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The
thick tropical jungles holding a treasure
of wildlife - the ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL
PARK, in the southern Terai belt (lowland)
of Nepal. This is one of the mast famous
game parks in Asia for an aboundance of
rich wildlife. Excitement rises high in
its wildernes. Who knows, may be you are
only the fortunate generation to see the
last surviving Great Asian One Horned Rhinoceros,
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears,
leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted deer, the
endangered Ghariala and Marsh Magar and
rich bird life.
Chitwan
at Glance(1 night-2 days)
Day 01 : PM Meet and great upon arrival
in Chitrasari or Tandi or Bharatpur airport.
Transfer to Resort Refreshmant drinks and
briefing about the programs. Rooms assigned.
After lunch, you will visit Tharu village
and National Park's visitors' center. Sun
set view from the riverbank. Dinner with
Tharu dancing programs or slides-show on
wildlife. Overnight in bungalow
Day
02 : A.M. Breakfast , Elephant Back
Safari, Transfer to Chitrasari or Tandi
or Bharatpur for departure.
Close
up Chitwan (2 nights-3 days)
Day 01 : PM meet and greet upon arrival
in Chitrahari orTandi or Bharatpur airport.
Transfer to Resort. Refreshment drinks and
briefing about the program. Rooms assigned
. After lunch ,you will visit Tharu village
and National Park's visitors' center. Sun
set view from the riverbank .Dinner with
Tharu dancing programs or slides-show on
wildlife.Overnight in bungalow.
Day02
: AM : breakfast .Dugout canoe
trip followed by a Nature Walk program or
visdit to the Elephant Breeding Farm .Take
an ox-cart ride or jeep drive back to Resort.
PM : Elephant Back Safari, Dinner
with Tharu dancing programs or slides-show
on wildlife. Overnight in bungalow
Day
03 : AM : After a cup of tea
or coffee, you will go for bird watching
tour. Breakfast. Transfer to Chitrasari
or Tandi or Bharatpur for departure.
Explore
Chitwan (3 nights- 4 days)
Day 01 & 02 : as in Close Up
Chitwan (2 nights-3 days)
Day 03 : AM : After a cup
of tea or coffee, you will go for birdwatching
tour. Breakfast. Leisure till noon. PM
: Lunch. Jungle Safari excursion by Jeep
or bicycle ride to Twenty Thousand
Lakes or an additional Elephat ride program
in Baghmara or Kumroj forest adjoining to
National Park. Or a whole day trek in the
dense jungle of Chitwan National Park Dinner.
Overnight in bungalow.
Day
04 : AM : after late breakfast
you will be transfered to Chitrasari or
Tandi or Bhartpur Airport for your ownwards
journey
Bird
watchers paradise
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is an example
of one of the finest birding sites in Asia.
Koshi Tappu was established as a wildlife
reserve in 1976 with an aim to protect the
last remaining population of Asiatic Wild
Buffaloes in Nepal. The reserve has a total
area of 175 sq. km. and is roughly rectangular
in shape. The principal habitats in the
reserve include: wetlands, grasslands and
small patches of riverine forest. To date
this is the only Ramsar Site (a wetland
of international significance) in Nepal.
More than half of Nepals birds are
recorded from Koshi Tappu! Among the mammals,
besides Wild Water Buffaloes, theelusive
Gangetic Dolphin and Fishing Cat are occasionally
seen here.
A
barrage on the southern side of the reserve
has created a water reservoir where thousands
of migrating waders and wildfowl take interval.
The barrage was built nearly 40 years ago,
mainly to save people in the Indian state
of Bihar from the devastating floods of
the Koshi River. High earthen embankments
bound the Koshi River on both its eastern
and western sides, which confine the course
of the waters within these bunds.
Abundant
small marshlands, pools and grasslands are
formed which offer a haven for birds and
birdwatchers alike. The vegetation near
these banks holds many passerines. In addition,
large agricultural fields that lie adjacent
to the reserve make fine habitat for many
birds. The finest birding sites in and outside
the reserves are located between Koshi Camp
and down south all the way to the barrage.
Within this stretch many birds and mammals
are found that offer the experience of a
lifetime. Koshi Tappu is the ultimate destination
for any nature enthusiasts and experts visiting
Nepal.
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