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is the home to variety of rare mammals, birds and
reptiles. A thrilling excursion into the deep forest
to view such wildlife and feral atmosphere will be
a remarkable experience forever.
Some of Nepal’s richest wildlife
habitats are now protected as national parks and wildlife
reserves, and can be toured by elephant, landrover,
and dugout canoe or on foot with licensed guides.
Jungle safari agent can arrange two to three days
or longer stays at Royal Chitwan national Park, the
most popular wildlife-viewing destination or at one
of the reserves out, cast or west (Koshi Tappu, Bardia
or Royal Sukla Phant wildlife reserves). You’ll
see wild verities of exotic wildlife including the
great one horned rhino, Sambar dear, royal Bengal
Tigers, Gharial and mass Mugger crocodile, hundred
of specious birds.
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Major
National Parks in Nepal
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Royal
Bardia National Park
Located
in west Nepal and covering
968 sq. km. is the largest
wilderness area in the Terai.
The park provides an excellent
habitat for many endangered
species - rhinos, elephants,
gharial crocodile, gangetic
dolphin, etc. Many different
mammals migratory birds, snakes
and lizards can also be found
there. As you canoe the Karnali
river you will spot the fresh
water dolphin playing in the
water and crocodiles basking
in the sun. Available to you
are elephant rides, canoe
trips, jungle trips in jeeps
and on foot. Package tours,
which includes all travel
to and from Kathmandu, resort
accommodation, meals and activities
are offered. From Kathmandu
a one hour flight to Nepalgunj
followed by a three hour drive,
the park is reached.
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Koshi
Tappu Wildlife Reserve
The park
is set in the flood plains
of eastern terai. Over 280
species of birds life can
be seen here while 1000's
of migratory birds, found
nowhere else in Nepal, rest
here before continuing their
journey. Water buffalo, wild
bear and spotted deer can
be seen. The park can be reached
by vehicle on the east west
highway or by a 45 minute
flight to Biratnagar or by
alternatively rafting the
Sun Koshi.
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Royal
Chitwan National Park
The Royal
Chitwan National Park, lying
south of Kathmandu adjacent
to the Indian border, is the
oldest and one of the largest
national parks in the world.
In 1984, it was listed as
a World Heritage Site. This
lowland has a subtropical
climate producing tropical
fruits and vegetables - the
sweetest ever tasted. Apart
from the 43 species of mammals,
you will encounter the endangered
one horned rhino, the royal
bengal tiger, wild elephants,
etc.
Keep
your eyes upward as over 500
species of birdlife inhabit
the tree tops. Chitwan was
widely used by Royalty for
hunting. Malaria was eradicated
in 1954 so many ethnic groups
migrated to this area.
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