Chitwan Safari – 3 Days in Nepal's Premier Wildlife Reserve

Your jungle adventure begins with an early morning departure from Kathmandu. You can choose between a 30-minute scenic flight to Bharatpur or a comfortable 5-6 hour drive through Nepal's diverse landscapes. The road journey offers beautiful views of rivers, rural villages, and terraced farmlands with the Himalayas visible in the distance. Upon arrival at your jungle lodge near Chitwan National Park, you'll be welcomed with refreshing drinks and a briefing about the activities planned for your stay. After lunch at the lodge, the afternoon features a visit to a nearby Tharu village where you'll learn about the indigenous people of the Terai region, their unique architecture, lifestyle, and cultural practices. As evening approaches, you'll be treated to a captivating Tharu cultural program featuring traditional stick dances and folk music performances followed by a welcome dinner at the lodge.

Your day begins early with a wake-up call and light refreshments before the morning activities. The early hours offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities when animals are most active. You'll start with an exciting jeep safari deep into Chitwan National Park, traveling through sal forests, grasslands, and riverine habitats while searching for wildlife with your expert naturalist guide. Chitwan is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tigers, wild elephants, sloth bears, and various deer species, along with countless birds and reptiles. After returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, you'll have time to relax before a guided canoe ride along the gentle Rapti River. This peaceful journey provides opportunities to spot gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles sunning on the banks, as well as numerous aquatic birds. The canoe ride is followed by a guided jungle walk through the community forest buffer zone, where you'll learn about the park's ecosystem, identify animal tracks, and potentially spot smaller mammals, reptiles, and birds. In the late afternoon, you'll visit the Elephant Conservation Center to learn about these magnificent animals and the conservation efforts in Nepal. The day concludes with dinner at the lodge and time to share wildlife sightings with fellow travelers.

On your final day, early risers can join an optional bird watching tour at sunrise. Chitwan boasts over 550 species of birds, including several endangered species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. You'll explore the grounds near the lodge and community forest with a specialized bird guide who will help spot and identify various species such as the Great Hornbill, Paradise Flycatcher, and several types of kingfishers and woodpeckers. After the bird watching session, return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out. Depending on your return transportation choice, you'll depart for either Bharatpur Airport for your flight to Kathmandu or begin the drive back to the capital. The journey concludes with your arrival in Kathmandu in the late afternoon or early evening, where our representative will transfer you to your hotel.