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JUNGLE
SAFARI
 The southern belt of Nepal is known as the Terai. It is a low land covered with dense subtropical forest. 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 to view wild animals in their natural habitat. The jungle safari activity includes canoeing, nature walks, bird watching, excursions, and visit to an ethnic Tharu village in the Jungle Safari Park. There are 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 Sq. km.), Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (175 sq. km.) and Royal Bardiya National Park (968 sq. km.) are most famous and popular.
Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park
It is the most popular Wild Life Safari Park in Nepal. It is easily accessed. It is five hour drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara and regular air flights from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Please find the activities and itinerary.
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Activities
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Attraction
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Jungle
walk
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To
see Sal forest and open grass land; Bird watch: to spot local and
migratory birds in Nepal; to see wild animals.
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Village
walk
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To
see the village and life of Ethnic people 'Tharu'.
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Elephant
Center
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Elephant
Breeding Center with lots of domesticated elephants
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Elephant
ride
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To
see wild life: One horned Rhinoceros, different types of deer,
wild boar, wild bison, monkeys, sloth bear, leopard, and Royal
Bengal Tiger (if lucky)
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Canoeing
in River Rapti
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Traditional
dug-out canoe: Riverside scenery; Aquatic birds; endangered
crocodiles locally known as Gharials and Magars
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Jeep
drive
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A
jeep drive through grasslands, riverside forests, and
Sal forests to Kasara.
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Visit
to Gharial Hatchery Farm
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Conservation
of endangered Gangetic crocodiles known as Gharials or Mugars,
eggs are hatched, brought up, and released into rivers.
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Cultural
program
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A
cultural program from Tharus in their traditional colourfull
costumes. The variety includes famous stick dance and dance with
guests.
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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
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