A relaxing wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park is the ideal addition to any trekking adventure. Located in the lowland Terai region of Nepal, Chitwan was the first of Nepal’s national parks. Less than 60 years ago, this area was the scene of huge tiger and rhino shoots by the previously-ruling Rana family and their guests. Their jealous guarding of this prime hunting area however did ensure that the animal population was not completely depleted and it is now one of Asia’s richest wildlife reserves. Staying at Royal Park Wildlife Resort we enjoy the thrill of searching out the various species in the forests, on the river and amongst the tall elephant grass of the southern plains. There are opportunities to join guided jungle walks in search of deer, monkeys and birds. We also take canoe trips down the Rapti River to view the fish-eating gharial and flesh-eating marsh mugger crocodile, and ride on elephants in pursuit of the great Indian rhinoceros and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Royal Park Wildlife Resort in Chitwan National Park. |
| Day 2 |
Explore Chitwan. Guided jungle activities, dugout canoe excursion and elephant riding safari. |
| Day 3 |
Morning jungle safari, then drive to Kathmandu where trip ends on arrival. |