The name ‘Chitwan’ has several possible meanings, but the most literal translation of the two NEPALI words that make it up: chit or chita (heart) and wan or ban (jungle). Chitwan is thus ‘the heart of the jungle’. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, cultivation in the valley was deliberately prohibited by the government of Nepal in order to maintain a barrier of disease-ridden forests as a defense against the invasion of diseases from the south. Then for the century between 1846 and 1950, when the Rana prime ministers were de facto rulers of Nepal, Chitwan was declared a private hunting reserve, maintained exclusively for the privileged classes. Penalties for poaching were severe - capital punishment for killing rhino - and the wildlife in the area thus received a measure of protection.From time to time great hunts for rhino were held during the cool, mosquito-free winter months from December to February. The Ranas invited royalty from Europe and the Princely States of India, as well as other foreign dignitaries, to take part in these grand maneuvers, which were organized on a magnificent scale, often with several hundred leopards. The Park consists of a diversity of ecosystems-including the Churia hills, Ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise slowly towards the East from 150 m. to more than 800 m. The western portion of the Park is comprised of the lower but more rugged, Someshwor hill. The Park shares its eastern boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve

Jungle Safari Resort
With 20 years of experience in wildlife adventure Jungle Safari Resort is one of the wildlife adventure operator companies of Nepal. Our services & professionalism catering to the needs of our guest have earned us a good reputation along the years among our agents all over the world. The Jungle Safai Resort, an exciting combination of luxury and wildlife adventure in Chitwan National Park. The Jungle Safari Resort with its ideal location at Sauraha, a minute's walk away from the Chitwan National Park, can be reached by four hours picturesque drive from Kathmandu.

Our Resort offers you two types of accommodations one in building and other in the cottage. Our building has 15 deluxe room each comprising of air-conditioned and well-furnished rooms with attached baths with 24 hours hot and cold water supply. Each room has a verandah with its one scenic beauty. Our Cottage accommodations has 16 rooms consists of comfortable area with well maintain lawns, well carpet attached bath with 24 hours hot & cold water supply.

Jungle Safari Resort have beautiful garden with full of flowers and plants. Our restaurant serves delicious Nepalese, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Our well-trained staff is always at your beck and call, ever ready to offer you the best in services and hospitality. We offer you nature walks, briefing about elephants, bathing with them and elephant ride safari. Slide show presentations, tharu cultural dance programmes, village tours, jungle excursions, jungle drives, birdwatching tours and other wildlife related and cultural activities.

We at Jungle Safari Resort sincerely hope that we have got you interested in us and that you will contact us for further details and information

Why Us
We have vast experience in the field of hospitality. Jungle Safari Resort, in one form or another, has been operating for almost twenty years. Indeed, it was one of the first to be established in the Chitwan National Park area. At Jungle Safari Resort we not only show you the best way to experience the local region and its wildlife, but also promise you the best service possible. We treat our relationship with nature respectfully and treat you as an honoured guest and friend. At our excellent accommodation, you’ll really feel at home in the jungle.