The Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour begins with a 5-6 hours bus ride from Kathmandu/Pokhara to Chitwan. After your arrival in Chitwan you will be provided with some time to rest and freshen up before your lunch. The activities here after depends upon the number of days and option you choose and select while booking the tour.
Usually, with 3/4 days option the first afternoon begins with a tour around the ethnic Tharu village. You will then be enjoying the evening with a beautiful sunset and Tharu cultural programme.
The next day begins with a dugout canoe for traversing the northern Rapti River, a home to crocodiles. Jungle walk here after will take you to the Elephant Breeding Centre. The deep jungle safari then begins later in the afternoon with either an elephant ride or a jeep ride inside the Chitwan National Park. The safari allows you to a possible sighting of Royal Bengal Tiger, wild bear and one horned rhino. On your way you will also be passing through Gharial Breeding Centre.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu/Pokhara to Chitwan (Min Altitude: 415 m / 1362 ft)
On day one you will be taking a 5-6 hours drive from Kathmandu / Pokhara to Chitwan. Here you will be enjoying a sunset with an ethnic Tharu cultural programme in the evening. A hotel in Chitwan will be your halt for the night.
Accommodation: Hotel Parkland or Similar
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Note: For travellers with 2-Days option will go for a elephant jungle safari in the afternoon.
Day 2 : Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park (Min Altitude: 415 m / 1362 ft)
On day two you will be on a Jungle Safari inside the Chitwan National Park. Here you will be enjoying a Jeep ride (excluded during monsoon) / Elephant ride deep into the buffer area of the forest with a chance to sight wild animals including Royal Bengal Tiger, wild Elephants and One Horned Rhino among others. Additionally you will also visit the Elephant Breeding Centre and Gharial (Crocodile) Breeding Centre on your way. The same hotel again will then be your halt for the night.
Accommodation: Hotel Parkland or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Note: Travellers with 2-Days option will return back to Kathmandu.
Day 3 : Jungle Tower Night (Min Altitude: 415 m / 1362 ft)
On day three you will be on an extra jeep/elephant safari inside the unexplored area of Chitwan National Park. Later in the afternoon after your lunch, you will be driven to the jungle tower inside the core area of the forest. Here you will be staying for the night to experience the real wildlife activities.
Accommodation: Hotel Parkland or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Note: Travellers with 3-Days option will return back to Kathmandu.
Day 4 : Drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara (Max Altitude: 1350 m / 4430 ft)
On day four, you will be on a 5-6 hours bus ride back to Kathmandu/Pokhara. The travellers will have complimentary hotel transfers in Kathmandu but should manage it by themselves in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast
