Chitwan National Park was declared Nepal’s first National Park in 1973. Since then, it’s become one of the top sites in the world to spot the famous Bengal Tiger and Greater One-Horned Rhino. It’s also a popular part of the tourism route that runs through Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, it’s one of […]
Chitwan Jungle Safari: Everything you need to know
Over a year ago, I visited Chitwan National Park in monsoon season. I wanted to do the Chitwan jungle safari but mother nature had other plans. It rained for days straight and the rivers were so flooded that we couldn’t get into the national park. When I found out my mom would be in Nepal […]
An Ethical Alternative to the Elephant Safari in Chitwan
The elephant safari in Chitwan is often described as “unethical.” There are a lot of reasons for this, but the main one is that baby elephants are slowly tortured into submission. Only then is a trainer able to teach the elephant to submit to giving rides. It’s an awful process that the elephant never forgets. […]
Kathmandu to Chitwan by Tourist, Local & Night Bus
One of the things that is so confusing about traveling in Nepal, is understanding how to get from one place to another. I’m not sure why there isn’t a bus map or schedule at this point, but it isn’t nearly as hard to navigate as one would think. Despite that, there are some things to […]
Chitwan National Park on a Budget
Several people had asked me to visit Chitwan National Park with them during my stay in Nepal. But, the packages online or at the tour agencies were all out of my budget. It seemed way too expensive compared to the rest of Nepal, but everyone was worried we wouldn’t find something cheaper. I finally decided […]