Royal Chitwan National Park

     Chitwan is the most popular choice of those in search of jungle adventure. The park is home to the royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhino, sloth bear, langur monkeys, wild boar, numerous species of deer, leopard and other jungle cats.

     Elephant back is a fantastic way to explore the jungle and offers the possibility of close-up views of rhinos in their natural habitat as well as many of the park's other inhabitants. With over 400 species as either permanent residents or migratory visitors Chitwan's bird life is generally viewed on foot as you walk through jungle and open grasslands.

     Boat along the Narayani River on the park's western boundary, it shelters a quarter of the world's remaining gharial population. This fish eating crocodile has long been hunted for the supposed aphrodisiac qualities of its snout.

     Suggested Itinerary: 2 nights/3 days. Extra nights are easily added. All itineraries include elephant safari, bird watching, jungle walks, boat rides. All walks and rides are accompanied by trained naturalist guides.

Royal Bardiya National Park

     Royal Bardiya National Park lies in the western Terai and comprises the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area of the region. Similar to Chitwan, but drier and more remote Bardiya contains the country's second largest tiger population and daytime sightings are more common here than in Chitwan.

     The park provides excellent habitat for the rhino, wild elephant, tiger, swam deer, black buck, gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile and Gangetic dolphin.

     The 200-plus bird species found here include a number of endangered varieties - amongst them are the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane.

     Suggested Itinerary: 3 nights/4 days. Extra nights are easily added.
All itineraries include elephant safari, bird watching, jungle walks. All walks and rides are accompanied by trained naturalist guides.