Nepal is home to a wide variety of beautiful animals many of which it shares with India. Visitors who spend some time near the edge of a forest or who go trekking through low-lying areas and valleys may be able to sight quite a few of these lovely creatures. If you do not enjoy trekking, you can usually organize a safari ride through on of the many national parks in Nepal which will usually afford you the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Some of the wildlife in Nepal are somewhat restricted to certain areas and are on the endangered list due to indiscriminate poaching in times past. Nepal's wildlife should always be treated with the utmost respect, remembering that these creatures are not only valuable to the environment but wild and sometimes dangerous.
Some of the largest animal varieties occur in the Tarai. Here you will find tigers, leopards, gaurs (wild ox), elephants, buffalo and a variety of deer. The deer commonly found here are chital (aka axis), sambar and swamp deer. If you journey to south-central Nepal, you must spend time in the Lesser Rapti Valley. This is one of the last homes of the great Indian rhinoceros which is one of the countries endangered species.
Despite forest clearing which has taken place in the central zone, you will still find a few wild animals living here. These include leopards and a variety of small carnivores. This is also the home of a small kind of barking deer known as 'muntjacs'. If you head up even higher, you will find musk deer, tahr (beardless wild goat), goral (a relative of the rocky mountain goat) and wild sheep. If you are lucky, you may spot a wolf or a snow leopard. The Sherpa claim that the higher snowy regions are inhabited by the Yeti but don't expect to see him during your visit. The most common birds in the region are pheasant and the most popular fish is the mahseer which can be used for food.
Clearly, Nepal is home to a stunning variety of creatures both big and small. You may find that you will not be able to view many of these creatures in their natural habitat anywhere else in the world and the experience of witnessing them in the wild can be truly memorable. Make an effort to see some of Nepal's wildlife when you're in the country it's an opportunity that should not be missed!
Chitwan National Park
Introduction
The Chitwan National Park is one of the finest National park in Asia, which lies in the lowlands of south-central Nepal, 165 kms. from Kathmandu, is also listed in the world heritage site since 1984. it is renowned for its variety and plenty of wild life and vegetation. The park offers a variety of flora and fauna unique to the area along with some of the world’s most exotic wildlife and vegetation. a dense tropical and subtropical forest is the home of forty-three species of mammals where the famous elusive Royal Bengal Tigers prowl, endangered great one-horned Rhinoceroses roam. And, we find other animals like leopards. Wild elephants a variety of deer, bears, four horned antelopes, porcupines, monkey, langurs, pythons, gigantic dolphins, two species of crocodiles-the vegetarian gharials & flesh eating marsh muggers. For the bird watching and nature lovers, it is a paradise with over 450 species of exotic birds, many of which hare migratory making Chitwan their wild houses and its 932 square kms. offering great scope for adventure and explorations.
Activities
Elephant safari: time & experience have proved that one of the best way of viewing life in the wild is atop an elephant, so we take you on elephant back safari to view the wildlife of the area, in their nature habitat. Safety and security being our prime concern, you are never alone and never without our professional guide and naturalist.
Jeep drive: for on adventurous excursion we also offer to take you through the rode less jungle on a four-wheel drive vehicle. The slow growl of open jeep, the sights and sound of real, animals in the wild can be an unforgettable experience.
Visit elephant breeding camp: the two elephant-breeding centre that exist in the world one lies in the Chitwan National Park. In Nepal the elephant is fast becoming one of the most endangered animals and the centre was established to increase its number. you will have an opportunity to visit the breeding centre, learn about the efforts to increase the pachyderm population and get to see several cow elephants and their calves.
Jungle walk and bird watching: if experiencing the wild plains of Nepal and bird watching interests you , we suggest that you take a jungle walk with our naturalist. This walk provides you with ideal situation of viewing the wild animals very closed. Bird watching is always best on foot. Our specialists will help you spot and identify the different varieties of birds, both local and migratory, that are found in Nepal
Canoe ride: also canoe ride on the gentle rivers of the lower Nepal plains is an experience that is surpassed in few countries of the world. We put you in an authentic hand carved Nepali dugout. Not only is canoe ride the best way to view the riverside scenery, the ride is best for sighting of crocodiles and other aquatic creatures.
Culture Program: a culture pr4ogram performed by the Tharus will be another highlight of your visit to the jungle safari. The Tharus in colorful traditional costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Tharu village visit: the jungle scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Chitwan National Park. The indigenous local people, the Tharus, are also of immense interest. A professional guide/expert naturalist will accompany you through the area and help you gather insights into the Tharu way of life.
Package itineraries
1 night 2 days package
Day 1, PM: Meet and greet upon arrival in resort. Refreshment drinks and briefing about the programs .Rooms assigned . After lunch. you will visit Tharu village and National park’s visitors’ Center. Sun set view from the river bank. Dinner with Tharu dancing programs or slides show on wildlife. Overnight in resort.
Day 2, AM : After Breakfast Elephant Back Safari and departure to your destination.
2 nights 3 days package
Day 1, PM : Meet and greet upon arrival in resort. Refreshment drinks and briefing about the programs .Rooms assigned . After lunch. you will visit Tharu village and National park’s visitors’ Center. Sun set view from the river bank. Dinner with Tharu dancing programs or slides show on wildlife. Overnight in resort
Day 2, AM: Breakfast . Dugout canoe trip followed by a Nature Walk program or visit to the Elephant Breeding Centre.
Take an ox-cart ride or jeep drive back to Resort.
PM:Lunch, Elephant back safari program. Dinner. Overnight in resort
Day 3, AM: After a cup of tea or coffee, you will go for bird watching tour. Breakfast. Transfer to your destinations.
3 night 4 days package
Day1 and day 2 as in 2 nights 3 days package
Day 3, AM: After a cup of tea pr coffee, you will go for bird watching tour. Breakfast .Leisure till afternoon.
PM: Lunch, jungle safari excursion by jeep or bicycle ride to “Twenty Thousand Lakes” or an additional Elephant Ride program in Bagmara . dinner. Overnight in resort.
Day 4, AM: After cup of tea or coffee, you will go for bird watching tour. Breakfast and departure to your destination.
Barddia National Park
Introduction
Barddia National Park is situated in the lowlands of western Nepal, covering nearly one thousand sq. km. list flora and fauna resembles that of the better know Chitwan National Park, some interesting species can be seen more easily or only in Bardia. The park is multi faceted including sub-tropical forest, swamps and grassland, where over 350 species of birds, leopards, great one horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, black buck, wild elephant and smooth Indian otters are dominant. Mugar and Gharial crocodile share the water with gangatic dolphins, as well as several other species of reptiles, amphibians, insects and butterflies, creatures you only dream of !!
Activities
Jungle trek: A full day walk in the jungle with packed lunch accompanied by our experienced naturalist and wild life tracker, where you are sure to see many of the abundant wildlife in the park plus have excellent photographic opportunities.
Jeep safari: the comfortable four wheeled safari makes deep forays into the jungle covering a large area of the park which ensures you see the various types of forest and the wild life abound in them.
Bird watching: an excellent opportunity to watch many of the 350 species of birds founds in Bardia, aided by our expert bird watcher
Black buck tour: a full day jeep drive with packed lunch to the only black buck sanctuary of Nepal
Elephant safari: A unique once in life time experience and a great opportunity to see wildlife from the top of an Asia elephant.
Churia Hill Trek: A 2 night 3 days trek to the summit of Churia range.
Bicycle tour: The tour familiarizes you with the terrain the various people, their habitats and culture of the Terai.
Elephant Breeding Centre: of the two elephant-breeding centre that exist in the world one lies in the Bardia National Park. In Nepal the elephant is fast becoming one of the most endangered animals and the centre was established to increase its number. you will have an opportunity to visit the breeding centre, learn about the efforts to increase the pachyderm population and get to see several cow elephants and their calves.
Bird Watching
Nepal is blessed with a vast array of exceptionally rich bird life with total of over 850 species recorded . A diverse topography and climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, which are home to over 8% of the Worlds total bird population.
Nepal is a paradise for the birdwatcher. From the lowland jungle of the Terrai and the Kosi Tappu barrage through dense rhododendron and Oak forest of the middle hills to the windswept plateaus of the high Himalaya there is always something to keep one twitching.
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