It's time to take a small break from our itineraries, and discuss what makes our company the right choice. Choosing a trekking company is not just about helping you have the best possible holiday or trek (although that is a major priority!) The right trekking company is also one that helps the environment. By picking us, you will be doubly satisfied in knowing that your amazing adventure is actually helping to make the world around you a better place!
First Environmental Trekking has always remained very conscious about the preservation of the environment. We focus on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, personal growth, and learning about ways to coexist with nature without leaving an imprint. Our company believes in traveling to destinations where the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. We practice responsible ecotourism, which includes programs that minimize the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and that enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, our objectives include the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water re-use, and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities.
Our goal is to enable people to learn about and enjoy the natural, historical, and cultural characteristics of unique environments while preserving the integrity of those sites, and stimulating the economic development local communities. We always attempt to effectively promote the preservation of entire local ecosystems, not just individual species, vistas, or sites.
In numerous places, trekking groups have left littered trails and degraded forests in their wake. Against this alarming backdrop, the practice of ecologically friendly tourism has been gaining momentum, both in Nepal and around the world. Our approach to tourism seeks not only to preserve the environment and culture of a tourist destination, but also to benefit the local population. By fostering environmental awareness, among both locals and visitors, and by linking tourism to social and economic development, it is possible to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of an area through the promotion of sustainable tourism. This not only enhances the positive experience of those on a holiday, it also helps to increase the standard of living of the local residents. So much has been said about environmentally friendly tourism, and no doubt, a lot more will be in the future. We can proudly say, without hesitation, that we have led the way in responsible tours in our Kingdom.
Our slogan is: “Where there is greenery, there is peace and happiness.” In this regard, we strongly condemn deforestation, and organize plantation projects from time to time. All the guides and porters working in this company have been provided training about the hazards faced by the environment. They have learned and adopted practices for the protection of the environment through training and workshops about environmental degradation, and take specific measures to prevent the negative side effects of normal tourism. We also support programs that provide awareness to the local community about sanitation, hazards of deforestation, preservation of ecosystems, how to maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and so on. The profit our company earns by selling tour and trekking packages to the guests is shared and invested in the above mentioned activities for the benefit of local livelihood, woman’s empowerment, and of course environmental conservation.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding the environmentally friendly projects we support and practice. We love to spread knowledge that will help keep our world beautiful, happy, and healthy! And, of course, we would love to show you around the exquisite land that we proudly call home.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve Tour
This wildlife reserve is situated in the extreme south-west of Nepal. The name of the park is derived from the largest of these grasslands, which is known as Suklaphanta (also spelled Sukla Phanta.) The park area is 155 sq km, and would be 305 sq km after the completion of its extension. Suklaphanta's grassland is one of the last remaining habitats for such threatened animals as the hispid hare and the pygmy hog. Besides these, Suklaphanta is the stronghold for another endangered animal, the barasingha, or swamp deer.
Other wildlife of the park included spotted deer, also seen in large numbers, hog deer, nilgai, wild dog, jackal, porcupine and otter. The park and the adjoining forest is the territory of small number of tigers, which because of open terrain, are not uncommon to sight on the prowl. Wild elephants have also been sighted in the park.
A stop at the Rani Tal would be an exciting experience. This small lake attracts birds and animals alike. Herons, ducks, storks, kingfishers and egrets vie for food, and swamp deer wallow at the edges. From a nearby machan, one can watch while thousands of water fowl mingle on the lake surface, and it is not uncommon to see hundreds of swamp deer grazing at the water's edge in the evening light. The experience is unique.
Other ways to view wildlife in the park is by driving in land rovers near the lake and river and on nature walks with trained trackers.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, and then drive from Nepalgunj to Suklaphanta. You stay overnight at hotel in Suklaphanta.
Day 03 :
Full day of activities in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. You set out for village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village, where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. You enjoy dinner and overnight stay here.
Day 04-05:
Full activities in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. You enjoy bird watching, and then proceed for an elephant safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena and more. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home.
Next you start a jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals and birds, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. You conclude the day by Tharu cultural dance and delicious dinner.
Day 06 :
This day’s activities include bird watching and Jeep driving into the jungle.
Next you depart for Kathmandu.
Day 07 :
Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 08 :
Fly out from Kathmandu.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Other wildlife of the park included spotted deer, also seen in large numbers, hog deer, nilgai, wild dog, jackal, porcupine and otter. The park and the adjoining forest is the territory of small number of tigers, which because of open terrain, are not uncommon to sight on the prowl. Wild elephants have also been sighted in the park.
A stop at the Rani Tal would be an exciting experience. This small lake attracts birds and animals alike. Herons, ducks, storks, kingfishers and egrets vie for food, and swamp deer wallow at the edges. From a nearby machan, one can watch while thousands of water fowl mingle on the lake surface, and it is not uncommon to see hundreds of swamp deer grazing at the water's edge in the evening light. The experience is unique.
Other ways to view wildlife in the park is by driving in land rovers near the lake and river and on nature walks with trained trackers.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, and then drive from Nepalgunj to Suklaphanta. You stay overnight at hotel in Suklaphanta.
Day 03 :
Full day of activities in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. You set out for village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village, where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. You enjoy dinner and overnight stay here.
Day 04-05:
Full activities in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. You enjoy bird watching, and then proceed for an elephant safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena and more. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home.
Next you start a jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals and birds, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. You conclude the day by Tharu cultural dance and delicious dinner.
Day 06 :
This day’s activities include bird watching and Jeep driving into the jungle.
Next you depart for Kathmandu.
Day 07 :
Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 08 :
Fly out from Kathmandu.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Parsa Wildlife Reserve tour
Parsa Wildlife Reserve occupies parts of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa and Bara Districts in central Nepal. The reserve headquarters is situated at Adabar on the Hetauda-Birgunj highway.
The dominant landscape of the reserve is the Churiya hills ranging from 750 m. to 950 m. and running east-west through the reserve. The reserve has sub-tropical forest types with sal constituting 90% of the vegetation. In the Churiya hills and along the streams, chir pine grows. Khair, sissoo and the silk cotton tree also occur. Sabai grass, a commercially important species, grows well along southern face of the Churiya hills.
The reserve supports a good population of resident wild elephant, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, blue bull, and wild dog. Other common animals are sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, langur, striped hyena, ratel, palm civet and jungle cat.
There are nearly 300 species of birds in the reserve. Giant hornbill, peafowl, red jungle fowl, flycatchers and woodpeckers are a few of the other common birds found in the reserve.
Many kinds of snakes including king cobra, common cobra, krait, rat snake and python are found in the reserve due to hot tropical climate.
If you are interested in traveling to Kathmandu or the Parsa Wildlife Reserve, please do not hesitate to ask us for details about creating a custom itinerary just for you!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
The dominant landscape of the reserve is the Churiya hills ranging from 750 m. to 950 m. and running east-west through the reserve. The reserve has sub-tropical forest types with sal constituting 90% of the vegetation. In the Churiya hills and along the streams, chir pine grows. Khair, sissoo and the silk cotton tree also occur. Sabai grass, a commercially important species, grows well along southern face of the Churiya hills.
The reserve supports a good population of resident wild elephant, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, blue bull, and wild dog. Other common animals are sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, langur, striped hyena, ratel, palm civet and jungle cat.
There are nearly 300 species of birds in the reserve. Giant hornbill, peafowl, red jungle fowl, flycatchers and woodpeckers are a few of the other common birds found in the reserve.
Many kinds of snakes including king cobra, common cobra, krait, rat snake and python are found in the reserve due to hot tropical climate.
If you are interested in traveling to Kathmandu or the Parsa Wildlife Reserve, please do not hesitate to ask us for details about creating a custom itinerary just for you!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Tour (4 to 14 days)
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve first Gazettes back in 1976 was mainly established to protect the rare, wild water buffaloes. The area of the reserve extends 175 sq. km to the north of a one kilometer long barrage that spans the Koshi river. The vast expanse of water created by the barrage, marshes, lagoons, mudflats, and arable land that lie around it offers an outstanding wetland, which has created one of the best and finest bird watching sanctuaries in Asia.
One of the most rewarding and greatest assets of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Park is that it offers ample places for nature walks. For those with curiosity and perseverance, walking within the reserve on foot is the most profitable way of exploring the grassland, river lagoons, and woodlands, and the vicinity of the barrage is just a short drive away. The best time to visit this fabulous wildlife reserve is from October through March, when many of the migratory and local birds can be sighted by the barrage and many of the river channels. Numerous Himalayan peaks including the Makalu I (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world, can be seen during the clear time of the year. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible by air, land, and river. The journey by air is just a 45 minute flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu, and then a mere one and half hours drive to the camp. Also rafting down for 8-10 days on the wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River is another exciting way to reach the destination. The third option would be the scenic drive through the meandering countryside road of about 500 km. That takes almost 10 hours from Kathmandu.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve also makes an exciting alternative destination of visitors who have already visited Royal Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. After arrival you will be presented with a brief introduction to the facility and programs. This day’s attractions include a bird walk in the marshland outside the reserve to see the strokes, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc. In the evening you can enjoy cultural program performed by local people. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 02 :
After breakfast you set out with packed lunch for full-day excursion on a boat and four-wheel drive, to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins, with a visit to Pink Tower. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 03 :
Following a delicious breakfast, you go for bird walk inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands, and wetland habitat with a pack lunch to see swamp partridge, black necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc. In the afternoon you can either continue bird watching or enjoy an optional elephant ride to watch Arna, the wild water buffalo, blue bull, hog deer, fishing etc. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04 :
Early morning you can either enjoy bird watching around the camp area, or have leisure time to relax. After breakfast you depart for Kathmandu.
If you want to raft to Biratnagar, we will change the itinerary accordingly to give you ample time both on the river and in the jungle! Contact us for custom tours!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
One of the most rewarding and greatest assets of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Park is that it offers ample places for nature walks. For those with curiosity and perseverance, walking within the reserve on foot is the most profitable way of exploring the grassland, river lagoons, and woodlands, and the vicinity of the barrage is just a short drive away. The best time to visit this fabulous wildlife reserve is from October through March, when many of the migratory and local birds can be sighted by the barrage and many of the river channels. Numerous Himalayan peaks including the Makalu I (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world, can be seen during the clear time of the year. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible by air, land, and river. The journey by air is just a 45 minute flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu, and then a mere one and half hours drive to the camp. Also rafting down for 8-10 days on the wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River is another exciting way to reach the destination. The third option would be the scenic drive through the meandering countryside road of about 500 km. That takes almost 10 hours from Kathmandu.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve also makes an exciting alternative destination of visitors who have already visited Royal Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. After arrival you will be presented with a brief introduction to the facility and programs. This day’s attractions include a bird walk in the marshland outside the reserve to see the strokes, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc. In the evening you can enjoy cultural program performed by local people. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 02 :
After breakfast you set out with packed lunch for full-day excursion on a boat and four-wheel drive, to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins, with a visit to Pink Tower. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 03 :
Following a delicious breakfast, you go for bird walk inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands, and wetland habitat with a pack lunch to see swamp partridge, black necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc. In the afternoon you can either continue bird watching or enjoy an optional elephant ride to watch Arna, the wild water buffalo, blue bull, hog deer, fishing etc. You stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04 :
Early morning you can either enjoy bird watching around the camp area, or have leisure time to relax. After breakfast you depart for Kathmandu.
If you want to raft to Biratnagar, we will change the itinerary accordingly to give you ample time both on the river and in the jungle! Contact us for custom tours!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Royal Chitwan National Park Tour (3 or 4 days)
Chitwan National Park (‘Chitwan’ means "in the heart of the jungle’) covers 932 sq. km in the flat lowland region of southern Nepal. It is one of the most important sub-tropical parks on the Indian subcontinent, with populations of more than 43 species of mammals in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of the endangered one- horned rhinoceros, tiger, and gharial crocodile, along with many other rare, and common species of wild animals. The estimated population of rhinos is 400. The park also secures populations of endangered species such as gaur, wild elephant, four horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, and python. Some of the other animals found in the park are sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth deer, common leopard, ratel, palm civet, wild dog, langur, and rhesus monkeys. There are over 450 species of birds in the park. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, giant hornbill, lesser florican, black stork, and white stork. A few of the common birds seen are peafowl, red jungle fowl, and different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and woodpeckers. The best times for bird watching is in March and December. More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles are found in the park, some of which are the marsh mugger crocodile, cobra, green pit viper and various species of frogs and tortoises. The park is actively engaged in the scientific study of several species of wild flora and fauna. The Chitwan region has had a long history of conservation. For many years it was the royal hunting grounds for the Kings and dignitaries of Nepal, and therefore was not hunted by the general public. It did however, become a favorite spot for big game safari hunters in the late nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth centuries. This was coupled with a surge in local human populations following the development of anti-malaria medicines in the mid-twentieth century. The long-term effect was a drastic decrease in jungle habitat and animal populations in the Chitwan valley as jungles were converted to farmland and big game were hunted and poached to dangerously low numbers. The falling rhino (less than 200) and tiger (less than 30) populations in the present park region, focused attention on the Chitwan region, and in 1963 the southern two-thirds of the park were declared a rhino sanctuary. With sanctuary status, they began the relocation of 22,000 people from the Chitwan valley and a moratorium on hunting. Since 1963 wildlife populations and ecosystems have been rebounding. In 1973, Chitwan became Nepal’s first National Park. The relatively pristine state of the modern park and its unique ecosystems prompted UNESCO to declare the park a World Heritage site in 1984.
Within the park lie the Churia hills, ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise gradually towards the east from 150 m to over 800 m elevation. The lower, but more rugged Someshwor hills occupy most of the western portion of the park. The flood plains of Chitwan contain rich alluvial soils. The park boundaries have been delineated by the Narayani and Rapti Rivers in the north and west, and the Reu river and Someshwor hills in the south and south-west. It shares its eastern border with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve.
The park is influenced by a tropical monsoon climate with relatively high humidity. Winter, spring, and monsoon are the three main seasons. The cool winter season occurs from October to February. Spring begins in March and is soon followed summer that ends in early June. Summer days are typically hot with up to an average 30ยบ C daytime temperature. The monsoon usually begins at the end of June and continues until September. The mean annual rainfall is about 21-50 cm, and during this time of the year rivers are flooded, and most of the roads are virtually impassable.
The Chitwan Valley is characterized by tropical to sub-tropical forest. Roughly 70% of park vegetative cover is sal (shorea robusta) forest, a moist, deciduous vegetation type of the Terai region. The remaining vegetation types include: grassland (20%), riverine forest (70%), and sal with chirpine (pinus roxburghii) (3%) forest, the latter occurring at the tops of the Churia range. The riverine forests consist mainly of khair, sissoo, and simal. The simal has a spiny bark when young and develops buttresses at the bottom in older stages. The grasslands form a diverse and complex community with over 50 species.
Tour Program for Chitwan National Park
From the comforts of one of several Jungle Lodges and/or Tented Camps set in Nepal's famous National parks of Chitwan and Bardia, enjoy an elephant-back safari to look for the rare great one horned rhinoceros, elusive tigers, leopards, crocodiles, bears, many species of deer, monkeys, and countless other rare, exotic animals and birds. Take nature walks to experience a ground-level encounter with the armor-plated, one-horned rhinoceros, and follow tiger tracks through the thick sub-tropical jungles with trained local naturalists. Jeep drives through the park and boat rides down the rivers are also included. Birdwatchers will be awarded with many rare species that make up the 400 plus species recorded in the parks.
Choose from many comfortable jungle lodges and tented camps from which to enjoy the wildlife of the rich natural wonderland situated at the foot of the Himalayan peaks of Nepal.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After lunch, you can enjoy an elephant-back safari, or a nature walk through the tall elephant grass that is the home of the rare and endangered One-Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show conducted by Tharu, one of the indigenous community of Terai. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 02 :
Today you enjoy a full day of safari activities that will include an elephant-back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 species of birds recorded in the park). If you are lucky, the elusive tiger and leopard may revel themselves to you. One more activity includes walking through Tharu villages. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 03 :
After breakfast there will be another chance to go out on a safari activity. Then, start drive or flight to Kathmandu.
Itinerary 02 in Detail
Day 01 :
Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After lunch, you can enjoy an elephant-back safari, or nature walk through the tall elephant grass that is the home of the rare and endangered One Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening enjoy a slide show conducted by one of the senior naturalists. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 02 :
Today you enjoy a full day of safari activities that will include an elephant-back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 other species of birds recorded in the park.) If you are lucky, the elusive tiger and leopard may reveal themselves to you. One more possible activity includes walking through Tharu villages. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 03 :
You will have another full day in the park, giving you ample chance to enjoy more outings, or the keen can go on a full-day jungle hike to another part of the park with your tracker guide on a private expedition to look for rare birds and animals.
Day 04 :
After breakfast there will be another chance to go out on a safari activity. Then, start drive or flight to Kathmandu.
These are the popular tours, but if you want to stay longer then that can easily be arranged. Ask us about custom tours!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Within the park lie the Churia hills, ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise gradually towards the east from 150 m to over 800 m elevation. The lower, but more rugged Someshwor hills occupy most of the western portion of the park. The flood plains of Chitwan contain rich alluvial soils. The park boundaries have been delineated by the Narayani and Rapti Rivers in the north and west, and the Reu river and Someshwor hills in the south and south-west. It shares its eastern border with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve.
The park is influenced by a tropical monsoon climate with relatively high humidity. Winter, spring, and monsoon are the three main seasons. The cool winter season occurs from October to February. Spring begins in March and is soon followed summer that ends in early June. Summer days are typically hot with up to an average 30ยบ C daytime temperature. The monsoon usually begins at the end of June and continues until September. The mean annual rainfall is about 21-50 cm, and during this time of the year rivers are flooded, and most of the roads are virtually impassable.
The Chitwan Valley is characterized by tropical to sub-tropical forest. Roughly 70% of park vegetative cover is sal (shorea robusta) forest, a moist, deciduous vegetation type of the Terai region. The remaining vegetation types include: grassland (20%), riverine forest (70%), and sal with chirpine (pinus roxburghii) (3%) forest, the latter occurring at the tops of the Churia range. The riverine forests consist mainly of khair, sissoo, and simal. The simal has a spiny bark when young and develops buttresses at the bottom in older stages. The grasslands form a diverse and complex community with over 50 species.
Tour Program for Chitwan National Park
From the comforts of one of several Jungle Lodges and/or Tented Camps set in Nepal's famous National parks of Chitwan and Bardia, enjoy an elephant-back safari to look for the rare great one horned rhinoceros, elusive tigers, leopards, crocodiles, bears, many species of deer, monkeys, and countless other rare, exotic animals and birds. Take nature walks to experience a ground-level encounter with the armor-plated, one-horned rhinoceros, and follow tiger tracks through the thick sub-tropical jungles with trained local naturalists. Jeep drives through the park and boat rides down the rivers are also included. Birdwatchers will be awarded with many rare species that make up the 400 plus species recorded in the parks.
Choose from many comfortable jungle lodges and tented camps from which to enjoy the wildlife of the rich natural wonderland situated at the foot of the Himalayan peaks of Nepal.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After lunch, you can enjoy an elephant-back safari, or a nature walk through the tall elephant grass that is the home of the rare and endangered One-Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show conducted by Tharu, one of the indigenous community of Terai. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 02 :
Today you enjoy a full day of safari activities that will include an elephant-back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 species of birds recorded in the park). If you are lucky, the elusive tiger and leopard may revel themselves to you. One more activity includes walking through Tharu villages. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 03 :
After breakfast there will be another chance to go out on a safari activity. Then, start drive or flight to Kathmandu.
Itinerary 02 in Detail
Day 01 :
Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After lunch, you can enjoy an elephant-back safari, or nature walk through the tall elephant grass that is the home of the rare and endangered One Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening enjoy a slide show conducted by one of the senior naturalists. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 02 :
Today you enjoy a full day of safari activities that will include an elephant-back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 other species of birds recorded in the park.) If you are lucky, the elusive tiger and leopard may reveal themselves to you. One more possible activity includes walking through Tharu villages. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 03 :
You will have another full day in the park, giving you ample chance to enjoy more outings, or the keen can go on a full-day jungle hike to another part of the park with your tracker guide on a private expedition to look for rare birds and animals.
Day 04 :
After breakfast there will be another chance to go out on a safari activity. Then, start drive or flight to Kathmandu.
These are the popular tours, but if you want to stay longer then that can easily be arranged. Ask us about custom tours!
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
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Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour
Chitwan National Park is situated in southwestern Nepal, and covers 932 square Kilometers. This is Nepal's first famous national park for wildlife safaris. You can see wild elephants, white footed gaur (the world's largest wild cattle), leopards, wild boar, sloth bears, and several species of deer, including the spotted, barking, samba, and hog deer. It is the home of the one-horned rhinoceros, and harbors one of the largest populations of the exclusive and rare Royal Bengal tigers. The swampy areas and numerous ox-bow lakes are perfect for marsh crocodiles. The park hosts 450 species of birds. The Tharu people, who are predominant in this area, have unique cultural traditions to observe as well. In Chitwan, there are many hotels inside and outside of the park; outside of the park is known as Sauraha. There are lodges available inside and outside of the jungle, which can be chosen as per visitor's budget and interest. Usually visitors spend 2 nights and 3 days, but it is also possible to stay shorter or longer if you desire.
Jungle Safari includes different activities such as:
Canoe Trip: You can enjoy a canoe trip on either the Rapti River or the Budhi Rapti River, which both border the National Park. You can see two types of crocodiles, the Gharial, and the Mugger, basking on the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is "Paradise Island," with over 450 species of exotic birds, domestic as well as migratory. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great Pied Hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine Falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the less distributed areas of the park to track the rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and a museum of historic interest relating to the park. However, during this period we will visit 20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephants, and to train them to convey tourist around the region.
Village tour: An excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional, self-sufficient way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional movements and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural shows performed by Tharus will be an unforgettable experience. The Tharus in traditional colorful costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Elephant Ride Safari: On elephant-back, you can view the wild life of the area in their natural habitat.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to the specific place where you can observe elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for the crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan, which takes about five hours. Early morning, around 7 O'clock, you depart for Chitwan along the highway. This is a picturesque journey, passing through small towns, terraces, green hills, villages and majestic mountain views. Mostly you drive along the bank of the Trisuli river, with beautiful landscapes. On your arrival, you are welcomed by our staff, and after a delicious lunch they will further explain to you about the programs. Today you will also have enough time to enjoy some of the jungle activities. You stay overnight at a lodge in Chitwan.
Day 02 :
Enjoy jungle activities. After nourishing breakfast you will go for some of the jungle activities. Then you come back to lodge for lunch and it will be followed by rest of the jungle activities.You stay overnight at a lodge in Chitwan.
Day 03 :
Enjoy some of the jungle activities and then drive back to Kathmandu. Early morning after breakfast, there still remains time to go out for some of the jungle activities, and then you will start your journey to Kathmandu.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
Jungle Safari includes different activities such as:
Canoe Trip: You can enjoy a canoe trip on either the Rapti River or the Budhi Rapti River, which both border the National Park. You can see two types of crocodiles, the Gharial, and the Mugger, basking on the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is "Paradise Island," with over 450 species of exotic birds, domestic as well as migratory. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great Pied Hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine Falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the less distributed areas of the park to track the rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and a museum of historic interest relating to the park. However, during this period we will visit 20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephants, and to train them to convey tourist around the region.
Village tour: An excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional, self-sufficient way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional movements and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural shows performed by Tharus will be an unforgettable experience. The Tharus in traditional colorful costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Elephant Ride Safari: On elephant-back, you can view the wild life of the area in their natural habitat.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to the specific place where you can observe elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for the crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan, which takes about five hours. Early morning, around 7 O'clock, you depart for Chitwan along the highway. This is a picturesque journey, passing through small towns, terraces, green hills, villages and majestic mountain views. Mostly you drive along the bank of the Trisuli river, with beautiful landscapes. On your arrival, you are welcomed by our staff, and after a delicious lunch they will further explain to you about the programs. Today you will also have enough time to enjoy some of the jungle activities. You stay overnight at a lodge in Chitwan.
Day 02 :
Enjoy jungle activities. After nourishing breakfast you will go for some of the jungle activities. Then you come back to lodge for lunch and it will be followed by rest of the jungle activities.You stay overnight at a lodge in Chitwan.
Day 03 :
Enjoy some of the jungle activities and then drive back to Kathmandu. Early morning after breakfast, there still remains time to go out for some of the jungle activities, and then you will start your journey to Kathmandu.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com
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