A few countries exist in the world as fascinating as Nepal. Compacted within its small area is a roster of highest mountains of the world, a collection of enchanting cultures and exquisite temples, thundering rivers, and far beyond your imagination - the thick tropical jungles holding a treasure of wildlife - the Royal Chitwan National Park, in the southern Terai belt (lowland) of Nepal. This is one of the most famous game parks in Asia for an abundance of rich wildlife.
Worried about malaria? No, Chitwan was declared malaria-free in 1960. You will see another visage of Nepal in this unique wild world. Excitement rises high in its wilderness. Who knows, may be you are only the fortunate generation to see the last surviving Great Asian One Horned Rhinoceros, elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted deer, the endangered Gharial and Marsh Magar and rich bird life.
You can track the animals from the top of our elephants or take jeep or go on foot with our skilled nature guide to explore the flora and fauna of Chitwan National Park. A traditional dug out canoe ride in search of Gharials and other aquatic life is simply great. Focus with your binoculars the amazing bird life of Chitwan. Chitwan is abundant with more than 545 different species of residential and migratory birds. Enjoy a cultural tour to the village of Tharu people, whose lifestyles has roots in an ethno-botany culture. This brings you back to human civilization of 100 years ago. You can take an elusive ox-cart ride to the elephant breeding farm where you will have opportunity to see how elephants mate, how pregnant females are nursed, how newly born babies are reared, trained and tamed.

Accessibility : Chitwan is within easy access. From Kathmandu, you can drive 5 hours or take a rafting trip down Trishuli River concluding in Chitwan. For travelers entering Nepal overland from India is via Sunauli, Birganj or Kakarbhitta, its better to stop in Chitwan instead making straight for Kathmandu. Chitwan is also accessible by a half-hour flight from Kathmandu.

What to bring : Chitwan has a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity throughout the year. In coldest Winter (December- January), the temperature falls to 2 or 3 degree Celsius at night and warm clothing is essential but surprisingly days are warm with temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degree Celsius. It is very hot and humid in May and June and one may feel like throwing clothes off. One should be very cautious with choice of colors of cloths. Green, blue or dark colored cloths (with long sleeves and full-length trousers) are recommended while you are in jungle safari excursions. Sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, insect repellents, flashlights and good walking shoes are other needs. In the rainy season -July, August and September, a raincoat is a must. Binoculars and some reference books on Chitwan's flora and fauna will be an advantage.