Jungle Safari in Nepal


While 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 village tours.

Royal Chitwan National Park in the central Terai lowlands and Bardia National Park in the western Terai provide some of the best wildlife and nature viewing places in Asia. Visit a wonderful world of lush sub-tropical jungles, tall elephant grass, lakes and rivers - home to some of the most endangered animals on earth, the elusive tiger and the prehistoric rhinoceros, including many species of mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. Tour by elephant back, jeep and boat. Savor the forest and its unique sanctuary on a quite nature walk with a local guide. For the more serious bird watcher the Kosi Tapu Wildlife Park, in south-east Nepal, provide a unique venue for watching migratory waterfowl, waders and shore birds that congregate along the Kosi River from December to February every year. We have a choice of Jungle Lodges, Tented Camps and Guest Houses from where you can explore the Himalayan parks and its wildlife.

Jungle Safari 2 nights/3 days
Day 01 Lunch upon arrival; Village Tour and unset view from beach of Rapti river; Dinner at the hotel.
Day 02 Jungle walk after early morning Tea/Coffee. After breakfast: Canoeing and Trip to Elephant breeding center; after lunch, Elephant ride. Evening: Cultural program and Dinner around the camp firing.
Day 03 Bird Watching (or extra elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.8.00 AM: Breakfast 9.00 AM: departure to Kathmandu or Pokhara or Lumbini or else where.

Extra day: Jeep drive to Kasara; Gharial Hatchery Farm; visit to Bis Hajari Lake.

The actual program will be given to you on your arrival at resort. Please note that the activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions.

Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve 2 nights/ 3 days
Day 01 Arrival in the resort and briefing about the program. Lunch. Bird watch in the marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises, snipes, waterfowl etc. or optional elephant ride. Slide show on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner.
Day 02 Breakfast. Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack lunch to see waders, waterfowls, birds of `y, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower (full day), cultural dance followed by dinner.
Day 03 Bird watching around the camp area or leisure. Breakfast. Departure

The activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions

Royal Bardia National Park
It is one of the largest and least explored National Parks in Nepal. It is located in the remote Far Western Terai in Nepal. This National Park is the largest habitat of Royal Bengal Tigers in Nepal and is only one National Park with fresh water Dolphins. You stand a better chance of seeing a tiger here than anywhere else in Nepal. It's a stunning place that seems a very long way from the 21st century -watching the sunrise over the forest from the back of an elephant. It is believed that the largest male elephant in Asia is in this park. This place is supposed to be safe heaven for royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, jungle cats, mongooses, sloth bears, blue cow antelopes, langurs, spotted hog, samber deer, masheer fish, gharial and mugger crocodiles, Gangetic dolphin etc. Same way, more than 30 different type of mammals and 250 species of birds are believed to be here.

Tharu Style Resort
Known as 'Tharu', the indigenous people of lowland Nepal live in close harmony with nature. Depending on the forest for building materials and medicines, and on the rivers for fish, these farmer/ fishermen still live as they have for generations.

In keeping with these rural surroundings, hotels in Bardia, with accommodation ranging from standard to deluxe, are built in traditional clay and timber style with grass roofs and Tharu decoration.
With restaurants offering set buffet and la carte meals, hotels provide the perfect relaxed setting from which to explore the pristine conservation area that is Royal Bardia National Park.

Electricity has not yet reached Bardia - kerosene lamps are used for lighting and gas for cooking. Natural solar energy heats the water except in the cool months of January and February when we provide refuse generated hot water and bed time hot water bottles to keep you snug!
Safari Activities

Offering walking, jeep and elephant-back safaris as well as a range of cultural tours and activities, We provide the visitor with access to a natural wonderland.

• Elephant-back safaris
• Walking safaris
• Educational walks for children
• Bird Watching
• Jeep safaris
• Culture tours
• Tharu dances
• Fishing

Endangered Species
As well as dozens of more common animals and hundreds of birds, Royal Bardia National Park is home to 19 of the 39 species legally protected in Nepal. With 8 types of ecosystems, Bardia holds the key to the survival of many species. In fact, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has identified Bardia as playing a major role in the survival of the world tiger population.

• Royal Bengal tigers
• River dolphins
• Rhinoceros
• Pangolins
• Great pied hornbills
• Wild elephants
• Black buck antelopes
• Bengal florican's
• Gharial crocodiles

Conservation
Originally a hunting reserve, Bardia became a wildlife conservation area in 1976 and was upgraded to National Park status as recently as 1988. As well as providing a home for a wide range of mammals, birds and reptiles, Royal Bardia National Park provides the ideal environment for the study of wildlife. The WWF and the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation are both active in the Park monitoring wildlife movement and breeding habits as well as pursuing a policy of forestry care and educating local people on the meaning of, and need for, protected areas.

Essential Facts
When to come - the best time to visit Bardia is from October to end June.
Transport - It is 585 km southwest of Kathmandu/Pokhara - 13 hours by road or 1 hour flying time.

Booking - Reservation is recommended, particularly in the months of November and March to June. For details of our standard 4 days/ 3 night's fully inclusive package and extended programmes, please email us today