General Overview
Chitwan National park is the first and oldest National park in Nepal. It is listed in world heritage site by UNESCO in 1984 (A.D.). Chitwan National Park [CNP] (932 sq. km) is located in the subtropical lowlands. And also consists of sal forest, tall grasslands, hills, ox-bow lakes, and flood plains. It is one of the most popular and famous Wildlife Safari in Nepal. Over 50 species of mammals, 55 species of amphibians and reptiles and 525 species of birds are also found here.
Animals also include the one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, gaur, wild elephant, antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, gharial crocodile and the Gangetic dolphin. Cobras, kraits, and pythons are also found here. There are many Tharu villages adjoining the park, they are also an ethnic inhabitant of this area. Eagle Treks will also provide the following services as wildlife safari in Nepal.
Activities and services:
• Both way transport with tourist coach, Private car or flight
• Nature guide
• National park entry fee
• Accommodation (twin sharing)
• All meals (3 times a day) with tea or coffee
• Jungle Activities
1. Elephant riding
2. Jungle walk
3. Village tour*
4. Bird watching
5. canoeing and
6. Cultural program**
Cost for our package does not include:
• Bar bills
• Personal expenses
• Private transportation
• Personal clothing
• Tips (tips are expected)
* Village tour
This tour will take you towards the ethnic inhabitants (known as Tharu Village) of this area. Commonly they are living on combine family, their houses are also like huts and look smaller from outside. But they have enough space for their family from inside. Most houses also decorate with their traditional colorful paints on their outer wall. Women shrubs their houses daily and men also engage in taking their cattle to the nearby jungle in the morning and at day time they fish in the river for their food.
** Cultural Program
This is an entertainment of your time while you are in the park. You may feel tired of all jungle activities. One evening you can also enjoy with the Tharu cultural stick dance. These community people were innocent people at the first stage and they had a lack of communication with the tourists at first. In order to welcome tourists, they perform a dance at first. And these days they are also doing it commercially and professionally with some of Nepali, Indian songs and dances as well.