Parsa Jungle Safari

This wildlife reserve is situated in the extreme south-west of Nepal. The name of the park is derived from the largest of these grasslands which is known as Sukla Phanta. The park area is 155 sq. kms. and would be 305 sq. kms. after the completion of its extension.Sukla Phanta's grassland is one of the last remaining habitat for such threatened animals as the hispid hare and the pygmy hog. Besides these, Sukla Phanta is the stronghold for another endangered animal, the barasingha, or swamp deer. Other wildlife of the park includes spotted deer, also seen in large numbers, hog deer, nilgai, wild dog, jackal, porcupine and otter.

Small lake here attracts bird and animals alike. Herons, ducks, storks, kingfishers and egrets vie for food and swamp deer wallow at the edges. From a nearby machan one can watch while thousands of water fowl mingle on the lake surface while it is not uncommon to see hundreds of swamp deer grazing at the water-edge in the evening light. The experience is unique. Other ways to view wildlife in the park is by driving in land-Rovers near the lake and river and on nature walks with trained trackers.

Activities:

JUNGLE DRIVE
Drive into the heart of the park for a good chance to spot the rare species. The drive takes you along time-worn trails with great opportunities of viewing big animals. Don't forget to move on to Kasara, the park headquarters wherein you will get the chance to visit the Kasara Durbar and the Crocodie Breeding Centre.The centre is housed with a number of breeding and hatching ponds to produce and rear the animal until they are ready for release in the wild.

JUNGLE WALK
Walk out and stretch your legs deep into the forest accompanied by professional naturalists as they share their extensive knowledge with you on your way to prime spots in quest of rare and endemic species, Be on the look out for the great one-horned rhinoceros, wild boar, sloth bear, bison, gangetic dolphins, gharial crocodile and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

VILLAGE TOURS
Experience the uniquely placed culture of the Tharu people. Relish what their culture is like in the Tharu village Museum in the heart of Sauraha in Bachhyauli. For centuries, the Tharus have lived very close to this protected area and hence their tradition reflects their intimate relationship with the natural world. Visit the Tharu village and share their world with them as you reach out touch another culture.

Getting There:

BY OVERLAND
It is a scenic five-six hour country side drive to Chitrasari where our staff guide will receive you and transfer you to the respected Lodge in a Land Rover. which is a 30 min drive through the Eastern National Highway.

BY AIR
Bharatpur, the district headquarter of Chitwan. has an airfield with direct domestic flight connetions with Kathmandu. There are daily 3 flights operating from Kathmandu to Bharatpur and is only 25 minutes flight time. Upon arrival our representative will greet you and drive you in a Landover to Lodge.

BY RIVER RAFTING OR DRIVE
An early morning departure from Kathmandu bring you to the river rafting put-in-point. You can go river rafting for one to three days in the Trisuli river which runs parallel to prithivi highway. Our staff guide will meet you at the rafting put-in-point and transfer you to the Lodge.