|
 Gaida
Wildlife Camp borders the Rhino
(our namesake) Zone in the central area of Royal Chitwan National
Park. Guests on elephant-back safari quite often see as many as 10
to 15 rhinos. Gaida Lodge overlooks the river
that serves as the parks natural boundary. Views from your
bungalow window can include any of the mammals and birds that make
their home in the park.
Reputed as one of
the best managed Jungle Safari Resorts of Nepal, Gaida
boasts of having two facilities; the Luxury Lodge and the outdoor
Jungle Camp located within the central area of the park. Staffed
by competent and dedicated professionals, Gaida
offers an unusual setting and unique opportunity to observe
wildlife from a close range.
Incentive Programs for tour groups,
special interest tours, agencies and companies can be handled for
up to 120 people. Please inquire for more information.
Getting Here
Flight - A 15 minute flight from
Kathmandu to the Bharatpur airport in Chitwan followed by a drive
of about 40 minutes is one of the popular ways to arrive at
Gaida.
Road - A scenic and enjoyable
access to Gaida is by road. The four hour country
drive on the Prithvi Highway following the beautiful Trishuli
river is a very rewarding experience. The drive through small
villages, seeing people of diverse ethnic origins and terraced
fields, presents an enchanting scene.
Raft - A raft trip of varying
lengths on the Gandaki, Trishuli or Narayani rivers followed by a
short drive escorted by Gaida representatives to
the Gaida Jungle Lodge & Camp is another popular means to get the
resort.
Facilities
Gaida Jungle Lodge
is situated overlooking the Dungre River. Thirty twin-sharing
bungalows are built in a semi circle around a central dining
Restaurant. Each has a sweeping view of the river & the grass land
across with all standard furnishings and a spacious balcony.
Attached toilet and shower facility using solar power for hot
water are available. An outdoor garden and a well stocked bar
provide a very comfortable atmosphere to stretch out and enjoy the
surrounding jungle and even the towering Himalayas up in the north
on clear days.
In order to
maintain the jungle atmosphere and balance with wildlife, neither
the Jungle Lodge or Camp are provided with electricity. Candles
and Kerosene lanterns will be placed at your door during the
night. A/C is provided by generator and water is solar-heated.
Jungle Camp Facilities
Gaida Jungle Camp is located amidst
'saal' forest 5 miles (8 km) away from the Lodge. The foothills of
the Churia range border the southern edge of the Park. Here,
safari style tents with thatched roofs provide accommodation in a
wilderness environment. Each tent has plenty of space including
two comfortable beds, a bedside table and attached toilet and
hot/cold shower facility.
The wildlife
activities here compliment the ones in the Lodge providing the
guests with a unique insight of the deep forest. This region is
also acknowledged as Chitwan's best bird watching area. Treks of
varying duration are offered in the camp including a visit to the
very successful Gharial (rare species of fish eating crocodile)
Conservation Project. The best chances of viewing the Royal Bengal
Tiger in the wild are here.
Wildlife Activities
In
Gaida's diverse topography for wildlife and bird life
habitat, a guest visit is enhanced by expert Naturalists and
Shikaris (field guides) who manage and escort each safari. Trips
are planned to highlight each feature of the park and include game
viewing on elephant back, nature walks, dugout canoe excursions,
jungle drives, observation from tree top blinds, cultural tours,
slide presentations, treks to the Churia range, cultural dance
presentations, butterfly/orchid tours, birding tours and
exploratory trips according to schedule of stay.
Gaida Wildlife Camp has been host to several
Ornithologist and Anthropologist groups since its establishment in
1976. Wildlife and nature expeditions to other national parks have
also been organized.
Elephant Training - A recent
addition to Gaida's activities includes an
extended stay training with our staff elephants. No where else in
Nepal or any other place in the world may you find this unique
opportunity. For more
information on
how you may be a part of this program, please inquiry here.
Other Service
Rafting/Trekking
- Two other adventures to highlight
your stay in Nepal. Gaida also operates rafting,
trekking and mountaineering expeditions in association with its
member companies. These organizations are fully equipped to
assist you with all necessary travel arrangements for your stay in
Nepal and throughout the Indian subcontinent. Please inquire for
more information. |
