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Jungle Safari Related Info:
Established in 1984, this park is situated in
Nepal’s western Terai. It covers 968 sq. km. The
park offers a variety of experiences in its vast
undisturbed wilderness. About 70% of the forest
consists of sal trees (which are used for the
beautifully carved windows in Kathmandu) with a
mixture of grass land and riverine forest. The
park is home to endangered animals such as the
Bengal tiger, wild elephant, greate. One-horned
rhinoceros, swamp deer, and black buck. Other
endangered species include gharial crocodile,
marsh mugger and Gangetic dolphin, 200 species
of birds and several species of snakes can also
be seen in the park. Certain ethnic groups live
in the park as well and you can experience their
culture and traditions
When To Visit?
The best time to visit Chitwan National
Park, and Bardia 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.
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.
How To Get There?
I/ 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.
II/ 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 aned
fauna along its banks.
III/ 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. |
