As the crow flies ninety kilometers
southwest of Kathmandu, is the Royal
Chitwan National Park. Widely
acknowledged as one of the best national
parks in Asia, covering a pristine area
of 932 sq. km. This is the first
national park in Nepal, established in
1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem of
significant value to the entire world.
The park is situated in the sub-tropical
inner 'Terai' lowlands of south-central
Nepal.
In the northwest section of the park is
an island known as the Bandarjhola,
surrounded by the Narayani River. This
unique island consists of riverine
forest, tall grassland, marshland,
numerous inlets and oxbow lakes. Such a
diverse combination of nature is found
only here on this island providing a
perfect habitat for wildlife. It is here
that you will also find Island Jungle
Resort offering you the opportunities in
experiencing the exciting life of the
jungle.
Getting There
By Air
Just a thirty minute flight will bring
you from Kathmandu to Bharatpur (outside
Chitwan National Park.) Daily morning
flights are available from Royal Nepal (RNAC.)
At Bharatpur airport you will be met by
our staff and be driven to our Island
Jungle Resort.
By Raft
One of the most exciting ways to travel
to the park is by raft down the Trishuli
river – a day float – which brings you
to Narayanghat where you may be driven
to our Island Jungle Resort. The number
of days floating can be extended as per
your schedule.
By Surface
A pleasant five hour drive by Car or
Tourist bus on the Kathmandu-Narayanghat
highway follows the Trisuli river and
offers you a continually changing
landscape from the mountains of the
Himalayan to the plains of the Terai.
Services &
Facilities
Accommodation
We provide both lodges and tented camp
accommodation. To blend with the
environment, lighting is done by
kerosene lanterns. Only in the dinning
hall, electric bulbs are used - the
power is supplied from a generator.
Lodges
The lodges consist of simple styled
jungle huts with hot & cold running
showers. The lodges blend with the
natural environment, but also provide
you with every necessary comfort.
Tented Camp
The finest quality safari tents are used
in the tented camp. These are specially
designed to accommodate two camp beds
and plenty of extra space for luggage &
changing. Separate bathrooms are
provided close to the tents with hot &
cold running showers.
Food & Drinks
A large local style, round hut is where
we offer Nepalese, Continental, Indian
and Chinese cuisine. All is hygienically
prepared with concern for your health.
Our Jungle Bar offers you a wide variety
of imported and local liquors, beers,
soft drinks and exotic cocktails.
Activities
One of the best ways to view the flora
and fauna of Chitwan is from elephant
back enabling you to penetrate deep into
the jungle through tall grasslands but
there are many other exciting ways too.
Our experienced naturalists and nature
guides will take you on jungle walks,
jungle drive, bird watching, for boat
rides to seek out both the marsh mugger
and gharial crocodiles and to observe
wildlife from one of our watch towers.
Introduction