Ram Kali at Tiger Tops in Chitwan National Park.
Single horned Indian Rhino
This was our first sighting from the back of Ram Kali on our early morning safari. The mighty animals faced each other in a 'stand off'' until we began to retreat and leave the Rhino's to their breakfast.
We continued our search for the elusive Tigers and as the morning warmed we moved back into the canopy of the jungle spotting many of the wild animals of Chitwan, shy spotted deer, hog deer and wild boar.
Later we trekked on foot through the jungle following large Tiger tracks but to no avail.
That same afternoon we had a very informative talk on Elephants before accompanying them to the river for a bath where we were allowed to wash them as they wallowed in the cooling waters.
We spent two nights at Tiger Tops but could have made it seven as it was so relaxing. The staff are excellent and very informative about the various programmes in Chitwan.The lodge accommodates a limited number of guests and the evenings are spent around the hearth in the Golghar interacting with expert naturalists who add to the special wilderness experience.
We travelled to Chitwan by road from Kathmandu which took the whole day as the roads are pretty rough but nonethless scenic. Should we visit again we would elect to fly in to the nearby private airstrip.
