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Shuklaphanta and Rana Tharu Country
Far Western Terai
Wide grasslands, swamp deer and Rana Tharu hospitality make this an overlooked wildlife journey.
- Duration
- 4–5days
- Best seasons
November to March
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 3 to 4 nights
- Best time
- November to March
- How to get there
- Fly to Dhangadhi and continue toward Mahendranagar, or travel overland. Arrange guiding and rooms early.
- Best for
- Wildlife enthusiasts and birders comfortable with simple services.
- Combine with
- Bardia, Khaptad or Dhangadhi.
- Travel well
- Arrange guides, permissions and transport in advance. Wildlife remains unpredictable.
Permits
Shuklaphanta National Park entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Shuklaphanta protects open grassland, forest and wetlands. It is especially known for swamp deer and birding. Infrastructure is lighter than Chitwan, so the experience is quiet but requires advance planning.
What to experience
- Swamp deer
- Grassland and wetland birding
- Guided park activities
- Rana Tharu community stay
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.