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Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Leads to full of fun and exciting moments to enjoy and experience in the close harmony of pristine natural surroundings. Chitwan National Park tour is an amazing place, regarded as the best park for jungle safari in all Asia. Where visitors can enjoy the comfort of a nice accommodation from luxury to budget and standard hotels. Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari for 2 nights and 3 days, allows visitors to experience the exciting thrills of jungle activities. To enjoy more one can extend for another few days to a week. All the nature and jungle programs are controlled and set by the respective hotel management. As well as with close relation and permission from the national park authority with strict norms and regulations.
Chitwan due to its low elevation of Terai 100 m/330 feet to Siwalik Hills 815 m/2,674 feet high. It is one of the warmest areas in Nepal throughout the year round with sub-tropical climate. However, with cooler morning and nights during mid-autumn and fall, visitors can pack necessary as season wise.
All Jungle and nature activities and jeep safari is set according to the program by the respective hotel managements. As duration of the visitors, the wildlife and nature activities are led by expert guides and naturalist. The most favored time for all jungle safari and nature walks is from early morning, and late afternoon till evening.
Chances of spotting more wildlife in their natural habitats, as well as during grazing time. The bird life depends upon seasons, during autumn and winter, visitors can observe more birds. From native to migratory birds of various different species along with other mammals big or small. Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari besides different species of mammals and birdlife. It is equally interesting and fascinating with its green surrounding of exotic vegetation and flora. Chitwan is an amazing wonderland a world of its own, where all types of travelers and age group; can enjoy the thrills of wildlife safari.
Nepal has 4 seasons, namely spring (March to May), summer with monsoon wet months (June to August). Includes autumn/fall (September to November) and the last is winter (December to February).
The best time is spring, autumn/fall and winter seasons for wildlife safari in Chitwan and other national parks in Nepal. The spring is one of the lively season to visit Chitwan for wildlife activities, most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late early dusk. Can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of light rains. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, cooler morning and nighttime.
Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in a seasonal bloom of various species and colors. The next best season is autumn/fall, most days are bright and clear with full of sunshine. The autumn/fall is another high seasons in Nepal for all types of adventures and Jungle Safari.
During autumn/fall visitors can enjoy the activities from morning till late afternoon. It gets dark soon, late sunrise after dawn and sunset by early dusk. Cold morning, late afternoon and nighttime, with clear fine days. Chitwan National Park, can also be visited during winter time, days are mostly clear with blue sky, but short days, due to limited sunlight hours from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chitwan is a district of Narayani zone, located around Nepal mid-south lowland Terai belt. One of the warmest country of semi-tropical climate, it is one of the largest agriculture farm land with fertile soil. Chitwan due to its rich agricultural and dairy products, it is also called the bread basket of Nepal.
Besides farm areas, rural village and big towns its vast area is covered by dense tropical jungles. In the early 1950’s to 1970’s it was the hunting ground for the Nepal Royal families and its noble foreign guest. Then in 1973 Chitwan National Park was established, as well the first conservation areas in Nepal.
In 1984 it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park with an area of 932 sq. km. The park provides a perfect habitat for more than 43 species of mammals. Including the endangered Royal
Bengal Tiger One Horned Rhinoceros, with 460 different species of bird life. Chitwan National Park entrance is in the town of Sauraha, where all good and the best hotels, resorts are located. Visitors can witness fresh water Gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles and gaur (Asian bison), wild elephants. Including striped hyenas, pangolins, Gangetic Dolphins, monitor lizards, and pythons. Other animals include four species of deer the sambar, chital (spotted deer) barking, and hog deer. As well the sloth bears, palm civets, langurs, and rhesus monkeys.
Chitwan National Park covers a pristine area with its unique eco-system of significant value. The landscapes terrains of Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. Chitwan Jungle vegetation are mainly covered with approximately 70 % by Sal Forests. Includes 20 % of grassland, 7 % of riverine forest and 3% chirpine, are found in the Churiya (Siwalik) range. The riverine forests mainly consist of Khair, Sisso and Simal or kapok (the Silk Cotton tree). The grasslands of 50 various species, the Saccharin species, popularly known as elephant grass of more than
8 m tall. The shorter grasses such as Imperata are used by the locals for thatch roofs. Chitwan National Park is also famous for over 450 species of birdlife with endangered birds the Bengal florican. The Giant Hornbill, the Lesser Florican, the Black Stork and White Stork. The most common birds are Peacock, Red Jungle fowl, and different species of Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Flycatchers and Woodpeckers.
The best time for bird watching in Chitwan is around March and December. Chitwan National Park habitats 45 species of amphibians and reptiles like the Marsh Mugger Crocodiles, cobras Green Pit Viper. As well as various species of frogs and tortoises. Chitwan National Park is also an educational field for Botanists and zoologists alike. The park is actively engaged in scientific studies and research concerning several species of exotic fauna and flora. Chitwan offers many best lodges and hotels on the outskirt of the national park. Besides overland journey, Chitwan can be reached by air about 20- minute flight to Bharatpur city airport. It can be reached by the ultimate way with a surge of adrenaline and scenic floats rafting the Trisuli River.
An exciting and interesting overland journey from Kathmandu to reach Chitwan National Park premises. After a good breakfast, board in a vehicle according to group size, either in a car, coach or 4WD Jeep. The drive leads away from the Kathmandu Valley heading south-west on the main Nepal Highway. The drive heads down on winding road with grand views of Langtang, Ganesh and
Manaslu Himal as far as Annapurna ranges. The drive follows through farm towns and villages reaching the mid lower hills. Then our route leads along the Trisuli River all the way down south to Chitwan. As the drive leads past the Narayanghat and Bharatpur the major cities of Chitwan district.
On reaching the warm low land of Terai belt, our journey diverts heading south towards the jungles of Chitwan. After a short drive on leaving the main highway reaches respective hotels as booked by Himalayan Friendly for 2 nights. On arrival briefed by the hotel staff or naturalist, regarding the timetable of jungle
programs. Then check into your lovely rooms with time for late lunch and refreshments. Enjoy a short nature walk, an introduction to Chitwan Wildlife Safari or visit the local Tharu Village. Tharu are the indigenous native tribes of Chitwan, spread all around the Terai belt, from east to west Nepal. After an introductory tour and familiarizations walks, gaining experience of the local villagers and its cultures. Back to the hotel for evening refreshments, the hotel will arrange a Tharu Folk Cultural programs. After a joyful and interesting cultural show, time for dinner and then retire to your rooms for early morning activities.
An early morning by 6 a.m. get refreshed with tea or coffee, the guide will take you for nature walks. After a refreshing morning nature and jungle activities, either bird watching, nature walks, tower visit or elephant safari. Return to hotel for breakfast, have time to relax before joining in for another short activity. A dugout canoe rides downstream on Rapti River, a pleasant float to observe river birdlife. Including Marsh Mugger and Gangetic Crocodiles if lucky fresh water Gangetic Dolphin often spotted on Rapti River.
After a pleasant float, walks into the forest and back to the hotel for lunch. Enjoying lunch, with time to relax, and then at given time for late afternoon Jungle activities. Either elephant safari (if not enjoyed in the morning), or jungle walks, jungle drive. Visit of local Tharu village and tour of Tharu museum. Evening either slide show of Chitwan National Park or Tharu Cultural program before a lavish buffet dinner.
Morning options for elephant safari, bird watching, or nature walks. After a refreshing morning activities, walk back to the hotel for breakfast, then get ready the drive to Kathmandu. The drive follows on the same route of more than 5 hours, depending on traffic en route to Kathmandu Valley. Enjoying the exciting drive then slowly the journey ends on reaching Kathmandu city and back to your hotel. After a great thrill and experience on Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari. From Chitwan option for drive to scenic Pokhara also, a renowned tourist destination of Nepal.
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