Jungle Safari in Nepal
Jungle Safari in Nepal, offers full of thrills and exciting activities in the deep green tropical jungles of Terai, the flat-land of Nepal.
Nepal, a fascinating country not only for world highest mountain range the Himalaya, but for wild-life safari as well. Likewise Chitwan National Park listed as Asia’s best park for jungle safari. Where visitors can enjoy wild-life activities in the comfort of nice and lovely jungle lodge and resorts.
All Jungle Safari located South of Nepal that extends from Far East to Western part of the country. The warmest areas where temperatures rises above 40 degree Celsius of sub-tropical climatic nature.
Thus, makes the low Terai belt an excellent habitat for wild animals and bird-life with exotic flora and fauna. Nepal, one of world’s richest country in terms of unique bio-diversity of landscape and climate treasures 02% of all world flowering plants.
Furthermore, with more than 8 % of world’s bird population, 04 % of mammals on this planet. Including more than 500 species of butterflies with 600 indigenous plant families and 319 different species of orchids.
Generally, most popular and main Jungle Safari activities is Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park and Kosi Tappu Wild-Life Reserve.
Chitwan National Park:
Covers an area of 932 sq, kms, regarded as Asia’s best park for exotic wild-life safari. One of oldest and most popular National Park, located Mid-South of the country about 180 kms and 5 hours driving distance.
The park listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
Chitwan National Park, excellent habitats for more than 43 species of mammals and famous for endangered and elusive "Royal Bengal Tiger" and one horned Rhinoceros.
The park is home to two species of crocodiles, likewise fresh water Ghariel and March Mugger along with many other mammals. Such as Gaur (Asian bison) wild elephants, four species of antelopes, striped hyenas, pangolins, Gangetic dolphins, monitor lizards and pythons.
Other animals includes sloth bear, palm civets, langurs and rhesus monkeys, with over 450 different species of birds.
Bardiya National Park:
Located Far South Mid-West covers an area of 968 sq. kms. One of largest undisturbed park within complete wilderness. The park offers excellent habitat for endangered animals such as rhinoceros, wild elephant, and royal Bengal tiger.
Include many species of deer, crocodiles, and Gangetic dolphin with more than 30 different mammals, over 200 species of birds.
Kosi Tappu Wild Life Reserve:
Kosi Tappu Wildlife Reserve also a country’s largest bird sanctuary with an area of 175 Sq. Kms. Located Nepal Far South East with Gangetic plain of great Sapta Kosi, where seven mighty rivers joins.
Kosi Tappu Wild Life Reserve, provides important habitat for various species of wildlife. Famous for wild buffalo or Arna (which is near to extinction) are found here. Other mammals are the hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, and the blue bull.
A total of 280 different species of birds have been recorded in the reserve, the Kosi Tappu is extremely important as resting place for migratory birds.
Many species recorded here are not seen elsewhere in Nepal. The endangered Ghariel crocodile and Gangetic dolphin have been recorded in the Koshi River.
Jungle Safari in Nepal:
Chitwan, Bardiya National Parks and at Kosi Tappu Wild Life Reserve, one can spend for a day to two days or a week more, accommodation and meals in the nice comfort of jungle lodge and resorts.
All Jungle Safari guided by expert naturalist and jungle guides, on following program activities, elephant safari, jungle / nature walks and jungle drive with bird-watch tour. Includes canoe ride, local Tharu village visit etc…………