Jungle Safari in Nepal
Jungle Safari in Nepal is an adventurous activity in the steamy jungles of Nepal. Through jungle safari, you will get exposed to the wild vegetation of Nepal which is an integral part of Nepal. Nepal is wide-open as the country of Himalayas in the global eyes but the country has so much to offers beyond White Mountains.
The pristine forest, the Clam Rivers flowing on the shore of the jungle or in between the jungles, the lakes, wetlands and more importantly different kind of wild animals as well as the wild flora can be seen through jungle safari in Nepal. Furthermore, get familiar with the authentic culture of Tharu community of Nepal.
There are many ways to do jungle safari. Activities like Canoeing, elephant back safari, jeep safari, jungle walk, bird watching tours, doing elephant bath and visiting elephant and crocodile breeding center. Through these activities, you can experience the feeling of being in the wild with varieties of flora and fauna of Nepal.
Jungle Safari in Nepal offers perfect commotion for photography enthusiast. The beauty of the forest will feed your need for aesthetic beauty in the photographs.
In Nepal, there are in total 20 protected areas. Among them, 10 are national park, three wildlife reserves, six conservation areas and 1 hunting reserves. All these protected areas are not opened for jungle safari activities in Nepal. And also among 10 national park, two national parks are listed as UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Nepal and they are Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.
The most popular national park of Nepal for jungle safari in Nepal are Chitwan and Bardia National Park.
Here on this blog, we are sharing short information about these national and what you can expect in both of these national park.
1) Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is one of the oldest national park of Nepal. The park was established in 1973. It was formerly known as Royal Chitwan National Park. The park was listed as world heritage sites by UNESCO in 1884. The area of the park is 952.63 square kilometer. The park is located in the subtropical inner terai lowlands of south central Nepal.
Chitwan National Park shelters 180 species of mammal, more than 800 species of bird and diverse vegetation. The national park is home to some of the endangered animals like one horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger and other animals like sloth bears, wild boars, and different species of crocodiles, four horned antelope pythons, jungle cats, striped hyena, cobra, monitor lizard and many more. Royal Bengal tiger and one horned rhinoceros are the main attraction of the national park.
Likewise, chitwan is one of the famous destination for bird watching tour hence is home to several bird species like Kingfisher, hornbills, grey headed eagles, sun birds, fly catchers, peafowls, geese, parakeets and so on.
Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park is relaxing and exciting nature experience along the Rapti River as you surround yourself in the ambience of wild habitat. The tall grassland, in between wetlands and lakes are the genuine happiness provider when you see rhinoceros chilling in the water. Jungle Safari in Chitwan is a perfect way to really get acquainted with the natural wild life and biodiversity of Nepal in the luxurious and comfortable way.
The best time to travel Chitwan National Park is autumn (Sept-November), winter (Dec-Feb) and early summer (Mar-May) when the weather is warm and dry.
If interested to visit Chitwan National Park, please click HERE to look at the program offered by Himalayan Social Journey.
2) Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park is second most travelled destination for jungle safari in Nepal after Chitwan National Park. The national park was established in 1988. The national park is also known as Royal Bardia National Park. Bardia National Park is largest national park of Nepal.
The national park is located in the far western Nepal and bordered by River Karnali in the west, the churia range in the north. The Babai River flows through the river providing excellent habitat to the plants and animals of the park.
Jungle Safari in Bardia national park is one of the best trip since the national has kept its natural beauty intact. Therefore, the park is undisturbed and unspoiled. The varied geographical factors together with thick cover of Sal, Savannah forests and grassland creates the perfect habitat for flora and fauna.
Bardia National Park is home to 30 different mammals, more than 250 species of Bird, varieties of reptiles and aquatic species. Some of the common animals found in the park are wild elephant, swamp deer, blackbuck, gharial, crocodile and mugger crocodile. If lucky, the gangetic dolphin can be spotted in the Karnali River.
Similarly, different species of birds like sarus crane, silver eared mesia, Bengal florican, lesser florican can be spotted.
The best time to visit Bardia National Park is autumn (Sept-November), winter (Dec-Feb) and early summer (Mar-May) when the weather is warm and dry.
If interested to visit Bardia National Park, please click HERE to look at the program offered by Himalayan Social Journey.
Jungle Safari in Nepal is a fun, adventurous and insightful trip out in the wild of Nepal.
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