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What does the Bird Education Society in Chitwan offer?
The Bird Education Society (phone 056-580113) offers guided bird-watching excursions every Saturday from 7 am to 11 am. It also has a library of bird books and a binocular rental service (15 cents per hour or $ 1.3 per day). The center opens from 7 am to 5:50 pm. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How [...]
Where is the elephant breeding center in Chitwan?
The elephant breeding center (phone 056-580154) is about 3 kilometers west of Sauraha. You can reach the center on a canoe across the Bhude Rapti River. You can also cycle or walk along the road past Lun Tara. The elephants go to the jungle for grazing during daytime. So the ideal time to visit the [...]
Where is Sauraha in Chitwan?
Sauraha is at the northern bank of the Rapti River. It is 6 kilometers south of Tandi Bazaar. It is a beautiful place and there are plenty of opportunities to observe rural life. View Larger Map You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I plan my trip to Chitwan?International Elephant Race 20084th International Elephant RaceWhich [...]
Where can I stay in Chitwan?
You can stay inside the Chitwan National Park or in Sauraha. The lodges inside the park are pretty expensive. Sauraha offers a wider range of accommodation , the costs ranging from $2 to $50. Although lodges inside the park are more luxurious, there is not much difference between the two when it comes to observing [...]
Can I use telephone service or the internet in Sauraha, Chitwan?
ISD/STD phone services are easily available in Sauraha. Internet services are available but the connection speed is quite slow. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I plan my trip to Chitwan?International Elephant Race 20084th International Elephant RaceWhich is the nearest Tharu village from Sauraha?Where is the elephant breeding center in Chitwan?
Is there any bank in Sauraha, Chitwan?
There is no bank in Sauraha. There are a few private money exchangers who accept only major foreign currencies. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I plan my trip to Chitwan?International Elephant Race 20084th International Elephant RaceWhich is the nearest Tharu village from Sauraha?Where is the elephant breeding center in Chitwan?
Is it safe to swim in the rivers in Chitwan?
The northern banks of Rapti River are ideal for swimming. But be careful of marsh mugger crocodiles. Seek local advice before swimming and only swim where there are large number of people. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I plan my trip to Chitwan?International Elephant Race 2008Meghauli Festival 4th International Elephant RaceHow much do [...]
Where can I hire cycles in Chitwan?
You can easily hire cycles in local shops in Sauraha. Indian mountain bikes can be hired for around Rs 70 ($1) for half a day and Rs 140 ($2) for the whole day. You can cycle to many small Tharu villages, Bis Hajari Tal and the surrounding countryside. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do [...]
How can I go to Chitwan from Bharatpur?
To go to Chitwan from Bharatpur you can either take a local bus to Tandi Bazaar/Sauraha Chowk (15 cents, 20 minutes) and then a rickshaw to Sauraha or directly take a taxi from Pulchowk bus station ($9). You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I plan my trip to Chitwan?International Elephant Race 20084th International Elephant [...]