Highlights:
- Visit one of the lowlands of the Terai Region of Nepal, Chitwan.
- Exhilarating Jeep Safari inside the Chitwan National Park for 4-5 hours to spot various flora and fauna.
- Tharu village Tour along with cultural performance.
- Explore the Elephant Breeding Center and Crocodile Breeding Center.
- Excellent opportunity for Wildlife photographers.
- Observe the crocodile and gharial from a closer distance during the Canoeing.
- Jungle walking Tour along with Bird Watching sightseeing, a paradise for bird lovers.
Overview:
Chitwan Jungle Safari in Nepal is an exclusive tour of Chitwan National Park, one of Nepal's World Heritage Sites. Established in 1973 AD, the national park is most popular for several endangered species and vegetation. Covering an area of 932 sq. Km, the Chitwan National Park Lies in the Subtropical Inner Core of the Terai Region of Nepal at Chitwan District.
A three—to four-day tour to the West of Kathmandu Valley is an excellent journey to encounter the rich bio-diversity and culture of the Tharu Community. This tour allows you to witness endangered wild animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger,Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Musk Deer, Chital, Sambar, Grey Langur, One-horn rhino, and different breeds of Elephant. The Chitwan National Park consists of 56 species of mammals, 543 species of birds, 590 species of butterflies, 47 species of reptiles, and around 50 wild Elephants.
Besides the wildlife adventure, discovering the Tharu Community is equally rewarding. Visit the village of Tharu People and learn their way of living, culture, traditions, and lifestyle. This perfect mixture of wildlife tours and Tharu culture is the major highlight of this Chitwan Jungle Safari in Nepal. Visitors of any age group from kids to old age people can do this tour without any difficulties.
Also, after the Chitwan Jungle Safari, if you have enough time, you can extend your trip to the Himalayas of Nepal. Overland Trek Nepal offers demanding treks in Nepal such as Manaslu Circuit Trek,Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Poon Hill Trek, and many more. Travelers can easily do these trekking after completing the safari in Chitwan. For more details feel free to contact us or email us.
What to do in Chitwan Jungle Safari?
Well, Chitwan Jungle Safari in Nepal is mostly famous for its several activities in the dense forest of Chitwan National Park. Depending on the number of days, the activity begins right after the visitors check into the lodge/hotel.
The most popular Chitwan safari activities are mentioned below:
- Canoeing
- Jungle Walk Tour
- Tharu Village Tour
- Bird-watching sightseeing
- Elephant Breeding Center visit
- Crocodile Breeding Center Visit
- Elephant Safari
- Jeep Safari
- Tharu Cultural Program Show
Above mentioned are the most common activities that can be done during the Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour. However, besides these, extra activities such as Jungle Camping inside Chitwan National Park, spending nights in Tharu Village Homestay, visiting Maulakalika Mandir, and many more.
How long is Jungle Safari in Chitwan?
The duration of the Chitwan Jungle Safari depends on your time. Generally, the 2-night 3-Day Chitwan Tour Package is most popular among visitors. This package allows you to explore the National Park without any rush and get an opportunity to do all the activities.
Besides this, there are two other package options, a 1-night 2-day Chitwan Package and a 3-night 4-day Chitwan Tour Package. A 2 days Chitwan Package is for those who have a very short time to explore the Chitwan National Park. Whereas, the 3-night 4-day Chitwan Tour package is for those who want to spend some extra days in Chitwan and discover the Tharu Villages.
Tharu Cultural Sights of Chitwan
Chitwan Tour is not only about wildlife but also about experiencing the Indigenous Community of Tharu People. It allows you to step into their community and explore the sights of their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. During the Village Tour, interact with them, and witness their agricultural practices, and their daily activities. Also, on this tour, you will visit the Tharu Cultural Program where the people of the Tharu Community Display their cultural dances and songs and you can even participate in it too.
Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari in Chitwan
Well, during the Chitwan Tour, visitors will have the option to choose between Jeep Safari or Elephant Back Safari. However, our suggestion to the visitors would be to take a Jeep Safari Tour in Chitwan rather than doing a safari on the back of the Elephant.Jeep safari allows you to get deep inside the National Park and provides you with enough time to encounter wildlife. Moreover, Jeep Safari is safer if there is any kind of risk of animal attacks.
Best 2 night 3 days Chitwan Jungle safari package price
The 2-night 3-day Chitwan Package Tour cost starts from $150 to $1200 per person. And, of course, the cost depends on the type of Chitwan Hotels, transportation, and flight you prefer during your stay. Other than that, the cost includes Transportation by Tourist Bus, meals, accommodation, activities, and a Chitwan National Park Tour Guide. However, for an Indian citizen, the cost of a 2-night 3-day Chitwan Package Price starts from INR 7000 to INR 16000.
1-night 2-day Chitwan Tour Itinerary with cost
This Package involves only a few activities because of the short time. It includes a short Jeep Safari/Elephant Safari, Jungle Walk, and Village Tour. The 1-night-2-day Chitwan Safari Cost starts from $100 to $1000 per person depending on the mode of transportation, accommodation, and activities you choose.
Trip Package Details Nationality-Wise
| For Foreign National per Person | 100 USD |
| For Indian National per Person | 7000 INR |
Likewise, for Indian Citizens, this package cost starts from INR 7000 to INR 10000 depending on the services included.
Day 01:
- Arrival and pick up following the transfer to the Hotel.
- Check-in at the reception, welcome drinks, and more towards your room.
- Briefing session with tour guide after being fresh.
- Lunch Time
- 3-hour Jeep Safari Tour
- Tharu Village Tour and Cultural Shows
- Dinner.
Day 02:
- Wake up call
- Tea/Coffee along with Breakfast
- Short Bird Watching Tour
- Departure
3 night 4-day Chitwan Safari Package Cost and Itinerary
The 3-night 4-day Chitwan Safari is more of a relaxation and taking your time to explore around the Chitwan National Park. Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural heritage of Chitwan during your 4 days stay in Sauraha. The 3-night 4-day Chitwan Safari Tour cost starts from $250 to $1500 depending on the level of services you prefer.
Trip Package Details Nationality-Wise
| For Foreign National per Person | 250 USD |
| For Indian National per Person | 13000 INR |
Similarly, for Indian citizens, this package price starts from INR 13000 to INR 20000, similar to the level of service Indian Citizen prefers.
Day 01:
- Pick up from the arrival point and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle
- Check in at reception along with welcome drinks and move towards your room.
- Briefing session with tour guide after being freshened up.
- Lunch
- Tharu Village Tour
- Sunset View on the Narayani River Side
- Tharu Cultural Program Show
- Dinner
Day 02:
- Wake up call
- Breakfast along with Tea/Coffee
- Canoe Ride and Elephant Breeding Center Visit
- Elephant Back Safari
- Dinner
Day 03:
- Wake up Call
- Breakfast with Tea/Coffee
- Jeep Drive inside the National Park for 4-5 Hours
- Lunch
- Refreshment
- Dinner
Day 04:
- Wake up Call
- Tea/Coffee
- Birdwatching sightseeing
- Breakfast
- Departure
Note: All the Chitwan Tour Package costs above mentioned are subject to change according to the service, transportation, level of accommodation, itinerary, and other aspects.
