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The Royal Chitwan National Park has 6 premier jungleresorts scattered inside its boundaries. These secluded resorts are the perfect place to experience the true safari atmosphere of the Terai. All the jungle activities are just a step away and there's always a chance to spot wildlife. The resorts have offer individual cottages with a scenic view. You will be in the heart of the park surrounded by the soothing jungles of Nepal.

Royal Bardia National Park is smaller than Chitwan but houses the same exotic animals and jungle environment of the Terai. Bardia is more isolated than Chitwan, Which is why it has fewer resorts and fewer visitors. But this also adds to the excitement of exploring this jungle. All resorts border the boundary of the park and numerous jungle activities are possible. The resorts are extremely pleasant and enjoyable and offer Bardia as their front yard.

Activities There are a wide variety of jungle activities available in both parks. Elephant rides are the best way to explore the jungle and search for wildlife. Jeep safaris are also available for those who don't feel like riding atop an elephant. Others might enjoy a jungle walk with an experienced guide who can tell you all about the wildlife and vegetation that is unique to the Terai region. Canoeing on the Rapti or Narayani rivers is a great way to see the many different bird species of Chitwan. And there's always the rare chance that you can see the elusive freshwater Gangetic dolphins that inhabit the rivers. All of these activities are included in your jungle package.

ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Location : Royal Chitwan National Park, the oldest national park in Nepal, is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal. The park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.

Area : 932 sq.kms

Background : Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) has long been one of the country’s treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner Terai. The area comprising the Tikauli forest - from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat - extending over an area of 175 sq. km. was declared Mahendra Mriga Kunj (Mahendra Deer Park) by the late King Mahendra in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti River was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. The area was gazetted as the country’s first national park in 1973. Recognizing its unique ecosystems of international significance, UNESCO declared RCNP a World Heritage Site in 1984.

In 1996, an area of 750 sq. km surrounding the park was declared a buffer zone which consists of forests and private lands. The park and the local people jointly initiate community development activities and manage natural resources in the buffer zone. His Majesty’s Government has made a provision of plowing back 30-50 percent of the park revenue for community development in the buffer zone.

Features : the park covers pristine area with a unique ecosystem of significant value to the world. It contains the Churiya hills, ox- bow lakes and flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. Approximately 70% of the park vegetation is sal forest. The remaining vegetation types include grassland (20%), riverine forest (7%), and sal with chirpine (3%), the latter occurring at the top of the Churiya range. The riverine forests consist mainly of khair, sissoo and simal. The grassland forms a diverse and complex community with over 50 species. The Saccharun species, often called elephant grass, can reach 8m.in height. The shorter grasses such as Imperata are useful for thatch roofs.

Here are more than 43 species of mammals in the park. The park is especially renowned for the endangered one -horned rhinoceros, the tiger and the gharial crocodile along with as gaur, wild elephant, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard and python. Other animals found in the park include the sambar, chital, hog eer, barking deer, sloth bear, palm civet, langur and rhesus monkey.

The are over 450 species of birds in the park. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican , giant hornbill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Common birds seen in the park include the peafowl red jungle fowl, and different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and woodpeckers. The best time for bird watching is March and December. More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles occur in the park, some of which are the marsh crocodile, cobra, green pit viper and various species of frogs and tortoises.

The park is actively engaged in the scientific studies of several species of wild fauna and flora.

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ROYAL BARDIA NATIONAL PARK

Location : Royal Bardiya National Park is situated in the mid far western Terai, east of the Karnali River.

Area : 968 sq.kms

Features : the park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai. About 70% of the park is covered with dominantly sal forest with the balance a mixture of grassland, savannah and riverine forest. The savannah and riverine forest. The approximately 1500 people who used to live in this valley have been resettled elsewhere. Since farming has ceased in the Babai valley, natural vegetation is regenerating, making it an area of prime habitat for wildlife.

The park provides excellent habit for endangered animals like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile and Gengetic dolphin, Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 200species of birds many snakes, lizards and fish have been recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats. A good number of resident and migratory birds are found in the park.

ACTIVITIES :- There are a wide variety of jungle activities available in both parks. Elephant rides are the best way to explore the jungle and search for wildlife. Jeep safaris are also available for those who don't feel like riding atop an elephant. Others might enjoy a jungle walk with an experienced guide who can tell you all about the wildlife and vegetation that is unique to the Terai region. Canoeing on the Rapti or Narayani rivers is a great way to see the many different bird species of Chitwan. And there's always the rare chance that you can see the elusive freshwater Gangetic dolphins that inhabit the rivers. All of these activities are included in your jungle package.

Canoe Trip :- In dugout canoe on either the Rapti or the Budhi Rapti river which border the national park. there are chances to see two types of crocodile ,the Gharial and Mash Mugger basking on the river bank. other wildlife ,especially birds are an additional interest.

Bird watching :- we are specialist in the birds of Nepal. Active member of the birds society of Nepal are employees in the Hotel. The park is a habitat for over 450 residential and migratory species. Many are threatened ,e.g the great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks etc. A bird watching tour with our naturalists will be a memorable experience.

Elephant Breeding Center :- It is believed that the elephant breeding center outside the park here is one of the only two in the world, another being in Shri Lanka. Guests here can occasionally see the love making on the elephants. The great and additional source of eye feast is the sight of the baby elephant in the company of its parents.

Jungle Drive :- this jungle drive is for those not relishing the foot walk takes the rests from the park at Sauraha to the Park's headquarters at Kasara. The use of a motor transport does not mar the fun in anyway.

Village tour :- Tharus are the indigenous inhabitants of the Terai. We offer guided culture tours to meet the people and experience their traditional self sufficient way of life. at the hotel we feature Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional moments and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display.

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