Island Jungle Resort/ Chitwan Tiger Resort

INTRODUCTION

Island Jungle Resort is one of Chitwan's premiere accomodations that offere its visitors distinctive wildlife experience and opportunity to view wildlife in probably the best naturla habitat inside Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan National Park is situated 90 kilometres Southwest of Kathmandu. Widely acknowledged as one of the best national park in Asia covering a pristine area of 932 sq. km, it is the first national park of the country. Established in 1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem of significant value to the entire world, the park is situated in the sub-tropical inner 'Terai lowlands of South-central Nepal. In the northwest section of the park is an island known as the Bandarjhola, which is surrounded by the Narayani River. This unique island consists of riverine forest, tall grassland, marshland, numerous inlets and oxbow lakes. Such a diverse combination of nature found only on this island provides a perfect habitat for wildlife. It is here that Island Jungle Resort is located, offering you the opportunities to experience the exciting life of the jungle.

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Location: South-West of Kathmandu
Subtropical inner Terai, lowlands of South Central Nepal
Geographic coordinates: 28 00 N, 84 00 E
Total Area: 932 sq km
Map references: Nepal
Elevation: 150 m above sea level
Climate: varies from warm summers to mild winters
Vegetation: Sal forest (70%), Grassland (20%), Riverine forest (7%), Chirpine (3%)
Mammals: More than 43 species
Birds: More than 450 species
Besides providing various forms of lodging and recreational facilities, Island Jungle Resort is one of Chitwan's premiere accommodations that offer its visitors an opportunity to view wildlife in probably the best natural habitat in the park. In the exclusive remoteness of the "Isle of Eden" of the Chitwan National Park, Bandarjhola, the visitors have ample opportunities to see a wide variety of big games and avifaunal species. Inside Bandarjhola, you will experience wildlife at its best, as the topography of riverine forests interspersed with large tracts of grassland together with plenty of water within proximity makes it a perfect setting for wildlife to thrive. And to view the flora and fauna of this superb location, we have a variety of programs that include elephant safaris, boat rides and jungle walks escorted by our expert naturalists, guides and mahouts.