Nepal's tropical, dense jungles are in the low land of Terai, which runs from east to west on this fertile country. These exotic jungle, provides home and habitat for the most endangered species of wild life, the Royal Bengal Tiger, One horned Rhinoceros, the Gangetic Gharial and fresh water Dolphins. In one of these jungle, you will find one of the most exciting safari destinations in the world, Safari on the back of an elephants or in the four wheel drive to view the diverse wild life and many different species of exotic birds. Other thrills are canoe rides, jungle walk, bird watch excursion in the comfort of the cosy lodge, built out of local material which blends it well with the natural surrounding,with all the homely basic facilities.
Parks and Reserve in Nepal.

Royal Chitwan National Park:

One of the most Asia's popular National Park in Nepal.
The Park is famous for the elusive "Royal Bengal Tiger" the park habitats more than 200 One Horned Indian Rhinoceros 4 species of Deer, Bears, Monkeys,
Leopards and many different species of mammals and reptiles, and it is also a home of thousand species variety of birds.

The other NationalPark within driving distance.

The Royal Bardiya National Park:

Lies in the west of Nepal Terai, the park is famous for viewing of Black Buck.
Bardiya National Park is also a home and habitat for Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhinocerous and hundreds of different species of mammels and reptiles and birds life.

Koshi-Tappu Wild life Reserves:

Lies on the flood plains of eastern Nepal, the reserves offers important habitat for a different species of wild life, the last surving population of 'Wild Buffalo or Arna' are found here,the reserve is also popular for many kinds of species of water birds.
We organize jungle safaris in the above mentioned parks,from 1 day to one week and more on request.

National Parks & Wildlife Reserves of Nepal
Jungle Safari & Nature Tours:

Royal Chitwan National Park:
Area 932 sq.kms.

One of the oldest and most popular National Parks in Nepal, is situated within the inner subtropical Terai lowlands of Southern-Central Nepal. The park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.

The Park covers a pristine area with a unique eco-system of significant value to the world. It contains the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of the rivers Rapti, Reu and Narayani.

Approximately 70 % of the park vegetation is covered by Sal forests. The remaining vegetation types include 20 % of grassland, 7 % of riverine forest and 3% of sal with chirpine. The latter are found in the Churia (Siwalik) range. which are the low hills after the Terai flatlands. The riverine forests mainly consist of khair, sisso and simal or kapok (the silk cotton tree).

The grasslands are a diverse and complex community with over 50 species . The Saccharun species, popularly known as elepahant grass, can reach 8m in height. The shorter grasses such as Imperata are used by the locals for thatch roofs.

There are more than 43 species of mammals in the park. The Park is famous for the endangered and elusive "Royal Bengal Tiger". The park is home to the one horned Indian Rhinocerous, fresh water ghariel crocodile along with many other common species such as gaur (asian bison) wild elephants, four horned antelopes, striped hyenas, pangolins, Gangetic dolphins,monitor lizards and pythons.

Other animals found in the park include sambars, chitalss (spotted deer) barking deer, sloth bear, palm civetss, langurs and rhesus monkeys.

The park is also famous for over 450 species of birds. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, the Giant Hornbill,
the Lesser Forican, the Black Stork and White Stork.

Common birds seen in the park including Peafowl, Red Jungle fowl, and different species of Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Flycatchers and Woodpeckers. The best time for bird watching is around March and December.

More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles have been recorded in the park, some of which are the Marsh mugger Crocodile, cobras Green Pit Viper and various species of frogs and tortoises. The Royal Chitwan National Park is also an educational field for botanists and zoologists alike.

The park is actively engaged in Scientific studies and research concerning sevaral species of wild fauna and flora.

The Royal Chitwan National Park has many lodges and tented camps inside and outside as well. The park can be reached via a 190 km road , a drive of approximately 5-6 hours and by air about a 20 minute flight to Megauli or to Bharatpur including a short ride by elephant or by a four wheel drive.

It may also be reached by the ultimate way with a surge of adrenaline and scenic floats Rafting on the Trisuli River .

Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive to Chitwan approx-5 hours drive from Kathmandu on the 190 km
on the main east and west central highway. From the main road meet the staff from the Chitwan Jungle Lodge and transfer by four wheel drive or by an elephant to the Jungle Lodge through the park entrance.
On arrival meet and welcome by the senior naturalist or the manger for the welcome brief and Information on do's and don't of the park , lodge rules and activities.

A fixed set lunch of continental or semi-continental lunch is served at 1 pm in the main dining hut. (If you are vegetarian or need Indian meals can be arranged prior to your pre-booking or on arrival) After lunch, at leisure for a few hours. Afternoon activities as per the Lodge set program for different groups. Afternoon Jungle program generally are elephant briefing & bathing (depending upon the depth and size of the river at different seasons) Nature or Introductory walk.
Elepahant Safari, jungle walk includes visit to the tower (Machan) visit and Jungle drives.

After the afternoon jungle activities of 2-3 hours, refreshing hours at leisure, evening program slide show on Royal Chitwan National Park and it's history, flora and wildlife. Cultural Tharu Stick Dance. Usually dinner is served at 8 pm. The dinner will be buffet of Nepali dishes or Chinese-Indian dishes.

Day 02 : Early, in the morning a knock at the door for your early Jungle activities. The morning jungle programme will be according to group wise either Bird watch tour, Elepahant Safari or a Jungle walk.

After the morning programme of 1 1/2 to 2 hours back to the lodge for breakfast in the main dining hut, the tables are allocated according to different groups and guest wise. A few hours of leisure before the next programme as above in Day one till evening time.

Day 03 : Early morning wake up call with a knock at the door for different activities as in Day two. After breakfast, preapre to leave the lodge for the drive back to Kathmandu.

The Royal Bardiya National Park:
Area 968 sq. Kms.

This Park is situated in the far mid- western part of Terai, east of the Karnali River, and it is one of the largest undisturbed areas of wilderness in the Terai region. About 70 % of the park is covered with sal forest with the remaining, a balanced mixture of grassland, savannah and riverine forest.

The approximately 1500 people who used to live in this valley have been resettled elsewhere. Since farming has ceased in the Babai Valley, natural vegetation is regenerating, making it an area of prime habitat for wildlife. The park provides excellent habitat for endangered animals like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile and Gangetic dolphin. Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silvereared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 200 species of birds, and many snakes, lizards and fish have been recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats. A good number of resident and migratory birds are found in the park.

KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE
AREA ( 175 SQ. KMS.)

LOCATION:
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the flood plains of the Sapta-Koshi in Saptari and Sunsari Districts of Eastern Nepal. The reserve is defined by the eastern and western embankments of the river.

FEATURES:
Rapid and complete inundation of the reserve to depths ranging from 10 to 300 cm occurs during the monsoon. The Sapta - Koshi river also changes its course from one season to another.

The vegetation is mainly tall kharpater grassland with few patches of khair-sisoo scrub forest and deciduous mixed riverine forest. The reserve offers important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100) of wild buffalo or arna are found here. Other mammals are the hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, and the blue bull.

The reserve also assists the local economy by providing fishing permits and allowing the collection of edible fruits and ferns in season. A total of 280 different species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. These include 20 species of ducks, two species of ibises, many storks,egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridge and Bengal florican.

The Koshi Barrage is extremely important as a resting place fro migratory birds.
Many species recorded here are not seen elsewhere in Nepal. The endangered gharial crocodile and Gangetic dolphin have been recorded in the Koshi River.

ROYAL SHUKLAPHANTA WILDLIFE RESERVE
AREA ( 305 SQ. KMS)

LOCATION:
The Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is situated in the southern part of Far-Western Nepal in Kanchanpur District.

FEATURES:
Predominant sal associated with asna, simal, karma, khair and sisso are found along the river side. Main grass species of the phantas are Imperate cylindrical and Saccharum heteropogon, used extensively by the local people for thatching.

The reserve provides prime habitat for swamp deer. An estimated population of 2,000 to 2,500 of this species is found in the reserve. Other wild animals in the reserve are the wild elephant, tiger, hispid hare, blue bull, leopard, chital, hog deer, and the wild boar.

A total of 200 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. Many grassland birds along with the rare Bengal florican can be seen in the phantas. Marsh mugger, Indian python, monitor lizard and snakes like cobra, krait, and rat snakes are recorded in the reserve.

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