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Chitwan Holidays

Destinations

Chitwan National Park is a huge nature reserve, covering sal forest, water marshes and grassland. You have the chance to spot plenty of wildlife here, amongst others many endangered species like the Indian one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, sloth bears, leopard, Gangetic dolphin and the gharial crocodile. It also is a perfect place for bird watching and spotting a variety of colourful butterflies.

In 1984 Chitwan was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding beauty and significance as a habitat for endangered species. Today it is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Nepal and an important site of wildlife conservation.

The highlight of every Chitwan visit is a safari on elephant back. This has the advantage that wildlife is less scared by elephants than by the sounds of walking tourists or jeeps, so you are more likely to spot even rare wildlife. If you want to, you can even go bathing with the elephant – promised to be a very refreshing experience for both of you.

You can also go on walking or jeep safaris to explore the jungle. From a slightly different angle you can spot wildlife from canoe, on a canoe ride on Rapti River. This is an  excellent opportunity for birdwatching and you might even see two rare species of crocodile: the Marsh Mugger and the Gharial Crocodile.

In the villages around Chitwan national park you can learn about the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Tharu and have the chance to see cultural shows including their famous stick dances and singing.

Chitwan treks and tours

  • Essential Nepal

    Essential Nepal

    10 days for £718 per person

    a short tour package introducing first timers to the highlights of Nepal, including rafting, walking and safari! You will visit Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park and go rafting on Seti river. click to view details

  • Sunsets Nepal

    Sunsets Nepal

    19 days for £979 per person

    This journey will take you to the highlights of Nepal. You will be spoilt with spectacular sunset views in one of the greatest settings on Earth. Take some days to explore the wildlife at Chitwan National Park. This could be your perfect honeymoon package. click to view details

  • Royal Enfield Nepal

    Royal Enfield Nepal

    11 days for £2044 per person

    Take the classic tour through Nepal – on a classic bike. Make your way through the incredible scenery of the Himalaya, experience ultimate freedom and savour the nature and culture at your own pace. click to view details

  • Nepal-India with Darjeeling and Sikkim

    Nepal-India with Darjeeling and Sikkim

    19 days for £1650 per person

    Explore to Asian countries in one holiday: First you will take a tour through Nepal including the sights of Kathmandu, the stunning scenery of Pokhara and spotting wildlife in Chitwan, then go to India to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling, the home of the world’s best tea. click to view details

  • Classic tour and Volunteer with Children in Nepal (30 days)

    Classic tour and Volunteer with Children in Nepal (30 days)

    30 days for £1027 per person

    See the sights of Kathmandu and Pokhara and go on exciting safari in Chitwan National Park. Then spend two weeks at an orphanage in Nepal to help with teaching, daily chores and make friends with the children. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Children in Nepal

    Classic Nepal Tour with Children in Nepal

    19 days for £764 per person

    This holiday to Nepal will show you around the highlights of the country and give you the possibility to spend two days with the children of a Nepalese orphanage to brighten their day and make new friends. click to view details

  • Experience Nepal II

    Experience Nepal II

    17 days for £1313 per person

    Pure adventure travel offers this tour including mountain biking, rafting, trekking, canoeing and elephant safari. Stunning views of the Himalayas guaranteed. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Poonhill Trek

    Classic Nepal Tour with Poonhill Trek

    17 days for £1564 per person

    Combine sightseeing, adventure and trekking holidays in our classic Nepal tour. Make this a very special holiday with a variety of activities in the diverse country of Nepal. Including four days trekking to Ghorepani with sunrise at Poonhill. click to view details

  • Explore Nepal

    Explore Nepal

    16 days for £1136 per person

    Plunge into the culture of Nepal on this tour: Learn some Nepali phrases to get to know the children in an orphanage, visit Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini, spot wildlife in Chitwan and savour life in the Himalaya. click to view details

  • Experience Nepal I

    Experience Nepal I

    15 days for £1118 per person

    Adventure travel to Asia: This package includes mountain biking, canoeing, rafting, elephant safari and walking in Nepal. An active holiday for those who can’t stand still. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Landrung Trek

    Classic Nepal Tour with Landrung Trek

    17 days for £1564 per person

    Combine sightseeing, adventure and trekking holidays in our classic Nepal tour. Make this a very special holiday with a variety of activities in the diverse country of Nepal. Including four days trekking to Landrung. click to view details

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