Chitwan National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park of Nepal
About Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park was established in 1973, and today covers an area of932km(360sqmi). It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The protected area consists of Sal forest, and riverine grasslands in the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise towards the south from 150 m to more than 800 m. The western portion of the park is comprised of the lower but more rugged, Someshwor hill. The park shares its eastern boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve. More than 540 bird species have been recorded in the protected area. Reptile species include gharial and mugger crocodiles, monitor lizard, rock python and king cobra. Mammal species include rhinoceros, sloth bear,tiger, leopard, langur and rhesus monkeys, sambar deer and chital. Most elephants are domest
Top Attractions in Chitwan National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Chitwan National Park:
- ★Valmiki Ashram
Chitwan National Park Travel Guide Sections
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