Nepal is a land of extreme contrasts in climate and geography. It has a unique topographyranging from lowlands with sub-tropical jungles to arctic conditions in the Himalayan highlands. Within a mere 150 kilometers, the land rises from near sea level in the south to over 8,000 meters in the north. This together with the monsoon rainfall along the south facing slopes has resulted in compacting virtually all climate zones found on planet earth. as result , Nepal has been endowed with the great diversity of life- zones providing a home for a large variety , birds and animals.

Terai lowland is the richest habitat with the tall grasslands interspersed with reverie and hardwood sal forest. Here one can see wild life such as the swamp deer, musk deer, black buck, blue bull, and the Royal Bengal tiger, Gharial and mugger crocodiles, and the last of a breed of Asiatic wild buffalo. This area is also rich in birdlife with verity of babblers and orioles, Koles and drongos , peacocks and floricans, and a multitude of wintering wildfowl.

Once one if the most famous big game hunting areas in Asia , Chitwan National park now offers protection to a large array of mammals such as the one- horned rhinoceros, tiger , leopard, sloth bear and the gaur ( wild bison ) as well as more then 400 species of birds.

What are the activities?

Our programs are designed to provide you a maximum possible advantage in taking pleasure from the dense jungle to the teeming exotic animals and birds.

1. Elephant back safari

Riding Elephant Back is one of the best ways to explore the jungle. The tour enables you to enter into the dense forest and tall grassland to view varieties of animal species and birds. Here, you will have plenty of opportunities to photograph different animals from a close range.

2. Elephant Breeding Center

This is the first elephant breeding center in Asia and is situated at CNP. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. The center is government's ownec and its purpose is to raise the young elephants.

3. Canoe Ride

A typical home made canoe will take you along the famous Rapti river where you will see the harmless Gharials and/or the mud drenched crocodiles basking in the sun at the river banks. Many aquatic birds can also be seen on the way.

4. Nature Walk/ Jungle Walk

Our trained naturalist will take you along Rapti river and the prime areas of the park to view the wild flora and fauna, particularly the animals in wilderness.

5. Village Tour

This tour is especially for those who are keen to experience typical local culture of the Tharus.

6. Bird Watching

With about 450 species of resident and migratory birds recorded so far, the park is known as a paradise for birds. While birds like the Giant Hornbills, Lesser Frolics and the Paradise Flycatchers are considered the most attractive ones, you will encounter many other species as walk along the bankss of Rapti River.

7. Tharu Folk Dance

At the end of the day you will enjoy the drum beats and the agile breathtaking stick dance performed by the Tharus. Their rhythmic movements and the exciting drum beats often urge tourists to join them and dance with them.

8. Ox Cart Ride

For those who love the old ethnic traditional way of transport, we have an oxcart that will give you an experience of the unique mode of transport while riding on the old dirt road of the nearby Tharu village.

9. Jungle Drive

A thrilling tour in a four wheel jeep drive into the heart of the park will enable you to view some of the rarest species of animals and birds. You can also visit the Observation Tower for viewing the enchanting movements of animals in wildness. The jeep can be diverted to visit crocodile breeding farm as well.

How to manage all the activities in limited time?

When you write to us about your available time, we will design a suitable itinerary for the wildlife safari.