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/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
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/* ===== WILDLIFE LIST ===== */
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.wildlife-item { background: var(--mist); padding: 1.2rem; border-radius: 4px; text-align: center; }
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/* ===== SCROLLING TICKER ===== */
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@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
/* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== */
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background: var(--mist); padding: 0.8rem 4rem;
font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--light-text); display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--moss); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
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.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.testimonial-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid rgba(200,147,42,0.2); }
.stars { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.testimonial-author { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.testimonial-country { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
/* ===== CONSERVATION BAND ===== */
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background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--river) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
padding: 3.5rem 4rem; display: flex; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
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.cons-stat { text-align: center; }
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.cons-label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
/* ===== NOTICE ===== */
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background: #fff8ee; border: 1px solid #e8aa3a40;
padding: 1.5rem 2rem; border-radius: 4px; margin: 2rem 0;
display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
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<h1>Where Wild <em>Chitwan</em> Speaks to Your Soul</h1>
<p>Real jungle. Real wildlife. Real local guides. Led by Krishna Pariyar — born and raised inside Chitwan National Park — we offer authentic safaris that no resort or travel agency can replicate.</p>
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<div class="stat"><div class="stat-num">1000s</div><div class="stat-label">Happy Guests</div></div>
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<span>🐆 Tiger Sightings</span><span>🦏 One-Horned Rhino</span><span>🐊 Marsh Crocodile</span><span>🦚 Peacock Displays</span><span>🦅 Over 500 Bird Species</span><span>🌿 Local Guides Only</span><span>🏕️ Tower Night Stays</span><span>🛶 Canoe on Rapti River</span>
<span>🐆 Tiger Sightings</span><span>🦏 One-Horned Rhino</span><span>🐊 Marsh Crocodile</span><span>🦚 Peacock Displays</span><span>🦅 Over 500 Bird Species</span><span>🌿 Local Guides Only</span><span>🏕️ Tower Night Stays</span><span>🛶 Canoe on Rapti River</span>
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<p class="section-body" style="margin: 1.2rem 0 3rem;">Every safari is guided by born-and-raised locals. No package tours. No middlemen. You get the real Chitwan — on foot, by jeep, by canoe, or under the stars.</p>
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<div class="card-price">From NPR 10,000 / group (up to 5 people)</div><br>
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<div class="card-price">From NPR 1,000 (30 min) to NPR 5,800 (3 hrs)</div><br>
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<div class="card-price">NPR 7,000 per bed + guide fee</div><br>
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<div class="wildlife-item"><div class="animal-icon">🦏</div><p>One-Horned Rhino</p></div>
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<div class="wildlife-item"><div class="animal-icon">🦭</div><p>Gangetic Dolphin</p></div>
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<div class="stars">★★★★★</div>
<div class="testimonial-text">"Krishna took us on a 3-hour walking safari at dawn. We saw a rhino just 30 meters away. His knowledge of the forest was extraordinary — he knew every bird call, every footprint."</div>
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<div class="testimonial-text">"Staying in the tower overnight was magical. Deer and wild boar came right beneath us. Waking up in the jungle to birds calling — this is not a hotel experience. It's real adventure."</div>
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<div class="testimonial-text">"I specifically chose Jungle Safari Tours because they do NOT offer elephant rides. Ethical, knowledgeable, and the homestay experience with the family was the highlight of our entire Nepal trip."</div>
<div class="testimonial-author">Priya S.</div>
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<h2 class="section-title">10% of Every Booking<br><em>Goes to Conservation</em></h2>
<p>We clean rivers, count tigers, survey birds, and train the next generation of Chitwan's nature guides. When you book with us, you invest in the jungle's future.</p>
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<p style="color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:540px; margin:0 auto 2.5rem; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.8;">Payment on arrival. No hidden fees. Real local guides. Direct booking. Let's plan your Chitwan adventure today.</p>
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<h1>About Us &<br>Krishna Pariyar</h1>
<p>A life lived between the forest and the river — this is the story of Jungle Safari Tours.</p>
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<div class="bio-badge">Born 1981<br>Chitwan<br>National Park</div>
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<h2 class="section-title">Krishna Pariyar —<br>The Forest is <em>His Home</em></h2>
<p style="margin-top:1.2rem; color:var(--light-text); line-height:1.85;">Krishna Pariyar was born in 1981 in a small village inside what is now Chitwan National Park — one of Asia's greatest wildlife refuges. In those days, the forest was untouched. Villages were separated by kilometers of wild jungle. Homes were built from grass and bamboo. People lived entirely in harmony with nature: fishing in the rivers, collecting firewood, bartering skills and food.</p>
<p style="color:var(--light-text); line-height:1.85; margin-top:1rem;">Every night, families took turns sleeping in tall watchtowers to protect their crops from rhinos, deer, and wild elephants. Krishna grew up knowing the jungle not as a destination, but as a neighbour. He watched early tourists arrive in the 1990s and recognized something they could never buy from a guidebook: a life lived inside this ecosystem.</p>
<p style="color:var(--light-text); line-height:1.85; margin-top:1rem;">In 2007, Krishna founded <strong>Jungle Safari Tours</strong> — a local, community-owned safari operation built on one principle: the best guide is the one who was born here.</p>
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<div class="timeline-text">Began guiding early tourists with his father through the jungle, learning the art of wildlife tracking and interpretation.</div>
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<div class="timeline-text">Founded Jungle Safari Tours — eliminating middlemen and connecting travellers directly to local expert guides.</div>
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<div class="timeline-text">Participated in tiger counting, Churiya Hills surveys, and bird surveys. Leads river cleaning campaigns and community conservation programs every year.</div>
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<h2 class="section-title">Win-Win for <em>Everyone</em></h2>
<p class="section-body" style="margin-top:1.2rem;">We operate as a collective of local guides. Every guide in our network earns fairly from every booking. Tourists receive direct, authentic service. No agents. No commissions eaten by middlemen. No inflated prices. Just people who love the forest, sharing it honestly.</p>
<p style="color:var(--light-text); margin-top:1rem; line-height:1.85;">Our future plan is to develop proper homestays at each guide's family home — so guests can stay where the guides actually live, eat the food their families cook, and experience Chitwan from the inside out.</p>
<p style="color:var(--light-text); margin-top:1rem; line-height:1.85; font-weight:600; color:var(--forest);">10% of all profits go to local skills training programs.</p>
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<h2 class="section-title">What We Will <em>Never</em> Sell</h2>
<p class="section-body" style="margin: 1rem 0 2.5rem;">We believe wildlife exists to be observed — never exploited. For this reason, we have made a firm decision not to offer the following activities:</p>
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<p><strong>No elephant rides.</strong> Elephant riding causes significant suffering to captive elephants and is not something we will ever offer, regardless of tourist demand.</p>
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<p><strong>No horse cart village tours.</strong> We believe in walking or responsible jeep access — not using animals as transport for tourist convenience.</p>
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<p><strong>Yes to ethical wildlife observation.</strong> All our safaris maintain respectful distances from wildlife. Your guides are trained naturalists, not entertainers. <strong>The animals always come first.</strong></p>
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<h1>Chitwan National Park</h1>
<p>Nepal's first national park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Asia's finest wildlife reserves.</p>
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<h2>Asia's Premier Wildlife <em>Sanctuary</em></h2>
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<div class="fact-item"><div class="fact-num">500+</div><div class="fact-desc">Bird Species</div></div>
<div class="fact-item"><div class="fact-num">68+</div><div class="fact-desc">Bengal Tigers</div></div>
<div class="fact-item"><div class="fact-num">700+</div><div class="fact-desc">One-Horned Rhino</div></div>
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<h3>History of Chitwan</h3>
<p>The name "Chitwan" means "Heart of the Jungle" in Nepali. For centuries, this land in the Terai lowlands was home to the Tharu people, who had developed a natural immunity to malaria and lived sustainably within the forest ecosystem.</p>
<p>In the 19th century, the region became a royal hunting reserve for Nepal's Shah kings and their British guests. Tigers, rhinos, and crocodiles were hunted in staggering numbers. After Nepal opened to tourism in the 1950s, it became clear that conservation action was urgently needed.</p>
<p>In 1973, Chitwan was declared Nepal's first national park. In 1984, UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site. Today, Chitwan is celebrated as one of Asia's greatest conservation success stories — with rhino and tiger populations significantly recovered from historic lows.</p>
<h3>The Tharu People</h3>
<p>The Tharu are the indigenous inhabitants of the Terai forests. They lived here for thousands of years before the park was established, developing deep ecological knowledge, unique cultural traditions, and a way of life perfectly adapted to the jungle's rhythms. Our Tharu Village tours honour and support this remarkable community.</p>
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<h3>Habitats & Ecosystems</h3>
<p>Chitwan's landscape encompasses dense sal forests, tall elephant grass (some over 8 meters high), oxbow lakes, and the braided rivers of the Rapti and Narayani. This diversity of habitat supports an extraordinary range of wildlife:</p>
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<li>Bengal Tiger — apex predator and symbol of the park</li>
<li>Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros — recovered from near-extinction</li>
<li>Marsh Mugger and Gharial Crocodile — found in Rapti and Narayani rivers</li>
<li>Wild Elephant, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gaur (Indian Bison)</li>
<li>Spotted Deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hog Deer</li>
<li>500+ bird species including Indian Roller, Giant Hornbill, Kingfisher</li>
<li>Gangetic River Dolphin — rare and endangered</li>
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<h3>Best Time to Visit</h3>
<p><strong>October to March</strong> is the ideal season — dry weather, cooler temperatures, and thinning grass makes wildlife sightings more frequent. <strong>April to May</strong> is excellent for bird watching. <strong>June to September</strong> is monsoon season — the park is partially closed but the post-monsoon jungle is lush and green.</p>
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<p>🌿 <strong>Local Tip from Krishna:</strong> The hours between 6am–9am and 4pm–6pm are the best times for wildlife activity. Our early morning walking safaris are specifically timed to maximise your chances of encounters.</p>
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<p>The most intimate way to experience Chitwan — on foot, with naturalist guides who were born here.</p>
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<h2>Walk Where <em>Tigers Walk</em></h2>
<p>Nothing compares to exploring the jungle on foot. No engine noise. No barriers. Just you, your guides, the forest floor, and whatever creatures choose to reveal themselves. This is the most authentic wildlife experience in Chitwan.</p>
<p>Your group will be led by a minimum of two trained naturalist guides — certified by Nepal's Department of National Parks. They read the jungle in real time: fresh footprints in the mud, a broken branch, a startled deer, the alarm call of a peacock — every sign tells a story.</p>
<p>Morning walks (starting around 6am) offer the highest chance of wildlife sightings. Afternoon walks (3pm start) are excellent for bird watching and golden hour photography.</p>
<h3>What You Might Encounter</h3>
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<li>One-Horned Rhinoceros — frequently seen near grassland edges</li>
<li>Spotted Deer and Sambar in the sal forest</li>
<li>Indian Peacock displaying in clearings</li>
<li>Giant Hornbill, Kingfisher, and rare forest birds</li>
<li>Tiger footprints, scrapes, and scat (tiger sightings are always possible)</li>
<li>Crocodiles basking on river sandbanks</li>
<li>Langur Monkeys and Rhesus Macaques in the canopy</li>
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<h3>Safety</h3>
<p>All guides carry emergency communication equipment. Groups are kept small (maximum 8 people, split into two groups of 4). Our safety record over 18 years of guiding is impeccable. Your guides will brief you on safe wildlife behaviour before entering the park.</p>
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<div class="price-row"><span class="price-label">Park Entry Permit — International</span><span class="price-amount">NPR 2,000 / person</span></div>
<p class="price-note">* All prices are per group, not per person. Groups of 6+ can choose to walk together or split into smaller groups. Park permit fees are charged separately per person by the park authority.</p>
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<p>Cover the full breadth of Chitwan's grasslands and forests in search of tigers, rhinos, and more.</p>
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<h2>The Hunt for <em>The Tiger</em></h2>
<p>Our signature "Mission Tiger" jeep safari takes you deep into the core zones of Chitwan National Park, covering terrain that would take days to cover on foot. Open 4x4 vehicles give you 360-degree sightlines over grasslands and riverbanks where large mammals frequently appear.</p>
<p>Your guide will direct the driver toward fresh tiger territory based on daily intelligence from rangers and morning tracking reports. While tiger sightings are never guaranteed in the wild, our guides' deep knowledge of animal movements gives you the best possible chance.</p>
<p>The jeep safari is also outstanding for rhino sightings, wild elephant herds, and the park's extraordinary birdlife — including the endangered Bengal Florican.</p>
<h3>Jeep Safari Includes</h3>
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<li>Certified naturalist guide throughout</li>
<li>Open-top 4x4 jeep for unobstructed viewing</li>
<li>Grassland routes, river crossings, and forest tracks</li>
<li>Optional stop at Crocodile Breeding Centre (extra fee)</li>
<li>Morning and afternoon route options available</li>
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<h3>Crocodile Breeding Centre</h3>
<p>The government-run Gharial Conservation and Breeding Centre near Kasara is a fascinating addition to your jeep safari. Gharial crocodiles — one of the world's most endangered reptiles — are bred here and released into the Narayani River. Ask your guide to include it in your route.</p>
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<div class="price-row"><span class="price-label">Park Entry Permit — International</span><span class="price-amount">NPR 2,000 / person</span></div>
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<p>Drift silently along the Rapti River — where crocodiles sunbathe and kingfishers flash in the reeds.</p>
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<h2>Glide Into the <em>Heart of the River</em></h2>
<p>A canoe safari on the Rapti River is unlike any other wildlife experience. Traditional dugout wooden canoes — the same style used by Tharu fishermen for generations — carry you silently through one of the park's most wildlife-rich corridors.</p>
<p>From your low vantage point on the water, you experience the jungle at riverbank level — exactly as the animals do. Marsh mugger crocodiles rest metres away on sandbanks. Gharial crocodiles hang motionless in the shallows. Kingfishers, herons, and storks fish alongside you. Rhinos sometimes wade into the river to cool down, just meters from your canoe.</p>
<p>The Rapti also forms the northern boundary of the park core zone — meaning wildlife on both banks is abundant and undisturbed.</p>
<h3>What to Expect</h3>
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<li>Traditional hand-carved dugout canoe, steered by experienced boatman</li>
<li>Marsh mugger and gharial crocodile sightings almost guaranteed</li>
<li>Outstanding bird watching: kingfishers, cormorants, egrets, storks, and more</li>
<li>Possibility of rhino, elephant, and deer sightings on the riverbank</li>
<li>Morning mist over the river creates extraordinary photographic conditions</li>
<li>Silent experience — no engine noise, total immersion in nature</li>
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<p>🛶 <strong>Combo Recommendation:</strong> Combine a morning walking safari with an afternoon canoe trip for a complete Chitwan experience in one day. Ask us about combined pricing.</p>
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<p>Sleep in the jungle canopy. Wake to a symphony of wildlife at dawn.</p>
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<h2>A Night Above the <em>Wild Jungle</em></h2>
<p>For centuries, farmers in Chitwan's villages slept in wooden watch towers to protect their crops from rhinos and elephants. Today, those same towers — in community forests and park extension areas — offer one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences in Nepal.</p>
<p>As night falls, the jungle transforms. Deer move into clearings. Wild boar root through the undergrowth. On fortunate nights, you may hear the distant roar of a tiger or the crashing footsteps of an elephant herd. The sky, undiluted by light pollution, blazes with stars above the jungle canopy.</p>
<p>At dawn, the jungle wakes in layers — first insects, then birds, then the deer and peacocks emerging into morning light. Your guide will be with you throughout, explaining every sound and movement.</p>
<h3>Important Notes</h3>
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<li>Tower stays are only available in community forests and park extension zones — not inside the core park area</li>
<li>Basic bedding and mosquito nets are provided</li>
<li>Guide stays the night with your group</li>
<li>Dinner and breakfast can be arranged with local homestay family nearby</li>
<li>Best experienced October through March (cool nights, high wildlife activity)</li>
<li>Not recommended for guests with significant mobility limitations</li>
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<p>The indigenous people of Chitwan — their culture, crafts, and deep bond with the forest.</p>
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<h2>The Original <em>Guardians of Chitwan</em></h2>
<p>The Tharu people have lived in the Terai forests of Nepal for thousands of years. They developed a remarkable genetic adaptation to malaria that allowed them to inhabit regions other communities found uninhabitable. Their relationship with the jungle is ancient, intimate, and sustainable.</p>
<p>Traditional Tharu villages are characterized by long, low houses built from mud, straw, and bamboo — the same materials used for centuries. Intricate geometric patterns are painted on the walls. Family compounds are arranged around shared courtyards. The Tharu language, weaving traditions, stick dances, and ceremonies remain vibrant and alive.</p>
<p>Our village tour is led by a local Tharu guide who will share the real story of his community — including how the establishment of Chitwan National Park affected Tharu families who were relocated from their ancestral lands, and how the community has worked to find a sustainable relationship with the protected area.</p>
<h3>What the Tour Includes</h3>
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<li>Walk through a traditional Tharu village with local guide</li>
<li>Visit family homes and see traditional mud architecture</li>
<li>Learn about Tharu farming, fishing, and forest practices</li>
<li>See traditional Tharu weaving and crafts demonstrations</li>
<li>Optional evening: watch traditional Tharu stick dance performance</li>
<li>Meet community members and hear their stories</li>
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<p><strong>Community First.</strong> All village tours are arranged with community consent and benefit local Tharu families directly. We do not offer commercialised "cultural shows" — this is a genuine meeting between travellers and one of Nepal's most remarkable indigenous communities.</p>
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<p>Sleep where your guide lives. Eat what his family cooks. Experience Chitwan from the inside.</p>
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<h2>The Most Authentic Night <em>In Chitwan</em></h2>
<p>You can stay in a resort with a swimming pool. Or you can stay in the home of a man whose father guided tourists through this jungle before there were roads. The choice says everything about the kind of traveller you are.</p>
<p>Our homestays are in the actual family homes of our local guides — situated in traditional villages on the edge of Chitwan National Park. Simple, clean rooms. Fresh home-cooked Nepali meals. Evenings spent talking around a fire with your host family. Mornings that start with birdsong, strong tea, and a walk into the jungle before the rest of the world wakes up.</p>
<p>This is how Krishna and his family grew up — and this is what they invite you to share.</p>
<h3>Homestay Package Includes</h3>
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<li>Evening conversation with host family</li>
<li>Optional morning walk in community forest</li>
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<h3>Our Future Plan</h3>
<p>We are expanding our homestay network so that every local guide in our team has a properly equipped guest room in their home. Our goal is that within the next few years, tourists can choose to stay with any of our guides, distributing income equally across the community.</p>
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