Jungle Safari

The jungle safari continues to draw hordes of visitors to Nepal for not just wildlife, but also rare, authentic cultural experiences and the unspoiled scenery. No doubt Nepal is the meeting point of the Himalayan veteran. The amazing land of the Nepal Himalaya itself is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains. As like Mountains, Nepal also covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat.

Canoeing is considered one of the most exciting and rewarding safari adventures in Nepal. No other region offers such a rich diversity of wildlife, striking scenery and effortless adventure. Nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village tours are the other attractions. Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in this Himalayan continent, the Chitwan National Park (932 sq km) is the most popular safari destination. The endangered one-horned rhino and Royal Bengal tiger are prowling everywhere in the jungle, Gharial crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, and the Gangetic dolphin are the main attractions.

Undoubtedly Nepal is a paradise for jungle excursion, bird lovers and ornithologists with over 848 species (8% of the world total) of birds. And among them almost 500 species are found in the Kathmandu valley alone. Kathmandu Valley itself offers the most popular bird watching opportunity. Get your binocular and look forward to a rewarding experience.

Nepal's diverse topography and rich climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, which are home to over 8% of the Worlds total bird population. From the lowland jungle of the Terrai and the Koshi Tappu barrage through dense rhododendron and Oak forest of the middle hills to the windswept plateaus of the high Himalaya there is always something to keep one twitching.