The jungle safaris in Nepal are the natural gift of the Gangetic Plains that connect south Nepal and north India for 500 kilometers. Today, some 15% of Nepal's area has been designated protected wildlife preserves. This fact is an international record for a small and poor country. Displaying considerable political will and determination to protect and preserve its fauna and flora, Nepal has set its own examples in sustainable development strategies, people - and - park projects, and other conservation programs. No wonder that the WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) cited the Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) as its "success story, 1995" because of His Majesty's Government of Nepal's coordination with the WWF in safeguarding and regenerating the rhino population of the park.
What transpired was that protection of one species is also the preservation of others. Along with the unique one-horned rhino, another member of the park - the majestic Royal Bengal tiger - also benefitted, as did other resident inhabitants and migratory guests in the park.

The ideal months for safari in Nepal's Terai lowlands are from October to May. The destinations can be reached either by flying south, or by driving down on the countryside highways, and even by rafting down the Himalayan rapids.

Royal Chitwan National Park Chitwan means both 'heart of the jungle' and 'leopard forest' - and both indicate the lush and dense depth of the area. Easiest of the National Parks to reach, the park is one of the richest wildlife preserves in Asia, and the most famous in Nepal. The park lies in the Chitwan Valley between the Siwlik (Churia) and the Mahabharat ranges. It is drained by two rivers, the Narayani and the Rapti. The indigenous people are the Tharus who were immune from malaria. There are numerous quality and budget resorts and lodges in Chitwan. Equally, there are many worthwhile places to visit.

While a jungle walk with a trained naturalist can reveal can reveal the nearby vicinities, and elephant ride is the best way to penetrate the deep jungle to view rhino, the elusive tiger, leopard, sloth bear and gaur (wild cattle). The rivers contain crocodiles and mahseer fish, and an evening visit to the elephant stable is worth the while. Watching elephants being bathed and fed are other memorable experiences. Chitwan is a veritable preserve for diverse animal and bird life, rare reptiles, and ecology.

		Royal Bardiya National Park Royal Bardiya National Park is located in the remote and sparsely-populated far west Terai, and is the largest in Nepal. It is probably the most untouched preserve for adventurous travellers. It is another tiger territory, even better for that than Chitwan, and is also famous for game fishing which can yield the massive 50-kg plus masheer fish. Viewing of other fauna and flora is a chief pastime here, along with canoeing. This is also an ideal trailhead for trekking to the hills of west Nepal.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve This lies in the eastern Terai on the floodplains of the Sapta (seven) Koshi river system. This reserve, a tapu (island), bounded by rivers on its east and west, and a barrage to its south, is a haven for 280 species of birds and 20 different sorts of ducks, rare swamp partridges and other waterfowls during winter. Koshi Tappu is also the only sanctuary in Nepal for wild buffalos.

Royal Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve Royal Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve is a small and remote area tucked away in the far south-west corner of Nepal. It is a gem of a wildlife sanctuary which is notable for the swamp deer called barasingha, meaning "twelve horns" in Nepali, which number an impressive 2,000.