Chitwan National Park lies 120 km south-west of Kathmandu with an area of 932 square kilometers. It was established in 1973 and was later declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.
The park is covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers and offering a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. The park has a record of 600 plant species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians & reptiles.
The highlights of this park are endangered species of some 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some 100 nocturnal Royal Bengal tiger that live in the dense forests of the park. The rare attraction is the world’s fresh water dolphin variety sometimes seen in Chitwan’s Narayani River.
The park headquarters at Kasara is a 21-km drive from Bharatpur which is 20 minutes by air or 146 km by road from Kathmandu.
Highlights of Chitwan Jungle 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
Things to do in Chitwan
Elephant Safari
Jungle/Nature Walk
Bird Watching
Camping & Hiking
Fishing
Study Tour
Cultural Tour
Nature Tour
Visit to Crocodile Breeding Center
Village Tour
Cultural Program
Boating/Canoeing Trip
Best time to visit Chitwan
To visit Chitwan, the best time will be from October to March and when the average temperature is 25 degree Celsius. March, April and June make the summer months and from July to September are the monsoon months.
Getting there
By Air: From Kathmandu, you have 20 minutes flight to Bharatpur where you will meet the tour representatives who pick you up from the Bharatpur Airport and transfer to the resort.
By Land: A drive of five or six hours from Kathmandu to Narayanghat following the Trishuli River, exploring the thrilling and fascinating scenery of natural beauty and spectacular mountains peaks.
By Raft: If you continue the rafting adventure on the Trushuli River, it takes you to the Chitwan National Park.
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