Bye Bye Nepal!

It's been a nice last few days here.  I visited Chitwan National Park again and managed to do all the things that the heavy rain prevented last time.  We took the dug out canoe ride along the calm waters of the Rapti river into the jungle and walked for several hours on the hunt for the wildlife that lives there.  We were about to give up hope of seeing anything when we finally came across a rhino munching on the grasses.  Sadly, a tiger remained illusive.

A one horned rhino in Chitwan National Park

A crocodile in Chitwan National Park

Spotted deer, Chitwan National Park

I think that what struck me most about the Chitwan jungle this time was the sheer tranquility and beauty of the place.  It's not like the jungle of the Amazon, it's more like forest, with majestic trees towering up and huge varieties of flora growing on the ground.  I think that with all the mud and leeches last time I visited, I didn't appreciate all the natural beauty and peacefulness.  A ride on an elephant this time enhanced the calmness (although avoiding the trees that slapped in your face as the elephant trundled on through dense forest was not so peaceful!).

The elephant I rode on into the
jungle.

My time in Nepal is now almost over.  I'm leaving on a flight to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to go and explore the jungles of Borneo.

I've had such a lovely time here in Nepal.  It really is a beautiful country, filled with people who are so friendly, kind and helpful.  I would love to come and visit again and do some more trekking in the Everest region.

Next post from another country, that's always exciting!!