Chitwan National Park is the most visited protected area in Nepal. It is declared as World Natural site by the UNESCO. This is the first National Park of Nepal established in 1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem precious to the whole world. The Park covering the protected area of 932 Sq. Km. is located in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern central part of Nepal. Chitwan is one of the few undisturbed areas of the Terai region with its very rich flora and fauna which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal.
One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros live in the park, which is also among the last refuges for the Bengal tiger. Tourists usually do the elephant trek to see the rhinoceros living in the park and take guided walks into the park.
The diverse ecology is home to around 600 plant species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians and reptiles including some of the endangered flora and fauna. There are many historic and religious sites around the Chitwan National Park. Devaghat Dham is a popular pilgrimage spot situated at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Trishuli Rivers just north of the Chitwan Park.
Entry Fee per Person per Day:
For Nepalese Nationals, Rs. 20/-
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 200/-
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 500/-
Note:
Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years.
Park Entrance fees are regulated by Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (Phone: 4220850).
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