Gaida Wildlife Camp of Chitwan, Nepal

1 NIGHT 2 DAYS AT GAIDA LODGE

Day 1:
Arrive at Chitrasari, Reception by Gaida naturalist. Transfer to the Lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the afternoon programme and the Lodge facilities.

1300 hrs:	Lunch at the central dining restaurant, "Golghar
1500 hrs:	A talk on the elephants by our naturalist at the elephant stable.
1600 hrs:	Jungle safari on elephant back. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys and many other smaller animals.
1830 hrs:	Talk on the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park. OR A Tharu Tribal Dance presented by the local Tharu villagers.
1930 hrs:	Dinner & overnight at Gaida Lodge.

Day 2

0600 hrs:	Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature walks. An excellent opportunity to be familiar with the diverse vegetation of the park and to see a great many of those over 500 different species of birds which have made Chitwan their home.
0730 hrs:	Breakfast.
0800 hrs:	Departure from the Lodge for onward journey.

2 NIGHTS AT LODGE (THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)

Day 1:
Arrive at Chitrasari. Reception by Gaida naturalist. Transfer to the Lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the afternoon programme and the Lodge facilities.

1300 hrs:	Lunch at the central dining restaurant, "Golghar"
1500 hrs:	A talk on the elephants by our naturalist at the elephant stable.
1600 hrs:	Jungle safari on elephant back. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys, birds and many other smaller animals.
1830 hrs:	Talk on the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park.
1930 hrs:	Dinner.

Day 2:

0600 hrs:	Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature walk: An excellent opportunity to be familiar with the diverse vegetation of the park and to see a great many of those over 500 different species of birds which have made Chitwan their home.
0730 hrs:	Breakfast.
0830 hrs:	Dugout canoe ride along with Dungre/Rapti river. An excellent opportunity for bird watching and to see the 2 rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating gharial. Half an hour walk through the jungle to The Elephant Breeding Farm. Drive back to the Lodge.
1300 hrs:	Lunch.
1530 hrs:	Village walk. A conducted visit to the nearby Tharu village.
1730 hrs:	Walk/drive back to the Lodge.
1830 hrs	Tharu Tribal Dance presented by the local Tharu villagers.
1930 hrs:	A typical Nepalese Buffet Dinner.

Day 3:

0600 hrs:	Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Elephant Safari/Nature Walk or at Leisure
0730 hrs:	Breakfast.
0900 hrs:	Departure from the Lodge for onward journey.

3 NIGHTS AT LODGE (THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)

Day 1:
Arrive at Chitrasari, Reception by Gaida naturalist. Transfer to the Lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the afternoon programme and the Lodge facilities.

1300 hrs:	Lunch at the central dining restaurant, "Golghar"
1500 hrs:	A talk on the elephants by our naturalist at the elephant stable.
1600 hrs:	Jungle safari on elephant back. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys and many other smaller animals.
1830 hrs:	Talk on the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park.
1930 hrs:	Dinner.

Day 2

0600 hrs:	Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature walk: An excellent opportunity to be familiar with the diverse vegetation of the park and to see a great many of those over 500 different species of birds which have made Chitwan their home.
0730 hrs:	Breakfast.
0830 hrs:	Dugout canoe ride along with Dungre/Rapti river. An excellent opportunity for bird watching and to see the 2 rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating gharial. Half an hour walk through the jungle to The Elephant Breeding Farm. Drive back to Lodge.
1300 hrs:	Lunch.
1500 hrs:	Jungle Excursion cum Village Walk. An Escorted Jungle Walk combined with a conducted tour to the ethnic Tharu village.
1700 hrs:	Walk/drive back to the Lodge.
1830 hrs:	A Tharu Tribal Dance presented by the local Tharu villagers.
1930 hrs:	A typical Nepalese buffer dinner.

Day 3: Normal Programme.

0600 hrs:	Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature walk or at leisure.
0730 hrs:	Breakfast.
0830 hrs:	Jungle safari on elephant back.
1300 hrs:	Lunch.
1530 hrs:	A conducted Birding tour to Bishazari Lake.
1830 hrs:	Free
1930 hrs:	Dinner

OR,
Day 3: For Bird Watchers and other Enthusiasts. ( January to March )

0530 hrs:	Wake up call.
0600 hrs:	Early breakfast.
0630 hrs:	Full day excursion to the Churia hills for Bird Watching with our knowledgeable naturalists. Packed lunch will be provided.
1830 hrs:	Tharu Tribal Dance presented by the local Tharu villagers.
1930 hrs:	Dinner

Day 4:

0530 hrs:	Wake up call for elephant safari, nature walk or at leisure.
0600 hrs:	Breakfast.
0930 hrs:	Departure from the Lodge for onward journey.