4-Day Chitwan National Park Safari from Kathmandu with Tharu Culture

• Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by tourist bus and transfer to the hotel.
• Enjoy refreshments on arrival.
• Receive a briefing about the resort and its facilities.
• After lunch, go for a village tour by ox cart. The Tharus are the indigenous inhabitants of the Terai, and our expert guide will help you meet the Tharu people and experience their traditional way of living.
• Enjoy bar services and have dinner at the hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, go for a jungle walk. Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialised habitats of wild animals. This is an ideal opportunity to explore and experience the beauty of flora and fauna at closer quarters. There are a number of watchtowers along the route that you may climb for a better view of the surroundings.
• Have lunch and then go for an exciting jeep safari. It is one of the best ways to explore the wildlife of Chitwan National Park.
• Take photos of the wildlife and the scenery around you. While travelling, you may spot one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, spotted deer, and many more animals.
• In the evening, enjoy a Tharu cultural program. The Tharu people of Chitwan welcome guests with dance and singing. The famous Tharu stick dance and the lively peacock dance are two highlights that reflect their lifestyle.
• Enjoy bar services and have dinner at the hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, go for an elephant back safari. One of the most appreciated attractions in Chitwan is travelling through the jungle of Chitwan National Park on an elephant's back. This safari is one of the easiest ways to view birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.
• After lunch, head for a canoe ride on the Rapti River. It is one of the most thrilling activities for exploring Chitwan National Park and viewing different aquatic animals and wildlife. A canoe is a dugout boat traditionally made from a single wooden log by local inhabitants, and this activity can be done in the morning or afternoon. Visitors can enjoy the sight of Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles basking on the banks of the Rapti River.
• Later, take a nature walk and visit the Elephant Breeding Center. This is the first elephant breeding centre in Asia and is situated in Chitwan. Our naturalist will take you there to show you baby elephants socialising with their parents, how elephant meals are prepared, and how they eat. They will also explain the nature and habits of elephants. The centre is government-owned, and its purpose is to raise young elephants to secure a viable population.
• Enjoy bar services and have dinner at the hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, take a bird-watching tour. Bird watching means observing or studying birds in their natural habitat. Chitwan National Park is a popular bird-watching destination with over 450 species of birds. While travelling by jeep or riding on elephant back, you will be able to see a number of birds. Blue-Throat, long-tailed nightjar, lesser adjutant storks, Brown crakes, and Brown Fish owl are among the famous birds found in Chitwan National Park.
• After an amazing experience, proceed to Kathmandu and transfer to your own hotel.