The Royal Chitwan National park offers a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles, and water animals of several kinds. It is little surprising therefore that this is one of the most popular and most frequented parts of the country. Owing to its rich admrnment of nature the park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979. The park that includes in its area a part of the Shivalik Hills, is covered with delicious forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers.
Suggested itinerary: 7 Days
Day 01: On arrival at Kathmandu airport, meeting and assistance by our rep. and transfer to your hotel. O/N (A)
Day 02: After breakfast, half day sightseeing or Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath Stupa. Enjoy a traditional Nepalese dance program in the evening. (A, B)
Day 03: Early in the morning you will drive by bus near from Narayanghat Bazaar. Pick-up by Land rover or elephants at the roadside village of Sunachur which is 2.5 km from our Resort. Upon arrival, lunch will be served, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities. (A, B, L, D)
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on elephant to explore jungle and wildlife the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
Dinner in the central dining hall. (A, B, L, D)
7:00 PM: Slide presentation. One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Royal Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome. Dinner in the central dining hall. (A, B, L, D)
Day 04: 5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and riverside jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. 8:30 AM: Breakfast (A, B, L, D)
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stables. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants)
1.00 PM: Lunch at the poolside terrace:
Remaining hours before the afternoon program: take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Hammocks and the library are at your disposal.
4:00 PM: Canoeing :A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to the Resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire.
Day 05: 5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Departure to the return journey to Kathmandu or next destination by bus. (A, B)
Day 06: Today you will have sightseeing in ancient city "Bhaktapur and evening back to Kathmandu, overnight in hotel. (A, B)
Day 07: Departure transfer to airport for onward flight. (B)
Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) |
