Safari Field Guide

Everything you need to know before stepping into the wild. Prepare for your adventure, learn about the local culture, and study the wildlife.

Essential Preparation

Park Fees & Rules

Current entrance permits, costs for foreigners and locals, and mandatory park regulations to follow while inside.

What to Pack

A comprehensive packing list for a jungle safari. Understand what clothing colors to wear and what gear is essential.

Health & Safety

Crucial information on staying safe around wildlife like rhinos, avoiding mosquito-borne insects, and general health precautions.

Wildlife Directory

The Bengal Tiger

Learn about Chitwan's apex predator. Tracking tips, population statistics (128+), and the best seasons for spotting them.

One-Horned Rhino

Discover the prehistoric giants of Nepal. Chitwan holds the second-largest population of Greater One-Horned Rhinos in the world.

Birds & Gharials

A directory of the 500+ bird species calling Chitwan home, and the fascinating, critically endangered Gharial crocodiles.

People & Park

Tharu Indigenous Culture

The "Children of the Forest." Explore the rich history, architecture, and vibrant dances of the indigenous Tharu people.

Anti-Poaching Success

How the Nepali Army and local communities worked together to achieve zero-poaching years and protect endangered species.

History of the Park

From a private royal hunting reserve to Nepal's first National Park in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage site.