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the high Himalaya makes up Nepal's
northern region, the southern lowland known
as the Terai is covered with dense tropical
jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic
birds. Here you will find some of the most exciting
safari destinations in the world. You will be going
into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive
vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat.
Other thrills are canoe rides on the Jungle
Rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and
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Among
the 14 national
parks and wildlife reserves in
the Kingdom, the
Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km)
is the most popular safari destination.
More than 43
species of
animals are found in Chitwan.
The endangered
one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, Gharial
crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena,
and the Gangetic dolphin are the main attractions
here.
The best part is that it is close to
Kathmandu and easily accessible (only 165
km overland), and Bharatpur airport adjoining
the park is a mere 25-minute flight away (there
are daily flights from Kathmandu). Many adventurers
also choose to go down by raft. However you
go, a jungle
safari is an experience you will remember
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Royal
Chitwan National Park
The Royal Chitwan National
Park is another highlight of Nepal. Chitwan
is listed among the World Heritage 
Natural Sites. The national park lies in the
plains of the Terai and is home to thousands
of species of bird, plant and animal life. |
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The
one horned rhino, Bengal tiger, gaur bison, elephant
and freshwater dolphins are some of the usual residents
of this Eden. Marsh mugger and the endangered Gharial
crocodiles populate the emerald waters of its rivers.
The best season to visit the park is between March
and May when the tall dense elephant grass is cut
or burnt. The game is attracted out in the open by
the fresh grass and can be seen more easily. Its best
to plan a visit early in the year as May can be very
hot. The park is easily accessible from Kathmandu
or Pokhara and has facilities that caters to every
budget. A great way to visit the park is after a two
day raft trip on the Trisuli and Narayani Rivers.
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Chitwan
means both 'heart
of the jungle' and 'leopard
forest' - and both indicate the lush
and dense
depth of the area. Easiest of the National
Parks to reach, the park is one of the richest wildlife
preserves in Asia, and the most famous in Nepal. The
park lies in the Chitwan Valley between the Silwalik
(Churia) and the Mahabharat ranges. It is drained
by two rivers, the Narayani and the Rapti. The indigenous
people are the Tharus
who were immune from malaria.
The park
actively engaged in the scientific studies of several
species of wild fauna and flora.
There are many worthwhile places to
visit. While a jungle walk with a trained naturalist
can reveal the nearby vicinities, and elephant ride
is the best way to penetrate
the deep jungle to view rhino, the elusive
tiger, leopard, sloth bear and Gaur (wild cattle).
The rivers contain crocodiles and Masher fish, and
an evening visit to the elephant stable is also worthwhile.
Watching elephants being bathed and fed are other
memorable experiences. Chitwan is a veritable preserve
for diverse animal and bird life, rare reptiles, and
ecology.
Call us, and we'll make a Jungle Adventure
for You! |
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