Chitwan

Nepal·hills

Nepal has flown a range of smaller aircraft for wildlife viewing in parks such as Chitwan and also for mountain flights to view Everest, Annapurna and close-by ranges.

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Nepal·dance

This is the Nepalese equivalent of the Tibetan Snow Lion dance, surely! Ouch - it must be uncomfortable in there... A person dances wearing a costume of a Peacock at Tharu Cultural Program in Chitwan in Nepal.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

Elephant mother parent with her baby chained to a post in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The Asian or Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only living species of the genus Elephas and is distributed in Southeast Asia from India in the w…

Nepal·river · wildlife

Gharial seen at the Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as the gavial, and the fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae, native to the Indian Subcontinent.

Nepal·old town

Tharu cultural museum and research centre in Nepal displays Tharu indigenous cultural murals of man and different paintings that depict the life, culture, tradition of Tharu and their ancient heritage.It also displays many artefacts of Thar…

Nepal·wildlife · forest

An Asiatic elephant mother parent with her baby chained to a post in Chitwan National Park, Nepal.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

An Asiatic elephant grazing in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The Asian or Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only living species of the genus Elephas and is distributed in Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the east.

Nepal·wildlife · river

Mahout bathing a baby elephant in a river. One can see a baby elephant along with the mother enjoying a bath at a river in Nepal.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

An Elephant chained to a post in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The Asian or Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only living species of the genus Elephas and is distributed in Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the east…

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A man dressed up in as a Peacock and dances at Tharu Cultural Program in Chitwan in Nepal. A person dances wearing a costume of a Peacock. He moves his tail and bends his neck.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

Here we see Asian Elephants bathing themselves and their riders, under a warm sun and even warmer summer, at Chitwan. Elephant Safaris and rides were and still are a concern, when it comes to Animal Welfare and Ethics.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

If you are considering riding an elephant while you're in Asia, here you have a little taste of what you may see and experience.

Nepal·village · livestock

During the monsoon season, the little Tharu village turns all the more pleasant and serene. Is that a pigeon house or Kabutarkhana that we see on the stilted platform? A Tharu woman is seen feeding the cows grasses and cleans the shelter.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

Elephants and riders go deep into the vegetation while the sun disappears behind the trees. If you are considering riding an elephant while you're in Asia, here you have a little taste of what you may see and experience.

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Bachhauli is a quaint village in the Chitwan District of Nepal, and is located in close proximity to Kathmandu and Bharatpur. Here visitors will find a community that has a rich heritage and culture.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

The elephant safari is one of the best ways to spot wildlife from up close in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Elephant Back Ride Safari is the most heavily promoted tour offered at Chitwan National Park.

Nepal·wildlife · forest

An Asiatic elephant mother parent in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The Asian or Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only living species of the genus Elephas and is distributed in Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the…

Nepal·river · boats

A boat sailor sails his boat on the Rapti river in Chitwan district of Nepal. Tourists rest outside of the guest house facing towards the river.