Chitwan National Park is one the most popular wildlife parks in South Asia. It is the best park for those who dream to see wild animals, green forest, and the flat landscape of Nepal. This national park was declared a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979.
This national park is located in a natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of fauna, and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park.
The park is especially renowned for its protection of the one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, and Gharial crocodile. This park covers around 932 sq. km area and is 165 km far from Kathmandu.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Chitwan (five to seven hours)
At around 06:30 in the morning, Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Private Limited will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the bus station. You will travel to Chitwan by a private vehicle. After arrival at Chitwan National Park, you'll check in and have lunch at the hotel. After lunch, there will be briefing by the tour guide on the arranged programs.
In the afternoon, you will be brought to nearby ethnic Tharu Village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. You'll also stop by the national park visitor’s center, wherein you can learn more about the history of the Chitwan and about wildlife. Then, you will have a sunset view tour from the bank of Rapti River.
Day 2: Chitwan National Park day tour
After breakfast in the morning, you'll go on a canoe ride along the Rapti River. It will be an excellent opportunity for bird watching and for seeing the two rare species of crocodiles, the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial. Plus, you'll have a jungle walk.
After lunch in the afternoon, there will be a jeep safari, which will be an excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhino, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear, and the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home. You will also enjoy a boat ride in Karnali and Geruwa Rivers.
Day 3: Chitwan to Kathmandu / Pokhara
After breakfast in the morning at around 09:00, you will be taken back to either Kathmandu or Pokhara.