[WILDLIFE SAFARI & NATIONAL PARKS]

Nepal, a land of extreme geographical contrasts, is an ultimate safari destination. Within a mere 150km (the breadth of Nepal), the land rises from near sea level in the south to the highest point on earth at 8848 meters. Thus, this beautiful country is home to every possible climatic zone. A strong and responsible conservation effort has been initiated to reverse the changes brought in by the effects of modernisation, and to date about 14 per cent of Nepal's total land mass area has been or is in the process of being designated protected areas.

Wade through tall elephant grass, clicking memorable pictures at one of the best preserved habitats of the endangered great one horned Rhinoceros and the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger, the sloth bear, wild boars, over 400 species of birds.

There is more to Nepal than the soaring mountains of the Himalayas. The southern region or the Terai belt, which borders on the vast plains of the Ganges, is home to fine National Parks and protected areas with some of the richest wildlife in Asia.

The country boasts almost 10% of the world bird species with over 800 varieties of wet land, migratory and resident birds they include koklas, giant hornbills, redheaded trogons, paradise flycatchers, herons, kingfishers, Tibetan snow cocks and many species of pheasants, herons, egrets, warblers and babblers.

There are 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom. They provide one of the world's major habitats for endangered species like one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, snow leopard, blue-clouded leopard, red panda, blue bull, blue sheep and the long-snorted fish eating gharial crocodile. The Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and the Royal Chitwan National Park are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

More information on two out of the 14 Nationals Parks in Nepal famous for wildlife safari:

WILDLIFE SAFARI EXCURSION:
Three days easy - Maximum Elevation: 180m

In Nepal, you can see a variety of wildlife, the most famous park being Chitwan. Formerly a hunting reserve for the Nepalese royalty and nobility, conservationists have transformed it into a national park where visitors can take a wildlife safari into the jungles and see animals up close in their natural environment. Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park offer rewarding jungle experiences for wildlife viewing in Asia. Through the towering grassland, an elephant will take you in the search of animals such as the great one-horned rhinoceros, leopards, wild buffalo, sloth bears, guar, monkeys, crocodiles and hundreds of different bird species. Many animals are endangered and Nepal has provided a habitat for their continued existence and population growth.

While the high Himalayas makes up Nepal's northern region, the southern lowland known as the Terai covers the dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going deep into the jungle on elephant back or on a four-wheel drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Canoe rides in the Jungle Rivers, Nature Walk, Bird Watching excursions and Village Tours are other thrills.

Go out to view game — on elephant back, take nature walks with knowledgeable guides and ride dugout canoes during the day. At night — sit by the campfire, sip a Tiger's Tail, watch tribal dances of the Nepali lowland, gaze at the stars and take in the essence of life in the wild.

For further details, Contact us at :
SAMPURNA AVENTURA Travels & Tours (P.) Ltd.
SAMPURNA Treks & Expeditions
G.P.O.Box: 19960, Dholahiti, Lalitpur, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-5573373, fax: 977-1-5573379
Email: info@viajesnepal.com, URL: www.viajesnepal.com