Arrive at the hotel which is 32 K.M. away from Bharatpur Airport. Upon arrival, a welcome drink is served and refreshments then there will be a short briefing on the program and facilitation. After Lunch, we will take you on the elephant back safari to explore the jungle and wildlife the One-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard, and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. Back to the hotel, take relaxation with a sunset view and dinner in the late evening.
Today early in the morning we will take you to Jeep Safari for around 4 hours with Breakfast in the jungle. Proceed for the Jeep Safari crossing the Rapti River by Patela Boat to start with from Bhimle army check post. And our naturalists pick the route upon their experience with current sightings and animal movement. Breakfast will be served in between the safari in a scenic and safe spot chosen by the Naturalist.
(Note: Jeep Safari is prohibited during monsoon season by the park authorities from June-September and in some seasons it can extend till October).
Same day In the afternoon we will take you to the Elephant briefing/Feeding program: For those who share the same love for Elephants and would like to know these marvelous pachyderms a step closer, the activity gives you a chance to spend quality time with our four beloved elephants and their mahouts and volunteering to feed them potato, bananas or their favorite self-made sandwiches! Since elephants have a great memory you will have a chance to befriend an elephant for life!
You may also proceed to bathe with the elephants, scrub them up, and swim among them in the cool waters of Rapti River. And back for Lunch.
(Note: Elephant bathing is done during the summer season as elephant loves to bathe in the river willingly. Elephants are not forced to take baths during the cold season/day).
After lunch you will be floating downstream on the Rapti River, towards the western boundary of the park formed by Himalayan Narayani, boat safari will be arranged for evening time offering our unique sundowner experience at the confluence point.
Around 7 PM we will take you to the Tharu Cultural Dance program where you can experience some of their traditional skills and dances. And in the late evening, you will be back for Dinner.
Early in the morning, we will take you on the Short Village Walk to visit around the village on foot to experience the daily life of the village people in the company of an experienced communicator to enhance knowledge on the life of Tharu people then back Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu.