Chitwan is situated in Rapti valley in subtropical land of Terai. It cover an area of 932 sq. km. The rugged Churia hills, sal forests, grassland and reverine forests, swamps and lakes provides excellent habitats for an unusually rich variety of large mammals. It is one of the few remaining habitat of Royal Bengal tiger and great one horned rhinoceros. Small herd of wild elephants are occasionally seen. About 309 species of birds including gangetic dolphin, waterfowl - both migratory and residential, and two species of crocodile are found in the park. There are scientific research projects funded by WWF (World Wild Life Fund) and international organization to understand ecology, behavior and preserve species like rhino, tiger and deer. There is breeding center for nearly extinct ghariel crocodile.

Itinerary

Day 01: Pick-up by Landrover or elephants at the roadside village of Sunachuri which is 2.5 km from our Resort. Upon arrival, lunch will be served, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.

4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on elephant to explore jungle and wildlife the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
Dinner in the central dining hall.

7:00 PM: Slide presentation. One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Royal Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome. Dinner in the central dining hall.

Day 02:

5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and riverine jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.

8:30 AM: Breakfast

9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stables.(For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants)

1.00 PM: Lunch at the poolside terrace.
Remaining hours before the afternoon program: take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Hammocks and the library are at your disposal.

4:00 PM: Canoeing: A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to the Resort through the Jungle.

7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire.

Day 03 :

5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.

8.00 AM: Breakfast

9.00 AM: Departure to the return journey to Kathmandu