Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is located in the foothills of Himalayas, endowed with diverse flora and fauna flourishing in the most fertile region of Nepal called Chitwan valley. The valley is bounded by Mahabharat range up-north and Churia-Shiwalik hills in south which forms the international boundary with India. Chitwan National Park, famously known as the land of Rhinos or heart of the jungle is a 932 sq.km of protected core area along the courses of Naraynai and Rapti River channels. The park was formed in 1973, subsequently designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 to protect the unique Terai habitats known to be a home to diverse flora and fauna. The 2016 census has declared a population of 635 rhinos, 120 Royal Bengal Tigers along with a rising number of critically endangered Ghariyal Crocodiles. The park is home to three protected reptiles of Nepal namely Ghariyal Crocodile, Golden Monitor Lizard and the Indian Rock Python.

Chitwan National Park
The park to its prestige has two successful years of no-poaching and a global recognition for bringing ecotourism to Nepal. Chitwan’s accessibility, diversity and liberty for the enthusiasts to walk inside the forest lure many to make it the most visited park of Nepal. The forest is characterized by the mix of Sal (deciduous), Riverine and Grassland habitats.

Chitwan National Park Safari
The prime wildlife attraction of the park is the Greater One-Horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephants, Leopards and Sloth Bears. Along with it, 583 species of birds including winter and summer migrants from Indian Subcontinent, Russia and Africa also add to the charm of the forest. The park also has an endemic species of Nepal–the Spiny Babbler and other attractive residents such as the Great Hornbill, Lesser Adjutant, Black Stork, Red-headed Trogon, Kalij Pheasant and Bengal Florican.

Barahi Jungle Lodge:

Barahi Jungle Lodge insinuates the austerity of Chitwan National Park. Experiencing refined luxury in the panoramic savannahs punctuated by Rapti River as overlooked from Barahi’s vantage point is a parallel universe retreat. We take immense pride in strengthening the bond of nature and mankind through our itineraries. The ambient outlook and sort after interiors of the lodge give a stunning insight into the aboriginal Tharu culture of Nepal interlaced with wilderness of Chitwan.

Barahi Jungle Lodge
The lodge is nestled in a forested patch of 12 hectares and the construction is inspired by the local Tharu villages. It blends effortlessly with the surrounding environment and sets a high standard in eco operations.

The lodge has an in house experienced team of naturalists, 4 private elephants and a fleet of jeeps & boats. The lodge is strategically located in Meghauli, west Chitwan considered the best area for viewing wildlife.

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