Chitawan National Park

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 km. the park includes hilly areas of the Siwalik Range covered by deciduous sal forest. One fifth of the park is made up of the floodplains of the Narayani, Rapti, and the Reu Rivers and is covered by dense tall elephant grass interspersed with riverine forests of silk cotton (kapok), acacia and sisam trees. This ecologically diverse area is the last remaining home in Nepal for more than 300 of the endangered Asian one-horned rhinoceros and harbours one of the largest populations of the elusive and rare Bengal tiger. Besides rhino and tiger, Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora and fauna. There are four species of deer, including the spotted chittal, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, rhesus monkey, grey langur monkey, wild dog, small wild cats, the white stockinged gaur (the world's largest wild cattle) and many other smaller animals. The swampy areas and numerous oxbow lakes of Chitwan provide a home for marsh crocodiles.

 In a stretch of the Narayani river is found one of the few remaining populations of the rare and endangered fish-only eating gharial, or Gangetic crocodile. Here also is found one of the world's four species of freshwater dolphins. For the ornithologist and the amateur bird-watcher the park offers excellent possibilities with more than 450 species recorded. Some of the resident specialities are several species of woodpeckers, hornbills, Bengal florican, and red-headed trogons. Winter birds such as waterfowl, Brahminy duck, pintails and bareheaded geese, amongst many other cold weather visitors are drawn by the sanctuary of the park's rivers. In the summer the forest is alive with nesting migrants such as the fabulous paradise flycatcher, the Indian pitta and parakeets.

Highlights of Safari
•    Explore the Chitwan National Park
•    Elephant Safari
•    Jeep Drive
•    Elephant Herd
•    Observe more than 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal Tigers
•    Discover the unique tradition and culture of Tharu people
•    Boating/Canoeing Trip
•    Elephant Briefing
•    Bird Watching
•    Nature Walk
•    Swimming and Elephant Bathing
•    Tharu Stick Dance

Activities can be done
•    Elephant Safari
•    Jungle/Nature Walk
•    Bird Watching
•    Camping & Hiking
•    Fishing
•    Study Tour
•    Cultural Tour
•    Nature Tour
•    Visit to Crocodile Breeding Center
•    Village Tour
•    Cultural Programme
•    Boating/Canoeing Trip