Chitwan National Park
Large portion of Nepal is being protected as National Parks and Wild Life Reserves. These protected areas are glorified with diverse wildlife and exotic bird species for which Chitwan National Park is also recognized by UNESCO as Natural Heritage Site. A full board package based in safari lodges gives you chance to explore the jungle on elephant back, four wheel drive, guided jungle walk, canoe ride and more.
Flora and Fauna
Chitwan National park spreaded over an area of 932 sq. km is known for its Sal (Shorea rocusta) and riverine forests and grasslands. The park hosts 570 species of flowering plants, 40 species of mammals, 486 species of birds, 17 reptiles and 68 fish species. Because of the occurrence of many endangered plant species such as the tree fern, screw pine and several rare orchids and endangered mammals such as tiger, rhino, wild elephant, gaur (Bos gaurus), striped hyena, sloth bear and Gangetic dolphin, it is decleared a World Heritage Site in 1983.
Accommodation
There are two types of accommodation available in Chitwan. While there are 40 Hotel / Lodges outside the park, few safari lodges are located inside the park. Price varies with choices of lodges.
Chitwan National Park Safari package
2 nights 3 days package
Package Includes
Trishuli rafting & Chitwan Jungle Safari
Day 01: Drive to Chraundi (80 km Trishuli Rafting put in point). Rafting in Trishuli for about 3 hrs and lunch on the river bank. Drive for another 2 hrs to your Jungle lodge. Dinner
Note: Rafting in Trishuli is possible for multiple days.
Day 02: Morning, go for an elephant ride, come back and have breakfast. After breakfast wallow with elephant in the river. Give a bath to the elephant. Lunch and in the evening go for jungle safari (in jeep or cart) and canoe ride back to the lodge looking for crocodile. In the evening enjoy cultural dance with dinner.
Day 03: Jungle walk, village tour or canoe ride in the morning. After breakfast we will depart.