Jungle Safari in Nepal
The Royal Bardia and Royal Chitwan National Parks are the Nepal’s largest and least disturbed wilderness. It lies at an elevation of 100 to 200 m above sea level. The park is located in the subtropical lowland. It is thickly forested by sal trees and is carpeted with grass. In the forest and grassland live many endangered species. It is a unique place where you can see wide range of wildlife the one-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Gaur, Crocodile, Leopard, Sloth bear, Deer, Crocodile, fresh water Dolphin and more than 400 species of birds.
Elephant Safari:
Elephant-back safari into the park is very popular and lasts about two hours. The elephant carries you deep inside the jungle to view wildlife, and you may even see a leopard or a tiger.
4WD Jungle Drive:
By a jeep we can take you to the center of the parl, or to certain spots for watching birds or flowers.
Jungle walk:
Exploring the area by foot, watch birds, animals and plants. Our experts can take you to good places for spotting a tiger, rhino or any animal.
Canoeing:
Canoeing in a native dugout log provides a great opportunity for watching birds, water fowls, storks, cranes and also crocodiles.
Bird watching:
The jungles is the home of several unusual birds - if you are lucky you may se a red tailed kingsficher early in the morning.
Tharu village visits:
Experience the culture and traditions of the Tharu people living close to the jungle and wildlife for centuries. In symbiosis and battle with the wild animals.
Tharu Stick dance:
The Tharu stick dance is a very energetic dance accompanied by drummers. The dancers whirl around at tremendous speed brandishing their sticks and making birdlike cries. The dance lasts about an hour and can be seen either at the resort or in the Cultural Hall.
Major National Parks
Environmental Guidelines for Visitors to National Parks & Conservation Areas
- Respect the frailty of the earth. Let Nepal remain pristine for all times to come.
- Leave only footprints, take only memories.
- Encourage & support local conservation-oriented programs & organizations.
- Always use designated trails.
Forest Conservation
- Trees are meant to grow; use alternative fuel such as kerosene or solar energy or only dead wood.
- Patronize lodges that do not use firewood for heating/cooking.
- Taking cuttings, seeds and roots is illegal.
- Be careful with matches. Grass fire causes serious damage.
- Encourage your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
Wildlife Protection
- Do not disturb wildlife, plants or their natural habitats.
- What’s made out of murders, do not buy.
- Do not kill/trap or collect any specimens of insects or wildlife.
- Do not encroach on the watering holes of wildlife
- Report any poaching activity you notice
Waste Management
- Burn or bury biodegradable waste and carry back all non-biodegradable litter.
- Purify water with iodine. Mineral water means plastic waste.
- Bury human waste and toilet paper away from water sources.
- Minimize canned food/glass bottles. Buy locally grown produce enroute.
- Batteries should not be thrown away. Carry back for proper disposal