Jungle Activities


Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal. It was established in 1973 as the Royal Chitwan National Park and was granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 952.63 km² (367.81 sq mi) and it is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the districts of Nawalpur, Parasi, Chitwan and Makwanpur. In altitude it ranges from about 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 m (2,674 ft) in the Sivalik Hills.

Nestled at the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan has a particularly rich flora and fauna and is home to a total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile, Leopards, Barking Deer, Monkeys, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears, and the Smooth-Coated Otter.

We offer a number of package options, depending on your choice and have set packages to explore and experience the culture & lifestyle of this region for 1 night 2 days, 2 night 3 days and 3 night 4 days.

 

      Jeep Safari

 

Those visitors who do not want to ride the mighty tuskers can enjoy a jungle safari in CNP by open jeeps. Through the open jeeps, visitors can catch glimpses of rare wild flora and fauna in their natural habitats. Jeep drive (Inside the national park) will also take you to 'Gharial Crocodile Breeding Centre' at Kasara of CNP's headquarters, where you can observe breeding activities of Gharial, Marsh Magar and tortoises alike.

Timing: Morning: 06:30 to 09:30. Afternoon: 1:00PM to 4:00 pm (Community Forest)
Duration: 2-2:30 Hrs.
Timing: Morning: 07:30. Afternoon: 12:30PM (Inside National Park)
Duration: 4-5 Hrs.

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      Elephant Back Safari

 

Which is almost synonymous of CNP- is the most popular and adventurous way to encounter with the scores of wild animals including rare one-horned rhinos and too elusive Royal Bengal Tigers as well as hundreds of species of birds and number of reptiles. The experienced Mahouts take you deep into the forest to ensure more sights of animals at a closest possible distance to make your trips more enjoyable and meaningful.

Timing: Morning: 06:30 to 10:30. Afternoon: 1:00PM to 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 to1.5 Hrs.

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      Canoeing Ride

 

With a canoe you will slowly pass the shores of the rivers which are full with amazing crocodiles and beautiful birds. During the trip you are accompanied by a guide who will tell you about the animals. Off course you don't have to peddle yourself as a boatman joins the ride.

Timing: 07:00 AM to 08:30 AM, 2PM-4PM
Duration: 1-1.5 hrs.

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      Elephant Breeding Center

 

Of the two elephant-breeding centers that exist in the world, one lies in the Chitwan National Park. In Nepal, the elephant is fast becoming one of the most endangered animals and the center was established to increase its numbers. You will have an opportunity to visit the breeding center. Learn about the efforts to increase the pachyderm population and get to see several cow elephants and their calves.

Timing: Morning: 7:00-10AM. Afternoon: 3:30PM to 5:30 PM.

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      Jungle Walk

 

A jungle walk is certainly the most exciting way to see the national park. All walking are accompanied by at least two nature guides, and trips wander along the park's trails in search of a rhino or tiger, just not too close. Because walking groups are lead by unarmed guide (except for a long stick). As long as there are a few climbable trees around tourists are fairly safe, and groups go out every day without an accident.

Duration: Half day (4 Hrs). Full day (8 Hrs.)

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      Bird Watching

 

The Chitwan National Park area is one of the best places in the world to observe and study various rare bird species. Apart from resident species, may migrating birds arrive at Sauraha in the winter from as far as Siberia as well as other places thousands of miles away? Using our experienced nature guide for bird watching there will be more chance to view different species of bird’s increases. Separate zones have been identified in the National park for bird watching. The bird watching zone is not far then 4-5 km. Good binoculars and camera are indispensable instruments during bird watching.

Duration: Full day (8 Hrs.)

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      Village Tour/Sight Seeing (via Oxcart/Tanga or by Walk)

 

The wilderness Scenery, flying creatures, and creatures alone don't make up the exceptional elements of Chitwan National Park. The indigenous nearby individuals, the Tharus, are additionally of monstrous intrigue. An expert guide/master naturalist will go with you through the region and enable you to assemble bits of knowledge into the Tharu lifestyle, Museum, Riverside/Sunset View, Khorsor etc.

Duration: 2 Hrs.

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      Tharu Cultural Dance

 

Traditional Tharu cultural dancing is a combination of graceful body movements in addition to elaborate costumes and music. There are a total of five different forms of Tharu cultural dances that are popular: Bhajayati(war dance) and Thekara (stick dance), Mayur Nach (peacock dance), Aag Nach (fire dance), and Jhamta. One of the most distinctive aspects of this Tharu art form is the costumes worn by the performers.

Timing: 7:00PM (In Winter), 8:00PM (Summer).
Duration: 1 Hour

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      Crocodile Breeding Center

 

In the mid-1970s, gharial (Giavalis gagenticus) population was estimated to be at a low of about 300 in all of its range, near from global extinction. During that time, only 70 gharials were reported in the Koshi, Narayani, Rapti, Babai and Karnali rivers going through rapid decline due to their eggs stolen by humans for food and medicine; their killing for skins used in fulfilling superstitious beliefs; overharvesting and poising of fish; death from entanglement in fishing nets; industrial pollution of river; construction of reservoirs and dams in critical habitats; and encroachment of habitats by agricultural farms. In response to this, the Government of Nepal established the Gharial Breeding Center in 1978 in Kasara of Chitwan National Park to protect the natural egg laying sites of gharials to hatch eggs in artificial conditions; and rear the young until they are released into the rivers in order to reestablish a viable population in the wild. NTNC's Biodiversity Conservation Center supports the government in the management of the breeding center which includes taking care of hatchlings, monitoring growth of hatchlings, releasing them in the rivers and post-release monitoring. The center has a made a significant contribution for the revival of gharials in the rivers of Nepal. From 1981 to 2017, 1,246 gharials have been released in Rapti, Narayani, Kaligandanki, Koshi, Karnali and Babai rivers.

Timing Morning 7:00-10 AM Afternoon: 3:30 PM To 5: 30 PM
Duration: 2 Hrs.

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      Tower Night Stay

 

This is the perfect package for those seeking adventure within the Jungle. Nevertheless, this package also offers a night stay at the well bulid wooden tower and includes basic amenities like toilet and shower facilities. During the quiet night stay in the tower, you will have the opportunity to witness a variety of wild animals like boars, deer, one horned rhinos, a myriad of exotic native birds, wild elephants, and with patience and good luck, you could even get to witness a tiger.

 

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