Nepal is not only a popular trekking destination or mountaineering hub but also offers other adventure activities like wildlife safaris. The landscapes of Nepal are divided into three sections with Himalayas, the mid-hills and valleys and the Terai plains. The low lands of Terai altitude reach as low as 100 meters where a sub-tropical climate exits. Sub-tropical monsoon forests cover some sections of the Terai region like the Chitwan or Bardia district. These forested areas are inhabited by numerous wildlife and many species of birds. Wildlife and jungle safaris are popular activities in these sub-tropical jungles.
Chitwan and Bardia National Parks protect the fragile ecosystem of these areas. Wildlife Safaris include many activities such as elephant or jeep safari, jungle walks, bird watching, canoeing, village walks to observe the lifestyle of the indigenous community of Tharu people. Chitwan National Park is considered one of the finest wildlife reserves in South Asia.
Jungle dwellers via elephant or jeep safari can spot many animals and mammals in the wild like deer, monkeys, crocodiles, wild boar, leopard, Asian one-horned rhinoceros and if luck favors ‘the Royal Bengal Tiger’.
Accommodation facilities in Chitwan are also abundant from homestays to tourist-class hotels/jungle camps and even luxury jungle resorts with the best amenities.
Widlife safari in Nepal offers a great opportunity to explore the sub-tropical jungles in Nepal and encounter a diverse array of wildlife in their natural habitats.