Description of the Location
Established in 1973, Chitwan National Park is the oldest national park in the southern central Terai of Nepal with the highest number of tigers. It serves as the tiger encountering spot with more than 128 Royal Bengal Tigers (National Survey 2022) in the same habitat. Thus, it is the ideal place to go for tiger tracking in Nepal after Bardia National Park.
Chitwan National Park is the home to the second largest and one of the last populations of the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros in the world. And other endangered animals like wild elephants, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, and so forth. It is also heaven for bird watchers with more than 6% world’s bird species (546 bird species).
UNESCO has enlisted Chitwan National Park as a World Natural Heritage site due to its wide variety of flora and fauna. It is a perfect place for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts wanting to witness wildlife in the wild. The park has diverse wildlife making it the ideal place for wildlife safaris.
What to Bring:
- Neutral colored clothing is recommended.
- Light clothing is needed for the daytime with a sweater and warm jacket for the evenings from November to March.
- Pants / Trousers are recommended for safari and jungle walks.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, etc. are essential.
- Insect repellent and personal medical requirements should be carried out.
- It is highly recommended to travel light with only one small suitcase or duffle bag.
- During the warmer months, swimming suits are recommended.
- A small flashlight is recommended.
- Binoculars add greatly to your enjoyment of bird and wildlife viewing.
We will meet pickup you from Internatinal Airport:
We organized Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) airport pick-up and drop service. Upon your arrival, you are welcomed and greeted at your arrival gate (Holding your name on the company pamphlet- Tiger Encounter) by our representative member from a company, then transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. For departure transfer, we will come to pick you up at your hotel in Kathmandu and take you to the airport for your international flight.
As per our plan, we’ll provide you with domestic departure and arrival as per the flight schedule.
Passport & Visa:
All foreigners except Indian nationals must have a valid visa to enter Nepal. Visa is available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport upon entry in Kathmandu, Nepal, and at Nepal borders of India and Tibet. Visa can be easily extended to the central immigration office. www.immigration.gov.np Visa application requires a passport with at least 6 months until expiration and one passport-size photo.
The current cost of a visa for 15 Days – 30 USD, 30 Days – 50 USD, and 90 Days – 125 (to be paid in cash) Other currencies are also accepted although rates may differ. Other nationalities should check entry requirements. Visitors are requested to specify return flight tickets, and the time intended to stay in Nepal.
Visa Extension Fee: Tourist visa extension is done for a minimum of 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days. In the case of a delay of less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as of late fine.
Safety precautions for Chitwan National Park Safari:
Aside from geographical protection, Tiger Encounter has taken safety in following things to make travel as safe as possible making the most out of it without any worry!
- Our guides have received extensive wilderness first-aid training.
- Tour leaders and guides have years of wildlife experience and can help you if there is any kind of uneasiness and assure happiness & satisfaction are guaranteed.
- We’ll have High-quality masks and gloves with sanitizers for everyday use throughout the journey for the Tiger Encounter team assisting you.
- Encouragement and inspiration can be a regular occurrence.
- Food and accommodation in the national park would be rechecked for additional hygiene.
Tipping:
Tipping is not included in the salaries of your guides, driver, or crew, but it is greatly appreciated. In Nepalese culture, tips are accepted and a lovely way of saying thank you (“Dhanyabada”) for good service. Normally the tips are offered at the end of the tour and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the trips on the last day of the tour.
Safety Precautions:
- A first-aid kit is recommended to carry by the visitors for their own safety.
- Visitors should be alert to the wildlife inside the core area.
Stop Population:
- Carry out what you carry in.
- Buy only what won’t pollute, or carry it out.
- Take only photographs, leave only footprints.
- Do not use polythene/ plastic materials.
