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.
Itinerary of Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve
Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Dhangadi Airport and drive from to Suklaphanta.
Day 02 : 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 03: 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 04 : This day’s activities include bird watching and Jeep driving into the jungle. Next you depart for Kathmandu.
Cost includes:
- Pick up and drop off transport as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation and three meals per day during the tour
- English spoken jungle tour guide
- Entrance fees and government royalties
- All kind of jungle activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Welcome drinks, Jungle Jeep Safari
- Visit Tharu village, suspension bridge
- Domestic air ticket and airport tax
Cost excludes:
- Accomudation in Kathmandu
- International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
- All kinds of drink during tour and travel with us
- Travel insurance and the cost of medical services of tourists
- All kinds of cloth and personal belonging
- Other personal expenses and tips
Fixed Departure Date
Month | Departure date | Trip Price | Availability | Book This Trip |
2019, 2020 | 03, 10, 19, 27 | US $ 975 | Conformed | Book Now |
Note: If the above departures dates are not matched for you may request own your suitable date!
Conditions
- 04 to 06 people in a group, there will be 10% discount in total cost.
- 07 to 09 people in a group, there will be 15% discount in total cost.
- 10 to 19 people in a group, there will be 15% discount in total cost and 1 group leader free of cost.
- 20 & above people in a group, there will be special discount in total cost and + + member free of cost.
- Winter Special Offer: If you travel in winter time (Dec / Jan / Feb), there will be 10% discount in total cost.
- Summer Special Offer: If you travel in summer time (June / July / August), there will be 10% discount in total cost.
- Early Booking Special Offer: If you Book a Trip before 6 months from the trip departure, there will be 10% discount in total cost.
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