tharu culture dance
19:30 – Dinner in Lodge.

Day 4:

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Day 5:

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK – KATHMANDU / BUTWAL

08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Departure to Kathmandu / Butwal

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