Chitwan’s Call to the City Souls – Adventures in the Wild

Major Highlights

• Jeep Safari inside and outside the Chitwan National Park

• Visit Elephant Breeding Centre

• Bird Watching

• Canoe Ride in Rapti River

• Explore Tharu Village and enjoy the cultural Tharu dance

• Seeing an elephant taking a bath and feeding

• Visit Crocodile Breeding Center

• Walk around the jungle inside and outside the National Park

• Accommodation at some of the best hotels in the country

Chitwan National Park

The first National Park in Nepal, Chitwan National Park was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. Located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands, Chitwan National Park ranges from river valleys all the way to the Churia Hills. “Chitwan” literally translates to “the heart of the jungle” and the national park has acreages brimming with Sal trees. 

The ever-changing mosaic of revering forests and grasslands of the national park, along with rivers and lakes, are the main features- in addition to a diverse range of animal and avifauna life. The wide range of vegetation types in the Chitwan National Park is home to more than 700 species of wildlife. Endangered species of animals like the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Musk Deer, Clouded Leopards, Sloth Bears and One-horned Rhinoceroses hail at the jungles of the national park.

 Otters live on numerous rivers and creeks, and Bengal foxes can be seen while exercising. Four-horned antelopes reside predominantly in the hills. Rhesus monkeys, hanuman langurs, pangolins, porcupines, several species of flying squirrels, black-naped hares and endangered hispid hares are also present. 

The park’s alluvial grasslands are important habitats for many critically endangered birds like floricans, the vulnerable lesser adjutant, gray-crowned prinia, swamp francolin and several species of grass warblers. The park is one of the few known breeding sites of the globally threatened spotted eagle. Nepal’s most popular tourist destination, Chitwan National Park is famous for Elephant rides and jungle safaris.

Experience a unique Tharu Culture on your visit to Chitwan Jungle Safari

Further, another important factor adding to the Chitwan tour – is the colorful Tharu Culture, their way of living, culture and tradition and heart-touching Tharu Dance. So be prepared for activities like jungle safari on elephant back, jungle walk, canoe ride, jeep drive, bathing and swimming with elephants and much more.

Tour Details

Chitwan 2 days and 3 nights tour package is given below

Day 1:Drive to Chitwan - Drive to Chitwan (Approx: 185 km/5 hrs drive)

On Your arrival at Sauraha Bus park/Tadi or Bharatpur Airport our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to our Resort where you will be offered refreshment & be given a briefing & its facilities. After being given your programmed for the day, your room will then be allocated to you. 13:00 Lunch. 

15:00 Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. Visit to the National Park Visitor's center where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and about wildlife & Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River. 19:00 Tharu cultural dance presentation (which you will also participate in) by the local villagers. 20:00 Dinner. Overnight at 3 to 4 star Resort (Hotel Park land or Hotel Safari Lodge or Safari Adventure Lodge or similar)

• Day tour time:6 hrs

• Accommodation:Resort

Day 2:Full day Chitwan Jungle program

06:00 Wake up call. 06:30 Breakfast.  07:00 Canoe ride along the Rapti River. An excellent opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. + Jungle Walk + on the way back one can enjoy the elephant bathing. 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Jeep Safari. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If you are lucky).You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home. 19:00 Tharu cultural dance presentation or Slideshow presentation. 20:00 Dinner

Overnight at 3 to 4 star Resort (Hotel Park land or Hotel Safari Lodge or Safari Adventure Lodge or similar)

• Day tour time:Full Day

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Day 3:Drive back to Kathmandu (approx 6 hrs drive) or Go to Pokhara etc.

Wake up Call (06:00 am) • Tea/ Coffee/Breakfast (06:30 am) • Move to Tourist Bus Stop from Hotel (07.00 am) • Departure (07:30 am)

FAQS

I saw you have several rafting tours also. Is this possible?

Yes, it is possible to do rafting on the way to Chitwan. Depending on your interest we can arrange for you to go rafting for 1 day or 2 days. Please inquire for more information regarding this.

Are you located inside the National Park?

No, we are not. We are located just outside the Chitwan National Park.

What is the driving time from Kathmandu to Chitwan? And Chitwan to Pokhara?

Kathmandu to Chitwan is approx 5 hrs and from Chitwan to Pokhara 4-4.5 hrs.

What if I cancel the booked tour package of Chitwan? | Do I get a refund?

Welcome Nepal Treks offers a lifetime deposit policy that provides you an opportunity to transfer your deposit to any other trip. Even if you wish to cancel the booked trip, you will only be charged the cancellation amount. You will get a refund, but it should not be too late. For instance, if you plan to go on a trip tomorrow and have already paid for the trip. You won’t get a refund just one day before the trip commences.

Can we do the Chitwan Tour without a guide?

A guide is a person who will lead your group and tell you many facts and figures regarding the visit. He will also ensure you have a clear conversation with the local people. Whenever there is any misunderstanding, the guide will be the first to see and solve that. It is advised to take a guide when doing Chitwan Tour. But about the question, you can go to Chitwan without a guide.