Jungle Safari in Nepal
What is Jungle Safari?
Jungle Safari refers to wondering deep into the forest and observing the animal’s behaviors into their habitat without any disturbances. It gets included in the Wildlife tourism where the visitors get to interact with the wild animals in their natural habitat. Nepal has 9 National Parks, 3 wildlife reserves, 6 conservation areas and 1 hunting reserve covering an area of 28,999 sq km which is 19.7% of the country’s total land. Nepal is blessed with the natural beauty which is the reason to be the first priority for trekking, expedition, and peak climbing and jungle safari. For trekking, expedition and peak climbing you will possess physical as well as mental strength. Jungle safari requires neither of these. It is suitable for any age group. You can wander deep into the woods either riding on the back of the elephants or on the jeep without disturbance. Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve are best known for the activity of Jungle Safari. The Jungle Safari includes the following activities:
Jungle walk: To see Sal forest and open grassland; Birdwatch: to spot local and migratory birds in Nepal; to see wild animals.
Village walk: To see the village and life of Ethnic people ‘Tharu’.
Elephant Center: Elephant Breeding Center with lots of domesticated elephants
Elephant ride: To see wildlife: One-horned Rhinoceros, different types of deer, wild boar, wild bison, monkeys, sloth bear, leopard, and Royal Bengal Tiger (if lucky)
Canoeing in River Rapti: Traditional dug-out canoe: Riverside scenery; Aquatic birds; endangered crocodiles locally known as Gharials and Magars
Jeep drive: A jeep drive through grasslands, riverside forests, and Sal forests to Kasara.
Visit Gharial Hatchery Farm: Conservation of endangered crocodiles known as Gharials or Mugars, eggs are hatched, brought up, and released into rivers.
Cultural program: A cultural program from Tharu in their traditional colorful costumes. The variety includes famous stick dance and dance with guests.
Jungle Safari refers to wondering deep into the forest and observing the animal’s behaviors into their habitat without any disturbances. It gets included in the Wildlife tourism where the visitors get to interact with the wild animals in their natural habitat. Nepal has 9 National Parks, 3 wildlife reserves, 6 conservation areas and 1 hunting reserve covering an area of 28,999 sq km which is 19.7% of the country’s total land. Nepal is blessed with the natural beauty which is the reason to be the first priority for trekking, expedition, and peak climbing and jungle safari. For trekking, expedition and peak climbing you will possess physical as well as mental strength. Jungle safari requires neither of these. It is suitable for any age group. You can wander deep into the woods either riding on the back of the elephants or on the jeep without disturbance. Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve are best known for the activity of Jungle Safari. The Jungle Safari includes the following activities:
Jungle walk: To see Sal forest and open grassland; Birdwatch: to spot local and migratory birds in Nepal; to see wild animals.
Village walk: To see the village and life of Ethnic people ‘Tharu’.
Elephant Center: Elephant Breeding Center with lots of domesticated elephants
Elephant ride: To see wildlife: One-horned Rhinoceros, different types of deer, wild boar, wild bison, monkeys, sloth bear, leopard, and Royal Bengal Tiger (if lucky)
Canoeing in River Rapti: Traditional dug-out canoe: Riverside scenery; Aquatic birds; endangered crocodiles locally known as Gharials and Magars
Jeep drive: A jeep drive through grasslands, riverside forests, and Sal forests to Kasara.
Visit Gharial Hatchery Farm: Conservation of endangered crocodiles known as Gharials or Mugars, eggs are hatched, brought up, and released into rivers.
Cultural program: A cultural program from Tharu in their traditional colorful costumes. The variety includes famous stick dance and dance with guests.
Is there any popular site for Jungle Safari?
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park situated in the south-central of Nepal which covers an area of 932 sq. km in the subtropical lowland of the inner Terai which shares its boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve. It is the focal point for the one who loves nature. The jungle is also the home of the endangered Royal Bengal tiger, the Indian one-horn rhino, sloth bear, langur monkeys, wild boar, leopards, jungle cats, various types of deer and over 400 species of colorful birds.
There is diversity in the ecosystem including the Churia hills, Oxbow lakes and the rivers like Rapti, Reu, and Narayani. The Churia Hills elevates from 150m towards the east and the western part is more rugged with the Someshwor hill. The park is famous for Elephant safari, Jeep safari, Bird watching and canoeing in Rapti River. The one staying an overnight at Chitwan loves the Cultural performance shown at the evening time dancing in their cultural dresses along with the fire.
Chitwan National Park situated in the south-central of Nepal which covers an area of 932 sq. km in the subtropical lowland of the inner Terai which shares its boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve. It is the focal point for the one who loves nature. The jungle is also the home of the endangered Royal Bengal tiger, the Indian one-horn rhino, sloth bear, langur monkeys, wild boar, leopards, jungle cats, various types of deer and over 400 species of colorful birds.
There is diversity in the ecosystem including the Churia hills, Oxbow lakes and the rivers like Rapti, Reu, and Narayani. The Churia Hills elevates from 150m towards the east and the western part is more rugged with the Someshwor hill. The park is famous for Elephant safari, Jeep safari, Bird watching and canoeing in Rapti River. The one staying an overnight at Chitwan loves the Cultural performance shown at the evening time dancing in their cultural dresses along with the fire.
Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park located in the Terai region is Nepal’s largest national park and wilderness, occupying an area of 968 km2. An area has the diversity of Sal forest, grassland, and savannah and reverie forest. It is bordered by the Karnali River in the west and is bisected by the Babai River in the Bardiya district. The park is a site for spotting the endangered wildlife which is the home for 50 species of mammal, 400 species of birds including endangered species and 125 species of fish. It is most famous for the Bengal tiger ‘The King of Bardia’ and the rare Gangetic river dolphins spotted along the Geruwa River, the eastern channel of the Karnali River. The best time to visit Bardia National Park is from mid-September till mid-December and the start of February till the end of May as the temperature ranges between 25 to 37 degrees and chance to spot the animals.
Bardia National Park located in the Terai region is Nepal’s largest national park and wilderness, occupying an area of 968 km2. An area has the diversity of Sal forest, grassland, and savannah and reverie forest. It is bordered by the Karnali River in the west and is bisected by the Babai River in the Bardiya district. The park is a site for spotting the endangered wildlife which is the home for 50 species of mammal, 400 species of birds including endangered species and 125 species of fish. It is most famous for the Bengal tiger ‘The King of Bardia’ and the rare Gangetic river dolphins spotted along the Geruwa River, the eastern channel of the Karnali River. The best time to visit Bardia National Park is from mid-September till mid-December and the start of February till the end of May as the temperature ranges between 25 to 37 degrees and chance to spot the animals.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Koshi Tappu touches Sunsari, Saptari and Udayapur District of eastern Nepal covering 175 km2 which are 10km wide and 10km long stretching towards Nepal/India border along the Sapta Koshi River. The wildlife reserve was established in 1976 especially for the preservation of habitat of wild buffalo in Nepal. It is the pinpoint for the bird watching where the enthusiast will be given a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes for better sight. High walls of 7-10 m are constructed the parallel to the river in order to prevent the destructive flood during monsoon season. Among 68% of grassland coverage, only 6% is covered by forest. Koshi Tappu is a home to 200 species of fish, 31 species of mammals and 485 species of birds.
Koshi Tappu touches Sunsari, Saptari and Udayapur District of eastern Nepal covering 175 km2 which are 10km wide and 10km long stretching towards Nepal/India border along the Sapta Koshi River. The wildlife reserve was established in 1976 especially for the preservation of habitat of wild buffalo in Nepal. It is the pinpoint for the bird watching where the enthusiast will be given a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes for better sight. High walls of 7-10 m are constructed the parallel to the river in order to prevent the destructive flood during monsoon season. Among 68% of grassland coverage, only 6% is covered by forest. Koshi Tappu is a home to 200 species of fish, 31 species of mammals and 485 species of birds.
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