Chitwan National Park is situated some 172 km south of Katmandu in the lowlands of the inner Terai covered by dense grass interspersed with revering forests of silk, cotton, acacia, and Sisam trees. Major activities in Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour includes adventurous and thrilling Jungle safari in which you get the best animal sightings. You will be able to appreciate the smaller attractions of the jungle with our naturalists. Usually, it is easy to see animals such as rhinos, deer, and sloths as these animals prefer to live in less disturbed areas of the park. Atop an elephant is the safest and most convenient way to get around in the jungle and observe the diversity of wildlife. A canoe trip is another attraction of the Chitwan jungle safari where you float down in the river by dugout canoe. You will come across crocodiles basking on the riverbank during the ride. It is also a relaxing way to watch birds and wildlife species that frequently come to bathe and drink. You will enjoy the Tharu village walks to understand the culture of the Tharu ethnic people. Tharu houses are made of mud and dung plastered over wood and reed frames. Their traditional culture is still strong in Terai. Local naturalists can take you to their village and describe their lifestyle and culture. The Tharu cultural dance is popularly known as Stick Dance. We will show you a different type of dance that will make you a real venture of travel.
Note: This trip can be made as an extra package trip if you have some additional days remaining to stay in Nepal.
Day 01: Drive to Chitwan(415m/1361) – 5 Hrs Drive or 20 Mins Flight:
After breakfast, you will start your drive towards Chitwan. You will be following the highway exploring some landscapes view, rivers, river basins, and some small villages along the way along with the exploration of way of living of the people. Upon arrival at Chitwan, we will check into our hotel and get refreshed and have some rest. After some rest at the hotel, you will go for an exploration around the Tharu village which is an ethnic group indigenous to the Terai region. Also, during the village walk, you will have a sunset view of the Rapti River. After the exploration, we will transfer you to the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Chitwan Exploration Day – Full-day exploration:
Today we will have multiple activities here. The activities today will be: Cannoning trip will be done on the typical handmade Canoe which will take you along the famous Rapti River where you will encounter the Harmless Gharials and the mud-drenched crocodile, basking in the sun at the Riverbanks. Moreover, many aquatic birds can be seen on the way. After cannoying we will be visiting the Elephant Breeding Center and getting to know and explore various things there. Elephant Safari/ Jeep Safari is the traditional way of exploring the jungle. During the safari, you can see over the high grass, discover the animals there, and explore the forest, during which we will see the wildlife that is rapidly becoming extinct on this planet. You are almost sure to spot one-horned rhinos, egrets, woodpeckers, and deer in their natural habitat. The Park is also home to rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild bison, genetic dolphin, 500 birds, butterflies, as well as the near-extinct Gharials crocodiles, and 543 species of birds that include the critically endangered Bengal florican, the vulnerable lesser adjutant, Grey-crowned Prinia, etc Tharu cultural dance includes the dances like Danda Nach (Stick Dance) and Ago Nach (Fire Dance) and Mayur Nach (Peacock Dance) are some of the popular highlights of the culture show. The program starts from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm every evening or on Demand and lasts for 45 minutes. After all the activities today, we will return back to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Chitwan – Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft) – 5 Hrs Drive or 20 Mins Flight:
Before breakfast, we will be going for Bird watching in which we will be observing birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. You may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device like binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, or by watching through public webcams which is one of the famous activities of Chitwan. After Bird Watching, we will return to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will again be driving back to Kathmandu. We will be driving through the same highway we drove when we were traveling to Chitwan. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will check into the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Note: You can also choose to do White Water rafting in Trishuli if you choose to return back to Kathmandu in a vehicle.
Day 01: Drive to Chitwan (415m/1361) - 5 Hrs Drive or 20 mins Flight
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Chitwan. You will be following the route and exploring some scenic views, rivers, river basins, and small communities along the road, as well as the people's way of life. When we arrive in Chitwan, we will check into our hotel, replenish, and rest. After a little rest at the hotel, you will visit on an exploration of the Tharu village, an ethnic community indigenous to the Terai region. In addition, throughout the village tour, you will be able to see the sunset over the Rapti River. Following the exploration, we will transfer you to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 02: Chitwan Exploration Day – Full day exploration
Today will be a busy day with a variety of events. Today's activities will include:
Cannoning will be done on a traditional handmade canoe that will carry you along the famed Rapti River, where you will see Harmless Gharials and mud-drenched crocodiles basking in the sun on the riverbanks. On the journey, several water birds can be seen. After cannoying, we'll go to the Elephant Breeding Center and learn about and explore numerous things there.
Jeep Safari is the typical way to explore the Jungle. During the safari, you will view the high grass and discover the creatures there, as well as explore the forest, where we will observe wildlives that are extincting on this planet. In their natural habitat, you are almost certain to see one-horned rhinos, egrets, woodpeckers, and deer. The park also has rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild bison, genetic dolphin, 500 birds, butterflies, and the nearly extinct Gharials crocodiles, as well as 543 species of birds, including the critically endangered Bengal florican, the vulnerable lesser adjutant, Grey-crowned Prinia, and others.
Tharu cultural dance includes the dances like Danda Nach (Stick Dance) and Ago Nach (Fire Dance) and Mayur Nach (Peacock Dance) which are some of the popular highlights of the culture show. The program starts from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm every evening or on Demand and lasts for 45 minutes. After all the activities today, we will return back to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Exploration Day – Full Day Exploration
After breakfast, you exploration day will starts. You will be going for Bird Watching as the first activity of the day. You will be observing the birds through the naked eyes, or binoculars or telescopes. You will be listening the the beautiful birs sound anc can watch through the public webcams which are famous activities in Chitwan. In afternoon, you will be taken for Elephant Safari. During the safari, you will get to explore the various part of the national park and get to explore and see more animals that are found in the area. You may also encounter other rare animals that you could not see through the Jeep Safari previous day. After all the activity today, you will return back to your hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Departure day
Today you will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will be driven to Kathmandu or you can take a flight to Kathmandu or another destination in Nepal.
Note: You can also choose to do White Water rafting in Trishuli if you choose to return back to Kathmandu in a vehicle