Nepal’s rich bio-diversity makes it ideal as an eco-tourism destination and just excellent for hiking in Jungle Safari in Nepal.
In the world map, Nepal is actually very small. In fact, it covers just 0.1% of the global area. However, the fact that 3.2% and 1.1% of the world’s known flora and fauna, respectively, are found in Nepal says a lot about its biodiversity.
Just as the Himalayas are famous for trekking and mountaineering activities, the Terai low land tropical jungle deserves to be just as famous as it has one of the best wildlife habitats in the subcontinent making it ideal for jungle safari activities.
Nepal has a total of 9 National Parks, 3 wildlife reserves, 6 conservation areas, and 1 hunting reserve covering a total of 28,999 sq. km which is 19.7 % of the country’s total land.
Jungle Safari Activities in Nepal
Nepal is home to several species of birds and animals. The climatic change also favors the existence of unique wildlife in several parts of Nepal. About 45% of Nepal’s total area is covered with forest. Statistics say that there are over 850 species of birds and 185 species of mammals in Nepal.
There is a huge scope for Jungle safari as an adventurous activity for both domestic and foreign tourists. Especially if you are a nature-loving person, you may find a sense of fulfillment by walking the jungles of Nepal.
Jungle Safari in Nepal is in the National park and wildlife reserve area is mainly covering by Sal forest with a well-balanced mixture of grassland, tropical, savannah, and riverine forest.
You can ride on elephant back or drive four-wheeler to view wildlife and their habitats, can either canoe or enjoy bird-watching. Definitely, you can have the most memorable nature walks, village and cultural tours, bird watching excursions and so on.
You can see wild life such as Swamp Deer, Black Buck, Musk Deer, Blue Bull, Royal Bengal Tiger, Mugger Crocodiles and Gharial, Asiatic Wild Buffalo and many other endangered species of animals, birds and so on.
Popular Destinations for Jungle Safari in Nepal
Chitwan National Park
Bardia National Park
Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari
Chitwan National Park, Jungle Safari, Nepal, Easy Summit Trek
Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal and boasts a beautiful setting and abundant wildlife. Established in 1973, this park covers an area of 932 km² (360 m²) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal. The altitude varies from 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 m (2,674 ft) higher up in the Churia Hills in the south.
Chitwan National Park is home to many endangered animals, such as the greater one horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, fresh water gangetic dolphin and others. In addition, four types of deer, two types of monkeys, wild boar, sloth bear, elephant and leopard can also be found here.
Chitwan National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers. It has recorded 634 species of birds, including the most endangered Bengal florican, great pied hornbill and many reptiles, amphibians and fish.
We offer you the best of Chitwan – a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of numerous kinds. Chitwan jungle safari offers you exciting activities and adventures like jungle safari on elephant back, jungle walk, canoe ride, jeep drive, bathing and swimming with elephants and much more.
Here’s the details of Jungle Excursion at Chitwan National Park.
Jungle Excursion Cost, Details, Itinerary
Chitwan National Park Entry Fee
Nepali SAARC National Foreigners Below 10 Years At the Entry Point
NRs. 150 per day per entry NRs. 1000 per person per day NRs. 2000 per person per day Free
Elephant Safari Inside Chitwan National Park
Foreigners: US $ 35 per person and National Park Permit which is mandatory
Maximum: 4 people on one elephant
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Elephant Safari Inside Community Forest
Foreigner: US $ 30 per person on sharing Basis and National Park Permit which is mandatory
SAARC: NRS 2600 per person and National Park Permit which is mandatory
Nepalese: NRS 1850 per person and National Park Permit which is mandatory
Maximum: 4 people on one elephant
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Reserve( solo) Elephant Ride US $ 100 for 1.5 hours journey plus National Park Permit
Tower Night Stay Inside Jungle
US $ 50 per person + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Packed Dinner will be served at this price
Min Pax: 2, Single Need to pay additional USD 20
Elephant Feeding Package
US $ 10 per person
Duration: 1 hour
Chitwan Jeep Safari
Full Day Reserve Jeep Safari
US $ 240 + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Includes: Private Jeep and a guide for whole day. Normally Starts at 7 AM.
Half Day reserve Jeep Safari
US $ 180 + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Includes: Private Jeep and a guide for half day. Normally Starts at 7 AM and 1 PM
Sharing Basis Jeep Safari
US $ 30 per person + National Park Permit of which is mandatory.
Includes: Shared base Jeep and a guide for half day. Starts at 1 PM.
Bird Watching Tour
US $ 80 per person + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Duration: 4 hours
At least 3-4 hours bird-watching trip to spot more than 250 species of birds
Canoe Ride + Short Jungle Walk and Elephant Breeding Center Cost
US $ 20 per person + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Duration: 2-3 hours where it’s preferred on morning or afternoon.
Tharu Village Tour in Ox Cart
US $ 10 per person
Duration: 1-2 hour / Minimum: 2 people required
Chitwan Elephant Bathing
US $ 5 per person which will be done for 5-10 minutes and starts at 11:00 AM on the bank of Rapti river. You can enjoy taking pictures in free during this bathing.
Bis Hajari Taal (20 Thousand Lake) Tour
Jeep Drive: US $ 30 per person Minimum: 4 people require a guided tour
Bicycle Tour: US $ 20 per person (Min. People not required)
Duration: 3-4 hours
Long Day Canoe Ride and Crocodile Breeding Center Visit
US $ 60 per person and National Park Permit of US $ 20 which is mandatory
Duration: Whole Day Excursion with Naturalist
Jungle Walk inside Chitwan National Park
US $ 80 per person + National Park Permit which is mandatory
Duration: Whole Day Excursion with Naturalist
Minimum: 2 people required