Top Things to do in Chitwan District
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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Chitwan District, Central Region
Discover the best top things to do in Chitwan District, Nepal including Bishazari Tal, Narayani River, Chitwan National Park, Tiger Residency Resort, Elephant Breeding Centre, Upardang Gadhi, Crocodile Breeding Centre.
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1. Bishazari Tal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By TuatapereNZ - Kathmandu, Nepal
One of Chitwan's best secrets, a quiet jungle full of creatures and only 200npr each. Saw a lot more here than a whole days safari in the National Park - boar, chital & sambar deer, mongoose and a rhino plus numerous birds. Do it by bicycle for a full immersion day out where you can enjoy the sights, smells & sounds - and get off the road for goodness sake! 500npr bike hire from Sauraha, reasonable fitness required, the highlight of 5 days in Chitwan province.
2. Narayani River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By Thoughtful100 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
The mist on the river was entrancing as we were paddled down the river in dug out canoes. We had two good guides with us who knew every bird and beast, though we saw only a few due to the mist. The jungle walk back in small groups of 6 was lovely and tranquil, though again we saw little by way of animal life - it was winter which might have made the animals scarcer. All in all a couple of hours of gentle, quiet pleasure which was my favourite out of various activities we did round here. You finished the trip by crossing the river directly back to the start point on a similar canoe to the first journey. Realistically on a good day you might see the odd monkey, deer, boar, crocodile and rhino, together with lots of birds.
3. Chitwan National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By Tuhin2011
The Chitwan National Park offers a variety of flora and fauna. Do not miss the jeep safari and especially the elephant safari. We were lucky to see a few rhinos, Gharial crocodiles, peacock, wild bore, spotted deer, buck deer, and lots of amazing colourful birds. The elephant safari was a memory to be cherished for the rest of your life. It's adventurous and thrilling. The elephant bathing was a fun too. You are allowed to go round the buffer zone of the forest only.
4. Tiger Residency Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By MelenaDee - Melbourne, Australia
I stayed at Tiger Residency for 3 nights and 4 days. From the moment I arrived, the staff were extremely friendly and kind, the resort soon began to feel like family. The food was excellent, a variety of western and Nepali food. The service was 5 star, with the staff always asking if I needed anything. The only issue I had was with my nature guide, however I took this up with management as I left (I chose not to do anything about it during my stay as the rest of the resort was 100%!) and I trust they will make improvements moving forward. This was no reflection on the resort and was purely a personal issue. My suggestions for improvement would be communication with guests. Letting them know if there is no power (my aircon didn’t work) or of certain activities aren’t available (I was told elephant bath wasn’t possible... however they later made this happen!). Tiger residency was very impressive and despite the small issue I had with the guide, I would 100% recommend this resort to everyone. The staff were the highlight, they treated each other like family which was so welcoming. I can’t wait to come back!
5. Elephant Breeding Centre
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 677 reviews
Reviewed By itchandscratch
The breeding center seems to have a very well rounded approach to the elephants. Visiting is limited to several hours in the morning and the afternoon, before and after which the elephants are free in the jungle with their handlers. The handlers seem dedicated and humane and many live on-site with the elephants. The elephant breeding center is also the first place I have seen female mahouts. The elephants are part of a larger program which supports the entire economic ecosystem around Chitwan. Opinions about elephant captivity need to be tempered with the alternative, which is to place Chitwan in competition with the communities around the park. To parade in with a short-sighted, Western lens and start dictating to the people, who have lived and worked with the elephants for centuries, how to manage the delicate balance between Chitwan, its wildlife and the surrounding villages that it supports, is a special kind of selfish. In short, it's a humane program, the elephants are well cared for, and sabotaging wildlife tourism at Chitwan puts all of Chitwan and the communities it supports at great risk.
6. Upardang Gadhi
Samsara Trekking is a trekking & tour operator company run by a team of ecology conscious trekking & tour guides who have been promoting responsible tourism in Nepal since 1996. Samsara Trekking has been offering trekking, birding holidays, cultural heritage tours & mindfulness hiking retreat in Nepal. We are the Team specialized in Birds, wildlife & Buddhist Heritage of Nepal Himalayas!
7. Crocodile Breeding Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
