Jeep Safari, Nepal

Jeep Safari

Nepal Adventure in Royal Chitwan National Park,  it is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the major tourist attractions in Nepal.

After lunch and the sun was up, one o'clock pick-up time for jeep safari. We were advised to wear neutral colored clothing so not to annoy animals and  not to attract unfriendly ones. 

Here single horned rhino seen while waiting for the canoe that will take us to the oppoiste side of the river for jeep safari. 

Facing the river

Sitting by the river enjoying the scenery, some are waiting for the canoe that will transport them to the other side of the river for Jeep Safari.

Canoes

People were drop off by the river bank after the safari

This canoe will take people back to Sauhara river bank after safari



Tall grasses at the entry to the jungle.  Below was the grass area has just been burnt.  The burning kills the unwanted grass which outgrows the food-grass for the animals' habitat. 

The government then open the area for villagers to collect sticks for building and repairing their houses. See Tharu houses.

Sal Tree Forest Area

Sal Tree in Chitwan is a valued hardwood, which is used for building and woodcarving. It is known for its strength and durability.

Strangled tree

This was the only kind of tree that bears fruit I have seen as we get into the jungle.  Fruits were like guava and unripe greenish tomato.  It has been said that this can cure diarrhea. 

Practice sensitivity of eyesight and hearing here.  Someone has to have a good vision to spot animals in the forest.

Birds and Nest

Sitting pretty fella

Darter Bird

Wild ducks

What is this?

King Fisher

Sloth bear

Marsh Mugger Crocodile

Dancing (male) Peacock

Plumage beautifully spread and he is turning around slowly.  Amazing!

I was not able to capture photos of the other seen animals as they run fast and hid into the bushes.

In Chitwan, there are two species of crocodiles the Marsh mugger and Gharial crocodiles.

The Crocodile Breeding Centre in the forest conserving the gharial crocodiles. An entry of Rs100.

Wild Marsh Mugger

The breeding of the Gharial Crocodiles - have long and slender snouts.

Took us around 5 hours exploring the jungle.