JUNGLE SAFARI TOUR
Nepal has several fascinating wildlife reserves with a rich flora and fauna. Exploring them is an outstanding experience. Here are Tigers, Rhinos, Crocodiles, hundreds of different bird species and much more. You will find some jungle safari activities included in our NAP-Specials or Trekking Packages into Annapurna region. If you like to extend the trip or have special wishes, please contact us for details.

ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK : Royal Chitwan National Park is an exciting and diverse wildlife and cultural heaven, unique for rare species. Home of the fascinating Tharu tribe whose lifestyle has remained unchanged over the last centuries; the Royal Chitwan National park is a large area of heavily forested low land bordering India on the South. The Royal tiger, one horned Rhino, Leopard, varieties of deer, bear, wild boar are some of the animals found here. There are crocodiles in the rivers and a wealth of birds in the forest. Several jungle camps have sprung up which offer comfortable accommodation, elephant rides in search of wildlife, and canoeing and nature walks with high trained nature Guides. It is easy to fly or drive to any of the camps. All one needs is three days to enjoy all the delights of being in the wilderness.

ROYAL BARDIYA NATIONAL PARK : Royal Bardiya National park is located in the remote and sparsely populated far west Terai, and is the largest in Nepal. It is probably the most untouched preserve for adventurous travelers. It is another tiger territory, even better for that than Chitwan, and is also famous for game fishing, which can yield the massive 50 kg plus masher fish. Viewing of other fauna and flora is a chief pastime here, along with canoeing. This is also an ideal trailhead for trekking to the hills of west Nepal. The drive to Bardiya can take up to 12 hours from Kathmandu, and is a most memorable and scenic countryside drive as well as through the stretches of the Terai. One can also fly to Nepalgunja, the nearest town, from Kathmandu and drive 90 minutes to the park.

ROYAL SUKLA PHATA WILDLIFE RESERVE : Royal Sukla Phata Wildlife Reserve is a small and remote area tucked away in the far southwest corner of Nepal. It is a gem of a wildlife sanctuary, which is notable for the swamp deer called barasinghya meaning "Twelve horns deer in Nepal, which number an impressive 2,000.

BIRD WATCHING IN NEPAL
Nepal is the paradise for the bird watchers, where one can find 800 specious of bird almost 10% of the world. The bird only find in Nepal is Spiny Babbler. The most popular spots for the bird watching are: Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun Royal Forest, Gokarna, bank of Bagmati and Manohara River and Tsudaha Lake near Kathmandu valley. Kosi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Royal Chitwan National Park and other National Parks of Nepal are also the territory of endangered birds.

KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE : This lies in the Eastern Terai on the floodplains of the sapta (Seven) Koshi river system. This reserve, a Tappu (Island), bounded by rivers on its east and west, and a barrage to its south, is a heaven for 280 species of birds and 20 different sorts of ducks, rare swamp partridges and other waterfowls during winter. Koshi Tappu is also the only santuary in Nepal for wild Buffalos.

THE THARU : The lowland Terai of the safari parks is equally noteworthy for its endemic and ancient people; the Tharus. These colorful and malaria-immune "Aborigines" or "Tribal" of Nepal number some 600,000 today and they speak unique dialects and practice and various rites from animism to other traditions. Apart from the natural flora and fauna of the Terai National parks, the Tharus in themselves have become a subject of focal and scholastic interest for many visitors to Nepal, especially those interested in art and crafts.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THE JUNGLE SAFARI TOUR :
Elephant Back-ride : A traditional way of exploring in the jungle from the elephants back ride you can see over the high grass and discover the animals there.

Jungle Drive : By a jeep we can take you to the center of the part, or to certain spots for watching birds and flowers.

Bird Watching : The jungles are the home of several unusual birds - if you are lucky you may se a red tailed kingfisher early in the morning.

Colorful Tharu Village Visit : Experience the culture and traditions of the Tharu people living close to the jungle and wildlife for centuries.

Nature or Jungle Walk : Exploring the area by foot, watch birds, animals and plants. Our experts can take you to good places for spotting a tiger, one horn rhino or any others animal.

Tharu Stick Dance : A melody, tribal dance performed by men with rhyme or drums and the clashing of sticks. The dance shows how to rhinos and other wild animals are scared away from the village.