Jungle Safari in Nepal

Jungle Safari in Nepal

Adventure Activities

Jungle safaris are popular among adventure travelers in Nepal. View the wonderful wildlife of Nepal in a four wheel drive or even from elephant back. There are so many wonderful birds and little creatures to see as well as amazing vegetation, don’t forget to bring your binoculars. From sub-tropical lowlands to the highest mountains in the world, there is much to see in Nepal. An Overview: Nepal has 14 national parks and wildlife reserves most of which have dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Ride on elephant back or drive your four-wheeler to  view wild animals in their natural habitat or you might escape for a canoe rides on the jungle rivers. One can also have a memorable nature walks, bird watching excursions, village and cultural tours. Chitwan, the home of Nepal’s wildlife, has over 43 species of animals. It is also popular Safari destination in the region. Learn in detail about the Jungle Safari in Nepal: What is Jungle Safari all about?: When you visit a new country, you often meet new people and new places. Ever wondered meeting new Animals and natural beauty? Jungle Safari let’s you do just that! It is also a way to pay your respect to the animals by indulging in this outback adventure sports which brings you closer to the nature. When you visit Nepal, add the Jungle Safari in your `To-do List’. You won’t regret it. Jungle Safari – The fourth most popular adventure sports in Nepal: The ooutdoor adventure sports into the wilderness to see wild animals, birds and natural beauty. You ride on an elephant’s back or on a four wheeler jeep accompanied by a fully trained guide (also known as expert Naturalists) for the love of nature and animals. In Nepal, Chitwan and Bardiwa are two hot dishes on the menu. Pick Chitwan as this is Nepal’s most popular National Park offering excellent opportunity to see Royal Bengal Tigers, One horned Rhino, crocodile and thrilling wilderness experience into its deep and thick jungle. Pick Bardia also, as this is another National Park, which offers excellent jungle Safarii. Here too you can ride on an elephant or a take four wheel to discover some of Nepal’s unspoiled natural habitats. Most jungle Safari consists of canoe rides on the jungle rivers, nature walks, birds watching excursions and quick tours around the villages to discover unique culture and traditions of the local village people. There are also scheduled cultural-musical programs performed by the villages, which are also in the Jungle Safari itinerary. Chitwan and Bardiwa have excellent accommodation facilities right in the jungle so one can start and relax at ease. National Parks in Nepal: Most Safari begins from a park, hence its worth noting here, the national parks in Nepal, they are the places to go for Safari in Nepal. Whatever you chose to see, Nepal has an ideal Safari destination for you. National Parks Area (sq km) Location & Altitude (meters) Remarks Chitwan 932 Terai Thick jungles and teeming wildlife including one horned Rhinos, and Bengal Tigers. Sal forest makes the 70% of its area. Best Visit: All around the year Rara 106 1800 to 4048 Has the country’s biggest lake (10.8 sq km) Pinus, Rhododendron (Guranse in Nepali), Himalayan cypress, pine forests. Musk deer, black bear, mallard, merganser cock and other birds. Best Visit: Oct to Dec or Mar to May. Suklaphant 155 Far-West of Nepal View the largest herd of swamp deer in the world and an infinity of open grass lands! Best Visit: Feb to March Everest (Sagarmatha) 1148   Includes the Mt. Everest peak (8848 mtr).  Impeyen pheasant (the national bird of Nepal), Himalayan tahr, goral, serow. Obviously excellent mountain views from here. Shey-Phoksundo 3555   Includes snow leopard, blue sheep, Impeyan pheasant (danphe), blood pheasant, and cheer pheasant. Best Visit : March to May Bardiwa 368 Terai, 152 to 1441 70% of the park is Sal Forest.  Rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, black buck, swamp deer. Also found are the gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile and Gangetic dolphin. Best Visit: All time Parsa 499 Terai Chir pine, sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo), silk cotton forest, elephant, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, blue bull, and wild dog, over 280 species of birds, many species of snakes. Makalu – Barun 2330 435 to 8463 Most visitors are the trekkers and mountaineers due to relatively extreme location. 30 rhododendrons color the hillsides, over 3000 species of flowering plants, red panda, musk deer, Himalayan  leopard, over 400 bird species. Langtang     Dog red panda, pika, muntjac, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan tahr, ghoral, serow. Breathtaking views of the Himalayna range. The Jungle Safari Menu: – What does it offer for me? ~ Village Tour – into the villages to learn about new culture and traditions ~ Elephant Safarii – thick jungles awaits you to explore wild animals ~ Nature Walk (or also known as Jungle walk) – in and around jungle for that sweet walks! ~ Cultural Programme – watch programs consisting of traditional (folk) dance and songs ~ Birds Watching – spot the species and write your own books on birds in Nepal! ~ Other Services – have a go for splendid boating and canoeing experience in the rivers and ponds ~ Accommodation – stay where the action is. Get the lodges or resorts at the place where Safari begins and ends. How much will it cost? – Money Maters! Cost mainly depends on your duration of stay and your choice of accommodation. Most jungle Safari packages are for 2 to 4 days costing on average US$ 300 to 400 which includes transportation, food, and accommodation. Jungle Safari is almost always done in groups, this is done to minimize the cost for transportation and guide. Group discounts are often available.” What to bring with you? 1. Binoculars 2. Sun Hat and Sun Cream 3. Swim Wear 4. Light Clothes; Color should blend with natural surroundings 5. Light sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings during the winter season (Dec to Feb) 6. Shoes for easy movement 7. Flashlight 8. Swiss knife 9. Reading books   Write here for question/comment Safari Operators in Nepal: Click here for Listings of Safari Operators