Nepal Jungle Safari Tour

The Jungle Safari is a journey that takes you through unexplored and unspoiled trails in protected areas. Jungle Safaris was initiated as an adventure for the then Royal family of Nepal. However, they have become one of the most lucrative travel options. National parks, conservation areas, and wildlife reserves are excellent destinations for Jungle Safaris. As such, Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park are two of the most prominent options for Jungle Safari. In these national parks, you can explore nature by walking, via a jeep, or even on the back of an elephant. Seeing wild creatures in their homegrown territory or getting lost in the waterways of these forested areas, Jungle Safari allows you to witness the true natural wilderness.

An experienced guide with a vast knowledge of the landscapes and wild animals will usually accompany your journey on an elephant's back or a 4WD jeep. Jungle Safari Packages incorporate various Safari Exercises such as canoeing, scenery walking, and bird watching. It also gives the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the highest grasslands in the world. Journey through the tropical woods with a wide range of wildlife, including rare species like the Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros.

Now, we look closer into two prime locations for jungle safari adventures in Nepal.

• Chitwan National Park
• Bardia National Park

Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

If you are a natural living enthusiast, Chitwan National Park is the destination you must not miss during your visit to Nepal. Situated in central-southern Nepal, Chitwan National Park covers an area of 93,200 hectares and reaches out to four districts: Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Parsa, and Makawanpur. Set up in 1973, the national park has a very significant role in the conservation of Flora and Fauna in Nepal. It is also one of Nepal's two natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Chitwan National Park is famous for Wildlife Safari, Bird Watching, and Tiger Tracking in Nepal. Elephant Safari inside Chitwan National Park is one of the attractions of this park. Next to Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari is another mainstream attraction in Chitwan. On the Jungle Safari of this UNESCO world heritage site, you can enjoy the sights of flora and fauna. You can spot One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sloth Bear, and Leopard alongside various reptiles and birds on the jungle safari. The park is home to more than 68 mammals, 544 species of birds, and 55 species of reptiles and amphibians. Compared to jungle safaris worldwide, Chitwan Jungle Safari is one of the least expensive.

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Jungle walk-in Chitwan

Along with the Jungle Safari, travelers can also engage in several other activities. Canoeing on the Rapti River is a popular sport, and so is bird watching. Elephant Breeding Center is another must-visit in the location in Chitwan National Park. Similarly, the Tharu cultural programs and cuisines complement the Jungle Safari. Chitwan Jungle Safari offers a mix of nature and the wild and hints at numerous other exciting activities.

Bardiya Jungle Safari

Royal Bengal tiger in Bardiya

Bardiya National Park is located in the southwestern part of Terai in Nepal and covers roughly 968 sq. km of territory. The park lies in the remote, undisturbed wild environment of Terai. Bardiya National Park is also visited less frequently than Chitwan National Park. Thus, nature is still pristine and more fantastic than the Chitwan National Park. The Karnali River accompanies Bardiya National Park to the west, Churia to the north, and the Babai streams straightforwardly through the park. The national park has also made acclaimed efforts to increase the country's tiger population.

Bardiya Jungle Safari explores the wild Tropical Jungles in the Bardiya National Park. One of the unexplored forested areas in the country, Bardiya Jungle Safari is mainly known for the sightings of the Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros. Besides these endangered species, the national park is also home to about 839 species of flora and 642 species of fauna, including mammals, reptiles, and water creatures. The national park has animals like tigers, blackbuck antelopes, wild elephants, and many more. The famous river of Karnali is home to the swamp mugger crocodile, the Gharial crocodile, and the Gangetic Dolphin. Similarly, the jungle safari also allows you to enjoy a variety of bird species like Bengal Florican, Sarus Crane, fish eagles, crested serpent eagles, and goshawk, among others. All in all, the national park houses more than 250 sorts of bird species.

Thus, Bardiya National Park stands out among the most undisturbed regions in the Terai and is a haven for Jungle Safari. However, there are several other activities that you can couple with the Bardia Jungle Safari. Crocodile Conservation Area is a prominent tourist destination in the national park. Likewise, boat rides and bird watching are other popular options. Many travelers also enjoy the opportunity to witness the Gangetic Dolphins. Finally, the Tharu cultural dances are perfect to couple with the Bardia Jungle Safari.

Conclusion

Jungle Safari in Nepal is a unique take on witnessing the natural beauty of Nepal. While the Himalayas are ideal for those who want a taste of treks and mountaineering, Jungle Safari is a more accessible and shorter venture into nature. With a mesmerizing wilderness and diverse flora and fauna, the Terai plains are the best choices for Jungle Safari. With an adventurous Jungle Safari and other activities, you are guaranteed a memorable experience. Choose your destination and enjoy the Jungle Jafari of southern Nepal.