Discover Chitwan: 3 nights 4 days Tour

The first, and still the most popular, National Park in Nepal is Chitwan.  Created in 1973, it became a World Heritage Site in 1984.  So you can imagine its importance to the country’s landscape, and in more recent decades, to the tourism industry.  Home to some of the largest mammals on earth – the one-horned Asian rhinos, Asian elephants, and Royal Bengal Tigers – it is also home to many species of monkeys, deer, and smaller mammals. 

Although most of the park is flat, forest-covered land, it also takes in the Sivalik Hills and runs along the southern part of Nepal, bordering India to the south.  It is the traditional home to the Tharu people, most of whom were moved out when the park boundaries were set up.   

It has a sub-tropical climate, making it very hot in the dry and monsoon seasons.  Most of the forests are of sal trees and a large area of high grasses, traditionally cut and used as building materials for local houses. 

Because of its close location to Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park has grown as a popular tourist destination.  Originally it was more a place for wildlife enthusiasts, but as lodges and hotels became more comfortable, it became more attractive to all visitors. 

Activities 

There are many exciting activities available in Chitwan.  Or relax by the riverside and soak up the atmosphere of the jungle visible across the water.  The most popular activities include jungle walks, jeep safaris, and bird watching.  And everyone enjoys the local cultural tours and shows.

Accommodation

Green Park, Chitwan, is an extremely comfortable hotel that has been running for over six years in Chitwan. All the rooms have private bathrooms, such as tea and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning.  Its outside bar and swimming pool make it an ideal place to relax day and evening.  

Food is included in the package rate and combines Western, Nepali, and Indian cuisine.

How to Get There 

There is a tourist bus from Kathmandu to Chitwan, where you will be met by the hotel or the option of getting there by private car or flight. If you decide to fly, there is another hour of road travel once you reach Bharatpur airport.

By road Chitwan is around 5 hours’ drive.  By flight it takes around 20 minutes, plus that extra hour by road.

Chitwan Tour Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Chitwan – Arrival at the Resort. Enjoy Tharu Village

• Time: 3 to 4 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel

On arrival, enjoy some light refreshments while being briefed about the resort and the activities you will be experiencing. After lunch, there is a tour of the surrounding Tharu villages in the traditional manner – by a cart pulled by an ox!  This will give you a feel of how the locals lived before the park was established.

After dinner, retire to your very comfortable room.

Day 2: Chitwan National Park: Jeep Safari, Elephant Breeding Center

• Time: 7 to 8 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel

Breakfast is taken early so visitors can enjoy the early morning sounds of the jungle. 

Then it’s time for a jeep safari through the park with the possibility of spotting some large animals, such as the one-horned rhino and a tiger. If you are very lucky, you definitely will see varieties of deer and smaller mammals.  

Return to the resort for lunch before taking a canoe down the river.  This exciting trip takes place in a traditional dug-out canoe, and there are chances to see crocodiles and deer drinking by the riverbank.  

Before returning to the lodge, there is a trip to the elephant breeding center where the elephants are housed. 

This evening there is much excitement when a culture program comes to the resort. You will witness, and be obliged to join in, traditional Tharu dances such as the stick dance. This is a fantastic way to round off the day.  Dinner will be served at the end of the program.

Day 3: Breakfast Bird watching and say Good By to Chitwan

• Time: 3 to 4 hours

Tea and coffee are served to wake you up early before setting out for a bit of bird spotting.  There are around 500 species of birds in Nepal, most of which live around Chitwan National Park.  Even if you don’t think bird watching is for you, the sounds and colors of the birds against the forest’s peaceful backdrop are extraordinary. 

After a good breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the jungle and head onwards to your next destination.  

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