Thursday, November 22, 2012


DAY 14 - November 8, 2012

JUNGLE ACTIVITIES :  A full day of activities starting with another elephant ride and ending with a Nepalese Dance performance by local village males. 

Elephant Ride to Narayani River - Getting on the elephant from an elephant platform, getting off the elephant as graciously as possible.























Crossing Narayani River:  Gharial crocodiles and water birds








Jeep Ride to the original Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge









Bathing the Elephants










Visit to the Elephant Living and Training Quarters










Jungle Walk





Oxen Cart Ride Back to Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge













Museum inTharu Village - Sorry, no photos except one of Manager of Chitwan National Forest.  Too dark for my camera.



Nepalese Dance Performance by Local Village Males: Three different types of instruments used for the dances: 1. a long stick 2. two short sticks 3. a rattle made with small cymbal like parts.




The Trekkers Join the Fun: WOW, behold the shakers and the movers!!!