Chitwan National Park

A world heritage property, the Chitwan National Park also contains a Ramsar Site ? Beeshazari Tal in its buffer zone. Situated in the southern region of Nepal, the forest area of Chitwan National Park offers amazing wildlife experiences like no other. The national park lets you explore the wilderness in its real form. The National Park has a history of over 3 decades in park management and a rich experience in resolving conflicts between the park and the people.

About Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of fauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is majorly renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.

While in the park, you can track wild royal Bengal tigers and also spot one-horned rhinos take bath in rivers alongside great Asiatic elephants. If you want to quench your thirst for nature, Chitwan National Park is where you should be.

The National Park offers exciting adventures to try out from. You can enjoy a wildlife safari whilst you explore the various species residing in the Park. Another exciting adventure to try out from is canoeing in the marshy Terai River amongst hundreds of marsh mugger crocodiles basking in the sun.

One can also spend time visiting the elephant and gharial breeding farms. This is a perfect way to educate kids about the life of animals and their life cycle.

Chitwan National Park is Nepal’s first national park that lies at the foot of the Mahabharat range in the inner Terai lowlands of Chitwan. Covering an area of 932 sq. km this is the most well preserved conservation area in all of Asia.

The park is rich in flora and fauna and has a fascinating variety of mammals and birds. The park preserves some of the last habitats for endangered species like the greater one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger.

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Chitwan is from October to March, when the sky is relatively clear and the average daily temperature is a balmy 25?C. However, the best time to see animals is late January to March when the towering phanta grass is slashed by villagers, improving visibility considerably.