Nepal Jungle Safari

A jungle safari in Nepal can be very exiting experience to anyone who wishes to view some of the rarest and most endangered wild-lives in earth. The visitors can go for elephant back safaris, bush walking, bird-watching and organize any kinds of recreational activities relating to jungle in the pristine parks and jungles that are available in Nepal, the enjoyment one can get here obviously is not possible anywhere-else in the world. Nepal is rich in wild life. The tropical jungles of the Terai preserve some of the best wildlife habitat in Asia. Out of the total geographical area of Nepal, national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation areas occupy some 16 percent. The jungle safari offers you the chance not only to explore the greeneries but also to spot some of the rarest and most endangered wildlife on earth. A Jungle Safari in Nepal can be a very exciting experience. It is possible for any visitor to stay in these parks and take part in an organized jungle safari and activity program. Jungle safari on elephant back is one of the thrilling experiences. Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Royal Bardia National Park, Royal Chitwan National Park and the Royal Shukla Phanta wildlife reserve, offer jungle safari on elephant back or jeep rides. Thus, it is great way to relax after a trek and soak up the jungle environment, bring your kids along and have the family holiday of a life time. In the jungle you can experience, elephant back safaris, bush walking, bird watching, canoeing, recreation activities and cultural programs, depending on which park you choose to go to. (Jungle Safari Tour Packages in Nepal)

National parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal

Nepal has altogether nine national parks, four wildlife reserves and three-conservation area. Almost 18 percent of the total area in Nepal is protected. The low land areas in the country called Terai, which is the richest habitat with tall grasslands interspersed with riverine and hardwood Sal Forest. You can see that there are wildlife such as the swamp deer, musk deer, black buck, blue bull, the royal Bengal tiger, Gharial and marsh mugger crocodile and the last of a breed of Asiatic wild buffalo. Parks and Reserves are also rich in bird species with a variety of babbles and orioles, koels and drongos, peacocks and floricans, and a multitude of wintering wildfowl. The parks offer you bird watching opportunities with its 400 species of birds, including the rare spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife include the endangered red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard, Ghoral, Tahr, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot, weasel langur monkey and serow. (National parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal)