🔥 HotWildlife Safari
1 Day
Nepal
Shuklaphanta Jeep Safari
Shuklaphanta National Park, Baba Tal, Rani Tal
Starting fromNPR 1,500 / person
Details
Wildlife safari · Kanchanpur, Nepal
Shuklaphanta National Park
Shuklaphanta National Park
safari & wildlife tours
Nepal's largest protected grassland, an hour from Mahendranagar, and home to the biggest single herd of swamp deer on Earth.
2,300+Swamp deer
~43Bengal tigers
460+Bird species
305 km²Protected area
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What lives in Shuklaphanta
What makes this park one of Nepal's most extraordinary destinations for safaris, birdwatching and ecotourism.
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2,300+
Swamp deer (barasingha)
The largest population of barasingha in Asia, Shuklaphanta's most iconic residents.
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~43
Royal Bengal tigers
One of the highest tiger densities in Nepal's western Terai, in the sal forest and grassland.
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~23
Greater one-horned rhinos
A significant and growing population roaming the park's riverine habitats.
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~306
Blackbucks
Nepal's only significant blackbuck population thrives in the open grasslands here.
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460+
Bird species
A birdwatcher's paradise, Bengal florican, sarus crane and rare migratory species.
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#1
Largest grassland in Nepal
Sal forest and vast open savannah, Nepal's most expansive protected grassland ecosystem.
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Shuklaphanta safari packages
From a budget day safari to a combined India and Nepal itinerary, pick what fits your group and dates. Starting from NPR 1,500 per person.
Tour Package
2N / 3D
India
Nainital & Neem Karoli Baba
Nainital Lake, Kainchi Dham (Neem Karoli Ashram)
Tailored to your groupPrice on request
Details
Experience the wild
Shuklaphanta on film
The grasslands come alive with swamp deer, tigers and over 460 bird species. Video by Sisan Baniya.
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Shuklaphanta Jeep Safari
Experience Nepal's most underrated wildlife sanctuary up close. Shuklaphanta National Park in far western Kanchanpur holds one of the world's largest herds of swamp deer (barasingha), along with tigers, elephants, rhinos and over 460 bird species. Our naturalist guides lead open jeep safaris through tall grasslands, dense sal forest and the shores of Baba Tal and Rani Tal.
Journey details
- Duration: Full day, return from Mahendranagar
- Park: Shuklaphanta National Park, Kanchanpur
- Group size: Minimum 2 persons
- Best season: October to April
Itinerary
6:00 AM
Depart Mahendranagar / your hotel in an open safari jeep.
7:00 AM
Enter Shuklaphanta National Park, morning grassland safari, the best sighting window.
9:00 AM
Baba Tal (sacred lake) and Rani Tal, birdwatching session.
11:00 AM
Deeper jungle drive, swamp deer herds, elephant tracks, leopard.
1:00 PM
Lunch at Jungle Cottage, Nanvog (included).
2:30 PM
Afternoon safari, waterholes and grassland edges.
5:00 PM
Return to Mahendranagar.
What's included
- Open jeep safari with an experienced naturalist guide
- Park entry fees & jeep permit
- Lunch at Jungle Cottage, Nanvog
- All transportation within the park
- Binoculars provided
Not included
- Hotel / lodge stay (day trip only)
- Personal insurance
- Beverages & snacks
- Tips for guide & driver
Starting fromNPR 1,500 / person
Group discounts available. Price may vary by season.
Tour Package
Nainital & Neem Karoli Baba
Starts and ends at Mahendranagar / Dhangadhi Airport. An extended visit giving you more time at the heavenly Nainital Lake and the sacred Neem Karoli Baba Ashram (Kainchi Dham). Includes hotel accommodation, dinner, breakfast and a Shuklaphanta jungle safari.
Journey details
- Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Route: Mahendranagar / Dhangadhi Airport → Nainital → Kainchi Dham
- Highlights: Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, Eco Cave Garden, Kainchi Dham
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Mahendranagar / Dhangadhi Airport. Drive to Nainital, check in. Explore Naini Lake and Mall Road. Dinner. Overnight in Nainital.
Day 2
Breakfast. Full day Nainital sightseeing, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, Eco Cave Garden, boat ride. Drive to Kainchi Dham for darshan at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram. Return to Nainital. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Breakfast. Return journey to Mahendranagar / Dhangadhi with a Shuklaphanta jungle safari en route. Drop-off at airport / Mahendranagar.
What's included
- 🚌 Comfortable round trip transportation
- ✈️ Airport pickup and drop-off
- 🏠 2 nights hotel accommodation
- 🍽️ Dinner (2 nights)
- 🥐 Breakfast (2 mornings)
- Shuklaphanta jungle safari
Not included
- 🍜 Lunch
- 💼 Personal expenses / inside sightseeing
- ➕ Any service not mentioned above