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Nepal provides shelter to over 30 species of
large wild animals and approximately 180 species
of mammals. The rhinoceros, tiger, crocodile,
snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear,
wild and ferocious gaur bovines, four honed
antelope, striped hyena, sambar, chital, hog
deer, barking deer, sloth bear, palm civet,
langur and rhesus macaque monkeys, pangolin,
Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, python, cobra,
green pit viper, tortoises, and many other
beasts roam Nepal’s jungles.
Nepal is also a haven for birds and over 800
species, representing approximately eight
percent of the world’s population are found
here. In fact, Nepal has nearly as many bird
species as the whole of North America. The
common birds include peafowl, red jungle fowl,
various egrets, herons, kingfishers,
flycatchers, and woodpeckers.
Among the fourteen National Parks and reserves
in Nepal, ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK, BARDIA
NATIONAL PARK, and KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE
provide excellent views of Asian wildlife.
Theses National Park offers some of the most
exciting safari destinations in the world. You
will experience the deep jungle on elephant back
or four wheel drive vehicle and view wild
animals in their natural habitat. You will also
have the opportunity to enjoy canoe rides on the
jungle rivers, take nature walks, go out on bird
watching excursions, tour to villages, and
witness firsthand the culture of the Tharu
community. There are comfortable lodges and
resorts with modern facilities available in the
jungle.
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