Drive
to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned
and there will be a short briefing on the program and
our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests
will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife
you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several
types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear,
leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This
exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in
the central dining hall. (B.L.D)
DAY
02:
5:30
AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, and
then proceeds on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot
with the environment will introduce the main features
of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie
jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species
of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30 AM: Breakfast 9:30 AM: Elephant briefing
program: Learn more about these fascinating animals
during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave
ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading
the elephants) 1.00 PM: LUNCH. After
lunch, canoeing: A traditional dugout canoe takes you
on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic
birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort
through the Jungle. 7:00 PM: Tharu Stick
dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some
of their traditional skills and dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner
around the campfiring. (B.L.D)
DAY
03:
ROYAL
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - KATHMANDU
5.30 AM: Bird Watching
(or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee. 8.00 AM: Breakfast 9.00 AM: Luggage down
and departure at 9.30 AM. to Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay, will be given to you
on arrival at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted
to the season and weather conditions. Naturally, it
may not always be possible to follow this schedule to
the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter
the program at short notice. On safari in the jungle
you will be accompanied by expert naturalists who will
advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect
their judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll
in the forest alone, a guide will have to accompany
you for your safety. O/N in Kathmandu (B.L.D)
