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Wildlife Jungle Safari in
Nepal
Nepal
is known throughout the world for its Himalayan mountains and
its long history of mountaineering. But the little known plains
in the south locally called the terai plays host to a
large number of wild animals, exotic birds and fearsome
reptiles, which few in the west are aware of. With a large part
of the country now devoted to conservation, the safety of the
animals seems guaranteed. There are eight national parks, four
wildlife reserves, three conservation areas and one hunting
reserve where tourists can observe wildlife. Here is your chance
to encounter wild animals in their natural habitat and within
short distances from the capital city, Kathmandu. Nepal’s
safari camps are known for their high standards of service and
easy access.
Nepal
has one of the world’s best habitats for the endangered
species, the Royal Bengal tiger and the Greater One-horned
rhinoceros. Besides these there are other endangered species
though more elusive and rarely seen: the snow leopard, red
panda, blue sheep to name a few. Other animals found in Nepal
are bear, several species of deer, wild elephants, will
buffaloes, blackbuck, monkeys, wild boar, hyena, wolf, jackals,
etc. Among the reptiles found is the Gharial crocodile, Marsh
mugger, monitor lizards, turtles, pythons, cobras and many
species of other snakes. Besides the mammals and reptiles, more
than 800 species of birds (see bird watching) and a large
variety of butterflies have been recorded in Nepal.
Safari
in the national parks:
Nepal’s
national parks provide an excellent opportunity for observing
wildlife in their natural habitat. Within Royal Chitwan
National Park there are many safari camps that make all
arrangements for a safari. There are more facilities outside the
park. In the Royal Bardia National Park in western Nepal,
all the safari camps are outside the park except for one tented
camp that sits perched on the bank of the Karnali river.
Accommodation, food, transport and all other requirements
are taken care of. While in the park there are many ways to see
the animals in the wild. The best means is on elephant back. The
elephant has the incredible ability to walk through practically
anything, except trees. Then there are the jeep drives and a
trip down the river on a rubber raft or wooden dug out canoes.
Each has its own advantages with the elephants taking you deeper
into the forest. On foot, you can go for nature walks, bird
watching excursions or an educative tour of the villages. The
Tharu people living in the surrounding villages have a rich
culture. Their stick dances and festivals are enthralling. To
observe a festival one has to arrive at the right time but
cultural dances are arranged for the benefit of visitors
according to your schedule.
A
trip to the national parks can be combined with a trek or a
rafting trip adding more adventure and fun. The best time to
visit the national parks in the terai is during late autumn and
the winter months, ideally between October and March.
The cost and Safari details are available on your request.
Please Click here or just drop us
an email to : suryaktm@mos.com.np
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