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Chitwan National Park |
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This park is the most popular destination for tourist wanting to have a good experience of the regions wildlife. It was declared a national park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated it as 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 an estimated species of birds, 126 species of fish, 590 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park. A recent study also points out the over a third of Nepal's total population is in Chitwan.
The park is spread over an area of 932 sq.km and located in the lowlands of the kingdom. The forest cover is predominantly sal, interspersed with tall grasslands, small hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains.
Currently we have two Jungle Safari Packages, where one is outside the park, and another one is inside the Park.
When To visit
The best time to visit Chitwan National Park is from October through March, when the temperature averages 25 degrees Celsius. The months of March, April and June can be extremely hot, while July - September is the monsoon season when river swell and part of the become inaccessible.
How to get there
By surface A pleasant five hours drive by car or bus on the Kathmandu - Narayanghat highway follows the Trishuli river offering you a continually changing landscape from the mountains of the Himalayas to the plains of the Terai.
By raft: One of the most exciting way to travel to the park is to raft down the Trishuli River. For two or more days you can float down the river experiencing its numerous rapid and seeing a variety of village life, flora and fauna along its banks.
By air: 20 min. flight will bring you from Kathmandu to Bharatpur where you will be met by our staff and transfer to the resort.
What to bring?
Binoculars, Flashlight, Insect repellent, A jacket or sweater from November through February. Lightest clothing with sunglasses and hats from April onwards. Pants should be worn during elephant rides. Bright colors such as red and white should be avoided since those colors have been known to upset the rhinos. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Please carry only the bare necessities but not jewellery and valuable items. During the warmer months swimming suits are recommended. |
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Programs:
2 Nights / 3 Days Programs
Group & staff: min. 1 max. 16
Food: Full board basis except lunch on day 1 & 3
Day 1.
Fly/Drive to Bharatpur; transfer to Chitwan, receive and welcome briefing by the lodge manager.
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Elephant ride/nature walk/visit to observation tower.
6:30 P.M. Slide show/ Tharu stick dance.
8:00 P.M. Dinner.
Day 2.
5:30 A.M. Wake up call 5:45 A.M. Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M. Elephant ride/bird watching
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Canoe ride/Elephant briefing/swimming and bath
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:00 P.M. Nature walk/ Elephant ride/Canoe ride
6:30 P.M. Tharu stick Dance/Slide show
8:00 P.M. Dinner.
Day 3.
5:30 A.M Wake up call
5:45 A.M Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M Bird watching/Elephant ride
8:00 A.M Breakfast
9:00 A.M Departure from the Lodge.
Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
3 Nights/4 Days Programs
Group & staff: min. 1 max. 16
Food: Full board basis except lunch on day 1 & 4
Day 1.
Fly/Drive to Bharatpur; transfer to Chitwan
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Elephant ride/nature walk/visit to observation tower.
6:30 P.M. Slide show/ Tharu stick dance.
8:00 P.M. Dinner.
Day 2.
5:30 A.M. Wake up call
5:45 A.M. Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M. Elephant ride/bird watching
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Canoe ride/Elephant briefing/swimming and bath
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:00 P.M. Nature walk/ Elephant ride/Canoe ride and visit to observation tower
6:30 P.M. Tharu stick Dance/Slide show
8:00 P.M. Dinner.
Day 3.
5:30 A.M Wake up call
5:45 A.M Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M Bird watching/Elephant ride
8:00 A.M Breakfast
9:00 A.M Elephant briefing/Swimming and bath/ Canoe ride.
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Jungle drive/Elephant ride/Canoe ride
6:30 P.M. Slide show/Tharu Stick dance
8:00 P.M. Dinner.
Day 4.
Morning free for packing.
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Departure from the Lodge,
Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara. |
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| Note: |
- All timing are subject to change according to the season
- Canoeing will be offered from October until mid-March only.
- Jungle drive will be offered from mid-November until June only.
- Lodge and resorts that we uses:
- Inside Park:
Island Jungle Resort
Machan Wildlife Resort
- Out side the park:
Chitwan Paradise Hotel Or similar category hotel.
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