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Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve

Shukla Phanta (155 sq Km) lies in the lowlands of the extreme southwest and consists of sal forests and extensive grasslands (phanta means “grassland”).The open grasslands and numerous waterholes of the shukla phanta wildlife Reserve make it an ideal setting for game viewing and jungle safari for visitors. The Wildlife Reserve lies in Kanchanpur district in Far-Western Nepal across the Nepal-India border. The reserve is important for grassland wildlife, notably its large herd of swamp deer, the threatened hispid hare, Bengal florican, and swamp francolin. Except for a wildlife camp operating on the outskirts, there are few facilities for visitors at present.

The reserve can be reached by driving to Mahendranagar from where the reserve headquarter is only eight Kilometers south. Another option is to fly to Dhangadi from Kathmandu and then drive to the park via Mahendranagar.


Entry Fee:
For Nepalese Nationals, Rs. 20/- per person
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 200/- per person
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 500/-per person

 

Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02 : Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and drive from Nepalgunj to Suklaphanta.

Day 03 : Full day activities in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. You set out for village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. You enjoy dinner and overnight stay here.

Day 04 : Full activities in Suklafanta Wildlife Reserve. You enjoy bird watching and further proceed for elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home.Next you start jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, birds and waits in the Tower to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. You conclude the day by Tharu cultural dance and delicious dinner.

Day 05 : This day’s activities include bird watching and Jeep driving into the jungle. Next you depart for Kathmandu.

 

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