WILDLIFE SAFARI
Nepal
provides shelter to over 30 species of large wild animals
and approximately 180 species of mammals. The rhinoceros,
tiger, crocodile, snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black
bear, wild and ferocious gaur bovines, four honed antelope,
striped hyena, sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth
bear, palm civet, langur and rhesus macaque monkeys,
pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, python, cobra,
green pit viper, tortoises, and many other beasts roam
Nepal’s jungles.
Nepal is
also a haven for birds and over 800 species, representing
approximately eight percent of the world’s population are
found here. In fact, Nepal has nearly as many bird species
as the whole of North America. The common birds include
peafowl, red jungle fowl, various egrets, herons,
kingfishers, flycatchers, and woodpeckers.
Among the
fourteen National Parks and reserves in Nepal, ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK, BARDIA NATIONAL PARK, AND KOSHI TAPPU
WILDLIFE RESERVE provide excellent views of Asian wildlife.
Theses National Park offers some of the most exciting safari
destinations in the world. You will experience the deep
jungle on elephant back or four wheel drive vehicle and view
wild animals in their natural habitat. You will also have
the opportunity to enjoy canoe rides on the jungle rivers,
take nature walks, go out on bird watching excursions, tour
to villages, and witness firsthand the culture of the Tharu
community. There are comfortable lodges and resorts with
modern facilities available in the jungle. |