Adventurers’ Attraction: Chitwan National Park of Nepal

Jungle walk through Chitwan National Park can be arranged by local resorts and lodges. Half or full day excursions allow you to explore several different habitat areas, from the flood-plain grasslands to the dense sal forests. The Park provides a rich habitat to a variety of wildlife matched by few other parks in the world. Due to its accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara, its physical nature and the presence of full service accommodations both inside and outside the park, it is the easiest place in Nepal to see wild birds and animals at close range.

It is a 1431 square kilometer park (including the Parsa Reserve extension) in south-central Nepal maintained for the protection of wildlife and natural resources. It was declared a protected preserve, or park in 1973. Its regulations allow visitors between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, with a park entry permit. The unpredictable nature of the jungle’s wild inhabitants requires that a licensed guide accompany all visitors inside the park.

Some important notes:

- All timings are subject to change according to the season
- Canoeing is offered from October until med March only.
- Jungle drive is offered from mid November until June only.

Recommended clothing:
A jacket or sweater from November through February. Lightest clothing with sun-glasses and hats are usually required from April onwards. Pants should be worn during Elephant rides. No wallets etc. in the back pockets as they may fall out. Bright colours such as red and white should be avoided since these colours have been known to upsets the rhinos. Comfortable walking shoes are essentials. Please carry only the bare necessities but not jewellery and valuable things. During the warmer months swimming suits are recommended.

ACTIVITIES IN THE LODGE:

ELEPHANT SAFARI: Travel through open grassland and dense forest on elephant back in search of rare games. Be on the lookout for the great one homed rhino, four species of deer, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard, bison and the big one, the Royal Bengal tiger.
CANOEING: A traditional dugout takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view birds., crocodile and the animals of the river of the river bank (From October through to mid March)
NATURE WALK: Trained naturalists take you to prime spots to view deer, rhino, sloth bears and other wildlife. Detailed knowledge of the wildlife and jungle will enhance your trip.
BIRD WATCHING: An early morning walk through the bush and along the Rapti river is a must to view many of the more than 450 species of exotic. Birds including the Giant Hombill. Lesser florican and Paradise Flycastcher. Again you will be accompanied by our experienced naturalist.