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Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the famous
parks of Asia and easily accessible from Kathmandu. This National
park is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowland of
south-central Nepal. It is about 169 km from Kathmandu. It covers
an area of 932 sq km. The park covers a pristine area with a
unique ecosystem of significant value to the world. It contains
the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes, Narayani River. Approximately 70%
of the park vegetation is sal forest. The grassland 20%, riverine
forest 7%, Sal with chirpine 3%, the latter occupying at the top
of the Curiya range. The riverine forests consists mainly of Khair,
sissoo and simal. The grassland forms a diverse and complex
community with over 50 species. The Saccharun species, often
called elephant grass, can reach 8 m. in height. The shorter
grasses such as Imperata are useful for thatch roofs.
There are more than 43 species of mammals in the
park. The park is especially renowned for the endangered one
horned rhinoceros, the tiger and the gharial crocodile along with
many other common species such as gaur, wild elephant, four horned
antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, gangetic dolphin, monitor
lizard and python. Other animals found in the park include the
sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, palm civet,
langur and rhesus monkey.
There are over 450 species of birds in the park.
Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, giant
hornbill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Common
birds seen in the park include the peafowl, red jungle fowl, and
different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and
woodpeckers. The best time for bird watching is March and
December. More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles occur in
the park, some of which are the marsh crocodile, cobra, green pit
viper and various species of frogs and tortoises. The park is very
rich in wild fauna and flora. Due to its easy accessibility from
Kathmandu and Pokhara, there are several different kinds of
accommodation available inside the National park and outside the
National park. Here is basic Jungle safari tour we arrange. This
tour can be prolonged depending on your choice and time limit.
PROGRAM 1 NIGHT/2 DAYS,
PROGRAM 2 NIGHTS/3 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS, 4
NIGHTS/5 DAYS
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