Safari in Nepal:
The southern belt of Nepal is known as the Terai. It is a lowland covered with dense subtropical forest. Here you will find some of National Parks in Nepal. The national parks and game reserves of the Terai offer some of the finest Wildlife experiences in Asia, and it definitely is the ultimate in sub-tropical adventure. Endangered species such as one-horned rhinos, Royal Bengal tigers, and Gharial crocodiles abound on the ground, while uncountable species of birds and butterflies dominate the air. The indigenous Tharu ethnic group lives in the lowland Terai areas around the parks areas, and provide a surprising cultural contrast to the mountain peoples of the north. Nepal's parks and reserves offer incredible Wildlife viewing opportunities just choose the best one to suit your time and interests.
You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat. The activity of Nepal Jungle Safari includes canoeing, nature walks, bird watching, excursions, and visit to an ethnic Tharu village in the Jungle Safari Park. There are 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom. Chitwan National Park, Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve, and
Bardiya National Park are most famous and popular.
Safari in Chitwan National Park
The Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km.) 200 Km south west of Kathmandu is most most popular Wild Life Safari Park in Nepal.
Wild Life in the National Park: Chitwan National Park is the largest habitat for one horned Rhinos, and is also second largest habitat for Royal Bengal Tigers in Nepal. Other wild animals are: wild elephants, four species of Deer, Sloth bear, Gaur (bovine), wild Boar, Striped Hyena, Jackals, Crocodiles (Ghariyal and Magars), Leopards, Langoor (monkey), and many more. Endangered Birds like giant Hornbill, Bengal florican, black Stork, white Stork, etc. are among 450 species of birds found in the park.
Village Sauraha and Eco-tourism: Village Sauraha is an old settlement of ethnic Tharu people. The village Sauraha is in buffer zone jungle of Chitwan National Park. The Chitwan National Park is best known for Conservation of wild life and Eco-tourism in the world. Where as Sauraha is a best example of a jungle village, adjacent to the park, where Men and wild animals support each other for their living.
Rapti river beach: The beach of River Rapti is a very popular spot in Sauraha. You can enjoy the best sunset view in a hot evening with a chilled beer.
Safari inside Chitwan National Park: You can stay in a resort inside Chitwan National Park. There are several resorts inside the park at from west to east part. The tariff of such resorts are higher than those resorts at buffer zone. However you will have more modern facilities in the resorts at Buffer zone. Sighting of animals also vary from one location to other.
Safari in Bardiya National Park
Bardiya
National Park is the largest and most undisturbed wild area of the
Terai, densely covered by Sal forests, reverie forests and grassland.
Within its confines of 968 square kilometers, there are animals
such the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck,
Gharial, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin. Endangered birds include
the Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Silver- eared Mesia, and Saras
Crane. Over 30 different animals, 200 species of resident and migratory
birds, including many reptiles and fish are found thriving in this
wilderness.
Wildlife in Bardiya National Park: One horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, wild elephant, Different types of deer: spotted deer or Chittal, Hog deer, Samber, Swamp deer or Barasingha, wild boar, wild bison or Nilgai, wild dog, Golden Jackal, Stripped Hyena, monkeys, sloth bear, etc. fresh water Dolphins, Crocodile (Gharials & Magars)
Safari in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Bird watching
Koshi Tappu
Wildlife Reserve, with an area of 175 square kilometers, is situated
in the embankments of the Sapta Koshi river system. The vegetation
consists mainly of grassland, scrub and deciduous forests. This
reserve is unique for its 100 or so surviving wild water buffaloes.
Other animals are the hog deer, wild boar, spotted, and the Gaur.The
species of birds total 280 here and includes 20 of ducks, two of
ibises, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridges
and Bengal floricans. The region is a resting place for migrating
birds not seen anywhere in Nepal. Endangered Gharial crocodiles
and Gangetic dolphins have also been sighted in the Koshi River.
Safari in Chitwan and Bardiya
Elephant ride: You climb on an Elephant back, ride into the grassland which is as tall as an elephant and virgin forest of the Park to see Rhinos, tigers, and other wild animals.
Cultural activities: Tours in and around Tharu village and cultural programs performed by the ethnic Tharu communities. The Cultural variety includes famous stick dance and dance with guests.
Canoeing in Rapti: in a dug out canoe to see birds, ghariyal, magars and other aquatics
Jeep drive: Jungle drive by Jeep
Jungle walk: To see
Sal forest, open grass land, mammals and birds, and to track Tiger
through their foot prints with the help of trackers
Village walk: To see
the village and life of Ethnic people Tharu.
Wait in Machan: To see Bird, wild animals, and Royal Bengal Tiger
(if lucky)
Visit to River Karnali: To
see fresh water Dolphins, crocodiles, and Bird watch
Whitewater rafting through
rapids, hillside forests, and deep jungle; Bird watching, sighting
of Dolphins and crocodiles, etc.