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JUNGLE
SAFARI
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in term of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m at sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climate condition from sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal-occupying only 0.1% of the earth - is home to:
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2% of all flowering plants in the world; - 8% of the world's population of birds (more then 848 species);
- 4% of mammals on earth;
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterfly (more than 500 species);
- 600 indigenous plant families;
- 319 species of exotic orchids.
A Rich Natural Heritage:
Thanks to Nepal's extensive and effective Parks and Reserve system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna then any other area in Asia. Nepal has nine National Parks, three Wildlife Reserves, three Conservation Areas and one Hunting Reserve, which include areas in the highest mountain in the world as well as sub-tropical lowland of the plains.
One of the major tourist attractions in Nepal is Jungle Safari:
Jungle activities here include venture into deep jungle on elephant back or four wheel drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat, canoe rides or rafting on the jungle rivers, nature walks, camping trip, bird watching, dolphin sightseeing, fishing, tiger tracking or wild elephant tracking, and village tour excursions etc.
Experiencing wildlife safari while in Nepal has been like a traveler's delight. The extreme geographical diversity of Nepal provides a wealth of flora and fauna unlike anywhere else in the world. Traveling south to the Royal Chitwan National Park, the wildlife in this beautiful natural preserve is abundant. One horned rhinoceros, gaur ( wild oxen) , gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles, sloth bear, langur, chital and majestic bengal tiger are what one would be able to view during their visit to this pristine land. Exploring further through the villages and the farmlands of our terai region, you would come across yet more magnificent Royal National Bardia Park situated at the heart of west Nepal's remote but undisturbed wilderness. The uproaring Karnali River flowing through the middle of this park, and the riverine forests and grasslands fed by its water are home to 32 species of mammal and some 250 bird species. Bardia is undoubtedly a majestic and unspoiled land of wildlife which provides for a high possibility of big game wildlife viewing, including Royal Bengal Tiger, Wild Elephant and rare Gangetic Dolphin
The Royal Chitwan National Park
which stand today as successful testimony of nature conservation in South Asia. This is the first National Park of Nepal established in 1973 to preserve a unique eco system significantly valuable to the whole world. The Park covering the protected area of 932 Sq. Km. is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern central part of Nepal. The Park gained much wider recognition in the world when UNESCO included this area on the list of World Heritage Site in 1984. It should also be emphasized that only a very small part of the national park is used for tourism.
The great majority of the land, particularly in the hills, remains unvisited and therefore undisturbed. This is ideal for wildlife, and also preserves an element of mystery for humans; because large areas are still unexplored, our knowledge of what birds and animals the park contains is by no means finalized, and there is always the possibility of making new discoveries
How to Get to Royal Chitwan National Park
Getting to the Park ?
The many ways from Kathmandu to the Park are great thrills in themselves.
By Road:
The Six hour drive on the Kathmandu-Narayanghat Highway follows the Trisuli River or six hour drive on the Pokhara - Narayanghat Highway both offering you a continually changing landscape from the mountains of Himalayas to the plains of Terai through colourful Tharu Villages.
By Raft:
One of the most exciting ways to travel to the Park is to raft down the Trisuli River (from Kathmandu) or Seti River (from Pokhara). For two or more days you can float down the river experiencing its numerous rapids and seeing a variety of village life, flora and funa along its banks.
By Air:
A 20 minute flight will bring you From Kathmandu to Bharatpur or Megauli where you will be meet by our naturalist and will be taken to the Park. If you are in a group there are charter flight from Pokhara, Biratnagar (Koshi Tappu), Bhairawa (Lumbini), Nepalgunj (Bardia).
Special Packages in Royal Chitwan National Park
- Royal Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari ( 2 Nights / 3 Days)
- Royal Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari (3 Nights / 4 Days)
- Sunkoshi Rafting and Royal Chitwan Jungle safari (10 Nights / 11 Days)
- Sati Kayak Course and Royal Chitwan Jungle Safari ( 5 Nights / 6 Days)
- Trisuli Rafting and Royal Chitwan Jungle Safari (3 Nights / 4 Days)
- Tamur Rafting and Royal Chitwan Jungle Safari (12 Nights / 13 Days)
Royal Bardia National Park
The Royal Bardia National Park, situated in the mid-far Western region, is the largest and most unspoiled wilderness area in the Terai, covering an area of 968 sq.km. The park, a sub-tropical jungle, is thickly forested by sal trees and carpeted with grass, savannah and riverine vegetation. The north is bordered by the Churia hill range, the west by the Karnali river, while the Babai river cuts its course almost through the middle of the park. On the southern fringe of the park are the villages of the unique and indigenous Tharu people of Western Nepal. Considered as one of the most picturesque national parks in Asia, it teems with rich and diverse flora and fauna
The park is home to more than 30 different mammals, including the langur and rhesus monkeys, civets, hyenas, wild dogs, sloth bears, otters, blue bulls, deer and wild boars. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered animals like the tiger, rhinoceros, wild elephant (the park harbours the biggest wild tusker in Asia) and black buck, Gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles the great game fish-masher and the Gangetic dolphin cavort in the river waters. The unique birds which number over 350 species include cormorants, egret, storks, geese, jungle fowls, king-fishers and endangered species such as the Bengal florican, silver-eared mesia and the saurus crane thus making the park truly a bird watchers paradise.
Within the park are several open grasslands (plants) where game viewing is excellent. Many of the forest tracks throughout the park also offer excellent game viewing. And when you can take in the sights and sounds of the wild without necessarily having to give up on your creature comforts, what more could you ask for…?
How to Get to Royal Bardia National Park
By Road:
You can reserve a private transport and reach till the park or alternatively take overnight or day buses plying on the route of Dhangadi, Mahendranagar or Karnali. Drop at Ambassa (the gate way of Royal Bardia National Park), which takes 15 hrs. from Kathmandu, 11hrs. from Pokhara and Chitwan. You will greeted by our naturalist at Ambassa stop who will take you to Park by Private Jeep which is 15 km.
By Raft:
If you are rafting in Karnali River your ending point is at Chisapani Bridge where you will be greeted by our naturalist, who will take you to the Park by Private Jeep which is 31 km.
By Air:
If you choose to fly, there are daily flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, which is the nearest airport from the Royal Bardia National Park. After flying for about an hour from Kathmandu, you will be received by our naturalist at the Nepalgunj Airport. From the airport you will be taken to Bardia National Park by a Private Jeep which is 90 km. If you are in a group there are charter flight from Pokhara, Bharatpur (Chitwan), Biratnagar (Koshi Tappu), Bhairawa (Lumbini).
Special Packages in Royal Bardia National Park
- Royal Bardia National Park Jungle Safari ( 2 Nights / 3 Days)
- Royal Bardia National Park Jungle Safari ( 3 Nights / 4 Days)
- Karnali Rafting and Royal Bardia Jungle Safari (11 Nights / 12 Days)
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