In Nepal, Asian elephants are rare, with an estimated population of 500 to 1,500 individuals, mostly found in the Terai’s national parks. Chitwan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers reliable sightings in a mix of grasslands and sal forests, alongside one-horned rhinos and occasional Bengal tigers. Further west, Bardia is wilder and far less visited, with walking safaris allowing you to track elephants, tigers, and gharials along the Karnali River. A great destination to see several iconic species in one trip. Best time to visit: dry season, from October to April.
