Key Information: Tour Duration: 3
- 4
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 12
people Destination(s):Nepal Specialty Categories:National ParksWildlife Viewing Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 390 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 550 US Dollar (USD)
The Royal Chitwan National Park is situated in the southern lowlands (the Terai) in Nepal. Chitwan (meaning 'heart of the jungle') is one of the finest wildlife reserves in Asia. The park is easily reached from Kathmandu and Pokhara (the two main tourist centers in Nepal). Visitors can travel by air, overland or combine an overland journey with rafting part of the way.
The local people belong to the Tharu tribe and there are opportunities to visit Tharu villages and to enjoy programs of Tharu culture - as well as elephant safaris and canoe trips. The scenery is a mixture of dense jungle forest, Savannah and open plains with some riverine wetlands.
Safari Programs
3 Days, 2 Nights Stay
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Kathmandu or Pokhara for Chitwan (5 hours by tourist coach). Collection and transfer to the resort/camp. Welcome drinks and introductory talk followed by lunch. Free time followed by visit to Tharu village. Dinner and retire for the night.
Day 2: Wake up with tea in bed. Breakfast. Canoe trip. Jungle walk. Lunch and free time, followed by elephant safari and return to camp at dusk. Tharu music and stick dance. Dinner and retire for the night.
Day 3: Early wake up with tea in bed. Rush to catch the sun rise and early morning chorus. Return to camp for a substantial breakfast. Farewells and transfer to catch the bus to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
4 Days, 3 Nights Stay
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Kathmandu or Pokhara for Chitwan (5 hours by tourist coach). Collection and transfer to the resort/camp. Welcome drinks and introductory talk followed by lunch. Free time followed by visit to Tharu village. Dinner and retire for the night.
Day 2: Wake up with tea in bed. Breakfast. Canoe trip. Jungle walk. Lunch and free time, followed by elephant safari and return to camp at dusk. Tharu music and stick dance. Dinner and retire for the night.
Day 3: A day of rest, exploring or taking one of several optional programs.
Day 4: Farewells and transfer to catch the bus to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
