Royal Chitwan National Park is Nepal’s first and most famous national park is situated in the Chitwan Doon or the lowlands of the inner Terai. Covering an area of 932-sq-kms the park includes hilly areas of the Shiwalik range covered by deciduous Sal forest. Flora In Chitwan National Park Fauna In Chitwan National Park The swampy areas and numerous Ox-bow lakes of Chitwan provide a home for Marsh Crocodiles. In a stretch of the Narayani River is found one of the few remaining of the populations of the rare and endangered fish-only eating Gharial. In the summers the park is alive with migrants such as the fabulous paradise flycatcher, the Indian Pitta ans Parakeets. Jungle Safari At Chitwan National Park: Vititors can
actively participate in exciting stalks thgrough the forest looking for
animal signs. One unique Chitwan experience in Elephant back safaris in
search of the one-horned Rhinocerous, Leopard, Deer, Bear, Monkey and
Crocodile. Few visitors can ever forget the excitement of crashing through
20 feet high elephant grass and sighting wildlife. Apart from Elephant safaris, the traveller will be happplt occupied for several days with natural walks, canoe rides down the park rivers and landrover drives through the forest. Another exciting alternative to reach the park is a two to three days raft trip down the Trishuli River to Narayanghat or directly into the western edge of the park. How To Get There Air: There are daily flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur. Chitwan is easily accessible from Kathmandu being well connected by national highway to Bharatpur and Saurana |