Jeep safari inside Chitwan National Park suspended for monsoon season

Chitwan National Park has suspended its popular jeep safari operations starting July 1, citing the onset of the monsoon season. The annual closure is a long-standing practice aimed at protecting wildlife, particularly during their crucial breeding period, and ensuring visitor safety. Authorities also noted that heavy rainfall deteriorates the unpaved forest roads within the park, leading to potential flash floods and fallen trees blocking routes.

Information officer Avinas Thapa Magar stated that the decision prioritizes the well-being of both wildlife and tourists. "For wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and tourist safety, the commercial jungle drive operated inside the park has been closed from July 1 until further notice," he said. The park typically resumes safari operations around the first week of October, once conditions improve and the rainy season subsides.

While jeep safaris within the core park area are halted, tourists can still experience wildlife viewing through safari operations in the buffer zone community forests located outside the main park boundaries. These areas often remain accessible and operational even during the monsoon months.

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For wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and tourist safety, the commercial jungle drive operated inside the park has been closed from July 1 until further notice.