Chitwan National Park one of the most popular and nearest wild-life destination and also Asia’s Best Park of an area of 932sq.kms the oldest National Parks in Nepal designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.

The Park covers a pristine area with a unique eco-system of significant value to the world. It contains the Churia hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of the rivers Rapti, Reu and Narayani.

Approximately 70 % of the park vegetation is covered by Sal forests. The remaining vegetation types include 20 % of grassland, 7 % of riverine forest and 3% of Sal with Chirpine. The latter are found in the Churia (Siwalik) range. Which are the low hills after the Terai flatlands? The riverine forests mainly consist of Khair, Sisso and Simal or kapok (the silk cotton tree).

Chitwan famous for more than 43 species of mammals and as well for endangered and elusive “Royal Bengal Tiger”, and home to one horned Indian Rhinoceros, fresh water ghariel crocodile along with many other common species such as gaur (Asian bison) wild elephants, four horned antelopes, striped hyenas, pangolins, Gangetic dolphins, monitor lizards and pythons.

Other animals found in the park include Sambar, Chital (spotted deer) barking deer, sloth bear, palm civets, languor and rhesus monkeys. The park is also famous for over 450 species of exotic bird life with 2 species of crocodiles.

Starting with interesting tour within Kathmandu leading cities steeped with history and heritage sites and then leading towards southern Nepal for exciting thrill of Jungle Safari in and around Chitwan National Park.

Trip at a Glance

Tour Grade: Leisure to moderate with few hour walks (options)

Tour Areas: Mid South Nepal, Chitwan National Park

People & Culture: Mostly Tharu ethnic tribes with other mixed hill people of both Hindu and Buddhism religion with interesting old traditional life with colorful cultures.

Chitwan Elevation: From 360 m to 1,140m high towards Churia / Siwalik Hills.

Safari Durations: For two full days or more

Safari Hours: From minimum 03 hrs to maximum 05 hrs.

Seasons: Nearly all seasons except monsoon times of July to August wet months.