ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

You may like to extend your stay by visiting Chitwan National Park (932-sq km.), a world famous reserve of subtropical forest and river margin, which is a superb bird habitat, with over 300 species recorded. Perhaps more importantly, it is one of the few remaining haunts of the endangered Asian one-horned rhino. Other notable species include tiger, leopard, gharial, sloth bear and Indian bison. Our base is comfortable Island Jungle Resort or, Chitwan Jungle Lodge and or, Gaida Wildlife Camp on the banks of the Narayani & Rapti River and adjacent to one of the more secluded areas of the park. From here excursions can be made on elephant back, by foot or by canoe along the river, all of which will provide a fascinating insight into the unique habitat.

What to carry:
1. Camera and binocular to enjoy maximum the wildlife as well as abundant Birds life.
2. Light colored & casual comfortable clothes that will blend with the nature. Light jackets and sweater during the winter months (November- February & March). Good shoes and a swimsuit for easy movement and swimming in the river.
3. Flashlight, sun-hat, sun glasses, Insect repellent and personal medicine.
2 Nights / 3 Days Programs
Group & staff: min. 1 max. 16
Food: Full board basis except lunch on day 1 & 3

Day 1.
Fly/Drive to Bharatpur; transfer to Chitwan, receive and welcome briefing by the lodge manager.
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Elephant ride/nature walk/visit to observation tower.
6:30 P.M. Slide show/ Tharu stick dance.
8:00 P.M. Dinner.

Day 2.
5:30 A.M. Wake up call 5:45 A.M. Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M. Elephant ride/bird watching
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Canoe ride/Elephant briefing/swimming and bath
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:00 P.M. Nature walk/ Elephant ride/Canoe ride
6:30 P.M. Tharu stick Dance/Slide show
8:00 P.M. Dinner.

Day 3.
5:30 A.M Wake up call
5:45 A.M Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M Bird watching/Elephant ride
8:00 A.M Breakfast
9:00 A.M Departure from the Lodge.
Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.

3 Nights/4 Days Programs
Group & staff: min. 1 max. 16
Food: Full board basis except lunch on day 1 & 4

Day 1.
Fly/Drive to Bharatpur; transfer to Chitwan
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Elephant ride/nature walk/visit to observation tower.
6:30 P.M. Slide show/ Tharu stick dance.
8:00 P.M. Dinner.

Day 2.
5:30 A.M. Wake up call
5:45 A.M. Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M. Elephant ride/bird watching
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Canoe ride/Elephant briefing/swimming and bath
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:00 P.M. Nature walk/ Elephant ride/Canoe ride and visit to observation tower
6:30 P.M. Tharu stick Dance/Slide show
8:00 P.M. Dinner.

Day 3.
5:30 A.M Wake up call
5:45 A.M Tea/Coffee
6:00 A.M Bird watching/Elephant ride
8:00 A.M Breakfast
9:00 A.M Elephant briefing/Swimming and bath/ Canoe ride.
1:00 P.M. Lunch
3:30 P.M. Jungle drive/Elephant ride/Canoe ride
6:30 P.M. Slide show/Tharu Stick dance
8:00 P.M. Dinner.

Day 4.
Morning free for packing.
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 A.M. Departure from the Lodge,
Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Note:
• All timing are subject to change according to the season
• Canoeing will be offered from October until mid-March only.
• Jungle drive will be offered from mid-November until June only.

Lodge and resorts that we uses:

Inside Park:
• Island Jungle Resort
• Chitwan Jungle Lodge
• Gaida Wildlife Camp

Out side the park:
• Jungle Lagoon Safari Lodge
• Jungle Nepal Resort
• Royal Park Hotel (Wildlife Resort)

KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (175 Sq. Km.) is small reserve that lies on the beautiful alluvial flood plain of the Sapta Koshi River in eastern Terai of Nepal bounded by Sunsari, Saptari and Udaypur districts. Overall, the combination of river, lagoons and marshes to the north forms one of the richest wetlands in Asia. Around 300 species of birds are recorded in the reserve. Globally threatened ‘swamp partridge’ becomes a familiar bird in the reserve and the extensive Savannah-type tall khar-pater grasslands with a few patches of Khair-sisso scrub forest, deciduous mixed riverine forest create an ideal habitat for the Asiatic wild Buffaloes. Duck, waders, gulls, terns plus an enormous varieties of other birds congregate here each winter; whilst in the mammals such as wild water buffalo (locally known as Arna), Gangetic Dolphin, gharial crocodile, hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, blue bell, jackals, Jungle Cat and even wild Elephant. The wetlands in the reserve beckon all sorts of bird species. These birds fly all the way from Siberia to migrate during winter season. The fact, that many birds that arrive here are nowhere else seen in Nepal makes this reserve birdwatchers, paradise in its true sense. On the clear days, the upstream of the river offers the panoramic view of several Himalayan peaks including Mount Makalu (8,463m.). The reserve presents an unforgettable avian spectacle, a remote and tourist free environment.

Recommended Season:
Winter lasts from October through January with unclouded skies and moderate temperatures.

How to get there:
• The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible by air, surface and river. The journey by air is just 45 minutes flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu and then a mere one and half hours drive to the Camp.
• Also rafting down for 8 – 10 or 11 days on the wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River is another exciting way to reach the destination.
• The third option would be the scenic drive through the meandering countryside road of about 500 km. that takes almost 9 – 10 hours from Kathmandu.
• Koshi Tappu wildlife Camp also makes an exciting alternative destination for visitors who have already visited Royal Chitwan National Park or Bardia National Park. Also for mountaineers and trekkers heading for returning from Arun Vally/Makalu or Kanchanjunga region. It also serves as ideal location to break journey while en-route to Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan and have a brief relaxing stay.

We recommend minimum 1 Night/2 Days and 2 Nights /3 Days programs for observe what park has to offer at its maximum.