Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park is one of the options along with Elephant Safari to explore the the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chitwan National Park. An open jeep with-out hood and 4x4 wheel drive into the park gives an opportunity to cover long distances in search of various wild animals including one-horn rhinoceros and even Royal Bengal Tiger.

There are two options for a jeep safari in the jungle. A short jeep safari lasts for four hours while other option is a full day jeep safari. Early mornings and late evening short jeep safaris for four hours are our recommendations. As a jeep can cover bigger area of the park, this safari has higher chances to spot the wild animals.

Riding an elephant through the silent jungles of Chitwan National Park catching wildlife by surprise is one of the most enduring experiences in Nepal.

Encounter with wildlife up-close on an elephant safari not only gives a feeling of being a Maharaja or a king but also is the most enjoyable way to explore the national park. An elephant exclusively for you along with the experienced naturalist takes you deep into the dense forests and grassy plains where it is difficult for jeep to go, even crossing many waterways to spot an endangered one-horned rhinoceros.

Flow along with the Rapti river in a traditional ‘dug out canoe offers close look at the crocodiles and wild animals that come to drink water at the banks.

Small canoe, rowed by an experienced boatman, on the Rapt River in Chitwan National Park is another option of exploring the wildlife in the national park. Usually, a canoe ride of about 2 hours during the day is best option to encounter marshy gharials basking the sun. Canoe ride also offers an excellent opportunity to watch rare species of birds who nestled in the marshy wetland of Chitwan National Park.

Chitwan National Park is perhaps the only place in the world where one is allowed to walk on foot in deep forest to understand and explore the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site.

A nature walk or jungle walk through dense forest around the natural habitat of the wild animals is a mesmerizing experience. This walk provides you with the ideal situation of viewing the wild animals very close. Bird Watching is always best on foot. Usually accompanied by two naturalists (one in front and other behind), the walk of around 7-8 kms / around 3 hours is an excellent opportunity to watch the different varieties of birds, both local and migratory, along with Greater one-horned rhinoceros.

Before you enter the park, you will have a safety brief which covers what to do in wildlife attack situations. However, important to note here is that hundreds of people walk in the big area of the park and do not come across troubles.

What could be more beautiful than seeing a baby and mother elephant? Of all the animals, elephant probably are the most graceful. They are huge yet so cute and their face is like smiling all the time. Located in Sauraha & Khorsor, two of the core zones, two Elephant breeding centers are set up to protect the endangered a animal and to increase the population of elephants in the region. There are often many baby elephants and a small museum. A visit to one of the elephant breeding center brings you close to them as you learn about their habits and all they can do for humans. Usually, the visit takes about an hour or so and is open all days of the week.

It is common to watch a marshy crocodile, Ghariyal basking in sun on the banks of Rapti river. Crocodile Hatching Farm, located at Kasara, of Chitwan National Park for the conservation of endangered Gangetic crocodiles. Here eggs are hatched, brought up, and released into rivers. The entire experience takes another 2 hours from your luxury resort in Chitwan - Taj Meghauli Serai.

Nepal is also home to indigenous tribe, Tharu who live in their villages near Chitwan National Park. Between the safaris or later in evening, visiting a Tharu home in a village is a unique experience as you get acquainted with rites & rituals, lifestyle & houses of them. Tharu tribe, by nature, is very welcoming and open to welcome people of other cultures.

For centuries, the Tharu tribe has lived very close to this protected area and hence their tradition reflects their intimate relationship with the natural world. Visit the Tharu village and share their world with them as you reach out to touch another culture. A walk in the village of traditional houses made of clay is the best option to have a closer look in the day to day life of this indigenous people.