If you are planning to visit Chitwan National Park, so we recommended to visit it now. The hotel vista Chitwan team is helping visitors to see wild animals in nature and from very close proximity. Hotel vista Chitwan family guides to had happiness, safari to seeing a lot of wildlife from crocodiles, elephants, rhinos, python, monkeys, various bird species.
Chitwan National Park is a protected jungle area filled with wildlife, located in the mid-south area of Nepal. The path from Kathmandu lasted for 4 hours, and it was a real adventure. The road was narrow and in some places they were out there. For jungle safari, you needed to cross the river with the field car. Our driver has delighted visitors, he is extremely skillful and brave. Nature is beautiful and people are worth and dear. A stay at the Park was a great experience. Excursion by the jungle, river and elephant riding will stay you long in the memory, it was wonderful. Our Guides are very good and professional. They provide a lot of good information and advice. The current cost of a Chitwan permit is 1500 rupees for a foreigner, and an elephant jungle trek cost 2500 rupees.
Most travelers to Nepal will pay a visit to the Chitwan National Park, one of Asia’s best national parks, for a view of its abundant wildlife, such as one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, wild elephants, sloth bears, monkeys, deer, and various types of birds. To gain the best experience, it’s important to do some homework before you go. This post aims to provide some essential information that will help you plan your trip to this amazing park without hassle, from when to go to what to do and more.
About Chitwan National Park
- Chitwan means “Heart of the Jungle
- 367.81 sq mi (952.63 sq km )
- Home to 68 mammals (e.g rhinos, sloth bears, monkeys, tigers, and leopards )and 600 bird species
- Built-in 1973 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984
- Around the park are many Tharu villages, the indigenous people of this area
When to go?
- Most comfortable time: Oct-Mar
- Best Chance to view animals: Jan–Mar
- Time to Avoid: Jun-Sep
Though the park opens all the year-round, October to March is the most pleasant time to visit as the skies are clear and the average daily temperature is about 77°F/25°C. For seeing animals, the best time is from late January to March when the villagers slash the towering grass, making it easier to spot wildlife.
The months that you may want to avoid is the monsoon season (June to September) when rivers may flood, making some tracks impassable, and the grass in the park grows very tall (up to 26 feet/8 meters), making it harder to see animals.
Where to stay in Sauraha?
Travelers usually stay in the town of Sauraha outside the park as there are no longer any lodges inside. There is a range of accommodation for you to choose from, from Hotel Vista Chitwan, Tharu village homestays resorts to luxury jungle lodges. Most of the hotels can arrange activities like treks and safaris inside the park. Be sure to book your accommodation ahead of peak season.
What to do in Chitwan
There are lots of things to do in Chitwan and most of them center around wildlife viewing. Below are some of the most popular activities which can be arranged through your hotels or travel agents.
- Canoeing
- Jungle walk
- Jeep safari
- Bird watching
- Tharu village visit
What do pack before when you visit Sauraha chitwan?
Subject to a tropical monsoon climate, Chitwan is hot and humid all year round. You’ll have many different activities in the park and should pack accordingly. Below are some of the items you’ll find useful for your jungle adventure.
- Camera (with extra batteries) to shoot photos
- Binoculars for seeing animals
- Sunglasses
- Sun/rain hat
- Sunscreen (as you’ll spend most of your time outdoors)
- Sturdy shoes comfortable for walking
- Raincoat ( as Chitwan can be humid)
- Clothing: light-color long sleeves and long pants to avoid bug/mosquito bites
- Mosquito repellent
- Medications such as malaria pills
- Anti-itch cream for insect bites
- Water bottle for drinking water to stay hydrated
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