Everest Region Annapurna Region Remote Region Wild Life Rafting India Tebit Bhutan

Tour deep jungle on the back of an elephant for a taste of Nepal's wild side.

DURATION: 3 DAYS
DEPARTS FROM KATHMANDU OR CAN JOIN FROM POKHARA

The thick jungles of the Royal Chitwan National Park (area 932 sq km) shelter a wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds. Endangered beasts such as the one-horned rhino and the Royal Bengal tiger prowl through the foliage. Gharial crocodiles lurk in the waters of the rivers that course through here. And hundreds of species of birds criss-cross the skies overhead.

Our elephant-back safari takes you through this wildlife haven for a close encounter with the denizens of the jungle in their natural habitat. Bird watchers can look forward to an exciting outing. Nepal is home to more than 800 species of birds, or nearly as many species as found in the whole of North America. The excursions can be conducted on elephant-back or four-wheel drive jeeps. There are trained naturalists to guide and inform you. Side trips to surrounding villages offer a fascinating insight into the culture and lifestyle of the local Tharu people.