Royal Chitwan National Park

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Royal Chitwan National Park is in Central Nepal.

[edit] Understand

[edit] History

In 1973, Chitwan National Park was established covering 932 sq km area is now listed in the World Heritage site by UNESCO. The Park consists of a diversity of ecosystems-including the Churia hills, Ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise slowly towards the East 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.

[edit] Landscape

Its a plain region.

[edit] Flora and fauna

CNP is full of flora and fauna.

[edit] Climate

Its a temperate climate so if you are from hot region or from temperate region it will be nice for you but for those from cold region it will be kind of hot place.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Fees/Permits

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Gharial Breeding Center, Kasara 1Km. A crocodile breeding center.
  • Lake Lamital
  • Lake Devital
  • Bikram Baba' , a religious site.
  • Chitwan Hatisar Elephant Breeding Center
  • Bishajari Tal (20000 Lakes). This lake chain is made up of many small lakes spreading and covering huge area of national park.
  • World Elephant Polo Competition
  • Local native dances

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Hiking
  • Jungle Safari
  • Elephant ride
  • Boating in Rapti

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Memo of Elephant and Rhino
  • Honey
  • Memo of Crocodile
  • Stuffs for Bikram Baba if you are religious

[edit][add listing] Eat

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[edit] Lodging

  • Gaida Wildlife Camp
  • Machan Wildlife Resort
  • Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, Tented Camp & Tharu Lodge, +977-1-4361500, [1]. These three camps, pioneers of environmentally responsible and sustainable conservation tourism, set the standards for the finest wildlife experience in Chitwan. All are located either in the deep jungle or the buffer zone of the park and have the best-trained elephants and wildlife naturalists to take you on superb safaris.

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[edit] Backcountry

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Get out

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