Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is granted as one of the national heritage places in Nepal. It is best for those who love to go and watch wildlife. In history, it was the most chosen place for wildlife hunting. Chitwan National Park has more than 68 species of mammals, 554 birds, 56 species of herpetofauna, 126 species of fish.

The elephant safari is one of the best ways to spot wildlife up close down in the National Park. Because the elephants can come close to other animals without them noticing that there are people on the elephants back, you can come up to one meter from other animals. During the trip, you are never alone, and the rider sits in the front, and next to him, you are always accompanied by professional guides and naturalists.

One of the options to see the wildlife in the park is to go on a jeep safari. You will sit in the back of an open jeep during this trip to spot wild animals such as the Bengal tiger one horn Rhino. The driver will stop to show places and animals, and you will have an excellent opportunity to get some good pictures.  The trek guide gives you information about the environment and wildlife.

Similarly, Chitwan National Park has a second major attraction: the elephant breeding centre. Elephant breeding centre was established because the elephant population in Nepal is becoming endangered. The elephant breeding centre is unique as it is one of the only two globally. You can have the opportunity to visit the centre and see an elephant with its calves. Next to this, you can learn more about the efforts to increase the population at the centre.

Duke Nepal highly suggests you take a Jungle walk with our nature professional and experienced guide. This walk provides you with the ideal situation of viewing the wild animals very close, and bird watching is always best on foot.

Beauty of Nature

The jungle Scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Chitwan National Park. A professional guide/expert naturalist will accompany you through the area and help you gather insights into the typical Tharu lifestyle.

Also, after a few days in the wild, the canoe ride is an excellent way to entertain you. Similarly, you can pass by the shores of the rivers while canoeing, and you can spot fantastic crocodiles and beautiful birds during the canoeing.

Furthermore, visiting traditional Tharu dances at the cultural centre makes you feel like being in the distinct culture and tradition of the Tharu people. They perform the dances with long and short sticks performed, representing the different festivals and ceremonies.

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