Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

The Reserve

Shuklaphanta wildlife reserve is one of the largest national parks in the country, it was established in 1976.

The Shuklaphanta wildlife reserve in the far western Terai is on the southwest edge of Nepal. It covers parts of Dolpa and Mugu District with an area of 305 sq km.

The name Shuklaphanta comes from the largest of these grasslands. Shuklaphanta is two thirds forest and one third  grassland. This grassland is the largest in Nepal and occupies an area of 54 sq km. The open grasslands and numerous waterholes of the park extend into a vast expanse of plain grasslands and Sal forests. Marsh vegetation is found along rivers and lakes.

Jungle Safari

The jungle safari in the Shuklaphanta wildlife reserve is an exciting and engaging exploration of the lush pristine subtropical jungle.  Many species of threatened animals now live in the reserve.  High-speed hare, pygmy hog, Snow leopard,  Bengal tigers, rhinos, crocodiles, wild elephants and swamp deer are all native to the reserve.

Th reserve was Originally a hunting area however fortunately it was later converted to a wildlife reserve. This change was principally in order to preserve the swamp deer.

Shuklaphanta now shelters almost 2000 swamp deer as well as around 50 wild elephants and 30 tigers.

Spotted deer, blue bulls, barking deer, hog deer, wild boars, leopards, jackals, langurs and rhesus monkeys also reside here. Among birds the reserve provides habitat to sarus crane, swamp francolin, grass owl, warblers, flycatchers, and the endangered Bengal Florican. Reptile species include marsh mugger, crocodile, cobra and python. The reserve also holds Nepal’s largest breeding population of Bengal floricans and hispid hare. The Rani Tal inside the reserve is therefore a great attraction for animals and migratory birds.

Options

You can choose various options for your jungle safari: elephant back, by jeep as well as the on foot. Another way to view wildlife in the park is taking a land rover ride to the lake or river. From there you can enjoy a nature walk with trained trackers.

A park priority to preserve wildlife therefore only a relatively small part accessible to  tourists

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• This tour itinerary can be customized to suit your particular requirements and time-frame.
• The package includes 3-star category hotels during the whole tour, if you would like to stay at high-end hotel (for example 5-star accommodation) or a hotel of your own choice that is possible, please send us a request.
• This tour package applies for a minimum of two people.

• Arrival / departure transfers by private car.
• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
• Luxury Air Conditioned transport as per itinerary for sightseeing.
• All sightseeing includes guides who can provide commentary in your own language and entrance fees.
• Activities like elephant safari, canoeing ride, jungle walk, bird watching, village tours, park permits etc