Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourists wanting to have a good experience of the region's wildlife. It was declared a National Park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated Chitwan National Park a Natural World Heritage Site. The Park offers protection to 56 species of mammals including the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena, Gangetic dolphin and wild bison. There are estimated to be 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park! A recent study also points out that over a third of Nepal's tigers are in Chitwan.

The Park is spread over an area of 932 sq kms and located in the lowlands of the kingdom. The forest cover is predominantly sal forest, interspersed with tall grasslands, small hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains.

The best time to visit Chitwan is from October through February, when the temperature averages 25 degrees Celcius. The months of March, April and June can be extremely hot, while July-September is the monsoon season when rivers swell and parts of the park are inaccessible.

ACTIVITIES

Elephant Safari
One of the best ways to views the flora and fauna of Chitwan is from elephant back as it enables you to penetrate deep into the jungle through tall grasslands and get a good perspective from a vantage height. Elephants are the traditional means of exploring the jungle and funding the exclusive animals of the Terai.

Jungle Walks
Our experience naturalist and nature-guides will take you on jungle walks to observe the wildlife and the surroundings close quarters. There a number of watch towers along the route in which you may climb up to get a better views of the surroundings.

Bird Watching
Chitwan is a bird-watcher's paradise! As the saying goes, the early morning bird catches the worm, so too dose an early morning walk give the visitors a better chance for seeing a larger variety of birds. More than 450species have been recorded in the park.

Boat Ride
A typical hand -made dugout canoe ride in the Rapti River into the environs of crocodiles. On a sunny day marsh, muggers and gharials can be seen basking in the sun along the banks of reverie birds such as cormorants, kingfishers, egrets, and ruddy-shell ducks.

Cultural Programs
In addition, in the evening after a day full of wild encounters we will entertain you with Nepali folk songs and dances performed by professional dance troupes. The mood gets merrier as night prevails and in the finale, guests are invited to join in the dance.

Jungle Drive
You can enjoy a natural walk in the jungle in safety accompanied by our well- trained naturalist who will interpret the hidden secrets of the land as you walk through ancient groves or perch in a strategically located watch tower ( Machan ) to observe animals grazing drinking at pools or resting in the bushes.

Tharu village visit
This tour is especially for that guest who is keen to experience the typical local life of Thrarus the ancient native people of the jungle.

1 night/2 days Program

Day 01: Arrival at Chitrasari bus stop or Bharatpur airport and transfer to Resort. Refreshment drinks and briefing about the programs. Rooms assigned. After lunch, visit Tharu village and National Park's visitors center. Evening enjoy sun set view from riverside and then witness of Tharu dancing cultural program.

Day 02: Tea/coffee then go for Elephant Back Safari. Breakfast and transfer to Chitrasari or Bharatpur for departure.

2 nights/3days Program

Day 01: Arrival at Chitrasari bus stop or Bharatpur airport and transfer to Resort. Refreshment drinks and briefing about the programs. Rooms assigned. After lunch, visit Tharu village and National Park's visitors center. Evening enjoy Tharu dancing cultural program.

Day02: After breakfast, go for Dug out canoe trip followed by a Nature Walk program and visit Elephant breeding farm. After lunch, go for Elephant back safari tour and enjoy Sun set view from the riverside in the evening.

Day03: After a cup of tea or coffee, go for bird watching tour. Breakfast and transfer to Chitrasari or Bharatpur Airport .

3nights-4days Program

Day 01: Arrival in Chitrasari or Bharatpur airport and transfer to Resort. Refreshment drinks and briefing about the programs. Rooms assigned. After lunch, visit Tharu village and National Park's visitors center. Evening; enjoy Tharu dance cultural program.

Day 02: After breakfast, Dug out canoe trip followed by a Nature Walk program and visit Elephant breeding farm. After lunch, go for Elephant back safari tour and enjoy Sun set view from the riverside in the evening.

Day 03: After a cup of tea or coffee, go for bird watching tour. Breakfast. Leisure until Lunch. After lunch, go for Jungle Safari excursion by jeep "twenty Thousand Lakes:"or an additional Elephant ride programming Baghmara or Kumroj forest or whole day trek in the dense jungle of Chitwan National Park.

Day 04: After a cup of tea or coffee, go for bird watching tour. Breakfast; transfer to Chitraqsari or Bharatpur Airport .

Given itineraries are tentative and subject to change depending on time factor, weather conditions and park's policy.

What to Wear
The weather is pleasantly warm and sunny most of the year, with temperatures over 63F/20.C. Neutral-colored, casual outdoor wear is suggested. During November and February, evening is cold (40.F/5.c) with morning mist. Sweaters and jackets are recommended. During December and January, warm winter clothing is essential.

How to Get There
The many ways from Kathmandu to Chitwan inside the park are great thrill in themselves.

BY Road
The five-hours drive on the Prithivi Highway takes you along the banks of the Trisuli river and through colorful Tharu Village.

By Air
From Kathmandu to Bharatpur airstrip is a half- hours flight. You will be met by naturalists and conducted by land rover, canoe and elephant to Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge.

By Raft
A there-day rafting adventure over swirling white water and science floats ends in the heart of the jungle.

What to bring
(1) Binoculars.
(2) Flashlight.
(3) Insect repents \lent swimwear sun hat and sun-guard.
(4) Casual and comfortable cloths and shoes for easy movement while on safaris we suggest that the color of your clothes should blend with the natural surroundings, During the winter months, November to February, sweater and jacked are necessary in the morning and evening.