Chitwan Jungle Safari. If you are seeking an adventurous and exclusive safari experience in Chitwan National Park to observe wildlife in its natural habitat and witness varied flora and fauna, Chitwan is home to more than 700 species of wildlife and more than 500 species of birds. The main attractions of Chitwan are the Royal Bengal Tiger and Asian one-horned rhinoceros. Other mammals include hog deer, leopards, sloth bears, golden foxes, wild cats, rhesus monkeys, grey langurs, the thin-billed bubbler, the gray-crowned Prinia, the swamp francolin, and many more.
You can pay for your trip online only by visa, master card and American Express®; the amount of your stay will be converted into dollars.
Day 1 Transfert to Chitwan
Day 2 Safari activites
Day 3 Departure
The specialty of Chitwan National Park lies in its exceptional biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. As one of Nepal’s premier wildlife sanctuaries, it offers visitors the chance to encounter rare and endangered species such as Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, and Gharial crocodiles in their natural habitat. Additionally, the park is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 500 species of birds recorded within its boundaries. Beyond its natural wonders, Chitwan is home to the indigenous Tharu people, whose vibrant culture and traditional way of life add a unique dimension to the visitor experience. With a range of experiential activities, including jungle safaris, canoeing, and cultural tours, Chitwan National Park promises an unforgettable adventure that celebrates the marvels of nature and the richness of Nepalese culture.
The optimal time for a Chitwan Jungle Safari is during the dry season, which extends from October to April. This period offers favorable weather conditions with clear skies, mild temperatures, and minimal rainfall, ensuring comfortable outdoor exploration of the park. Wildlife activity peaks during this time as animals congregate around water sources, making sightings of iconic species such as Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, and diverse birdlife more likely. Additionally, the dry season enhances accessibility to different areas of Chitwan National Park, allowing visitors to traverse its varied landscapes with ease. Whether enjoying a jungle walk, canoe ride, or jeep safari, travelers can immerse themselves in the wilderness while experiencing the park’s rich biodiversity.
Here’s what you need to know about obtaining the necessary permits:
Entry Permit: All visitors to Chitwan National Park require an entry permit, which can be obtained at the park’s entrance gates or through authorized tour operators in nearby towns like Sauraha or Bharatpur. The permit fees vary depending on nationality and duration of stay, with discounts available for SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) nationals.
Safari Permits: If you plan to go on a jungle safari, you’ll need additional permits for the specific activities you wish to partake in, such as jeep safaris, or canoe rides. These permits can usually be arranged through your accommodation provider or tour operator, who will also organize the safari experience for you.
Conservation Area Fee: In addition to the entry permit, visitors are required to pay a conservation area fee, which goes towards the preservation and management of Chitwan National Park. This fee is typically included in the overall package price if you book a safari through a tour operator.
Cost of permits for Chitwan Jungle Safari:
– Chitwan National Park: NPR 2000
NPR 1000 (For SAARC)
You can enter the National Park area on your own, but you need a guide or any agency for a safari in Chitwan National Park.
Jungle Safari is always organized within the group. If you have your own group of people (5 or more pax), then a private safari can be organized.
Wi-Fi will be available in some lodges, but it may cost $1–$2 per device. It may not function at all times, so don’t count on it. Phone networks are unavailable at higher elevations. It is possible to buy a local SIM card prepaid upon your arrival in Kathmandu, which will require a copy of your passport and a photo of your identity. You will find cyber cafes easily in Kathmandu and Pokhara. NTC, NCELL, UTL, and different ISPs provide the internet facilities in Nepal.
When venturing into the jungle for a safari adventure, having the right gear can make all the difference. Here’s a list of essential items to pack:
– Appropriate Clothing
– Sturdy Footwear
– Hat and Sunglasses
– Insect Repellent
– Sunscreen
– Water Bottle and Purification Tablets
– Backpack or Daypack
– Binoculars
– First Aid Kit
– Flashlight or Headlamp
– Navigation Tools
– Multi-tool or Knife
– Whistle or Signal Mirror
– Dry Bags or Waterproof Cases
Hiring a guide or porter in Nepal can greatly enhance your trekking experience in several ways. Guides offer valuable local knowledge, including insights into the culture, history, and geography of the region, enriching your journey with meaningful cultural exchanges. They provide navigation assistance, ensuring safe passage through challenging terrain and minimizing the risk of getting lost. Porters, on the other hand, alleviate the physical burden of carrying heavy backpacks, allowing trekkers to focus on enjoying the trek and the breathtaking scenery. Additionally, hiring guides and porters supports the local economy by providing employment opportunities for residents of remote mountain communities, contributing to sustainable tourism development in Nepal.
Nepal is a developing country, and road quality can be uncertain and precarious. The routes are heavily damaged during monsoon periods, leading to landslides or rockfalls that cause frequent traffic jams. The Kathmandu valley is particularly affected by the increase in road traffic. As the highway code does not exist and the traffic is difficult, it is strongly recommended not to drive yourself.
– For land travel: Depending on the trip and the size of the group, transfers are made by local bus, minibus, with private vehicles, or by tourist bus, and you will find transport details in the day-by-day program.
– The vehicle is adapted to the size of your group and completely private, that is to say, only intended for you.
– Transfer times may also vary depending on route conditions.
In tourism in Nepal, tips are traditionally expected; the activity being seasonal, the guides, assistant guides, cooks, assistant cooks, and porters only work a few months of the year. The bonuses are very appreciated by the local teams. However, it is important that tipping remains a gratification, and our teams are also very well remunerated. We invite you to only distribute tips if the service meets your expectations. For the entire guide team, assistant guides, and porters, we recommend $30 to $50 per participant per week.
Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport in Nepal. The Immigration Office at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on arrival. Likewise, other entry and exit points established at the border regions also provide ‘On Arrival Visa’ to foreign nationals hoping to enter Nepal via land.
The ‘on arrival visa’ procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. The choice is yours.
If you have obtained a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa-issue date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.
‘On Arrival Visas‘ are ‘Tourist Visas‘. They bear multiple re-entry facilities. Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival’ is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get a ‘Tourist Visa’ to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal with the Department of Immigration by producing the required documents.
Nationals of designated countries are requested to acquire visas prior to their arrival from their nearby diplomatic missions (embassies or consulates) of the Nepal Government. Check the link to make sure you are eligible for the on-arrival visa.
Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival.
1st Step
(1) Fill in ‘ Arrival Card ‘
Fill in the Online ‘Tourist Visa ‘form (you can fill it up prior to your arrival by visiting the official website of the Department of Immigration or fill it up using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport). If you fill it out on the website, you will get a submission receipt with a barcode. Please print it out and bring it along to acquire a visa. It works for fifteen days and becomes invalid after that. If so, you will have to fill it up again.
2nd Step
(1) Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days)
(2) Get the receipt
(3) While you can use different modes of payments (at visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side.
On Arrival Visa Fee
(1) 15 Days – 30 USD
(2) 30 Days – 50 USD
(3) 90 Days – 125 USD
3rd Step
(1) Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport
(2) Hand in your documents to immigration officer for visa processing. He/she issues visa to you upon his/her satisfaction.
Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)
A Gratis Visa is issued free of charge to the following categories of visa applicants:
Officials Visa
(1) Officials from China, Brazil, Russia, and Thailand do not need an entry visa based on the reciprocal visa waiver agreement.
(2) Visas of all kinds, including ‘Gratis’ issued at the airport, are tourist visas. Contact the Department of Immigration about extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist visa extensions can be done at the Immigration Office in Pokhara too. Non-tourist visa extensions can be done only at the Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a maximum of one year (except business visas).
Nepal Visa for Indian Nationals
Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal. As per Nepalese Immigration, Indian nationals traveling to Nepal by air must possess any one of the following documents:
(1) Passport
(2) Election Commission Card
Nepal Visa for Chinese Nationals
As per the official circular of the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China, Chinese nationals applying for a tourist visa to Nepal are being provided a “gratis tourist visa” from January 5, 2016, following Nepali missions in the People’s Republic of China:
(1) Embassy of Nepal, Beijing
(2) Consulate General of Nepal, Lhasa
(3) Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong
(4) Honorary Consulate of Nepal, Shanghai
Other Visa Information
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.
Visa Extension for Nepal
Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).
Learn more about applying for Nepal visa online by clicking here Online Visa Application for Nepal.
Before coming to Nepal, verify the validity of your passport; it must be valid for 6 months after your date of return. All foreigners, except Indian nationals, must have a valid visa to enter Nepal. For other nationalities, inquire with the consulate or embassy of Nepal. If you are traveling with your children, regardless of their age, Nepal requires a valid passport.
The visa is mandatory. You can obtain it from the consulate or embassy of Nepal. It is also possible to get to the airport in Kathmandu upon your arrival or to the Indian border.
There is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best times to visit are during the spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons to bloom, while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. However, Nepal can be visited year-round.
The Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia in winter and form the northern boundary for monsoon rains. Some places, like Manang and Mustang, fall in the rain shadow behind the mountains and are mostly dry. Eighty percent of all the rain in Nepal is received during the monsoon (June–September). Winter rains are more pronounced in the western hills. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm, but it varies by eco-climatic zones, such as 3,345 mm in Pokhara and below 300 mm in Mustang.
Climbing Alpine Grades:
The overall seriousness of the complete route is based on all factors of the final approach, ascent, and descent—including length, altitude, danger, commitment, and technical difficulty. This system originated with UIAA Roman numerals; it is now generally seen with French letters and is increasingly being used worldwide.
F: Facile/easy. Rock scrambling or easy snow slopes; some glacier travel; often climbed ropeless except on glaciers.
PD: Peu difficile/a little difficult. Some technical climbing and complicated glaciers.
AD: Assez Difficile/fairly hard. Steep climbing or long snow or ice slopes above 50º are for experienced alpine climbers only.
D: Difficile/difficult. Sustained hard rock and/or ice or snow; fairly serious stuff.
TD: Très difficile/very difficult. Long, serious, remote, and highly technical.
ED: Extremement Difficile/extremely difficult. The most serious climbs have the most continuous difficulties. Increasing levels of difficulty are indicated by ED1, ED2, etc.
Our porters are accustomed to the treks at medium and high altitudes and come mainly from the east and north of Nepal. The profession of bearer is seasonal, and then they return home to care for their farm and work in the fields. The young students are also increasingly interested in this profession in order to be able to finance their studies. Your porters are actively involved in the success of your trip; please do not hesitate to enter into contact with them; they will certainly be very happy with these small moments of sharing. It is possible that sometimes the lodges and guesthouses do not have enough space for all; in this case, your porters will be housed in a neighboring house. During the TREK UNDER TENT, they will be hosted by the inhabitant or under a large tent of cuisine all together.
You will be hosted in a guesthouse or lodge in a double room, most often a twin with two separate beds. In a guesthouse or lodge, it is not possible to have a single room except in the off-season. Most are equipped with electricity and a large lounge for the noon meal or dinner in the evening. The shower and toilet are often on the outside. The hot showers are generally paid for. According to the regions, the lodges have different comforts. Certain lodges are very well equipped with hot water, showers, and electricity, but this is not the case for all lodges.
The cost of the trip varies depending on the menu choice. Regarding meals, all lodges serve a variety of lunch and dinner options, including local and some Western dishes. In Nepal, the national dish is the dhalbhat. This dish is composed of white rice, lentils, vegetables, and potatoes. Food is of very good quality, and we recommend you try local foods such as dhalbhat (lentil stew with rice and curried potatoes or meat), boiled potatoes with chili sauce, Sherpa stew (meat, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich sauce), or curry with rice. These are the staple foods for Sherpa people, but every lodge will also offer a wide range of western meals:
Breakfast: eggs (fried or boiled), omelettes, toast, pancakes, Tibetan bread, muesli, porridge, tea, coffee, and chocolate.
Lunch/dinner: soups (tomato, garlic, vegetable, mushrooms, etc.), veg fried rice, dal bhat, curry with rice, noodles (mix fried, veg, egg, w/cheese), macaroni, spring rolls (veg, egg, cheese, mixed), momo (boiled or fried mini pasties with either veg or meat), pizza (all types), fried potatoes (w/veg or cheese), chips, buff steak (water buffalo, occasionally yak), lasagne.
Dessert: apple pie, fruit cocktail, chocolate cake, rice pudding, and snickers pie!
Below is an example of an indicative price. The cost of a meal or a bottle of water can vary depending on the region, particularly as the price increases. Please note that all food and drink products are transported by humans.
Breakfast ~ 5 to 10 USD, Meal ~ 5 to 12 USD, 1 liter of mineral water in lodge 1 to 2 USD, beer 3 to 5 USD/soft drinks 1 to 3 USD), cup of tea, coffee, or hot lemon, etc., 1 to 2 USD.
The average cost of food and drinks per person per day is between $25 and $35.
You go in the mountain in isolated areas have not always of a dispensary, therefore you must carry a personal pharmacy with medicine for treatment of a duration of 5 to 8 days: painkillers (paracetamol, aspirin), broad-spectrum antibiotics (provide a treatment of 8 days, on medical prescription), throat lozenges, spray for the nose, anti-diarrheal more intestinal antiseptic, medicine against stomach pains, pellets for the treatment of the water (hydrochlonazone or Micropur), earplugs and / or sleeping pills light, necessary to dressings (for wounds treatment and prevention of the bulbs), Elastoplaste, disinfectant, an antibiotic ointment (terramicyne), scissors, a band velpeau, biogaze, gel for aches, eye drops, ointment anti-inflammatory, vitamins C, Lip Cream, solar protection, cream for irritation of the Skin (Homéoplasmine type).
For certain domestic transport, we use the airway with the companies Yeti Airlines, Tara Airlines, Buddha Air, and Simrik Air. Generally, they work with small aircraft from 15 to 18 places.
The flights in the mountains are subject to weather conditions. It sometimes happens that your flight is canceled due to the bad weather; in this case, your flight will be postponed to the next day by the company. If there is no availability in this case, you will be offered a route by helicopter if you want. The difference in the cost of travel will be requested on the spot.
For your information, the European Commission has included all Nepalese companies on the black list of companies banned from flying within the European Union. To this day, no Nepalese company is flying in Europe.
Note/Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It’s about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap.
In Nepal, the currency is the Nepalese rupee. The Indian rupee is also accepted. The euro and US dollars are accepted in exchange offices and banks. In Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan, in all tourist places, you will easily find currency exchange offices.
All credit cards allow the cardholder to withdraw cash. A vast network of ATMs is located at various points in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Pokhara, and other major cities.
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