Adventure

Wildlife Safari in Chitwan National Park

UNESCO Terai wilderness: rhinos, tigers, gharials, and ethical alternatives to elephant-back rides.

David Wilson

January 1, 2024

6 min read

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Chitwan’s floodplain forests reward patience — dawn jeep drives and silent canoe drifts reveal different species rhythms.

Iconic species

Greater one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, and hundreds of birds including hornbills and storks.

Prioritize jeep, foot, and boat safaris with licensed naturalists; question any operator promising guaranteed cat sightings.

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