Chitwan, to reiterate, comes from the full name Chituwa Ban, meaning 'Leopard Forest'. It is also believed to have originated from Chitta Ban, or 'Heart or deep of the jungle'. Another legend has it that the name of this tropical valley comes from Sita Ban, meaning 'Sita/s forest'. Sita was the consort of Lord Ram, the hero of the great Hindu epic Ramayana. Royal Chitwan National Park was officially established in 1973. It was included as a World Heritage Site in 1984 in recognition of its focus on people-and-park harmony and the contributions it has made to the replication model on conservation and sustainable development inand the world. The Park is situated 140 kms south west of the Kathmandu valley in the fertile Chitwan Valley. It covers an area of approximately 932 sq. km. Two rivers, Narayani and Rapti, drain the park. The park covers sub-tropical jungles, elephant grasslands, hilly areas and floodplains. With an average rainfall of about 2,400-mm annually, the Royal Chitwan National Park is a paradise for animals and birds. Some of the rare species of animals found there are the Asian one horned rhino, gharial and mugger crocodiles, leopard, and the rare Royal Bengal tiger. Chitwan is also a sanctuary for more than 450 species of birds. It is also a favorite transit territory for migratory birds such as cranes and ducks which come here, some from as far as Siberia and Tibet, to inhabit the numerous lakes and ponds of the park and its range in the winter months. This makes the park a perfect host for bird watchers and nature lovers.


Tour Package to Chitwan ( Sauraha) 2 Nights / 3 Days

Day : 1 Early morning Drive to Chitwan by tourist bus . Start from kantipath 7.00 Am and reach there at 2.00 Pm. Hotel check in and be frest. At the evening tharu cultural show.

Day : 2 Breakfast at 5.30 - 600 and leave to Jungle safary on Elephant riding in the Jungle and return to hotel. Be frest and have lunch. Take rest and leave for cannoning and to visit elephant breading center and sight seeing.

Day: 3 Breakfast and leave for Kathmandu at 10.00 Am and reach to Kathmandu at 4.00 Pm.

Cost includes: Accommodation in double -bed with attached bathroom (running hot & cold water) two-way tourist bus ticket.

Three meals: breakfast lunch & dinner with safari activities.

Cost does not include: Beverages & expenses of any personal nature.

Kathmandu/Chitwan - 3 Night /4 days
Day 1
Arrive at Chitrasari, Reception By Gaida naturalist. Transfer to the lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the aftenoon programme and the lodge facilities.
Lunch at the central dining restaurant “Golghar” A talk on the elephants by our naturalists at the elephant stable. Jungle safari on elephant back. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys and many other smaller mammals. Alide show presentation about the natural history and flora and fauna of the national park. Dinner

Day 02
Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature Walk. An excellent opportunity to see a great many of those over 500 different species of birdswhich have made chitwan their home.
Breakfast
Dugout canoe ride along the dungre/Rapti River. An excellent Oppurtunity for bird watching and to see the 2 rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating Gharial. One hour walk through the jungle to our Jungle camp (elderly people or those unable to walk will be picked up by land rover) Lunch Jungle excursion through the sal Forest and mixed forest for more wildlife viewing Walk/drive back to the Lodge. A cultural dance presented by the local Tharu Villagers. A typical Nepalese buffet dinner

Day 03
Normal Programme
Wake up call. Te/Coffee. Elephant Safari, nature walk or at leisure.
Breakfast
Jungle drive approx.36 km round trip to Kasara Gharial Hatchery (Park Headquarter).
Lunch
Village Walk; A conducted tour to the nearby ethnic Tharu village
A slide show presentation about the natural history of the national park.
Dinner

Day 4
Wake up call for elephant safari, nature walk or at leisure
Breakfast
Departure from the Lodge for onward Journey

Kathmandu/Chitwan - 5 Nights/6 Days
Day 01-Kathmandu
Arrive Tribhuvan International Airprot in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrive at Airport then transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 02- Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel.Full day sightseeing including
AM: visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath Known as Monkey Temple, The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu city including colorful Durbar Square, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.
PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the must sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03- Chitwan National Park.
Fly (35 minutes) or Drive (6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. Arrive Chitwan National Park. Jungle Safari., Overnight stay at Lodge.

Day 04- Chitwan National Park.
Full day jungle activities including Nature walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Boat ride, Bird watching, Tharu culture dance program etc. Overnight stay at Lodge.

Day 05- Kathmandu
Early morning wake up call and Nature walk. After breakfast, fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu,.Hotel check in. Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06- Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.

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