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The Chitwan National Park is the home for one horned rhino, the Royal Bengal tiger, crocodiles, elephants, deer and over four-hundred species of birds. With its exotic flora and fauna, the Chitwan National Park offers one of the finest wildlife experiences in Asia. The park covers an area of 932 sq. km.It was established in 1973 and was enlisted in World Heritage Site in 1984 by UNESCO. Chitwan National Park is the oldest national park in Nepal.
The deep forest of Chitwan’s territory has served as hunting reserve for number of kings and ministers in the past. During the Rana regime in Nepal, the then prime minister and ministers used to hunt in the area. Even the British king George V led a hunting party to Chitwan in 1911.
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the park from October to February. Many of the park lodges are closed between May to August, the rainy season.
Where to Stay
At Chitwan, you can stay inside the park. A variety of lodges are available, from multi-starred to basic but comfortable. There are no campgrounds for campers inside the park. Budget travelers can stay at Sauraha, a nearby village that has some higher end accommodations as well. Meals are provided either by the lodges, or you can have something at the restaurant. |
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By Surface
It is a pleasant scenic 5-6 hours drive by a tourist coach or a private vehicle from Kathmandu on the Prithivi Highway along the banks of the Trisuli River. En route you drive past several traditional Tharu villages and eventually reach the pickup point at fringe of national park from where you will be escorted by a Safari Jeep to your Safari Lodge.
By Air
It is a 20-minute pleasant flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur airport (near Royal Chitwan National Park). Up on arrival at Bharatpur air strip, a representative from the Safari Lodge you are booked in will escort you on a Safari Jeep to Chitwan National Park.
By Raft
Explore Himalaya organizes a day rafting trip to three on 2-4 class Trishuli River. You can combine rafting trip and Chitwan Wildlife tours. After concluding rafting trip near Chitwan National park border it is further 2 hrs (approx) drive to the park. |
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